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Sep 10, 2009: TechForum – “Financing Tech in the Wake of an Economic Crisis”

Posted on 25. Aug, 2009 by BCXS.

Amidst this unprecedented economic climate, you may be faced with thinning options for securing the financing you need to grow your organization.

Join us on September 10 to hear from the CEO of Zeugma Systems, Andrew Harries, as he shares the obstacles he has overcome to land significant rounds of financing in the cumulative amount of $50 million earlier this year.

As an experienced investment and financing thought-leader, Doug Irwin, a founding partner of Capital West Partners, will also guide you through the opportunities and pitfalls of the current investment climate.

Technology companies of all sizes will walk away with professional advice and applicable tools for fundraising in this challenging financial landscape.

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Aug 30, 2009: Kitsilano Farmers Market Tomato Festival at Kitsilano Community Centre

Posted on 24. Aug, 2009 by BCXS.

Showcasing the diversity of the tomatoes grown locally is why the Vancouver Farmers Markets Tomato Festival returns year after year. The time for celebrating the beautiful fruit is upon us. Festivals begin this weekend:

* West End Market on Saturday, August 29th from 9-2pm
* Kitsilano Market on Sunday, August 30th from10-2pm

Tomato Festival activities include:

* A beautiful display of the many tomato varieties grown by our farmers,
* Free (and delicious) Tomato Recipes
* Tomato Tastings
* Kids crafts with a tomato theme
* Face painting for your little tomato
* Guest Chef Neil Taylor from Cibo Trattoria at the Trout Lake and West End Festivals

The Tomato Festival aims to help people rediscover the tomato and introduce them to varieties they never knew existed like the Green Pineapple, which has a excellent tropical fruit flavour with a hint of pineapple.

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Aug 29, 2009: West End Farmers Market Tomato Festival at Nelson Park

Posted on 24. Aug, 2009 by BCXS.

Showcasing the diversity of the tomatoes grown locally is why the Vancouver Farmers Markets Tomato Festival returns year after year. The time for celebrating the beautiful fruit is upon us. Festivals begin this weekend:

* West End Market on Saturday, August 29th from 9-2pm
* Kitsilano Market on Sunday, August 30th from10-2pm

Tomato Festival activities include:

* A beautiful display of the many tomato varieties grown by our farmers,
* Free (and delicious) Tomato Recipes
* Tomato Tastings
* Kids crafts with a tomato theme
* Face painting for your little tomato
* Guest Chef Neil Taylor from Cibo Trattoria at the Trout Lake and West End Festivals

The Tomato Festival aims to help people rediscover the tomato and introduce them to varieties they never knew existed like the Green Pineapple, which has a excellent tropical fruit flavour with a hint of pineapple.

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