October 27 2025, 12:30 - 2 pm
Are you an entrepreneur or do you have a business idea?
We are excited to announce the next session of SPARK VIU – Ideas to Impact, a regional initiative focused on enabling entrepreneurs on Vancouver Island to connect, learn, and grow.
Event: Social Entrepreneurship
Date: October 27th
Time: 12:30 to 2:00 PM
Location: VIU Nanaimo, Building 305, Room 440
Come learn about our initiative and join the movement:
- Dr. Sharon Karsten – Walk With Me – Project Director & Community Engaged Researcher sharing her entrepreneurial journey and insights from building a not-for-profit.
- Stephanie Jacobs – Scale Collaborative - is part of the consulting team and manages the delivery of the Thriving Non-Profits program at Scale Collaborative. Scale Collaborative is a Victoria-based organization working across British Columbia and Canada to strengthen the social change sector through learning initiatives, coaching, consulting, and the Thrive Impact Fund.
SPARK VIU is about bringing together entrepreneurs to share knowledge, spark collaborations, and make bold ideas a reality.
Come be part of the group and help shape this growing community of innovators on Vancouver Island!
This is a free event
Questions: e-mail Daniela.fischer@viu.ca
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Date and Time:
October 27 2025, 12:30 - 2 pm
Attendance:
In-person
Location:
Nanaimo campus
Building:
305
Room:
440
Organizer:
Daniela Fischer
Contact:
Daniela.Fischer@viu.ca