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Events
At BKLP, we curate a series of engaging events that serve as catalysts for professional growth and networking opportunities. From insightful panel discussions with industry leaders to interactive workshops that hone essential skills, our events are designed to inspire, inform, and connect.
Vancouver Lithuanian Business Forum
From Vilnius to Vancouver: Building Business Bridges.
500 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 1W6
Invest Vancouver Presentation
Invest Vancouver presentation to LTU Innovation Agency. Details to be confirmed…
This privet showdown between two business powers is about how the two organizations can help each other and bring the two countries closer together in a business world.
Stay tuned to find out how it all unfolded…
BKLP Club Opening
First meeting of British Columbia Lithuanian Professionals of BC.
On September 15th, the Lithuanian Community of British Columbia Professionals Club held it’s first official meeting.
In attendance were Lithuania’s ambassador to Canada Darius Skusevičius and second secretary Inga Miškinytė. From Toronto, Lithuanian Canadian Community (Kanados Lietuvių Bendruomenė) president Kazimieras Deksnys and past president Joana Kuras were also in attendance, in addition to other distinguished guests and professionals.
Despite the early hour in Lithuania, we were also joined by three companies from Lithuania. Technology company BaCloud, IT programming company Pixinn and Mead distillery Saulės Midus. Each company presented their products and services.
Welcome to LCBC Business Club / BKLB Versolo klubas
On May 19th Lithuanian Community of BC held its first LCBC Business Club meeting. Meeting was held at Honorary Consuls home Christopher Juras.
First members of the club that attended were:
Christopher Juras, Martynas Smitas, Vidas Vitkus, Egle Šilinskaitė Algis Jaugelis, Liudas Sodonis.
We were also joined via FaceTime by Ambassador of Lithuania to Canada Darius Skusevicius who supported and encouraged us to start this club.
Meeting has started with introductions. Each member talked about their business experiences and what they are doing now.
The flowing is clubs Mission and direction.
Club Founder: Martynas Smitas and Vidas Vitkus
Mission:
Connect Lithuanian businesses and professionals in Vancouver and surrounding areas in high tech, education, culture and other fields.
Promote bilateral business ties between Canada and Lithuania.
Partner with Lithuanian governmental and non-governmental organizations and other Lithuanian professionals clubs for the betterment of Lithuania and Lithuanians around the world.
In the first year of club’s existence we will be focusing on establishing club’s member core and connecting with other clubs and like minded people around Canada, USA and Lithuania.
Our meetings will happen every 2 to 3 month, but most likely you will be updated on the monthly bases what’s happening in the club and where we are at. Next meeting is planned for September 2023.
Every meeting, club will target different business groups, and topics will include: E.G. Import/export, arts, artisans, small business, movie industry, etc. If we can we will invite guests of the industry to speak from the particular category we will be talking about at the meeting.
We also looking to connect with businesses in Lithuania that might want to join our meetings via zoom.
As club grows we can do fundraising for LCBC or any other cause and attract more members to our club.
Most of our meeting will be in person, would it be a boardroom, bar or someones home like our first meeting. Those who can’t join in person will be able to join via zoom.
If you would be interested in joying our club please email to vidas@krivis.ca