When: March 5, 2025
Where: Charles J McCaffray Hall Atrium - Building 3
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Schedule:

• 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM: Alumni Panel
  Hear from UNBC alumni who have ventured into the entrepreneurial world. Discover their journeys, what drives them, and the businesses they've built. Learn what entrepreneurship means in various fields and get inspired by their success stories.
  • Panelist
    • Erika McLean - is a writer and creator of Skanii Athletics, originally from the Gitxsan First Nation in Hazelton, BC. It is through her writing and brand development, McLean learned she can have the most impact in positive social change, particularly for Indigenous peoples. McLean recently launched Skanii Athletics as a vehicle in which to build the narrative of pursuing self-mastery. An alumnus from the Social Work(BSW) and Education Multi-Disciplinary Leadership (M. Ed) programs at UNBC, McLean lives in Prince George. McLean is raising two children, supporting the sport community in whatever ways possible and is a current school board trustee.
    • Warren Grafton - Partner, Western Water
    • Mitchel Hawes - Partner, Slaughterhouse Craft
    • Neil Godbout- Executive Director, Prince George Chamber of Commerce
• 5:45 PM - 6:05 PM: Support Services Showcase
  Get insights from Community Futures Fraser Fort George, Hubspace, and Women Entrepreneurs of BC (WE BC). Each organization will share valuable resources and support services they offer to budding entrepreneurs and startups.
• 6:05 PM - 7:00 PM: Networking
  Cap off the evening with a networking session where you can connect with industry professionals, fellow students, and potential mentors. Bring your questions and business cards!

Why Attend?

• Connect: Build relationships with successful alumni and peers.
• Learn: Gain insights from those who have successfully navigated the entrepreneurship path.
• Discover: Find out about support services that can help launch and grow your business.
   

Light dinner will be provided!

Registration is not required for students, but recommended so you may receive reminders about the upcoming events, which employers will be attending and information on how to prepare. By pre-registering for the events, you will be entered to win a $100 Gift Card for the UNBC Bookstore; there is one draw made at each event; you must be in attendance to win! Click here for Student Registration.

Accessibility Notes:
* Indoor event
* Food and drinks allowed
* Venue is on the main floor
* Washrooms are on the same floor as the venue (accessible/not all-gender).
* The closest parking lot is parking lot A