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SUMMARY:OCCA Entrepreneurs Support Program
DESCRIPTION:OCCA\, in collaboration with WEBC (Women’s Enterprise Centre of BC) and BDC (Canada’s official government financial agency for entrepreneurs)\, is conducting an initiative to better understand and help the needs of small and medium-sized business owners\, as well as individuals planning to start a business across British Columbia. \nThis session will provide practical guidance and expanded 1-on-1 support for women entrepreneurs and racialized minority founders. \nPlease arrive by 9:45 AM so we can begin promptly. \n\n\nOur goal is to provide more comprehensive and sustainable support for entrepreneurs\, including:\n.             •    Financing and capital planning\n.             •    Business operations and growth strategy\n.             •    Market development and brand promotion\n.             •    Digital transformation and technology adoption\n.             •    Leadership and team capacity development \n\n\nIn addition\, OCCA will provide professional\, confidential\, and free advisory support to immigrant entrepreneurs\, and will help:\n.             •    Expand client networks\n.             •    Connect with business partners and resources\n.             •    Engage with diverse and mainstream markets \n\n\nThis support is designed to strengthen competitiveness and long-term business growth. \n\n\nYour feedback will directly influence the design of future business support services\, training programs\, and resource platforms. Based on survey responses\, we will prioritize invitations for one-on-one support and specialized programs for businesses that best match program criteria (limited spots available\, first come first served). \n\n\n👉 The survey takes only 2 minutes to complete:\nClick Here \n\n\nAll responses will remain strictly confidential and will be used solely for improving entrepreneurial support initiatives. \n\n\nThank you for contributing to the development of BC’s diverse and vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem!
URL:https://occabc.ca/event/occa-entrepreneurs-support-program/
LOCATION:BDC Boardroom\, Kelowna Innovation Centre\, 460 Doyle Ave\, Suite 307\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1Y 0C2\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Notice of Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2025
DESCRIPTION:Please be advised that the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the OCCA Communities Association will be held on Saturday\, December 20\, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm with doors opening at 1:30pm. The meeting will take place on the 2nd floor\, in the Great Room\, at the Okanagan Regional Library | Kelowna – Downtown\, 1380 Ellis St.\, Kelowna\, V1Y 2A2\, BC. Free weekend parking is available if no events are scheduled. \nClick here to RSVP for the event. \nThis Annual General Meeting is strictly for OCCA members and partners. Please bring identification to ensure smooth entry. \n  \nOCCA AGM Agenda\n(Coffee and light refreshments will be provided) \n1:30 pm Doors Open \n2:05 pm Group Photo \nA. Introduction \n\nReview of Meeting Procedure\nMotion to Adopt the Agenda\nMotion to Accept the 2024 AGM Minutes\n\nB. Reports \n\nExecutive Director’s Report\nFinance and Audit Report\nPresentation of OCCA 2024 Financial Statements\nMotion to Appoint the Auditor\n\nC. Other Business \n\nChanges to OCCA’s Board Directors\nChinese Multicultural Center Capital Project update\nStrategic priorities for 2026\n\nD. Question & Answer Period \nE. Motion to Adjourn  (3:45 pm-4:00pm) \n\nPlease click here to see the 2024 AGM Meeting Minutes. OCCA 2024 AGM Minutes
URL:https://occabc.ca/event/notice-of-annual-general-meeting-agm-2025/
LOCATION:Okanagan Regional Library 2nd Floor Great Room\, 1380 Ellis St.\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1Y 2A2\, Canada
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