Impact Learning Lab
Business education that impacts your bottom line
To ensure your business or organization stays ahead of the competition and embraces the challenges posed by the local and global marketplace. Investment in developing high-level skills within your workforce is key.
Investing in Your Business
Through our business workshops, the owner and the employees of a business or organization will benefit from:
- Learning that can be applied immediately in the workplace.
- Staff with the skills knowledge and confidence to ask the right questions and make timely, informed decisions.
- High-level skills development to meet the needs of the business.
- Flexible and cost-effective workshops to minimize time spent away from the workplace
Surrey Board of Trade Business Workshops will offer owners, management, and employees the opportunity to acquire new skills and enhance their existing work-based experience to give them a competitive edge.
The Surrey Board of Trade’s business and professional development workshops are organized under the following core areas as an ongoing initiative:
- Managing People
- Managing Yourself
- Managing Growth
- Managing Your Business
Impact Learning Lab Schedule
All sessions take place at the Surrey Board of Trade office (101-14439 104 Avenue, Surrey) from 8:00 am – 10:00 am and admission is $25 + tax per person for members and $35 + tax for non-members unless otherwise noted.
Upcoming Impact learning lab events
To Identify a Topic
If there is a specific topic that you do not see listed below that you are interested in, please email Rhona Doria, Events and Sponsorship Coordinator, at rhona@businessinsurrey.com
To Facilitate a Learning Lab
Please complete and submit the following documents to Rhona Doria Rhona@businessinsurrey.com:
- Resume
- Short Biography
- Headshot
Note: Preference will be given to members of The Surrey Board of Trade. Become a member today!
Selection Process
Prospective facilitators are more likely to be selected if they:
- Submit completed proposals and additional required documents
- Match proposed topics to SBOT programming
- Have strong credentials and reputation in the area of expertise
- Their past sessions are consistently well rated
Programming
- Proposal submissions are reviewed monthly
- Programming is after that scheduled quarterly
- Proposals are considered active for two years from the date of submission
- Only selected facilitator proposals will be contacted for scheduling
Benefits of Facilitating an Impact Learning Lab
- Build your speaking and professional portfolio
- Submit articles for consideration to the (Surrey Business News)
- Network with Surrey Board of Trade members and the Surrey Business community
- Engage in a collaborative learning experience in which both speakers and participants benefit
Note: The Surrey Board of Trade requests that presenters donate their time and expertise. Facilitators will not receive financial compensation.
Learning Lab Recordings
Small Business Insurance Basics for Entrepreneurs
Reference:
BCAA Insurance Basics for Busy Entrepreneurs
Thriving with Innovative Approaches to Talent Attraction
New Tax Rules for Business Owners: What You Need to Know
Introducing Bullying and Harassment Policies in Your Organization
Maximize Your Talent Attraction & Overcome Workplace Barriers
References:
2023 WorkBC Assistive Technology Services
Accessing Global Talent
Bill 41: Workers Compensation Amendment Act by KSW Lawyers
Retail Strategies: Maximizing the Buying Potential of Shoppers
Three Keys to Building a Successful Digital Adoption Plan
References:
Business Development Bank of Canada
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Grow Your Business Online Grant
Small Business BC
