International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day (8 March) is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. In some places like China, Russia, Vietnam and Bulgaria, International Women’s Day is a national holiday.
On March 8, the Chamber celebrates the achievements women have made locally, provincially and federally.
2021 | IWD – Choose to Challenge:
- Keynote: Dr. Lori Brotto, Psychologist
- Local Inspiration: Angela Calla, The Angela Calla Mortgage Team
- Local Inspiration: TBA
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2020 | IWD – Each for Equal:
- Keynote: Jody Vance, Broadcaster, Writer & Entrepreneur
- Emcee: Jennifer McKinnon, Chair, Women in Business Committee
- Moderator: Alison Berg, Photonic Inc & SFU Venture Labs
- Panelist: Stacey Marshall, Vancouver Women in Technology
- Panelist: Leah Coss, Your Current Future
- Panelist: Michelle Sklar, Innovate BC
2020 PHOTOS
2019 | IWD – Balance for Better:
- Keynote: Leah Pells, RCC, Olympian, Mental Health Advocate
- Special Guest: Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion
- Emcee: Wendy Mein, Director of Membership, Tri-CIties Chamber
- Panelist: Lexa Hobenshield, External Relations Manager, Trans Mountain
- Panelist: Claire MacLean, CEO, SHARE Family & Community Services Society
- Panelist: Michelle Tremblay, Health & Wellness Coach, MPower Lives Company
2019 PHOTOS
Balance for Better Social Campaign
2018 | IWD – Press for Progress:
- Keynote: Fiona Forbes, Award Winning TV Host & Producer
- Emcee: Karen Daniels, Morning Show Host, 93.7FM
- Presenter: Kindi Dulai-Gill, Spark Expansion Consulting
- Presenter: Sue Clement, Success Coaching
- Presenter: Sandra Horton, Women’s Collaborative Hub
2018 PHOTOS
Press for Progress Social Campaign
2017 | IWD – Be Bold for Change:
- Keynote: Janet Austin, COO, YWCA Metro Vancouver
- Panelist: Lisa Beecroft, Owner, Caffe Divano
- Panelist: Lora Covinha, General Manager, Phoenix Truck & Crane
- Panelist: Sheila Sharma, Owner, The Giggle Dam
2017 PHOTOS
Bold for Change Social Campaign
2016 | IWD – Celebrating the Journey:
- Keynote: Rachel Lewis, COO, Vancouver Whitecaps FC
- Panelist: Bonita Zarrillo, Delegate to UN 16th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women 2016
- Panelist: Sandra Horton, Owner & Change Agent, Horton Collaborations
- Panelist: Hazel Postma, Vice President of External Relations, Douglas College
- Panelist: Trish Mandewo, Serial Entrepreneur, Owner, Vancouver Tumblebus, Sensabus & more
2016 PHOTOS
2015 | IWD – Elevate:
- Barbara Stegemann, Top Game Changer CBC’s Dragon’s Den & CEO and Founder, The 7 Virtues
- Senator Yonah Martin, First Korean-Canadian Senator of Canada
- W. Brett Wilson, Dragon Emeritus
2015 PHOTOS
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