Taste of BC—Better Business Bureau’s Annual General Meeting
Celebrate ethics with your Better Business Bureau at our Annual General Meeting on May 10, 2011, and indulge in a Taste of British Columbia.
Joining us at our AGM, Better Business Bureau is proud to have Tim Ellison, a Sommelier & Director of Food and Beverage Service with the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts (PICA).
Tim will present: "BC Wine and You: Lessons from an Emerging Industry." He will provide attendees with an introduction to the wine industry’s history - past and present - in BC. Additionally, you will find out ways your company can benefit from strategic partnerships with wineries, including ways to build customer loyalty through private tastings and other unique promotional ideas. Tim will also provide a brief systematic approach to wine tasting.
BIO: Tim Ellison, Sommelier & Director of Food and Beverage Service with the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts (PICA)
Locally born and raised Chef Tim has been in the Hospitality industry for 37 years and held positions ranging from Executive Chef to Director of Food and Beverage in fine dining restaurants, schools and hotels. He holds a number of achievements including a Diploma in Hospitality Administration, Certified Chef-de-Cuisine and also certification as a Sommelier from the International Sommelier Guild. Receiving instructor status for the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) out of London, England, he has the distinction of being the only Certified Chef-de-Cuisine and Sommelier in Canada that also holds the prestigious WSET Diploma of Wine and Spirits. He is also the Founder and past president (2003-2009) of the BC Wine Appreciation Society. Known for his knowledge of the hospitality business he has toured Canada, France, Spain, USA and south-eastern Asia delivering presentations and seminars.
Network with your fellow Accredited Businesses and donate to support the Student Ethics Award for BC high school students.
Enjoy wine and sample some great food from the Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel.
WHEN: Tuesday, May 10, 4:00pm—6:30pm
WHERE: Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel 838 Hamilton Street , Vancouver
FEE: BBB Accredited $25/person + HST Non BBB Accredited $45/person + HST(price includes glass of wine and light meal)
REGISTER: If you have any questions, would like to register or sponsor this event, call Susan Hooper at 604.681.0312 (ext.316), email Susanh@mbc.bbb.org or register online at www.eplyevents.com/BBBAGM2011 or fax our registration form to 604.681.1544.
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