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Alanna Fero | Social Venture/Spirit Venture Business Coach & Venture Catalyst posted a discussion:Just a quick note to thank the HOBN and RTN community for supporting last night's THOUGHT4FOOD - most especially George, Mark and Shawn for helping spread the word.
We were standing room only and goosebumping all over the place as one heart-based entrepreneur after another shared a story... see more Just a quick note to thank the HOBN and RTN community for supporting last night's THOUGHT4FOOD - most especially George, Mark and Shawn for helping spread the word.
We were standing room only and goosebumping all over the place as one heart-based entrepreneur after another shared a story of inspiration, triumph over adversity and bold new paradigm visions unfolding. And holy guacamole did we eat well! 20 food exhibitors doled out their best, with all leftovers either going to feed the vulnerable community in the DTES or composted by Bokoeco for a zero waste event. Pics are circulating on Twitter with #copiavan and #T4F.
Advance tickets are available now for our May 21 and June 8 events in the series, each only getting better. Part 2 (May 21 - Secret Sauce Ingredients): http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/359083 Part 3 (Jun18 - Locovore Restaurants: Strong Links in the Food Chain): http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/359167
In gratitude,
Alanna2 months ago -
Alanna Fero | Social Venture/Spirit Venture Business Coach & Venture Catalyst posted a discussion:I'm filling a sweet position for one of my clients - would appreciate your passing the word to any of your networks involved in natural, locovore food culture. This is a great company making a genuine career offer and we need to find them someone who'll fit right in like a member of the tribe. ... see more I'm filling a sweet position for one of my clients - would appreciate your passing the word to any of your networks involved in natural, locovore food culture. This is a great company making a genuine career offer and we need to find them someone who'll fit right in like a member of the tribe. :)
Thank you. Posting below.
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LOCOVORE RESTAURANT SEEKS CREATIVE PASTRY COOK –
A SWEET OPPORTUNITY
We are sustainable epicures with a strong commitment to local, organic and natural foods and take pride in being accommodating to allergies and sensitivities. We work with alternative as well as conventional ingredients for much of our menu: whether wheat and rye or gluten free, vegan or healthy omnivore, our guests know they can rely on the care and flavour we put into every dish.
We are a thriving family-owned business. Some of our staff have been with us since we opened our doors and many for 5 to 10 years, a retention rate that speaks to our warm, collaborative culture and the quality of our food and customer relationships.
Our new Pastry Cook will be responsible for the consistent preparation of a variety of scones, muffins, cinnamon rolls, pies, tarts and cakes. We have several signature pastry dishes you will need to learn to prepare but then you are invited to be creative within our palette of local and organic ingredients to expand our menu and our loyal following.
One secret of our success has always been putting the right people on the team and then giving them the freedom to play. You will work 35 – 45 hours per week preparing both finished goodies on your workdays and uncooked ones for other cooks to bake on your days off. When you choose to work the required hours is up to you - as long as we have fresh scones and cinnamon rolls for every breakfast and pies and cakes for every lunch and dinner, and peak holiday and event periods have adequate coverage.
To be our new Pastry Cook, you are:
- Someone who values team, collaboration and workplace culture and will know a good gig when you see it;
- A natural in the kitchen, with a comfortable feel for a wide range of ingredients and cuisines, able to delivery equally delicious results in any season;
- Allergy- and Plant-Based Nutrition-aware and comfortable with a variety of flours, fats and binders;
- Well trained in Pastry fundamentals with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a busy restaurant or bakery kitchen;
- Open to preparing a couple of audition pastries on our site as part of your second interview, should you progress to that stage;
- Excited at the thought of improving your community, one natural sweet at a time.
Please make sure your application package speaks to your specific Pastry knowledge – not just positions you have held but menus and recipes – and also says something about your passions and interests to give us a sense of the recipes you might like to create. Please know we’re also looking for evidence of a good sense of humour, a demonstrated respect and caring for good teammates and outstanding references.
This is a full time, permanent position with a professional salary, extended health and dental benefits, employee meals and special employee pricing, 3 weeks vacation to start, some professional development funds and possible performance incentives for the right person.
If your experience, values and personality are a fit for this position, please direct your resume in PDF form to our values-driven recruiting partner, Alanna Fero (www.alannafero.com) via naturalpastry@valuesdrivenhiring.biz with the subject line PASTRY COOK.
We thank all applicants for their time and care but regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.8 months ago -
Alanna Fero | Social Venture/Spirit Venture Business Coach & Venture Catalyst posted a discussion:Hello.
ING Cafe generously gives us space every month for one of our Educational Workshops - and their donation to us is what makes it possible for us to offer you education at no charge. ING is sponsoring a charity which raises awareness of hunger in Canada and which welcomes Food Bank... see more Hello.
ING Cafe generously gives us space every month for one of our Educational Workshops - and their donation to us is what makes it possible for us to offer you education at no charge. ING is sponsoring a charity which raises awareness of hunger in Canada and which welcomes Food Bank Donations: www.fiveholeforfood.com.
We're asking the Copia community to reach into your cupboards to make a contribution back to ING and to people in need by bringing a few non-perishable food items with you to our next few meetings:
July 11 Networking Roundtable
11:45am at the Sutton Place
http://www.meetup.com/CopiaNetwork/events/69992842/
July 11 Higher Ground Visioning Workshop
7:00pm in Alanna's Electra Office
http://www.meetup.com/CopiaNetwork/events/66633992/
July 16 Soulful Harvest: Sales Without Selling Out Workshop
5:30pm at ING Cafe
http://www.meetup.com/CopiaNetwork/events/71035882/
Copia members have such huge hearts, we have no doubt we can fill some vulnerable tummies with this effort. Thank you all and thank you again to ING.
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Alanna Fero | Social Venture/Spirit Venture Business Coach & Venture Catalyst posted a discussion:Author and inspirational speaker/author, Lee Horbachewski will be here from Calgary to share her awe-inspiring journey. Enjoy an intimate evening of connection, inspiration including soulful music with the beautiful singing voice of Jael Johnson.
Thursday June 14, 2012
7:00pm –... see more Author and inspirational speaker/author, Lee Horbachewski will be here from Calgary to share her awe-inspiring journey. Enjoy an intimate evening of connection, inspiration including soulful music with the beautiful singing voice of Jael Johnson.
Thursday June 14, 2012
7:00pm – 9:30pm
Roundhouse Community Centre
181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
Parking under Urban Fare, close to Roundhouse skytrain
Refreshments and healthy goodies
Admission Complimentary. Donations in any amount to the Crisis Centre appreciated.
A Quiet Strong Voice is a raw, honest, reveal of a torturous journey through depression, anxiety and multiple suicide attempts. Lee Horbachewski bravely exposes the compelling intimate details of the darkness she experienced and the steps she took to find hope and choose life.
Providing hope and inspiration to millions of people suffering with depression and anxiety, this book will save lives. A must for anyone impacted by mental illness, A Quiet Strong Voice includes a Personal Reflection Chapter with exercises to empower you to move onwards and upwards through depression and anxiety. A wealth of resources and a chapter on Supporting a Loved One makes this a must read for everyone.
RSVP via laura [at] thedoggess [dot] com
Laura Simonson
According to Laura, Lee is a truly phenomenal soul. If you are free this Thursday evening I truly encourage you to join us for a very, very special evening with her. Here are just a few of her accomplishments (aside from overcoming all that she has!):
■Nominees Choice Winner for FIERCE Awards November 2011 www.youarefierce.com
■Finalist in the Fabulous Mother of the Year Awards 2011
■Named and featured as one of the The #5 Mompreneurs in Canada in Mompreneur Magazine for 2009, for the category of Giving Back.
■In 2010, became the Spokesperson for the Distress Centre Calgary and presented at the 40th Anniversary AGM Celebration.
■Featured in the City of Calgary – Family and Community Social Services Advocacy video in October 2010.
■Ranked 374 out of, over 25,000 people on the Fast Company Magazine: ”Most Influential Person Online Project” August 2010.1 year ago -
Alanna Fero | Social Venture/Spirit Venture Business Coach & Venture Catalyst posted a discussion:By special request, tomorrow's Copia meeting (11:45am at the Sutton Place Hotel, details at www.meetup.com/copianetwork) will include a brief visioning session before the meal and business introductions, a chance to set clear intentions and seek support on creating the best Fall by properly... see more By special request, tomorrow's Copia meeting (11:45am at the Sutton Place Hotel, details at www.meetup.com/copianetwork) will include a brief visioning session before the meal and business introductions, a chance to set clear intentions and seek support on creating the best Fall by properly planting and tending our crops over the summer. There can still be plenty of sun and holidays but summer is the most important time ever to be conscious. We have 30 RSVPs so it should be a great meeting.
Warmly,
Alanna1 year ago- Monika Becker likes this.
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Alanna Fero | Social Venture/Spirit Venture Business Coach & Venture Catalyst posted a discussion:Smart entrepreneurs know that while they should enjoy the light and sun that summer brings and definitely take some holiday time, the notion of two months off and mentally checked out of the game was best left behind in high school. Summer is the time of planting and nurturing crops to ensure... see more Smart entrepreneurs know that while they should enjoy the light and sun that summer brings and definitely take some holiday time, the notion of two months off and mentally checked out of the game was best left behind in high school. Summer is the time of planting and nurturing crops to ensure an abundant Fall harvest.
By special request, next week’s Copia Networking Roundtable Meeting (June 13, 11:45am at the Sutton Place Hotel, details at www.meetup.com/copianetwork) will open with a brief Intuitive Strategies session to call in guidance on the best Fall every one of us can have, and then brainstorm around that unique vision to ensure we are the strategic farmers we need to be.
Set the Intention & Plan Now, Reap the Rewards Come September
There is no extra charge for this special offering – just come out and enjoy the abundance. We’ll eat and introduce our businesses with ‘gives and asks’ after the visioning is complete., with referral slips passed as usual as well.
Thank you and please forward this message.1 year ago- Monika Becker likes this.
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Alanna Fero | Social Venture/Spirit Venture Business Coach & Venture Catalyst posted a discussion:Thank you so much to everyone who came out to Copia today - each meeting keeps getting better than the last. The people who are attracted to our meetings are so "on tribe." By that I mean equally that they are switched on, awake and vibrant *and* that they are on our tribal registry,... see more Thank you so much to everyone who came out to Copia today - each meeting keeps getting better than the last. The people who are attracted to our meetings are so "on tribe." By that I mean equally that they are switched on, awake and vibrant *and* that they are on our tribal registry, communicating in the language of Spirit Venture, understanding that triple and quadruple bottom line is the direction all business is heading. It's where humanity is heading. If that resonates, please come join us - you'll leave energized and excited about your life and work, ready to take on the world.
Next meeting: Tuesday, May 16, 11:45am - 1:45pm at the Canadian Memorial Centre for Peace
$20 at the door
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Alanna Fero | Social Venture/Spirit Venture Business Coach & Venture Catalyst posted a discussion:Can't wait for our May 1st meeting at the Sutton Place Hotel (Burrard @ Smithe, 11:45am - 1:30pm - walk through Fleuri Restaurant to the private room in the back on the left). Between Meetup, HOBN and direct emails to me, we have 45 RSVPs which should translate to a good 32 attendees, up from... see more Can't wait for our May 1st meeting at the Sutton Place Hotel (Burrard @ Smithe, 11:45am - 1:30pm - walk through Fleuri Restaurant to the private room in the back on the left). Between Meetup, HOBN and direct emails to me, we have 45 RSVPs which should translate to a good 32 attendees, up from 28 at our last meeting. Great spirits and great ventures, all in one - you know these are people you want to meet!
I'm excited to report that I've negotiated an ongoing arrangement with the Canadian Memorial Centre for Peace (Burrard & 16th) to be one of our principal venues starting with lunch on May 16 and they're giving us their beautiful Great Hall... 20 foot ceilings, 15 foot windows, a gorgeous hearth... so warm and welcoming, you'll want to bring guests... room for us to grow to 40 per meeting with lots of space... plus free parking!
To get ready for your best networking experience possible, may we suggest:
1. Put addresses and directions in your Smartphone
2. Where you have to pay using a parking meter, drop a twonie in to get started and then email or text yourself the meter number to add time - then, if you make some great connections and want to mingle past two hours, you're safe and won't get a ticket
3. Bring plenty of business cards, marketing table display materials and, if you like, a door prize
4. Prepare to deliver your message in a powerful 90 seconds or less... Please see http://copiaspirit.com/events/introducing-yourself and http://copiaspirit.com/events/being-prepared-for-networking for helpful tips
5. Please take a moment to send our www.meetup.com/copianetwork link to 2 or 3 awesome heart-based people you know. They don't even have to be entrepreneurs, just folks you think would "get us" and help us pass the word. We've gone from 10 to 130 members in just a few weeks, but I'd like us to be 200 by June 1. With your support, I know we can do it!
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Maggie McKee I will have at least one guest tomorrow - Bella.1 year ago
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Alanna Fero | Social Venture/Spirit Venture Business Coach & Venture Catalyst posted a discussion:It's only our second meeting at W2 Media Cafe and we seem to have already outgrown the space! Based on the numbers intending to come out next time, I think we need a home that comfortably holds 40. What a lovely thing to be able to say - and so soon! Thank you so much to everyone who has... see more It's only our second meeting at W2 Media Cafe and we seem to have already outgrown the space! Based on the numbers intending to come out next time, I think we need a home that comfortably holds 40. What a lovely thing to be able to say - and so soon! Thank you so much to everyone who has spread the word or sent a good vibe our way and thank you especially to Monika Becker, Maggie McKee and Joseph Eliezer who just "got" us right away and have become Copia regulars.
We had a cozy 28 people this morning (including lots of new faces who need to learn about HOBN and your businesses!) and, while the meeting ended at 9am as promised, over half the people stayed to build relationships past 9:30, and 7 people were still there at 10:15. By rough count, over 50 referrals were generated and several joint ventures got cooking.
Here is just some of today's feedback:
"This is what networking should be. The sense of community is almost overwhelming." - Karen Dowdell
"If I didn't know I got more referrals at the last Copia event than anywhere else I go, I wouldn't be able to believe this is even a business meeting. I feel excited all day after I come here." - Kelty McKerracher
"This is the business networking opportunity I've been waiting for - it's just so positive!" - Niki Wadhwa
"This was my first time networking. I was nervous but everyone made me feel so right at home." - Sophia Seto
THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOU
(Hey, like it says on www.copiaspirit.com, Gratitude is a Growth Strategy.) :o)
Please join us Tuesday, May 1 at 11:45am at the Sutton Place Hotel on Burrard @ Smithe. Our room there can hold 40 but you'll still want to be early!1 year ago- Monika Becker and Craig Addy like this.
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Maggie McKee Thanks for another brilliant Copia gathering, Alanna. The 'buzz' was definitely in the air and the connections I made were wonderful. Plus, of course, I loved winning one of the door prizes - 6... see moreThanks for another brilliant Copia gathering, Alanna. The 'buzz' was definitely in the air and the connections I made were wonderful. Plus, of course, I loved winning one of the door prizes - 6 months membership at Steve Nash!!! See you on the 1st of May1 year ago
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Alanna Fero | Social Venture/Spirit Venture Business Coach & Venture Catalyst posted a discussion:We've got 22 people registered on Meetup and 8 here on HOBN. We had 20 attendees last time and are setting our sights on 25 next week. The W2 Media Cafe will hold up to 40 so we'd love to keep growing. If you haven't seen our 1 minute intro video yet, please take a look - it will show you why... see more We've got 22 people registered on Meetup and 8 here on HOBN. We had 20 attendees last time and are setting our sights on 25 next week. The W2 Media Cafe will hold up to 40 so we'd love to keep growing. If you haven't seen our 1 minute intro video yet, please take a look - it will show you why Copia is such a high energy and solid results meeting: www.meetup.com/copianetwork
Remember we pay for the space, not food @ W2 so please bring $5 cash for your check-in. You are welcome to pick up food and beverage at their cafe counter on your way up as well.
See you soon!1 year ago- George Moen likes this.
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Michael Price Hi Allana,
Just a quick note to let you know I plan to attend.
See you there!
By the way, thanks for your advice. Changing the business name costs a lot less than I anticipated ($10 for the... see moreHi Allana,
Just a quick note to let you know I plan to attend.
See you there!
By the way, thanks for your advice. Changing the business name costs a lot less than I anticipated ($10 for the registry and $32 for a name search), so I'm going ahead with it.
I'm also planning on offering web site optimization for smart phones (iPhones, Android and Blackberry)!
What time is the meeting?
Michael Price1 year ago -
Michael Price I looked it up...7:15 am1 year ago
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Alanna Fero | Social Venture/Spirit Venture Business Coach & Venture Catalyst posted a discussion:We're ready to start scheduling some "movable feast" Copia meetings for the North Shore, Burnaby and South Surrey but have been struggling to find venues with appropriate food options combined with the necessary space, privacy and pricing.
Given our social venture/spirit venture mandate, we... see more We're ready to start scheduling some "movable feast" Copia meetings for the North Shore, Burnaby and South Surrey but have been struggling to find venues with appropriate food options combined with the necessary space, privacy and pricing.
Given our social venture/spirit venture mandate, we feel it is critical to be able to accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and other specialty diets and most importantly to have access to real, fresh food - yet come in at the $10 breakfast and $15 lunch that HOBN chapters favour. That hasn't been easy to find even in the city but it's proving even harder in the wider region.
All suggestions very welcome. Thank you.1 year ago -
Alanna Fero | Social Venture/Spirit Venture Business Coach & Venture Catalyst posted a discussion:"Loved every minute of it. As I said when I spoke at the meeting, it felt like I had come home. I have started many networking groups in Calgary and the concept of Copia is without a doubt, the next evolution of business networking. Each person I met and heard from inspired me, so cool! Alanna,... see more "Loved every minute of it. As I said when I spoke at the meeting, it felt like I had come home. I have started many networking groups in Calgary and the concept of Copia is without a doubt, the next evolution of business networking. Each person I met and heard from inspired me, so cool! Alanna, you are an excellent leader/hostess - your professional yet authentic way of being was perfect. Thank you for your brilliant vision Alanna and David!"
- Laura Simonson
"What an inspiring group of people. I truly felt at home and that I was among the people who are changing the way business is done. This is why I'm an entrepreneur! Can't wait until our next meeting."
- Kelty McKerracher
"The meeting was just what I wanted it to be. It was the gathering together of people who are consciously aware of their own part in the balance and peace of our planet. That may sound a little grandiose and it is. We need more grandiose in the world. Thanks Alanna and David!"
- Janet Robinson
"A good, full meeting with heart centered entrepreneurs. Very welcoming with lot's of opportunities to network and exchange business."
- Rees
"Fantastic group, great networking opportunity. I'll be back."
- Brock Haug
"Inspiring. So much to learn from everyone there. Every meeting is better than the one before and I look forward to coming each time."
- Meredith Nicole
Hope to see more HOBN members at our April 18 meeting - 7:15am @ W2 Media Cafe
Bring $5 cash for the space rental. Cafe for you to buy breakfast if you like, not if you don't.
Details here: http://hobnonline.com/meetings/copia-chapter-mtgs-in-events-calendar-a-movable-feast-we-meet-you-where-you-are_2012-04-17
10 people RSVP'd Yes online already and we haven't sent any invitations or emails yet. :)1 year ago- George Moen and Brock Haug like this.
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Alanna Fero | Social Venture/Spirit Venture Business Coach & Venture Catalyst posted a discussion:(Sorry - couldn't resist the alliteration) :) We had an energizing and highly productive time at Copia today, with 20 attendees and referrals for literally EVERY person there - 3 and 4 for some people. I've already had 5 emails inquiring about next meetings and gratitude for our wonderful... see more (Sorry - couldn't resist the alliteration) :) We had an energizing and highly productive time at Copia today, with 20 attendees and referrals for literally EVERY person there - 3 and 4 for some people. I've already had 5 emails inquiring about next meetings and gratitude for our wonderful sense of community. Thank you to all who came out and "Please Join Us" to those who couldn't make it. Mark your calendars for April 18 at 7:15am.1 year ago
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Maggie McKee Superscintillating session!! Many thanks, Alanna and David. I am looking forward to the 18th.1 year ago
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David Westdorp It was great to see familiar and new faces at the meeting today and witness new business generation be so inspiring and fun.1 year ago
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Alanna Fero | Social Venture/Spirit Venture Business Coach & Venture Catalyst posted a discussion:Hello HOBN.
Though it is impossible to say how many RSVPs will become attendees, we now have 26 people RSVP'd on Meetup as well as the 9 HOBN members who have either RSVP'd here on HOBN or emailed me directly to say you plan to attend tomorrow. Our room holds 20 - we want to make sure... see more Hello HOBN.
Though it is impossible to say how many RSVPs will become attendees, we now have 26 people RSVP'd on Meetup as well as the 9 HOBN members who have either RSVP'd here on HOBN or emailed me directly to say you plan to attend tomorrow. Our room holds 20 - we want to make sure members have a seat so please arrive no later than 11:45. The great news is you should have 15+ people there who haven't heard about your business or the great things HOBN has to offer yet, so it's definitely worth coming out and being early. :)
Reminder that there is parking under Sutton Place Hotel (Burrard @ Smithe), across the street at the Scotia Theatre parkade, under the IGA and at the courthouse as well as at nearby meters. We're in the Pol Roger 2 room adjacent to Fleuri Restaurant.
(Our W2 Media Cafe venue for our April 18 @ 7:15am meeting holds 30 people so let's hope we keep getting these numbers. Thank you for your support and please keep helping us pass the word.)
See you soon!1 year ago -
Alanna Fero | Social Venture/Spirit Venture Business Coach & Venture Catalyst posted a discussion:March 16, 7:30am sharp... We'll be at McJac’s Roadhouse Grille in Surrey, 1781 King George Blvd in the Alderwood Plaza, free parking, great food.
Curious? Check out our Intro to Copia video on our HOBN chapter page or visit www.copiaspirit.com. We're working on getting listed in the... see more March 16, 7:30am sharp... We'll be at McJac’s Roadhouse Grille in Surrey, 1781 King George Blvd in the Alderwood Plaza, free parking, great food.
Curious? Check out our Intro to Copia video on our HOBN chapter page or visit www.copiaspirit.com. We're working on getting listed in the chapter calendar - until then, please look for us in the Events calendar.
Copia meetings do all the promotion and sales of any regular HOBN meeting, but add the depth of Spirit Venture: an awareness of life purpose, an openness to meeting your whole self and not just your business persona, and an intention to support the wellness and authentic self-actualization of every member of our community. You’ll never feel better about your business or more excited about your life!1 year ago- Monika Becker likes this.
