The State of Business 2025 drew a sold-out crowd eager to engage with the latest economic insights and expand their professional networks.
North Vancouver Chamber members heard forecasts and trends for the year ahead while forging valuable business connections over a delicious breakfast at Seymour Golf & Country Club on January 23.
Central 1 AVP & Chief Economist Bryan Yu set the tone for the event as he unveiled key economic themes for 2025.
Attendees were treated to a comprehensive panel discussion covering critical topics through a local lens, such as labour and staffing, consumer behaviour, workplace culture, supply chain challenges, changing trade dynamics, and the rising cost of doing business.
North Vancouver Chamber CEO Patrick Stafford-Smith moderated the panel discussion, which featured industry insights from: Andre Coetzee, Director & Co-Founder, i-worx; Colette Bennett, Owner, Little Pink Door; Curtis Thomas, Owner, Warrior Plumbing; Dave Lucas, President, SSA Marine; and Julianne Yeager, Owner & Managing Lawyer, Yeager Employment Law.
Despite any uncertainty, our panel of business experts remains relatively optimistic for the year ahead.
Natasha Mrkic-Subotic, Instructor & Chair,
Capilano University School of Business
Thank you to The State of Business 2025:
Presenting Sponsor
Event Supporters
