3 Reasons to Attend Dress for Success Vancouver’s SUCCESS Luncheon

Next week, more than six hundred of the city’s top executives will descend on Coal Harbour for Dress for Success (DFS) Vancouver’s second annual SUCCESS Luncheon at the Pan Pacific Hotel. With proceeds supporting DFS Vancouver’s perennial aim to empower women into the workforce, the event will showcase a panel of the community’s leaders - celebrating their successes, learning from their challenges and underscoring the possibilities that emerge from supporting women in leadership.

So that said, what can you get out of attending this year’s SUCCESS Luncheon?

1. Inspiration for Miles
In addition to an impressive roster of CEO panelists, you’ll hear from one of Dress for Success Vancouver’s own. Hear how Deepika Gupta came to DFS as a client, progressed through the Professional Women’s Group program, and now joins the ranks of Vancouver’s up-and-coming career women.

2. Killer Networking
Dress for Success draws tremendous support from many of the city’s respected brands and corporations. With networking receptions now at the start and completion of the panel and luncheon, you’re given an opportunity to make valuable connections and get face-time with speakers and the DFS team.

3. Invaluable Insights
Expect to hear personal and career stories of growth, adversity, and success. With the level of drive, intelligence, and experience slated to be on stage next week, not only will it incite motivation and excitement - you’re bound to learn a thing or two.

SUCCESS Luncheon takes place at the Pan Pacific Hotel on Wednesday, October 29th, from 11am to 2pm.

Don’t miss out. Get your SUCCESS Luncheon tickets today.

Shop for a Cause is back!

Fashion is about dressing according to what’s fashionable… Style is more about being yourself” – Oscar De La Renta

“Shop For A Cause” is back for a highly anticipated 2-day clothing sale! Join us with your friends on November 14 & 15 at the Harbour Center’s Upper Mall Level, from 10-6pm.

100% of all purchase proceeds got to Dress for Success Vancouver.

If you missed us in September, here is your chance to add beautiful vintage, new or gently used pieces to your wardrobe for the coming winter!

See you very soon!

SUCCESS Spotlight: Donna Wilson, LifeLabs

To some, mobilizing 25 thousand volunteers for a highly visible event would be an immensely daunting task. For Donna Wilson, at the time VANOC’s Executive VP of Workforce and Sustainability, it’s another day in the life. Now as SVP, People for LifeLabs, Donna delivers workforce strategy and leadership at Canada’s leading medical lab services provider.

Her story is one of several amazing experiences that you’ll hear if you attend Dress for Success Vancouver’s upcoming SUCCESS Luncheon on October 29th. From building VANOC’s organizational culture and sustainability strategy, to leading core operational areas at WorkSafeBC, Donna’s depth and breadth of knowledge lends itself to many insights that will be shared at SUCCESS. Donna will join a panel of equally impressive women in leadership across industries, not to mention DFS’ own client success story.

Two networking hours bookend the featured panel and luncheon, ensuring facetime with our speakers and plenty of time to make valuable connections.

Join us on Wednesday, October 29 at the Pan Pacific Hotel for SUCCESS Luncheon.

Register to reserve your spot or lend your support.

SUCCESS Spotlight: Jill Schnarr, Telus

As the team at Dress for Success ramps up for the upcoming SUCCESS Luncheon on October 29, it’s hard not to be inspired by the stories of our laudable panelists. Jill Schnarr of Telus is one such example. To call Jill an overachiever would be a vast understatement. Having joined Telus in 1992, she’s held a variety of dynamic portfolios and leadership positions, rapidly progressing within and across different areas of the business. Now as VP of Community of Affairs, Jill leads leads national community investment and corporate social responsibility at TELUS.

Armed with a plethora of credentials from tops schools across the globe, Jill has been recognized within the business community as one of Canada’s Distinctive Women in 2014 and Most Influential Women in Vancouver in 2013, and has been awarded a Leadership Excellence Award in Innovation in 2011 by the Canadian Women in Communications (CWC).

Amid her numerous successes, Jill maintains a constant focus on charitable efforts. Under her leadership, TELUS was recognized as the Most Philanthropic Corporation in the World by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, and was awarded the Prime Minister’s Inaugural Volunteer Award in 2012. She also serves on the fundraising cabinet for the BC Women’s Hospital Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit.

Interested in hearing how she balances corporate achievement with a thriving family live?

Get your ticket to the annual DFS Success Luncheon, happening on October 29 at the Pan Pacific Hotel.

SUCCESS Spotlight: Nancy MacKay, MacKay CEO Forums

Vision, drive, dedication. As a leadership coach, published author, and dynamic keynote speaker, Nancy MacKay has all the right qualities for corporate success. But her insight on what it takes to run a successful company also comes with the knowledge of its many challenges. These challenges and demands are what compelled Nancy to recognize tremendous value in collaborating and learning from other equally driven leaders.

Enter MacKay CEO Forums - the highest impact peer group for CEOs across Canada. Nancy founded MacKay CEO Forums as a platform to accelerate performance through peer learning. Aimed at results-driven CEOs, the firm serves as a round table for the country’s top corporate executives and Nancy has been the driving force behind its rapid growth and member loyalty. Empowering, engaging, and educational, MacKay CEO Forums is a springboard for success at the highest levels.

Hear more of Nancy MacKay’s amazing story at the highly anticipated SUCCESS Luncheon.

Get tickets to the annual DFS Success Luncheon happening on October 29 at the Pan Pacific Hotel.

With Good Karma Comes Great Style: Oakridge Handbag + Shoe Drive

Oakridge Centre is working with Dress for Success Vancouver to hold a handbag and shoe drive! On September 26 and 27, drop off new or gently used handbags or shoes at the Dress for Success Vancouver booth and be entered into a draw for a fantastic prize!

Each donation is equivalent to one entry in an exciting draw to win a Hugo Boss handbag or boots from Stuart Weitzman. Donations will be accepted at the Dress for Success Vancouver booth in the West Galleria of Oakridge Centre. All of the items collected will go to benefit Dress for Success Vancouver.

Connect with us about this event on Twitter and Facebook using the hashtag #OakridgeDonates. 

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More information can be found online at oakridgecentre.com. Find out how else you can support disadvantaged women through career development on our website, dfsvancouver.org.

The Success Luncheon, join us for networking and inspiration.

Join us on Wednesday, October 29th, as we celebrate amazing leaders in our community.

The Success Luncheon will offer a panel of women leaders within our community who share their success stories of career and life challenges and successes.

The panelists: Nancy MacKay CEO MacKay CEO Forums, Jill Schnarr VP Community Investment and Engagement Telus, Donna Wilson SVP People LifeLabs and Deepika Gupta our very own Dress for Success Vancouver client.

Moderating the panel will be Laurie Schultz CEO ACL Services and Chair of our Board of Directors.

Upon arrival to the event at the Pan Pacific Hotel, attendees will enjoy an opportunity to network, including a glass of sparkling wine. A 3-course lunch will be served and the panel discussion will begin. There will be an additional opportunity to network after the panel including a coffee service.

We are a community empowering women into the workforce. We look forward to networking with you at this inspiring event!

Tickets details: dfsvancouver.org/successluncheon