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Ask an Expert! Trades Entrepreneurship Panel
May 14 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm PDT
This event brings together entrepreneurs who started their journeys as Trades students—just like you! Now successful business owners, they’ll share their experiences and offer valuable insights to help you save time, money, and energy as you build your own business.
Who Should Attend? Everyone is welcome! Whether you want to start a business or not, you have something to learn from these top-notch industry experts. This is a 19+ Event | ID Required.
What You’ll Gain from This Free Session:
· Connect with expert business owners from a variety of skilled trades.
· Discover key success factors for launching a business.
· Learn how to attract and retain your first customers.
· Avoid common pitfalls in the start-up journey.
· Expand your professional network and have fun!
Refreshments will be provided.
Register here
This event is hosted by the BCITSA and the BCIT School of Construction and the Environment with generous support from the BCIT Alumni Association and TD Insurance.
Details:
Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM*
Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. You’re welcome to come at this time to enjoy some early networking and food!
Location: Habitat Pub, BCIT Burnaby, SE2 – 1st Floor
Industry guests, faculty and staff, please email sarancibialeiva@bcit.ca for registration.
19+ Event | ID Required
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