Ideas on Tap is a light business networking event for hi-tech professionals in Vancouver plus Internet advertisers, social media marketers, bloggers, video game developers and other fans of the tech community.

This free event will feature a competition where 5 contestants deliver a 60 second pitch, idea, recruiting message, or elevator pitch from a milk crate. This could be talking about their company, a start-up idea, new technology, hiring, or raising capital.

The audience will vote for their 2 favourite pitches and prizes will be awarded.  In sticking with the theme of the venue, voting will be done by tapping beer glasses on tables or bars.

Brains, Business, and Beer

When is the event happening?
Thursday, June 11, 2008 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Where is it happening?
Commodore Ballroom - 868 Granville Street- Vancouver

Registration
To register for this event you need to register here.

There is a small business expo with 70 tables in Murrayville (Langley). This is a great way to network with other small business owners. If your in the area drop-in for a visit, I know I will be making an appearance.

When is the event happening?
Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Where is it happening?
Murrayville Hall 21667 48 Ave Langley

Registration
You do not need to register and admission is free.

The Vancouver Bloggers Meetup continues to grow larger and larger. Join and network with other bloggers in your area. Networking is the number one way to grow your blog and learn from others on how you can improve your own blog.

When is the event happening?
Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 6:00 PM

Where is it happening?
TBA – Vancouver

Registration
You need to register here.

Get your digital black belt during a day of intensive training and professional development at the Centre for Digital Media.

Bringing together experts and leaders from an array of sectors in digital media, this workshop offers a full day of interactive sessions to help inspire new ideas and develop them into realizable goals. Participants will be treated to insider techniques for the conceptualizing, visualizing, prototyping and pitching of ideas, as well as insights into current industry trends and technologies. This is your opportunity to get a crash course in digital martial arts.

Who is it for?
If you are a developer, looking to start your next venture, or interested in learning more about future trends in digital development and innovation.

When is the event happening?
Thursday, May 14, 2009 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Where is it happening?
Centre for Digital Media – 577 Great Northern Way – Vancouver

Registration
To register for this event RSVP here.

If you are looking for visibility in the search engines – and who isn’t – understanding optimized press releases and social media press releases is a must. An optimized press release, when written using relevant keywords, may get you page-one results in search engines. And with the advent of universal search, the new breed of social media or Web 2.0 press releases will give you the extra advantage of reaching traditional media as well as online influencers.

Our guest presenter, Melinda Van Patter of Marketwire, will explain the social media press release and its place in the world of Web 2.0.

Doug Hay will be introducing and demonstrating a new, innovative and complimentary tool bar designed by PRESSfeed for PR professionals to make life easier when doing an optimized press release. All the sites and tools you need to do your optimized press release are provided within the toolbar! What could be easier? Everything at your fingertips!

Whether you have questions about backlinks, the latest search engine tools and techniques, or just wonder if a social media press release is right for you, connect with our experts in this complimentary webinar.

When is the event happening?
Thursday, May 7, 2009 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Where is it happening?
Online Webinar

Registration
To register for this event RSVP here.

Whether you are a seasoned business owner, sole proprietor, or business startup, you must attend this reality based Sales and Marketing Bootcamp to learn how you can…

Break-All-Advertising-Rules,
Spend Less, Make More!

Join Gregor Anton for this two hour small business owners specific business building event. This jam-packed, high-energy, no non-sense session will be the best two hours you can invest to improve your business.

When is the event happening?
Thursday, May 7, 2009 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Where is it happening?
Central Park Business Centre -Suit 300 - 3665 Kingsway - Surrey

Registration
To register for this event RSVP here.