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  • infrastructure

    Strengthening Cultural Infrastructure

      Canada has long understood that sovereignty is strengthened through infrastructure. We see it in the roads that connect communities, the ports that move goods, the power grids that sustain our economy, the broadband networks that connect our regions, and the public buildings where civic life takes place. Physical infrastructure is easy to understand because it is visible. That is the traditional infrastructure argument: the things a country builds, extracts, moves, powers, and protects are not just economic assets. They are…

    Event Operations

  • EDPA

    Protocol: An Event Planner’s Secret Weapon

    By Kate Kelly and David Dunlop Behind every successful event lies careful planning — but when that event involves honouring an Indigenous leader within a corporate setting, the stakes and sensitivities are even higher. Neither of our planning team comes from an Indigenous background, so we asked ourselves: Where do we start? How do we engage meaningfully and respectfully? The answer: we started by connecting with people in the planning community who could introduce us to trusted contacts within Indigenous…

    Event Operations, Special Events

  • connection

    Create In-Person Events that Drive Attendance

      In a world where virtual communication is becoming the norm, it is easy to forget the importance of in-person interaction. Live networking events give people a chance to connect on a human level, which can encourage smiling, laughing, and produce positive neurochemicals like serotonin and dopamine that impact mood, satisfaction, and happiness. These connections translate into better productivity, business success, and overall personal and professional development. The goal then is to create experiences that drive happiness, productivity, and increase…

    Event Operations, Special Events

  • tourism projects

    B.C. Invests $21M for Tourism Projects

      More than 50 new tourism projects throughout B.C. are receiving a total of $21.3 million. The funding aims to strengthen tourism growth and develop emerging tourism opportunities, stimulating the recovery of B.C.’s post-pandemic visitor economy. The Richmond Olympic Oval and the Shipyards in North Vancouver were among the projects to receive funding. Both destinations will receive $1 million. “The Richmond Olympic Oval is an enduring legacy venue of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games for Richmond and the country,” said Richmond…

    Breaking News, Uncategorized

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