Nosh n' Network!

Next Date - Wednesday, May 31

wWe are gathering feedback from our 1st Successful Event...and beginning to plan another. We have chosen a tentative date ~ Wednesday, May 31 - 7:30 am - 9 am SHARP!!. If you haven't registered online - which we recommend! - please come at 7:15 am. You are welcome to mix n' mingle after the event...

• $8 in advance / $10 at the door ~ GST included.

Special thanks to our sponsor Bountiful BC Marketing (Gift Baskets).

To register securely online, click here.

Next Speaker: Sam Znaimer, VP, Ventures West Management

Sam Znaimer is a pioneer of the Canadian venture capital scene with over 20 years of hands-on early stage technology investing experience. He joined Ventures West in 1983 and actively leads investments in the telecommunications and IT sectors.

Sam currently serves as a director of Convedia Corporation,  Quic Financial Technologies Inc. and Zeugma Systems.  Sam represents Ventures West as the General Partner of the Western Technology Seed Investment Fund, a venture capital fund co-managed by Ventures West that was created in 1997 to provide seed stage financing for early stage technology projects in Western Canada. He also serves as a director of iCORE, Alberta´s Informatics Circle of Research Excellence. Sam was a founding Director of BC Technology Social Venture Partners advising EMBERS, an economic development group in Vancouver´s downtown eastside, and the Potluck Café, a social enterprise that provides free, nutritious meals to the “hardest to house” in this economically troubled area.

Sam received an A.B. (cum laude) in chemistry from Harvard University and a M.Sc. in chemical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Lately Sam has been brushing up his media production skills, acting as a production assistant on the infamous Clay Murder animation series (http://members.shaw.ca/leith.znaimer/animations.htm)

Reva Dexter, Vice-Chair, Vancity ~ Tuesday, March 21

We are delighted to announce that our Guest Speaker will be Reva Dexter, Vice Chair, Vancity. Reva has formerly sat on JFSA's Board of Directors. Her bio.

Date: Tuesday, March 21st
Time: 7:30 am - 9:00 am SHARP! (Onsite registration begins @ 7:15 am)
Where: Ambrozia Restaurant (911 Denman, 2nd Floor (wheelchair-accessible). (Map - click here)
Cost: $10 in advance, $12 at the door (GST included)

Register Online! - Click here.

* Note: parking can be a bit tough in the West End. If you can't find on-street parking - beware of those "For Residents Only" parking signs - then park in the garage of the West End Community Centre - just on Haro, off Denman. It costs $3.

Networking Events - FAQs

Please NOTE Recent Changes:

• Start Time: Nosh n' Network runs from 8-9:30 am. (You may mix n' mingle after the formal event is over.)
• Price Drop: Advance Registration: $8; At the door: $10 (GST included)
• 5-second Introductions (5 secs each): After the Speaker/Q&A session, we will go around the tables so that people can introduce themselves - consisting of your name, profession and organization.

When is the next Networking Event?

• May 2006 ~ Date TBA

Where will it be held?

• Ambrozia Restaurant - 911 Denman, 2nd Floor (wheelchair-accessible)
• Map - click here
• Free Parking in the neighbourhood ~ Beware of those For Residents Only parking signs; to save yourself aggravation and a possible parking ticket, you can park at the West End Community Centre for $3. Entrance off Haro.

Who is it for?

• Jewish business and high tech professionals.
• Executives, Managers, Employees, Entrepreneurs
• Job Seekers, Newcomers & Immigrants
• Jewish Community Friends & Supporters.

What do I do at the event?

• Invite your Colleagues OR someone you want to meet.
• Mix n' Mingle ~ connect with people you know; introduce yourself to new people; and introduce others to people you know
• Eat a continental breakfast - croissants, muffins, juice and coffee

Who can attend?

• Jewish business professionals and others -- who support the goals and objectives of the Jewish community.

May I bring someone?
Yes, of course!

What is the format?

• It starts and ends on time ~ 1.5 hours - 8 AM -9:30 am (Note: You may stay later to mix n' Mingle!
• Personal & Informal: Speaker talks about his / her business success - and the connection to / importance of Jewish values
• No PowerPoints!

How much is it?

• $8 in advance / $10 at the door - GST included.
• We accept Online Registration.
• For those who are on a limited budget, please get in touch with the Jewish Community's Tickets to Inclusion" program.

What is JFSA's Job Match Program?

• Provides referrals, lead-generation and placement services.

What is the Nosh n' Network "Family" of Programs?

It is comprised of Networking Events and Skills Workshops ~ featuring guest speakers from the community.

What are Networking Events?

• A service of Jewish Family Service Agency's Job Match Program
• An opportunity to network in our Jewish community and share job & business leads with business & community professionals; job-ready clients & hiring managers and of course, VIPs.
• It is NOT a fundraiser!
• Frequently-Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are Skills Workshops?

• An opportunity to learn skills relevant to networking, interpersonal and cross-cultural communication - for job-ready clients & those who wish to move ahead in their jobs & careers.
• Available in English, Hebrew and Russian
• Frequently-Asked Questions (FAQs)