A Welcoming Communities Summit- Okanagan College, Penticton

BCFGA members are invited to attend WELCOME 2016 is a Welcoming Communities Summit to be held at Okanagan College, with opening ceremonies and reception Friday evening, June 17th and a full day of breakout sessions and keynotes on Saturday, June 18th. 

This event has been organized by the South Okanagan | Similkameen Local Immigration Partnership.  We are working to increase the pace of social and economic integration for new immigrants, a goal we all play a part in attaining.
 
Here are some of the session highlights:

  • Employer Tools – How to find, hire and retain newcomer talent
  • Migration Matters – Local History, Who moved here when
  • Building Healthy Communities Through Sport
  • Canadian Immigration Law – New rules, new opportunities
  • Continuing the Dream – What to know about starting a business in Canada
  • Characteristics of a Welcoming Community – Panel Presentation
  • Enrolling Foreign Students – A Community Solution
  • Entrepreneurship in BC  - Are you ready to take the plunge?
  • Localizing the Great Canadian National Project – Welcoming Refugees to the South Okanagan

The Summit includes great food and entertainment, a bargain for the Early Bird registration of only $49.  Seating is limited for some of the sessions.  Register early for the best selections.  Presenter details and registration is on-line at www.soslip.ca or in person at the SOICS office (508 Main Street).

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