Past Events
Since our launch in September 2007, Y.E.S! has held the following events:
- Mingler at the Sky Bar in the Pacific Rim Hotel | August 2010
A big thank you to all of the ladies who came down to the Sky Bar in the Pacific Rim Hotel. We raised $600 dollars for DFS. - Banana Republic V.I.P. Shopping Night – July 2010
We kicked off Summer with a fun, fabulous evening at Banana Republic’s Robson Street flagship store. We got the office-appropriate seasonal trends from Vitamin Daily editor-in-chief, Sarah Bancroft, and sipped patio perfect wines from Gray Monk Estate Winery. - Mingler at O Lounge at Coast Restaurant – June 2010
Y.E.S! members and old friends enjoyed a great night out and contributed directly to another woman’s success. - CRAVE Symposium 2010 an “All Day Think Tank Extravaganza” – May 2010
Experts on marketing, finance, brand strategy and team building answered questions, lead sessions, and gave advice on how to add vitality, originality, and longevity to their businesses. - Oakridge Centre Style Night – May 2010
Once again, Dress for Success Vancouver partnered with Oakridge to celebrate the trends of the 2010 Spring and Summer fashion seasons with an exclusive shopping night and stylish runway show hosted by Flare Magazine and Oakridge Centre. - Mingler at Yaletown Brewing Company – May 2010
We hosted another fabulous networking evening in Yaletown where we connected with long time friends and welcomed new Y.E.S! Members - Mingler at The Diamond – April 2010
Y.E.S! Members and old friends met in Gastown with some of Vancouver’s most dynamic women. - Y.E.S! Signature Speakers’ Event: Stand Up! Leveraging Business Knowledge & Personal Passions – March 2010
Y.E.S! hosted an intimate chat with a group of renowned community leaders for an in-depth look at the value of philanthropy and leadership in business at the Opus Hotel. We gained insight from Vancouver business icons Chris Breikss of 6S Marketing Inc., Heather White of 2020 Communications, Judy Brooks of Blo, and philanthropic leader Matt Hill of Run for One Planet. Moderated by Katrina Carroll-Foster, Co-Founder of Y.E.S! Vancouver and owner of WiseWinston. - Mingler at Whineo’s – March 2010
We cured our post-Olympic blues with a night of meeting new Y.E.S! Members and connecting with old friends! - Mingler at Salt Tasting Room – February 2010
The Y.E.S! monthly mingler is a great opportunity to get out and enjoy the city with some of Vancouver’s most dynamic women. We networked and wined at a successful evening of fun! - PowerVibe Event – January 2010
We started the new year right at PowerVibe in Vancouver, who provides an effective full-body, non-impact workout in 25 minutes with a personal trainer.
2009
- December Mingler at Pourhouse – December 2009
Our first-ever Members’ Only mingler was a huge success and we even brought our significant others to this one! - Trunk Show at Violet Boutique – November 2009
Out with the old and in with the new. Y.E.S! members donated business attire to DFS and received 30% at Vancouver newest shopping hotspot, Violet Boutique. - Mingle with Miss604 at VLounge – November 2009
We hosted Miss 604, Rebecca Bollwitt, Vancouver’s most prolific blogger and explored new features of the Y.E.S! Vancouver site and social media. Check Y.E.S! notes. - Pink Tartan launch event at the Bay Downtown – October 2009
We had an exclusive opportunity to meet Kimberley Newport-Mimran Co-Founder, President and Head Designer of Canadian brand Pink Tartan. We enjoyed tips from a stylist, complimentary canapes, cocktails, a fabulous goodie bag and we were one the first ones to see the 2009 Autumn/Winter Collection. - Speaker Series 101 – Rosalyn Taylor O’Neale - September 2009
We met with former worldwide chair of DFS Worldwide and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Campbell’s Soup Company, Rosalyn Taylor O’Neale, a woman who embodies Y.E.S! Vancouver’s driving principles. - Fall Fashion Affair at Oakridge Centre - September 2009
We previewed the season’s most stylish looks at Oakridge Centre’s annual European-style runway show all in support of Dress for Success Vancouver. - Tap into Vancouver’s Women in Business Groups – September 2009
We had the opportunity to network with women from Networking with Forum for Women Entrepreneurs, Women’s Enterprise Centre, Professional Women’s Network and Ladies Who Launch. - Mingler – August 2009
Summer mingler held at V Lounge. We met new Y.E.S! member, linked up with old friends, and previewed the launch of Y.E.S! Vancouver’s 2009 season. - STYLIN’ 101 – Never pay a high price for high style – June 2009
Vancouver ‘s most dynamic women (and their men) got together at Obakki, Gastown’s hottest boutique for an evening of stylin’ and sippin’. - Soya Marketing – Social Networking – April 2009
Now that we’ve got face-to-face networking covered, we took it online! - Speed Networking – March 2009
Networking doesn’t have to be a chore! See our networking tips from the event. - Smart Cookies – February 2009
We learned that being fabulous doesn’t come at a high price at the Opus Hotel. - Mingler – January 2009
Another fabulous networking evening held at Chill Winston Lounge.
2008
- Holiday Mingler – December 2008
This networking evening held at Chill Winston Lounge was filled with an absolutely wonderful un-intimidating group of like-minded women, all open to helping other women by sharing stories and contacts. - Party Season Tips and Tricks – November 2008
Impressive party hors d’oeurves with Culinary Capers Chef de Cuisine Jonathan & delectable wine pairings – with the fabulous female Sommeliers from House Wine, Michelle Bouffard and Michaela Morris. - Sanafir – Highballs and Heels – October 2008
Exotic canap’s, hand-crafted cocktails and a preview of Gravity Pope’s most fabulous sky-high heels of Fall 08. - JC Studio – Let’s Brunch! – July 2008
An intimate networking brunch and fashion show. - Banana Republic – Suddenly Spring – May 2008
An evening of fashion, cocktails, philanthropy and friends. - Opus Hotel – Get Smart – March 2008
An evening of fun financial planning with the Smart Cookies. - Studeo 55 – Take Care of You – January 2008
We traded our heels for our sneaks to work-out, hear from leading nutrition
expert and discuss health and lifestyle issues.
2007
- Blo – December 2007
If men can network on the golf course, why can’t we do the same over manicures,
blo-dries and make-up? That’s what happened at this intimate networking event. - Holt Renfrew – October 2007
Shopping, champagne, speakers and fashion … need we say more?