WATSON is excited to be volunteering at the 6th Annual Fair In The Square, presented by the Central City Foundation and Vancouver Community College. This popular, free neighbourhood BBQ and upbeat concert is described by some as a "giant community picnic" and a festive way for neighbours to connect with neighbours in a fun and casual outdoor environment.
For more information and to volunteer for the event, click here.
WATSON is proud to be participating as an Honouring Partner of the Association of Women in Finance (AWF) PEAK Awards Gala. Celebrating its crystal (15th) anniversary this year, the PEAK Awards is an annual event held by the AWF to honour and celebrate women who have achieved excellence in the field of finance. As well, the Gala helps raise funds for the PEAK Scholarship Fund.
For more information and to purchase tickets for the event, click here.
Cathy Thorpe and Judy Brooks of WATSON will be participating in a leadership luncheon on Wednesday, April 18th, 2012, entitled Leadership to Grow Your Business, sponsored by the Delta Chamber of Commerce. They will be discussing best practices on how to take your business to the next level, based on their own experience leading companies.
For more information and to register for the event, please click here.
Our very own Liz Watson will be moderating a session tomorrow morning (April 17th, 2012) for the Institute of Corporate Directors, BC Chapter on not-for-profit boards. Some topics to be addressed are key issues in not-for-profit governance, how directors can effectively discharge their responsibilities, as well as some potential risk areas typical of NPO's. This session will be of interest to individuals who are currently serving (or interested in serving on) not-for-profit boards, including small and large non-profits, member-based associations, public agencies and charities.
The panel speakers for the event include:
For more details and to register for the event, click here.
WATSON is proud to sponsor The Corporate State Vancouver, a women's CEO and senior management summit, which will take place on May 1st, 2012 at the Four Seasons Hotel. This invitation-only event will have C-level peers engaging in a private debate about critical global trends, shaking the corporate landscape and creating unprecedented business opportunity. This “must attend” summit is for senior executives and business owners who are influencing leadership and change.
For more information on the event or to request an invitation to the event, click here.
Last week, WATSON attended the Institute for Career Advancement Needs (ICAN) Women's Leadership Summit in Omaha, Nebraska. Our very own Elizabeth Watson and Judy Brooks provided their expertise as panel speakers on the topics of Women on Boards and Intrapreneurship/Entrepreneurship.
The ICAN Women's Leadership Summit is a one-day educational and spiritual summit for women to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions and strides they are making in the world. Renowned international, national and regional speakers took the stage to share their insights and extraordinary journeys. It was an inspirational day and we were proud to participate!
If you are interested in learning more about ICAN, please visit their website at http://www.icanomaha.org/
WATSON proudly supports Dress for Success Vancouver! We will be attending their annual fundraising event IMPACT: An Event For Change. It will be at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia on International Women's Day (Thursday, March 8th, 2012), and is always a wonderful evening of inspiration and celebration. We hope to see you there!
For more information, please click here.
WATSON is a proud supporter of the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs (FWE). Join us at the 10th Anniversary Gala Celebrating Entrepreneurs Who Shine on Monday, February 20th, 2012. Seats sell out so be sure to get your ticket to one of Vancouver's most popular events!