BC Business
As British Columbians emerge from COVID-induced isolation, these local organizations give business types a chance to network in person again.
Tagline/mission: We fuel the growth of innovation leaders so they can accelerate the path of their company’s success
Target audience: Leaders of innovation-based companies
Members in B.C.: 100
Average member age: 45
Female membership: 10%
Requirements to join: At least $2 million in revenue/investment plus 10 employees, or by recommendation
Initiation fee: None
Annual membership cost: $8,800
Large group events per year: 1
Small group events per year: 24
B.C. presence outside Metro Vancouver: Members throughout B.C. and Alberta
Owner: Nonprofit
Chief executive: Peter Payne
Tagline/mission: Discover. Explore. Join.
Target audience: Entrepreneurs with a controlling stake in a company
Members in B.C.: 210
Average member age: 43
Female membership: 14%
Requirements to join: At least US$1 million in annual revenue
Initiation fee: $5,000
Annual membership cost: $2,700 local/US$2,500 global
Large group events per year: 25
Small group events per year: 12
B.C. presence outside Metro Vancouver: Victoria and Okanagan
Groups across Canada: 16
Global members: 16,000
Chief executive: Jay Martin
Tagline/mission: To support sustainable prosperity throughout the Greater Vancouver region
Target audience: Everyone involved in business
Members in B.C.: 5,600
Average member age: NP
Female membership: NP
Requirements to join: Per bylaws
Annual membership cost: $699
Large group events per year: 50
Small group events per year: 60
Owner: Member-owned
Chief executive: Bridgitte Anderson
NP=not provided
Tagline/mission: Our dream is to populate the world with inspiring leaders
Target audience: Forward-thinking, action-oriented, accomplished CEOs, executives and business owners with a drive for continuous development
Members in B.C.: 792
Average member age: 55
Female membership: 32%
Requirements to join: Three forum types, based on leadership position and annual revenue of $250,000 to $5 billion
Annual membership cost: $7,900 Executive Forum/$10,300 CEO Forum
Large group events per year: 70
B.C. presence outside Metro Vancouver: Victoria and Kelowna peer groups, plus virtual options
Groups across Canada: 76
Global members: 35
Owner: Investor group
Chief executive: Peter Zukow
Tagline/mission: Dedicated to increasing the effectiveness and enhancing the lives of chief executives and business leaders
Target audience: CEOs, business owners, business leaders and driven, lifelong learners
Members in B.C.: 250
Average member age: 47
Female membership: 17%
Requirements to join: Business size and leadership position are considered when determining which TEC group type best suits a member
Initiation fee: $1,500
Annual membership cost: $9,300+ (varies by program)
Large group events per year: 75
Small group events per year: 15
B.C. presence outside Metro Vancouver: Chapters in cities such as Kelowna
Groups across Canada: 141
Global members: 23,000+
Owner: Privately held
Chief executive: Todd Millar
Tagline/mission: Where You Belong
Target audience: Members come from diverse backgrounds and represent a wide range of industries
Members in B.C.: 2,080
Average member age: 48
Female membership: 33%
Requirements to join: Must be nominated by two members and voted in by fellow members
Initiation fee: $950 to $4,500
Annual membership cost: $3,444
Large group events per year: 350
Small group events per year: 2,000
Global members: 108
Owner: Corporation owned by shareholding TCC members
Chief executive: Stewart Marshall
Tagline/mission: Our Best Together
Target audience: A diverse spectrum of individuals of varying demographics, often those who are shaping the fabric of the city and seeking to connect with a community of like-minded, successful professionals
Members in B.C.: 1,600
Average member age: Early 40s
Female membership: 30%
Requirements to join: Prospective members fill out an application form and pay a $1,000 nonrefundable deposit
Initiation fee: $7,500
Annual membership cost: $2,500
Large group events per year: 300
Small group events per year: 50
Chief executive: Dean Medwid
Tagline/mission: Better Leaders Through Learning and Idea Exchange
Target audience: Family-business operators, professional managers and entrepreneurs
Average member age: Must join by 45
Female membership: 9%
Requirements to join: (a) sales/service/manufacturing at least US$13 million in annual revenue; agency at least US$10 million in annual revenue; financial institution at least US$260 million in assets; or (b) enterprise value of at least US$20 million
Annual membership cost: US$3,975 international/$6,000 B.C. chapter
B.C. presence outside Metro Vancouver: Members in Victoria, Kelowna and northern B.C.; also a virtual chapter option
Groups across Canada: 20
Global members: 28,000
Chief executive: Member-led organization