Vancouver International Wine Festival - Trade Days
Feb
22
to Mar 2

Vancouver International Wine Festival - Trade Days

  • Vancouver Convention Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

If you’re in the business of wine or fine food, the Vancouver International Wine Festival is the place to broaden your knowledge and keep ahead of the world wine curve. We are Canada’s premier wine show and one of the biggest and best in North America.

Trade Days Passes will go on sale in December 2024. Individual events will go on sale in mid-January 2025.

Learn more here: vanwinefest.ca/tradedays

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2025 SPARK: BC Liquor & Cannabis Conference
Mar
5
8:00 a.m.08:00

2025 SPARK: BC Liquor & Cannabis Conference

We are excited to announce the return of SPARK! Join us on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre for BC's premier liquor and cannabis conference. 

 The highly anticipated third annual SPARK conference returns revamped and revived with a focus on liquor primariesprivate liquor stores, and now private cannabis stores!  

Get pumped for a full day of advocacy updates, networking with like-minded business owners, and learning from industry experts in the liquor and cannabis fields.

Learn more here: bchotelandliquorconference.com

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2025 BC Tourism Industry Confrence
Mar
5
to Mar 7

2025 BC Tourism Industry Confrence

  • Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Tourism Industry Association of BC proudly presents the annual BC Tourism Industry Conference to engage tourism partners and to provide tools for growth and development in the BC tourism sector. This annual event converges hundreds of tourism industry delegates and leaders, providing a mix of discovery, education, industry insights, and networking opportunities.

Learn more here: bctourismconference.ca

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Victoria Cocktail Week
Apr
13
to Apr 20

Victoria Cocktail Week

Victoria Cocktail Week celebrates Victoria and Vancouver Island’s craft adult-beverage industry through engaging events, educational workshops, and exclusive cocktails designed to showcase the craftsmanship and creativity of our local bartenders and distillers.

This week-long festival will transform the Garden City into the ultimate Cockaigne of Cocktails and spirits—a paradise for cocktail enthusiasts.

Learn more here: victoriacocktailweek.com

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2025 BCHA Summit
Apr
22
to Apr 25

2025 BCHA Summit

  • Westin Bayshore, Vancouver (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The BCHA Summit brings together hotel operations leaders and our allied member community in a two day forum. The focus of the event is a dynamic program featuring engaging keynotes and panels, a curated marketplace featuring over 50 vendors, and the inspiring BCHA Awards of Excellence.

This annual conference is geared to industry members who want to stay ahead of the competition, learn new skills and trends, forge profitable business relationships, and adapt to the changing business world.

Learn more here: bchasummit.com

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Breadstack eCommerce Webinar
Nov
20
10:00 a.m.10:00

Breadstack eCommerce Webinar

Discover the power of Breadstack's e-commerce solutions at our exclusive ABLE BC member webinar on Wednesday, November 20 at 10:00 am.

Hear from industry experts about how Breadstack can elevate your business, connect with other ABLE BC cannabis members, and be entered into a draw for tickets to MJBizCon!

Learn more here: https://toast.breadstack.com/e/able/register

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Pemberton Chamber of Commerce Restaurant Industry Social Mixer
Nov
14
6:00 p.m.18:00

Pemberton Chamber of Commerce Restaurant Industry Social Mixer

The Pemberton Chamber of Commerce is hosting an informative evening of networking and learning at their upcoming Restaurant Industry Social Mixer Event on November 14th.

The event will take place at Mile One Eating House in Pemberton, BC and will include presentations from Food and Beverage Industry Experts Jeff Guignard of ABLE BC and Mark Von Schellwitz of Restaurants Canada.

The event will be free of charge, and we welcome all to join. $1 from each meal purchased at Mile One Eating House on November 14th will be donated to support the Pemberton Chamber of Commerce.

Learn more here

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ABLE BC Election Advocacy 101 - Oct 10
Oct
10
2:30 p.m.14:30

ABLE BC Election Advocacy 101 - Oct 10

As we approach a pivotal election, ABLE BC is ramping up our government relations efforts to ensure the voice of BC’s private liquor and cannabis businesses are heard loud and clear

The outcome of this election could have significant impacts on our industry, and we need to act now to protect and promote the interests of owners like you.

Join us for an ABLE BC Election Advocacy 101 session to learn how you can engage your local candidates.

There are three upcoming sessions on October 3October 7, and October 10. See below to register for a session.

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Whistler Liquor Industry Meeting
Oct
9
10:00 a.m.10:00

Whistler Liquor Industry Meeting

Liquor Industry Meetings are free to attend and open to owners, managers, and staff from any business in the private liquor industry. We are delighted to extend an invitation to all bars, pubs, hotels, liquor stores, manufacturers, and agents nearby. No need to be an ABLE BC member to attend!

Attending a Liquor Industry Meeting is a great way to learn more about ABLE BC, network with your peers and colleagues, and ensure your concerns are heard by your industry association. Come learn about ABLE BC memberships, key issues we’re focusing on, and how you can get more involved in shaping BC’s private liquor industry.

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Vancouver Liquor Industry Meeting & IVSA Tasting
Oct
8
10:30 a.m.10:30

Vancouver Liquor Industry Meeting & IVSA Tasting

Liquor Industry Meetings are free to attend and open to owners, managers, and staff from any business in the private liquor industry. We are delighted to extend an invitation to all bars, pubs, hotels, liquor stores, manufacturers, and agents nearby. No need to be an ABLE BC member to attend!

Attending a Liquor Industry Meeting is a great way to learn more about ABLE BC, network with your peers and colleagues, and ensure your concerns are heard by your industry association. Come learn about ABLE BC memberships, key issues we’re focusing on, and how you can get more involved in shaping BC’s private liquor industry.

You can stick around for our Victoria, Kelowna, Kamloops, and Vancouver meetings afterwards for an Import Vintner & Spirits Association (IVSA) walk-around tasting of new and exciting import products from 12:15 pm-3:00 pm. If you would like to attend the IVSA tasting, please RSVP to admin@ivsa.ca.

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ABLE BC Election Advocacy 101 - Oct 7
Oct
7
2:30 p.m.14:30

ABLE BC Election Advocacy 101 - Oct 7

As we approach a pivotal election, ABLE BC is ramping up our government relations efforts to ensure the voice of BC’s private liquor and cannabis businesses are heard loud and clear

The outcome of this election could have significant impacts on our industry, and we need to act now to protect and promote the interests of owners like you.

Join us for an ABLE BC Election Advocacy 101 session to learn how you can engage your local candidates.

There are three upcoming sessions on October 3October 7, and October 10. See below to register for a session.

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North Vancouver Industry Meeting
Oct
7
10:00 a.m.10:00

North Vancouver Industry Meeting

  • Copperpenny Distilling Co (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Liquor Industry Meetings are free to attend and open to owners, managers, and staff from any business in the private liquor industry. We are delighted to extend an invitation to all bars, pubs, hotels, liquor stores, manufacturers, and agents nearby. No need to be an ABLE BC member to attend!

Attending a Liquor Industry Meeting is a great way to learn more about ABLE BC, network with your peers and colleagues, and ensure your concerns are heard by your industry association. Come learn about ABLE BC memberships, key issues we’re focusing on, and how you can get more involved in shaping BC’s private liquor industry.

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ABLE BC Election Advocacy 101 - Oct 3
Oct
3
12:30 p.m.12:30

ABLE BC Election Advocacy 101 - Oct 3

As we approach a pivotal election, ABLE BC is ramping up our government relations efforts to ensure the voice of BC’s private liquor and cannabis businesses are heard loud and clear

The outcome of this election could have significant impacts on our industry, and we need to act now to protect and promote the interests of owners like you.

Join us for an ABLE BC Election Advocacy 101 session to learn how you can engage your local candidates.

There are three upcoming sessions on October 3October 7, and October 10. See below to register for a session.

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Kelowna Liquor Industry Meeting & IVSA Tasting
Sep
17
10:30 a.m.10:30

Kelowna Liquor Industry Meeting & IVSA Tasting

Liquor Industry Meetings are free to attend and open to owners, managers, and staff from any business in the private liquor industry. We are delighted to extend an invitation to all bars, pubs, hotels, liquor stores, manufacturers, and agents nearby. No need to be an ABLE BC member to attend!

Attending a Liquor Industry Meeting is a great way to learn more about ABLE BC, network with your peers and colleagues, and ensure your concerns are heard by your industry association. Come learn about ABLE BC memberships, key issues we’re focusing on, and how you can get more involved in shaping BC’s private liquor industry.

You can stick around for our Victoria, Kelowna, Kamloops, and Vancouver meetings afterwards for an Import Vintner & Spirits Association (IVSA) walk-around tasting of new and exciting import products from 12:15 pm-3:00 pm. If you would like to attend the IVSA tasting, please RSVP to admin@ivsa.ca.

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Penticton Liquor Industry Meeting
Sep
16
4:00 p.m.16:00

Penticton Liquor Industry Meeting

Liquor Industry Meetings are free to attend and open to owners, managers, and staff from any business in the private liquor industry. We are delighted to extend an invitation to all bars, pubs, hotels, liquor stores, manufacturers, and agents nearby. No need to be an ABLE BC member to attend!

Attending a Liquor Industry Meeting is a great way to learn more about ABLE BC, network with your peers and colleagues, and ensure your concerns are heard by your industry association. Come learn about ABLE BC memberships, key issues we’re focusing on, and how you can get more involved in shaping BC’s private liquor industry.

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Abbotsford Liquor Industry Meeting
Sep
12
10:00 a.m.10:00

Abbotsford Liquor Industry Meeting

Liquor Industry Meetings are free to attend and open to owners, managers, and staff from any business in the private liquor industry. We are delighted to extend an invitation to all bars, pubs, hotels, liquor stores, manufacturers, and agents nearby. No need to be an ABLE BC member to attend!

Attending a Liquor Industry Meeting is a great way to learn more about ABLE BC, network with your peers and colleagues, and ensure your concerns are heard by your industry association. Come learn about ABLE BC memberships, key issues we’re focusing on, and how you can get more involved in shaping BC’s private liquor industry.

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Victoria Liquor Industry Meeting & IVSA Tasting
Sep
10
10:30 a.m.10:30

Victoria Liquor Industry Meeting & IVSA Tasting

  • Marriott Inner Harbour (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Liquor Industry Meetings are free to attend and open to owners, managers, and staff from any business in the private liquor industry. We are delighted to extend an invitation to all bars, pubs, hotels, liquor stores, manufacturers, and agents nearby. No need to be an ABLE BC member to attend!

Attending a Liquor Industry Meeting is a great way to learn more about ABLE BC, network with your peers and colleagues, and ensure your concerns are heard by your industry association. Come learn about ABLE BC memberships, key issues we’re focusing on, and how you can get more involved in shaping BC’s private liquor industry.

You can stick around for our Victoria, Kelowna, Kamloops, and Vancouver meetings afterwards for an Import Vintner & Spirits Association (IVSA) walk-around tasting of new and exciting import products from 12:15 pm-3:00 pm. If you would like to attend the IVSA tasting, please RSVP to admin@ivsa.ca.

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Pitt Meadows Liquor Industry Meeting
Sep
9
10:00 a.m.10:00

Pitt Meadows Liquor Industry Meeting

Liquor Industry Meetings are free to attend and open to owners, managers, and staff from any business in the private liquor industry. We are delighted to extend an invitation to all bars, pubs, hotels, liquor stores, manufacturers, and agents nearby. No need to be an ABLE BC member to attend!

Attending a Liquor Industry Meeting is a great way to learn more about ABLE BC, network with your peers and colleagues, and ensure your concerns are heard by your industry association. Come learn about ABLE BC memberships, key issues we’re focusing on, and how you can get more involved in shaping BC’s private liquor industry.

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Surrey Liquor Industry Meeting
Sep
6
10:00 a.m.10:00

Surrey Liquor Industry Meeting

Liquor Industry Meetings are free to attend and open to owners, managers, and staff from any business in the private liquor industry. We are delighted to extend an invitation to all bars, pubs, hotels, liquor stores, manufacturers, and agents nearby. No need to be an ABLE BC member to attend!

Attending a Liquor Industry Meeting is a great way to learn more about ABLE BC, network with your peers and colleagues, and ensure your concerns are heard by your industry association. Come learn about ABLE BC memberships, key issues we’re focusing on, and how you can get more involved in shaping BC’s private liquor industry.

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Richmond Liquor Industry Meeting
Sep
5
10:00 a.m.10:00

Richmond Liquor Industry Meeting

  • River Rock Casino - Lillooet Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Liquor Industry Meetings are free to attend and open to owners, managers, and staff from any business in the private liquor industry. We are delighted to extend an invitation to all bars, pubs, hotels, liquor stores, manufacturers, and agents nearby. No need to be an ABLE BC member to attend!

Attending a Liquor Industry Meeting is a great way to learn more about ABLE BC, network with your peers and colleagues, and ensure your concerns are heard by your industry association. Come learn about ABLE BC memberships, key issues we’re focusing on, and how you can get more involved in shaping BC’s private liquor industry.

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Coquitlam Liquor Industry Meeting
Sep
4
10:00 a.m.10:00

Coquitlam Liquor Industry Meeting

Liquor Industry Meetings are free to attend and open to owners, managers, and staff from any business in the private liquor industry. We are delighted to extend an invitation to all bars, pubs, hotels, liquor stores, manufacturers, and agents nearby. No need to be an ABLE BC member to attend!

Attending a Liquor Industry Meeting is a great way to learn more about ABLE BC, network with your peers and colleagues, and ensure your concerns are heard by your industry association. Come learn about ABLE BC memberships, key issues we’re focusing on, and how you can get more involved in shaping BC’s private liquor industry.

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Burnaby Liquor Industry Meeting
Sep
3
11:00 a.m.11:00

Burnaby Liquor Industry Meeting

Liquor Industry Meetings are free to attend and open to owners, managers, and staff from any business in the private liquor industry. We are delighted to extend an invitation to all bars, pubs, hotels, liquor stores, manufacturers, and agents nearby. No need to be an ABLE BC member to attend!

Attending a Liquor Industry Meeting is a great way to learn more about ABLE BC, network with your peers and colleagues, and ensure your concerns are heard by your industry association. Come learn about ABLE BC memberships, key issues we’re focusing on, and how you can get more involved in shaping BC’s private liquor industry.

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BCHF Victoria Golf Tournament
Aug
21
1:00 p.m.13:00

BCHF Victoria Golf Tournament

Victoria 10th Annual Golf Tournament

Join us at Olympic View for our Victoria Tournament: the shotgun start is at 1 pm. This is a fun day to connect with colleagues and work on your golf skills. On course, you'll find competition holes and food and beverage sampling. By becoming a single golfer or participating in a foursome, you are helping the Foundation raise money for the medical relief funding. After golf, you are invited to join us for a stand-up reception, silent auction and dinner. 

Click here for more information.

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BCHF Vancouver Golf Tournament
Jul
5
1:00 p.m.13:00

BCHF Vancouver Golf Tournament

Vancouver 14th Annual Golf Tournament

The Vancouver Tournament has a new location! Come join us at TSAWWASSEN SPRINGS golf course. You will have fun!

This is a fun day to connect with colleagues and work on your golf skills. On course, you'll find competition holes and food and beverage sampling. By becoming a single golfer or participating in a foursome, you are helping the Foundation raise money for the medical relief funding. After golf, you are invited to join us for a stand-up reception, silent auction and dinner. 

Click here for more information.

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ABLE BC's 20th Anniversary Party
Jun
6
5:00 p.m.17:00

ABLE BC's 20th Anniversary Party

2024 is a big year for ABLE BC! While our history stretches back nearly 50 years to 1975 with the founding of the BC Neighbourhood Pub Owners’ Association, ABLE BC as it is known today was incorporated in March 2004.

Come out and celebrate 20 years of successful advocacy, industry empowerment, and protecting members' investments!

Details:

  • Date: Thursday, June 6, 2024

  • Time: 5:00 pm-9:00 pm

  • Location: The Junction Pub, 1138 Davie Street, Vancouver

  • Cost: ABLE BC webinars are free for members! Simply log in to the member portal to register at no cost. Non-members may register for $25. If you are not already an ABLE BC member and you would like to join the Alliance, you can sign up online here.

  • Register: here

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WORTH Leadership Summit
May
13
8:30 a.m.08:30

WORTH Leadership Summit

Join us at the inaugural WORTH Leadership Summit

For the first time in Western Canada, women identifying leaders and their allies in recreation, tourism, and hospitality will come together for a full day industry event. Top voices in the sector will share inspiring ideas with the intention of sparking dialogue about issues that impact women in the workplace. Their perspectives will inform, ignite, and empower to collectively identify ways to retain and develop women in the industry.

This event will connect a community of leaders to expand their network and create meaningful relationships.

Register now

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StratCann: Growing Relationships
May
8
10:00 a.m.10:00

StratCann: Growing Relationships

StratCann is bringing Growing Relationships back to Kelowna, British Columbia!

DATE: Monday, June 10, 2024
TIME: 9am – 5pm PT

Following the success of our sold-out 2023 Growing Relationship series, we’re bringing this one-day B2B event back to BC’s Okanagan community of small-batch and micro producers, retailers and other professionals in the cannabis industry.

This event is specifically designed to deliver opportunities to build relationships and socialize with the community as we bring retailers and producers together for a day of networking, brainstorming, discussion and learning.

Get your tickets here.

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Securing Small Business Rebate - Application Info Session
May
7
11:00 a.m.11:00

Securing Small Business Rebate - Application Info Session

Recognizing the increased costs to businesses due to property crime and vandalism in rural and urban communities across the province, the Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation launched its $10.5 million Securing Small Business Rebate Program, that provides small businesses with funds for eligible commercial property crime and vandalism repairs, or to implement eligible preventative measures.

Join us on May 7, 11.00am-12.00pm, to learn more about the program and how to apply for a rebate. This webinar is designed to help small businesses prepare and submit a rebate application.

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Public Safety & Responsible Service During the Playoffs: A Discussion with VPD
May
2
2:00 p.m.14:00

Public Safety & Responsible Service During the Playoffs: A Discussion with VPD

We're inviting all liquor licensees (LRS, LP, and FP) in downtown Vancouver to join a conversation with the Vancouver Police Department (VPD), and Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB), BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association (BCRFA), and ABLE BC around shared efforts to increase public safety and responsible alcohol service and consumption during the playoffs. 

Join representatives from VPD, LCRB, BCRFA, and ABLE BC to discuss proactive strategies that promote public safety and responsible drinking during the playoffs. This is your opportunity to connect directly with Vancouver's law enforcement to learn how you and your staff can work alongside VPD to prevent over service and mitigate risk. 

Details: 

We encourage you to share this invitation with key staff, including managers, shift supervisors, and senior leaders. 

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BC Hotel Association Summit
May
1
to May 2

BC Hotel Association Summit

  • Fairmont Chateau Whistler (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A Bold Return to Elevate, Connect, and Boost Your Profits.

The BCHA Summit returns to unite British Columbia's accommodation and business community for two days of industry connection and excellence.

Join us to network with leaders, owners, operators, vendors, and tech partners—to drive profitability in the ever-evolving world of hospitality.

Click here for more information.

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ABLE BC Cannabis Member Webinar: Provincial Efforts to Address Illicit Cannabis Operations
Apr
23
2:00 p.m.14:00

ABLE BC Cannabis Member Webinar: Provincial Efforts to Address Illicit Cannabis Operations

The Community Safety Unit (CSU), under the Policing and Security Branch of the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, is responsible for compliance and enforcement under the Cannabis Control and Licensing Act (CCLA), with a focus on the illegal sale and production of cannabis.

Webinar Details:

  • Date: Tuesday, April 23, 2024

  • Time: 2:00 pm-3:00 pm

  • Location: zoom - the link will be emailed to you upon registration

  • Cost: ABLE BC webinars are free for members! Simply log in to the member portal to register at no cost. Non-members may register for $15.

  • Register: here

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