Chamber offers speed mentoring

It is a way for aspiring entrepreneurs to get some valuable advice on starting a new business.

The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce will be hosting speed mentoring for entrepreneurs under the age of 40 in partnership with Futurpreneur at an event on Jan. 30.

Numerous local professionals will share their knowledge with the next generation in sessions lasting five minutes per mentor.

“A significant challenge for a new business owner or someone who has a vision is pulling together all of the information needed for those initial first steps and preparing for long-term success,” chamber general manager Dione Chambers said. “This session is ideal for those just starting out or thinking of launching a business, and have questions.”

The mentors include: Sue Ross – Futurpreneur (business plans/financing); Tom Lewis – Profit Mastery (strategic financial planning); Blair Gronlund – MNP (accounting); Richard Boyer – Xcel Advisory Group (scaling up); Jodi Cunningham – Medicine Shoppe (retail/ health); Lyndon Dyas – Chamber Plan Group Benefits (group benefits); Wes Briggs – Modern Reaction Media (target marketing); Dione Chambers – Greater Vernon Chamber (networking/advocacy); Caroline Labbee – SysGen Solutions (cyber security); John Glennon – Sandler Sales Training (sales).

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Speed mentoring runs from 4 to 6 p.m. Jan. 30 at Okanagan Spirits.

Following the formal mentoring, there will be networking to expand on the conversations.

Space is limited with more details on how to register here.