Build & Belong: Founders Event @ Bard on the Beach
Join us on Saturday, Sept 13th for a pre-show networking event designed exclusively for local founders and business owners.
Whether you're scaling up or just getting started, this casual early fall gathering is about making authentic connections before we all watch one of the summer's entertainment highlights - Much Ado About Nothing - at the iconic Bard on the Beach in Vancouver's Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park.
Agenda:
6pm - Networking & Marketplace in the Bard Marquee
7:20pm - Move to the Bard Village to find your seats in the Mainstage Tent
7:30-10pm - Performance of Much Ado About Nothing - a hilarious romantic comedy that will warm your heart!
This is your chance to:
* Connect with fellow entrepreneurs to explore collaborations and spark new ideas
* Meet the organizations that support founders like you, including WeBC, The Forum, World Trade Centre Vancouver, Spring Activator, Export Navigator, Francophone Chamber of Commerce of Vancouver, MotherTree Co., Athena Collective, Good to Grow Products, and Black Business Association of BC.
* Experience an evening of pure entertainment watching Much Ado About Nothing on Bard's Mainstage
Please note attendance at the networking event requires ticket purchase.
If you'd like to attend, follow these steps:
Step 1: RSVP by hitting One-click Apply.
Step 2: Call the Bard Box Office (open daily 12 - 6pm) to purchase your tickets: 604 739 0559. Use group discount code: 25FOUNDERS
Tickets are $60 (A zone seating: $80 value) and must be purchased by calling the Bard Box Office.
There will be a cash bar and food for purchase at the Bard Concession, but pre-ordering a picnic box (at a 5% discount) with your ticket will guarantee availability. Pre-purchased picnic boxes will be ready for pick-up at the networking event in the Marquee. There will be snacks and beverages for purchase at the event at a cash bar.
If you'd like to bring your family (kids 6+) or a friend, they can enjoy a pre-show picnic in the Bard Village while you network and then join you for the performance. You can buy multiple tickets at the $60/seat rate.
If you're a product-based business, reach out to Kim Jacob about showcasing your products in the event Marketplace.
Pay parking is available in the surrounding area.
For more info, contact Kim Jacob at [email protected] or 778 994 9785.
To learn more about the performance, visit: https://bardonthebeach.org/much-ado-about-nothing/