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TIABC 2022 Annual General Meeting

November 18, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 2:30 pm

TIABC AGM – Anvil Centre | 777 Columbia Street | New Westminster
The TIABC 2022 Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday, November 18th and commences at 11:00 am.  TIABC is seeking a total of six (6) candidates for the 2022-2024 term:
  • From the DMO category, two (2) directors are required for a two-year term.
  • From the Sector Association category, one (1) director is required for a two-year term.
  • From the Business Membership category, three (3) directors are required for a two-year term.
Schedule of Activities:
11:00 AM – Reports of the Society and election of directors
12:00 PM – Complimentary lunch for AGM attendees
12:30-2:00 PM – Presentation and workshop on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion with guest speaker, Joanna Jagger, founder & president, WORTH (Women of Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality) Association
Special Workshop: Building Back Equal – Addressing Industry Barriers & Biases

A complimentary lunch is provided to all registered attendees. Register HERE

Details

Date:
November 18, 2022
Time:
11:00 am - 2:30 pm

Venue

Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St, New Westminster, BC V3M 1B6, Canada
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