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Since 2004 BC Food & Beverage has helped shape, support and grow thousands of food & beverage businesses from start-up to multinational companies. Our job is to engage and help our members in practical and meaningful ways.
Our strong network, values based approach and unparalleled industry expertise allows us to support our members in every stage and area of their business. Our goal is to provide you with the right ingredients for growth.
PS. We can be serious when needed. But we’re never boring or pretentious. Most of the time, we’re entertaining, informative and just plain fun to be around.
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EVENTS NETWORKING
BCFB Member | Founder and Owner of Bukobaba Essentials Inc., Raquel Konrad.3
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We know at BC Food & Beverage you need the right ingredients for growth. Our ‘Grow’ events and resources are designed to focus on just that!
• Monthly Webinar Series, speakers that matter to you
• BCFB Learning Centre, relevant and on-demand information when you need it.
• Ask an Expert, 1:1 meetings that connect you with the people and business that help you grow.
• Quarterly Breakfast Series
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“You have everything you need to build something far greater than yourself”
• Foodpro Thrive Conference, A day of inspirational talks with industry leaders • BCFB Awards • Cultivate Magazine, ‘the’ BC Food & Beverage magazine that features all the things that matter to you • Partner Referral Guide • Operations and HR Roundtables - Events Calendar Our purpose at BC Food & Beverage is to be a catalyst of success for our members and the food and beverage industry and we know success starts by building meaningful community and connections! CONNECT BC FOOD & BEVERAGE
“The function of community is not to fix weakness but to amplify everybody’s strength’s” Simon SenekBCFB Member | Sarah Goodman CEO and Founder of Chiwis. Photo by Audrey Thizy
LEAD
Our vision is to ensure a thriving, world class food & beverage industry for British Columbia. We know that when each of us are acknowledged, included, elevated, and supported we achieve this world class status, and we all lead this!
INSPIRATION EMPOWERMENT
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Founder and CEO of Save Da Sea, Aki Kaltenbach
well is not enriching othersit is about empowering others”
john c. maxwell• Women’s Peer Mentorship Program
• Emerging Business Series, planning, information, resources and support to lift you to the next level
• Executive Roundtable
• Product of the Year Competition
• Advocacy - We listen to our members and take action to make sure our industry voice is strong and heard.
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Yes, it is true, there is even more available of the amazing events, programs, and resources that you can be a part of with your BC Food & Beverage membership.
COOL STUFF WE ARE WORKING ON
• Protein Industries Canada, National Database Project
• Supply Chain Project
COOL RESOURCES
• Export Guide, Pacific Northwest
• BC Food Connection
• Job Posting Board
• Member preferred discounts on: Canada Post, Cellular Mobility Services (work & personal), Health Benefits, Integrated cross-border payment/current risk-management and Food Safety Training & Certification. LEARN MORE
BECOME A MEMBER Two types of memberships PROCESSOR MEMBERSHIP Available to food & beverage manufacturers with an office and/or production within British Columbia ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP Available to food & beverage industry product and service providers and associated partners, globally. Visit bcfb.ca for more information about membership and rates. 11
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