Dinner Meeting - February 21, 2017

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The Chamber Network: The Key Driver of BC's Economy

Big Network. Big Benefits. As a network, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce (represented by Chair, Duncan Wilson), the BC Chamber of Commerce (represented by Chair, Patrick Giesbrecht, and the President & CEO, Val Litwin) and local Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade, work together to advance policy, develop key partnerships, and shape the conversation on issues of importance.

Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce Cancellation Policy: Event Payment is due upon registration. No cancellations, refunds or credits after 12:00 pm on Monday, February 20, 2017.

About Our Speakers: 

Patrick Giesbrecht
BC Chamber of Commerce Chair
Patrick Giesbrecht is the owner of Giesbrecht & Co, a PR firm specializing in communications, advocacy and local government relations. Patrick consults with not-for-profits and businesses all over B.C, with a special focus on helping property development proponents through the public and government approval processes. Patrick has served on various municipal committees and boards throughout the Fraser Valley region of B.C.  In 2005, his business won New Business of the Year in Abbotsford. Patrick joined the BC Chamber Board in 2013 and was elected Vice Chair in 2015.

Val Litwin
BC Chamber of Commerce President and CEO
Previous to his role with the BC Chamber of Commerce, Val served as CEO of the Whistler Chamber of Commerce for three years. During this time, he grew its membership base, launched a world-class educational partnership with the Gustavson School of Business at the University of Victoria (which was featured on Forbes.com) and reinvigorated the Chamber’s brand to the point where Whistler had one of the fastest growing membership bases last year. In 2007, Val co-founded a first-to-market concept, Blo Blow Dry Bar, which has since grown to more than 70 locations worldwide. In 2011, as Vice President of Franchise Operations at Nurse Next Door, Canada’s largest homecare company, he helped drive the franchise system’s fast growth into the US market – adding almost 70 locations to the brand in under 3 years. Val is also well-versed in the social enterprise space. In 2002, he co-founded Extreme Kindness and launched volunteer tours and a web series based on committing random act of kindness across Canada and the U.S. The tours evolved into a best-selling book on corporate social responsibility and the power of communities to build social capital.

Duncan Wilson
Canadian Chamber of Commerce Chair
As Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility, Duncan Wilson leads Vancouver Fraser Port Authority's environmental programs, aboriginal relations, communications and community engagement functions. With more than 20 years of experience working in communications, public engagement and marketing, Mr. Wilson also has a distinguished track record of community leadership, having served three consecutive terms as Commissioner on the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation, including three years as Chair of the Board. In addition to serving on the board of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Wilson is also a director of the Clear Seas Centre for Responsible Marine Shipping. He has previously served on the boards of the Vancouver Aboriginal Skills and Employment Program (VanASEP), Vancouver Public Library, Downtown Vancouver Association and Hastings Park Conservancy. Mr. Wilson is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.