BCSC staff ambassadors tour the province, helping people to protect themselves from fraud and unsuitable investments. Our goal is to enable BC investors to develop critical thinking skills so they can become more informed of steps they should take to protect themselves when investing.
Where we are this month
Vancouver
InvestRight seminar
March 2
Private event
Victoria
Small Change Expo
Visit our Planning 10 Booth
March 9 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
March 10 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Attend our InvestRight seminar
March 9 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Victoria Conference Centre 720 Douglas Street Victoria
For tickets and information go to http://www.smallchangeexpo.ca/expo-info
Surrey
Focus on Seniors Forum
March 10
10:00 am- 3:00 pm
Guilford Recreation Centre 10470 – 152 Street Surrey
This event is free for all seniors – focusing on a Korean speaking audience.
This forum will raise awareness of issues impacting seniors as well as provide valuable information about legal, safety and support resources available to seniors and their caregivers in Surrey.
Lunch will be provided. Lots of great prizes!
Seating is limited, so please register at:
- 604-501-5100 ( 8:30 am- 4:30 pm) Monday- Friday)
- Any City of Surrey ‘s Community or Senior’s Centres
- www.surrey.ca/register
Kelowna
BC Home & Leisure Show
March 9 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
March 10 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
March 11 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Royal LePage Place 2760 Cameron Rd. West Kelowna
For more information go to http://www.bchomeshows.com/west_kelowna_home_show.html
All welcome! Cost: Free
Burnaby
InvestRight seminar
March 12
Private event
Vancouver
InvestRight seminar
March 16
Private event
Langley
InvestRight seminar
March 21
Private event
Kelowna
InvestRight Seminar
March 26 am
Private event
Kelowna
InvestRight Seminar
March 26 pm
Private event
Coquitlam
InvestRight seminar
March 28
Private event
We present to various service clubs such as Rotary, Probus, Newcomers, women’s groups, seniors’ organizations, and other networks. If your group of 20 or more would like to have the BCSC come and present InvestRight, please contact:
Anne Rutherglen,
Program Manager, Outreach
Communications & Education
Email:arutherglenbcsc.bc.ca
Phone: 604-899-6731 or toll free: 1-800-373-6393
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