Dear Members and Friends of CBBN,

We are delighted to invite you to a

Virtual Meeting with Mr. Ron Suh, the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Bulgaria in Vancouver

This event was championed by the Consul General of Bulgaria Ms. Velislava Panova, CBBN Ex Officio BoD Member

An Open Discussion. Topics will include trade and investment opportunities in Bulgaria, Korea, Canada and beyond.

Seize the opportunity to see the world through the eyes of this exceptionally successful and experienced businessman, community leader and philanthropist. Engage in the conversation, ask your questions.

When: August 12, 6 PM EDT Where: Zoom Meeting

To register and receive the Zoom invite: mailto:info@CanadaBulgaria.com

Bio of Mr. Byong Gil (Ron) Suh, Honorary Council of the Republic of Bulgaria in Vancouver 

Mr. Suh is at present the President & CEO of Bisco Dental Products (Canada) which was founded in 1991.
Presently Bisco Canada exclusively distributes products from Bisco Inc., USA, carbon fibre posts from R.T.D France and impression materials from Italy.  Bisco Dental Products (Canada) is also the exclusive Canadian distributor of LM ErgoMix products from Finland.

 Mr. Suh also serves as Chairman of Joong-Ang News Media.

Aside from his business activities, some of Mr. Suh’s community efforts include:

Mr. Suh sits on the current Board of Directors of Council to the Dean – UBC Dental School.

He is presently the Executive Director of the World Overseas Korean Traders Association in Korea.

Former Chair of the Hanin Heritage Society.

Past Chair of the Korean Education Society.

Co-founder of the C3 Society (a non-profit organization launched in 2003 to foster bridges between the Korean and Canadian communities).

He also sat on the Board of Directors for Mount St. Joseph Hospital Foundation and he was an elected   member of the Board of Directors of the Point Grey Golf & Country Club.

Mr. Suh was a member of Team Canada to visit South Korea with Prime Minister Jean Chretien and his Cabinet Ministers in 1977.

Mr. Suh was also one of the stakeholders to oversee who was included in the Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s entourage on the state visit to Korea for the signing of the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Korea.

Currently a member of the National Unification Advisory Council of Korea.
Mr. Suh sat as the Chairman of The National Unification Advisory Council - Vancouver Chapter from 2013 for 2 year term.  On July 1st, 2016 he was re-appointed for the second term by the President of Korea. The National Unification Advisory Council is one of Korea's constitutional government organizations advising the President of Korea regarding the unification of Korea.

On December 31st, 2003 Mr. Suh was awarded a National Medal “Suk-Ryu-Jang” from the South Korean Government for his outstanding service to the Vancouver Korean community – in particular for his work with the Korean Language School of the Korean Education Society.

On  December 15th, 2015 Mr. Suh received the National Merit Мedal “Mo-Ran-Jang”, the highest merit national medal given to a civilian in the Republic of Korea.

We are pleased to invite our members and friends to a Webinar on June 24th, 6 PM

Research Results on Bulgarians in Canada Unjustly Interned
during the First World War

History Little Known and Already Forgotten...

With a guest speaker Maxim Bozhilov

Maxim Bozhilov doesn’t need much introduction in the Bulgarian community. A journalist of 40 years, founder, editor and publisher of Bulgarian Horizons, he also manages three Bulgarian radio programs in Canada. The newspaper and the radio shows focus on news from the old country, but also on history and culture. Maxim tells the personal stories of generations Bulgarian immigrants to Canada, their struggles to survive and succeed, to preserve and pass on their values, religion, traditions, language and spirit.

June 24th, 6:00 PM a Zoom Meeting

You are warmly invited to join us for the LCBA Canada - EEN Canada joint webinar on June 16 2021 at 4pm (CET)/ 10am (ET).
The Low Carbon Business Action is an European Union (EU) - funded initiative, which aims to support the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and increase the adoption of economic circularity, using a business opportunity-driven approach.

If you are an EU innovator in Low Carbon and Circular Economy, a Canadian Corporation looking for technologies to improve your environmental performance, or a Multiplier, and interested in learning more about the project and the opportunities in the Canadian Marketplace, this webinar is the perfect event for you.

REGISTER BELOW

https://www.next-ma.eu/click.html?x=a62e&lc=asOLMJ&mc=c&s=zqRp9k&u=pxpe5&z=6Yci7Lz&

We also invite you to visit our website and register for more information & notifications.

Warm Regards,

LCBA Canada Team

www.canada.lowcarbonbusinessaction.eu

http://smemarketing.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMDA1NDc5MiZwPTEmdT0xMTM5MDcyNzM0JmxpPTg3MTU5NTQz/index.html

https://euccan.com/event-directory/

Start and end times are in EST time zone.

CANADA BULGARIA BUSINESS NETWORK (CBBN)

Virtual Christmas Celebration

Dear Members and Friends of CBBN,

We are very excited to invite you to our 5th Annual Christmas Party!

This holiday season is very different from the past and it is even more important to celebrate the joy of the holidays together!

The CBBN team has prepared an event with a mix of business introductions, games and gifts delivered personally by Santa himself!

Please, bring your own wine glass (or two) to the party and feel free to prepare a short introduction of your business and/or a message to the members and guests. You can submit your introduction in advance of the meeting or you can speak live during the meeting! It is up to you. 

Send you submissions to: info@CanadaBulgaria.com

We are excited to have you join our Christmas Party!

WHEN      5pm to 7pm      Friday, December 18th 

WHERE   Zoom Meeting   Instructions will follow    

are pleased to invite our members and guests to a Webinar

Canada and Bulgaria:

Trade and Investment Opportunities 

October 22nd, Thursday, 9:00-10:00 Toronto time/16:00-17:00 Sofia time

Agenda 

      Official language: English    

      Moderator: Alex Nestor, CBBN (5min.)

1.   Welcome and Introductory address

The Honourable Yonah Martin, Senator, Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Canadian Senate, Chairman of Canada-Bulgaria Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group (3min.)

MP Dragomir Stoinev, Chairperson of the Committee on European Affairs and Oversight of the European Funds, member of the Friendship Group Bulgaria-Canada in the National Assembly, former Minister of Economy (3min.)

H.E. Svetlana Stoycheva-Etropolski, Ambassador of the Republic of Bulgaria to Canada (3min.)

Stamen Yanev, Deputy Minister of Economy of the Republic of Bulgaria, former Executive Director of Invest Bulgaria Agency (3min.)

Ph.D. Boyko Takov, Executive Director, Bulgarian Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion Agency (3min.)

2.   Presentation by Bill Macheras, Global Affairs Canada, (20 min.)

CETA Agreement and Canada-Bulgaria trade relationship

Expand to Canada–Why should a Bulgarian company consider an expansion to Canada?

3.   Q & A session

Registration

Kindly register HERE up to 3 people per company.

https://forms.gle/4YLTWpWcos55mDvR6

Upon registration you will receive a follow-up e-mail with instructions about how to join the meeting.

For more details  

Phone: +359 2/9407 978

Е-mail: k.trendafilova@sme.government.bg 

Bill Macheras

 Manager and Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada

 Bill Macheras is a Manager and a Trade Commissioner with Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Regional Office.  He is based in Toronto and has been with the Department since 2004.  His team is part of the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service which helps Canadian companies develop their business in Bulgaria and around the world.  Bill has successfully completed foreign assignments in several cities around the world, including Athens, Warsaw and Budapest.

 His previous work experience includes funds administration for Montreal Trust Co., legal work for a commercial law firm, and communications work with the planning, analysis and public affairs unit of Industry Canada.

 Bill holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree from York University, a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Queen’s University and is also certified as an international trade professional.

Dear Members and Friends of CBBN, 

We are delighted to invite you to a conversation with the prominent Bulgarian Economist  Mr. Krassen Stanchev.

The topic of the discussion will be the severe effects of the Coronavirus pandemic on the Bulgarian and world economies, the subsequent economic downturn and what can be done to minimize the damage of these events. 

Mr. Stanchev is a professor of Macroeconomic Anaysis and Economics of Politics at the University of Sofia and a member of the prestigious Mount Pelerin Society (www.mps.org) and the Network for Constitutional Economics and Social Philosophy (NOUS: http://nous.network/en/). He is a Chairman of the Board of the Institute of Market Economics in Sofia, to which he was a one of the founders and a long serving executive director (1993 to 2006). He is also an honorary board member of the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Mr. Stanchev has a depth of experience and understanding of market economic forces and has been a principle advisor to many social and economic reforms in Bulgaria and other countries.

Please, join us for an interesting and informative hour with this prominent thought leader and expert in economic analysis. 

This webinar will take place over Zoom.  The spots are limited, so please RSVP by Monday July 20 and receive the link to join the event.
Don’t miss this opportunity to ask questions of one of the leading Bulgarian economists.

If you have any questions about the event, please contact Michail Robev at michail.robev@gmail.com.

PLEASE REGISTER HERE

Dear Friends and Members of Canada Bulgaria Business Network (CBBN),

CBBN is excited to invite you to an art gallery event on Wednesday, October 16th from 6:30PM onwards. You will be treated to an exhibit of the famous Canadian Group of Seven and their Contemporaries. John A. Libby will personally provide a guided tour of the exhibit and a wine and cheese networking event will follow.

Our event will take place at John A. Libby Fine Art gallery at 463 King Street East (King St. E. and Parliament St.)

Please, feel free to invite your friends and fellow professionals for this remarkable evening.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@canadabulgaria.com

CBBN “THE BULGARIAN CHAMBER”

WITH THE KIND SPONSORSHIP OF

The Consulate General of Bulgaria in Toronto
LPI Immigration Paths
WeirFoulds LLP

CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO A NETWORKING EVENT TO 

COMMEMORATE BULGARIA’S NATIONAL DAY, MARCH 3

including:

An exclusive screening of Bulgaria’s nomination for 2019 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film

Omnipresent

(In Bulgarian with English subtitles)

and
A Networking Cocktail

Complimentary wine and appetizers

March 6, 2019; 6:00 – 9:00 pm
66 Wellington St. West, Suite 4100
(Registration at 6:00 pm; Movie screening starts at 6:30 pm) 

FREE for Members of the Bulgarian Chamber
$15 for Members of other Chambers

$20 General Admission

Pay at the door (cash or cheque)

Seating is limited. Please RSVP below

REGISTER HERE



PLEASE REGISTER HERE

We cordially invite you to Canada Bulgaria Business Network’s Information Session and Networking Social.
The CBBN AGM will precede this event.  Members’ presence is strongly encouraged!

Wealth Management & Smart Investing

Featuring guest speaker Tim Regan, CFA
Tim began his career in investment research and business development. He launched his own company in 1997 where he stood as the co-founder, Chief Investment Officer and Senior Vice President. In 2003, he brought his expertise to Kingwest & Company as a Managing Director.
A short interview clip with Tim Regan

Wednesday, June 27th, 2018

AGM to begin at 6:00PM

Event to follow at 6:30PM

480 University Ave. Suite 1500

Toronto, ON M5G 1V2

free for all CBBN members; Non-member fee: $20

LIGHT SNACKS   FREE WINE BAR

Register Here

CANADA BULGARIA BUSINESS NETWORK (CBBN)

Dear Members and Friends!

You are cordially invited to the 4th Annual CBBN Christmas Party!!!

Please feel free to bring your spouse, partner, friends and business associates
 for an evening of holiday celebration and fun!

We will have a Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
We kindly ask each person to bring a present not exceeding $15 for fun gift giving!

And the famous 50/50 Draw
One lucky winner will get 50% of all the money collected!!!

Attire is business casual, in the spirit of the season. 

Looking forward to seeing you there! 

APPETIZERS    |    CASH BAR

WHEN
6:30 pm to 10 pm
Monday, December 4th

WHERE
Marché Mövenpick Restaurant
Brookfield Place, Street Level,
42 Yonge Street, Toronto
(on Yonge St, south of Wellington St)
Paid parking available

CBBN “THE BULGARIAN CHAMBER”

We are happy to invite you to our special information event

We will unveil our new Facebook Group “Canada Bulgaria Business Network” as a social information and engagement platform

Key Note Speakers:

Irena Boeva, partner at YourHub.ca

Irena will introduce the CBBN Facebook group, the plans for the group and will provide some very handy tips and techniques on how to make the most of Facebook to grow your business

Demi Todorov, Manager Client Services and Solutions at Thompson Ahern International

CETA –the impact and opportunities it creates for the Canadian and Bulgarian Business Communities at a glance

Networking

Refreshments, fun door prizes and gifts! Don’t miss this opportunity to join us for an evening of networking, learning and fun!

May 30, 2017
4141 Yonge St., Catherine Swift Conference Centre, 1st Floor
6:00 – 8:30 pm
(Registration at 5:30pm; Event starts at 6:00pm)

Free for Members of the Bulgarian Chamber
$15 for Members of other Chambers$20 General Admission

Pay at the door (cash or cheque)

 Light Food & Cash Wine Bar

CBBN “THE BULGARIAN CHAMBER”

 CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO AN EXCLUSIVE INFORMATION SESSION AND NETWORKING EVENT

PRESIDENT TRUMP: PROTECTIONISM, TRADE AND CURRENCIES

HOW THE NEW ADMINISTRATION WILL AFFECT CANADA – US RELATIONS

WITH GUEST SPEAKER:

 ARIF HARJI  

Director, Chief Market Strategist at MTFX Group of Companies

FEBRUARY 22, 2017
4141 YONGE ST., CATHERINE SWIFT CONFERENCE CENTRE, 1ST FLOOR
6:30 – 8:30 PM
(REGISTRATION AT 5:30PM; CBBN AGM AT 6:00PM; EVENT STARTS AT 6:30PM) 

Free for Members of the Bulgarian Chamber
$15 for Members of other Chambers
$20 General Admission

Pay at the door (cash or cheque)

 Light Food & Cash Wine Bar

You are kindly invited to the CBBN Christmas Party to celebrate the holiday season!!

Please come with your spouse, partner or friend.

Attire is business casual, in the spirit of the season.

Secret Santa Gift Exchange.
(Each attendant to bring a present not to exceed $15)

50/50 Draw

WHEN:
6pm to 9pm
Thursday, December 1st

WHERE:
Marché Mövenpick Restaurant
Brookfield Place, Street Level,
42 Yonge Street, Toronto
(on Yonge St, south of Wellington St)
Paid parking available

FREE LIGHT APPETIZERS   |   CASH BAR

CBBN “THE BULGARIAN CHAMBER”
IN COLLABORATION WITH THE “BRITISH AND BELGIAN CHAMBERS”

 CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO AN EXCLUSIVE INFORMATION SESSION AND NETWORKING EVENT

FinTech: Ride the Disruptive Wave of Mobile Money and Digital Payments
From paying for parking with your phone to lending faster than the bank

WITH GUEST SPEAKERS:

Agnes Ruffat  

Innovation Specialist & Digital Transformation Leader

Roger Vandomme  

Chief Risk Officer at Lendified

 October 24, 2016
4141 Yonge St., Catherine Swift Conference Centre, 1st Floor
6:30 – 8:30 pm
(Registration at 6:00pm; Event starts at 6:30pm) 

         Free for Members of the Bulgarian Chamber
$15 for Members of the British and Belgian Chambers

$20 General Admission

Pay at the door (cash or cheque)

Light Food & Cash Wine Bar
RSVP by filling out the form below

Web: http://www.canadabulgaria.com/upcoming-event/
Email: info@canadabulgaria.com

CBBN “THE BULGARIAN CHAMBER”

CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO AN EXCLUSSIVE LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP:

FIND THE LEADER IN YOURSELF

Being a leader is not just about managing people at the office. Find out how

you can become a leader and excel in your personal and professional life

FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR MEMBERS AND GUESTS ATTENDING THIS EVENT,

CBBN WAS ABLE TO ENGAGE A VERY PROMINENT GUEST SPEAKER:

SUNJAY NATH

A world-recognized keynote speaker on leadership, providing framework

that helps individuals and teams improve their performance.

http://www.sunjaynath.com/

May 26, 2016, 6:00 - 8:30pm
(Registration at 5:30pm; Event starts at 6:00pm sharp!) 

4141 Yonge Street, Catherine Swift Conference Centre, 1st Floor

$20 for guests

$15 for members of other chambers

Free Admission for members of the Bulgarian Chamber

(become a CBBN member and attend for free! Sign up online)

Pay at the door (cash or cheque only please)

Light Food & Cash Wine Bar

RSVP by filling out the form below
Email: info@canadabulgaria.com

CBBN “THE BULGARIAN CHAMBER”

IN COLLABORATION WITH THE “BRITISH AND BELGIAN CHAMBERS”

INVITE YOU TO AN INFORMATION SESSION AND NETWORKING EVENT

WHY ONLINE PRESENCE IS CRITICAL TO YOUR SUCCESS

WITH GUEST SPEAKER:

Ben Molfetta

Co-Founder Core Online Marketing

Ben Molfetta's LinkedIn Profile

March 22, 2016
4141 Yonge St., Catherine Swift Conference Centre, 1st Floor
6:30 – 8:30 pm
(Registration at 6:00pm; Event starts at 6:30pm)

$20 General Admission
Free for Members of the Bulgarian Chamber
$15 for Members of the British and Belgian Chambers
Pay at the door (cash or cheque)

Light Food & Cash Wine Bar 

RSVP by filling out the form below
Email: info@canadabulgaria.com
Phone: 416 223 4394

CBBN “THE BULGARIAN CHAMBER”

INVITES YOU TO AN INFORMATION SESSION AND NETWORKING EVENT

Maximize Your Business Through Access to International Talent. Learn More about Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Policies

WE ARE HONOURED TO INTRODUCE TWO GUEST SPEAKERS:

Mihaela Kerezova
Immigration Counsel, Immigration Paths

Alex Valova
Barrister, Valova Law

September 29th 2015
4141 Yonge St., Catherine Swift Conference Centre, 1st Floor
5:30 to 8pm
(Registration at 5:30pm; Event starts at 6pm)
 

Free Admission to Members of the Bulgarian Chamber
$15 to Non-CBBN Members and Guests
Light Food & Cash Wine Bar
PLEASE RSVP:
By email at info@canadabulgaria.com
By phone or fill out the form below
Pay at the door (cash only please)

REGISTER HERE

CBBN “THE BULGARIAN CHAMBER” IN ASSOCIATION WITH OUR FRIENDS FROM THE
 ROMANIAN BUSINESS NETWORKING SOCIETY
INVITE YOU TO AN INFORMATION SESSION AND NETWORKING EVENT

How Can Governments Help Your Business Achieve Success

WE ARE HONOURED TO INTRODUCE THREE GUEST SPEAKERS:

Brian Cookson
President and Managing Partner RDP Associates Inc.
Government Grants and Tax Credits for Business

Natalie Schaffer
Workforce and Recruitment Specialist
Employment Programs Newcomer Women's Services Toronto
Canada-Ontario Job Grant

Shane Lee
Account Manager, Acquisition Business Development Canada (BDC)
Debt Financing for Small and Medium-sized Businesses

May 19th 2015
4141 Yonge St. Conference Room 1st Floor
5:30 to 8pm
Registration starts at 5:30pm

Free Admission to Members of the Bulgarian Chamber
$15 to Members of the Romanian Chamber
$25 to Non-Chamber Members
Light Food, one Complimentary Drink, Wine Tasting & Cash Bar
Please register at info@canadabulgaria.com
by phone or on our website

THIS EVENT IS SPONSORED BY OBLIO INTERNATIONAL LTD,  DISTRIBUTORS OF DOMAINS VINCON WINES

REGISTER HERE

Canada Bulgaria Business Network

“The Bulgarian Chamber”

We are very happy to welcome you to

A Bulgarian Success Story

and Networking Event

Special Guest Speaker:

Bill Evanov

Founder and President/CEO of Evanov Communications Inc.

Canadian Music and Broadcast Industry Hall of Fame Inductee

________________

The second part of the evening will be set as a networking session allowing for introduction and information exchange between members and guests

September 24th 2014

4141 Yonge Street Conference Room Centre 1st Floor

5:30 to 8 PM

Registration starts at 5:30 PM

Free Admission and snacks

Please register at info@canadabulgaria.com

by phone or on our website