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The RCD is supporting the worldwide Invisible Illness Awareness Day by offering “an exposition of self-employment and entrepreneur resources for people with invisible illness and people living with a disability”.

WHY: to empower entrepreneurs with disabilities in accessing reliable unbiased information and trusted support by bringing entrepreneurs together with educational and financial resources and support, all in one convenient time and place

WHEN: May 6, 2017, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Richmond Cultural Centre – Performance Hall and Atrium (7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC   V6Y 1R9)
WHO: Free Admission, everyone is welcome, especially people with disabilities who are or interested in self-employment and entrepreneurship

WHAT:

• Meet entrepreneurs to learn of their business examples
• Face-to-face meeting with  Resources Providers who are expert in different fields of self-employment and entrepreneurship, mainly in Education & Support, and Financial Options & Opportunities, some representatives are from financial institutions, schools, and service agencies supporting the small business community
• Light lunch provided
• Casual networking time at end of event
• Door Prizes through out the event (Gift Cards, Free Makeover...)

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Online registration has closed,
Please show up at the event on May 6, 2017

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Lunch (Pick up Bag Lunch at 12:30 p.m.):		Yes		No

Pre-Booking for Face-to-Face Meeting with Resource Providers (15-min session)

Important notes:

1. Ensure you are available for the meeting time before proceeding to book.
2. Book only one session per Resources Provider for each time slot, we hope to accommodate as many attendees as possible. (Don’t book more than one session per Resource Provider, or double-book yourself for different Resource Providers.)
3. Once submit, there is no modification of your booking. If you need to cancel your booking,
   please email tom@rcdrichmond.org for assistance.

AM: Education & Support Resource Group

	10:15-10:30	10:30-10:45	11-11:15	11:15-11:30	11:30-11:45	12-12:15
Chloe Angus Designs	booked	booked	booked	booked		booked
Element IQ	booked	booked	booked	booked	booked	booked
Jennifer Tan “The Techie Mom”	booked	booked	booked	booked	booked
Langara Small Business Education	booked	booked	booked	booked	booked	booked
Neil Squire Solutions	booked	booked	booked	booked	booked
The Blind Beader	booked	booked

PM: Financial Options & Opportunities Group

	1:30-1:45	1:45-2	2-2:15	2:30-2:45	2:45-3	3-3:15
Futurpreneur CanadaTitle:Futurpreneur Canada Resource:-For 18-39 years old - Mentoring - Natio Email:stoth@futurpreneur.ca Has been fueling the entrepreneurial passions of Canada’s young enterprise for two decades. We are the only national, non-profit organization that provides financing; mentoring and support tools to aspiring business owners aged 18-39. Our internationally recognized mentoring program hand matches young entrepreneurs with a business expert from a network of more than 2,800 volunteer mentors.	booked	booked	booked	booked	booked	booked
Raymond LauTitle:Raymond Lau Resource:Peer Example -Life Long Disability -Financial Ad Email:raymondlau328@shaw.ca Raymond has over 20 years’ experiences in the finance & insurance industry. He can provide a wealth of knowledge & experience in solving individual client challenges regarding finance. Raymond lives with polio and is a problem solver.		booked	booked	booked	booked
Sharon LambertTitle:Sharon Lambert Resource:- Peer Example - Juggles family, business & a b Email:sharon@sharonlambert.com In 2009, this mother of three survived a car crash that left her with major injuries. After a difficult road to recovery and hard-fought healing, Sharon discovered voice over work. She found it was the perfect vehicle for channeling her irrepressible creativity and fostering a balanced life with her family. Before long, the voice over industry had a passionate new professional in its ranks.	booked	booked	booked	booked	booked	booked
Van City (1)Title:Van City (1) Resource:Small Business support - Community Focused Email:desmond_chung@vancity.com The ACED (Advice and Coaching for Entrepreneurs with a Disability) program can provide access to business services that help you apply for and receive microloan funding, enhance your business skills, and support the success of your business.	booked	booked	booked	booked	booked	booked
Van City (2)Title:Van City (2) Resource:Small Business support - Community Focused Email:desmond_chung@vancity.com The ACED (Advice and Coaching for Entrepreneurs with a Disability) program can provide access to business services that help you apply for and receive microloan funding, enhance your business skills, and support the success of your business.	booked	booked	booked	booked		booked