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Step into a dynamic world where business brilliance meets casual camaraderie! Join us for Brainwaves & Brews with BDC: Where Business Flourishes, a thrilling event series brought to you by the Whistler Chamber in partnership with BDC. Held quarterly at the Whistler Chamber from 3pm to 6pm, these three-hour sessions offer the perfect blend of networking, refreshments, and invaluable business insights.

Join us on Thursday, April 18 to understand how your business is trending and learn the right strategies and tools to spot opportunities to keep growing while avoiding dangers.

In this session our facilitator, Sarah Lloyd, Business Centre Manager with BDC, will share their Chief Economist, Pierre Cléroux’s economic update, and news on where interest rates are heading and what to expect for the Canadian economy this year. You'll also receive access to a free online tool to help you test your financial management knowledge!

This session will help your to:

• Get updated on Canada’s economic outlook
• Understand the challenges and opportunities heading our way in 2024
• Learn how to manage your cash flow and anticipate changes in your finances so you can weather economic uncertainty.

Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this is your chance to mingle, learn, and thrive in Whistler's vibrant business community.

Don't miss out on this exceptional opportunity to elevate your business acumen while enjoying great company and a refreshing brew. Only 24 spaces available so, get in quick!

About the Facilitator
Sarah Lloyd, CPA & CBV

Sarah Lloyd is a Business Centre Manager with BDC supporting the North Shore and Sea to Sky. As both a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators (CBV), Sarah has extensive experience helping businesses to become bigger, stronger and more profitable through tailored financing and advisory support.
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Prior to joining BDC, Sarah was the Director of Operations at First West Capital where she supported companies' growth and key transitions by leveraging a strong network of lenders and business advisers, and as a Manager at PwC where she participated in financial and operational analysis/valuations of businesses and helped distressed companies to manage liquidity issues.

In addition to her CPA and CBV designations, Sarah holds a Bachelor of Arts in Management & Business Administration from the University of Reading in the United Kingdom. A dedicated community volunteer, Sarah currently serves as Treasurer for the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce and was previously Treasurer with Anxiety BC. When she’s not helping companies to successfully grow, you’ll find Sarah skiing BC’s beautiful mountains with her husband and son. 

BDC, a Crown Corporation, is Canada’s business development bank and the only financial institution dedicated exclusively to entrepreneurs. BDC’s mission is to help create and develop strong Canadian businesses through Financing, Advisory Services and Indirect Financing.