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The Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce is bringing the 2024 Women in Business Summit Series to Revelstoke! Hosted virtually by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the Summit Series features three 90-minute sessions focused on boosting women’s representation in management, leadership and boardrooms, while addressing compensation gaps.
With insights from influential thought leaders, accomplished entrepreneurs and esteemed business and chamber leaders from across Canada, we will explore actionable solutions to bridge gender gaps in management roles.
Held during Canada’s Gender Equality Week, this event offers an opportunity to expand your professional network and discover strategies to advance women in the business world. By attending all three sessions, you will earn a certificate of participation.
These sessions will take place at our office location, 301 Victoria Road.
REGISTRATION
Chamber Members:
$125 for the three sessions; includes lunch for each day and a certificate of participation.
Future Chamber Members:
$175 for the three sessions; includes lunch for each day and a certificate of participation.
PROGRAMMING
Session 1: Creating an Inclusive Culture
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
This session will highlight the importance of creating and sustaining an inclusive culture by implementing policies and practices that lead to better recruitment, retention and development outcomes for women in the workplace.
* times are PDT and are subject to change.
10:00 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. Opening Remarks
10:10 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. Practical Learning and Q&A
with Laura Williams, Founder and Managing Partner of Williams HR Law LLP
10:50 a.m. - 11:25 a.m. Thematic Panel Discussion
11:25 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Closing Remarks
11:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Break
11:45 a.m. - 13:00 a.m. Lunch
Session 2: Closing the Gender Pay Gap
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
In 2023, women in Canada earned an average of 78 cents for every dollar earned by men. This session will explore the factors contributing to the ongoing gender pay gap and discuss the necessary actions to achieve pay equity in Canada.
* times are PDT and are subject to change.
10:00 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. Opening Remarks
10:10 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. Practical Learning and Q&A
with Kadie Philp, Commissioner & Chief Administrative Office, Pay Equality Commission of Ontario.
10:50 a.m. - 11:25 a.m. Thematic Panel Discussion
11:25 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Closing Remarks
11:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Break
11:45 a.m. - 13:00 a.m. Lunch
Session 3: Setting Women Up for Success: The Role of Effective Mentorship
Thursday, September 26, 2024
This session will highlight the importance of sponsoring, mentoring and supporting women in the workplace to close persistent gender gaps in business leadership. Creating conditions that enable women to reach their full leadership potential benefits everyone.
* times are PDT and are subject to change.
10:00 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. Opening Remarks
10:10 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. Practical Learning and Q&A
with Dr. Rumeet Billan, CEO of Women of Influence and Founder of Viewpoint Leadership
10:50 a.m. - 11:25 a.m. Thematic Panel Discussion
11:25 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Closing Remarks
11:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Break
11:45 a.m. - 13:00 a.m. Lunch
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
301 W Victoria Road, Revelstoke, BC, Canada
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