Tim McAlpine’s 30 things.

My friend Tim has decided to create an advent calendar in September for credit unions.

Every day he is publishing one thing for credit union leaders to ponder or implement. Here’s how he puts it:

Since September has 30 days, I am going to present 30 things that I would implement or consider implementing at my credit union if I was a credit union leader.

I have been remiss in commenting much on his blog lately, but this series has brought me back. So many good ideas, so much good dialogue amongst his commenters.

What is striking to me is the diversity of information he presents. Here’s a sample:

You can see all his different posts here.

Thanks Tim!

And it’s worth pointing out that Tim is one my partners in crime in planning BarCampBankBC2. Join in the conversation by coming down to join us.

Trend City Vancouver on September 23rd.

On Wednesday, September 23, join the League of Kickass Business People for a stylish, thought-provoking evening with Vancouver’s leading trendspotters, tastemakers and opinion leaders.

We’ll ignite conversation and networking with a panel discussion on what’s hot and what’s next in design, branding, style and media. Plus, we’ll supply appetizers and beverages.

We’re counting on you for heated debate and sizzling conversation as you exchange ideas and build relationships with heavy hitters in Vancouver’s business community. Plus, tweet your questions, trends and observations on our live Twitter wall before, uring and after the presentation – #lokbp!

GET YOUR TICKETS EARLY!
Our last event was a sold out, smashing success, and tickets for Trend City Vancouver are pre-selling quickly. Get your tickets today to avoid disappointment!

Pricing for Members: $30 in advance and $40 at the door (to become a League of Kickass member, just create a profile at www.theleagueofkickassbusinesspeople.ning.com – it’s free!)
Pricing for Non-Members: $40 in advance and $50 at the door

Order Today:
2ndlokvancouvereventsep24th.eventbrite.com

EVENT DETAILS
Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Location: Cossette, 5th floor, 1085 Homer Street, Vancouver
Networking: 6:00pm to 6:45pm
Introduction: 6:45 pm to 7:00pm
Panel Presentation: 7:00pm to 8:15pm
Apres party: 8:15 pm onwards

FEATURED PANELISTS
Kirk LaPointe
Managing Editor of The Vancouver Sun, Adjunct Professor at University of British Columbia and author of themediamanager.com

Ginger Grant, PhD
Digital storyteller and creative business consultant. Author of Re-Visioning the Way We Work and Branding: From The Inside Out.

Eric Karjaluoto
Creative Director and Principal at smashLAB, Founder of MakeFive and design/brand/experience blogger at ideasonideas.com

Paul Melo
Designer, photographer, style-spotter and founder of stylequotient.ca and meloCreative.

MODERATOR
Angele Beausoleil
Associate VP Strategy and Client Service at Fjord Interactive, former CEO of ITP Entertainment, interactive media marketer, inventor and Renaissance woman.

EVENT SPONSORS
Agent Wildfire | Cossette-Fjord Interactive | Flip Video | Vitamin Water| Granville Island Brewery

ABOUT THE LEAGUE OF KICKASS BUSINESS PEOPLE
The League of Kickass Business People is a network of headline stealers, trend spotters, tastemakers, rainmakers and opinion leaders who live, work, play and think ahead of the mainstream. The group was established by Sean Moffitt, former VP of Marketing for Molson, and one of Canada’s leading experts in word-of-mouth and social network marketing. There are 1,800+ Kickass members in Toronto and Vancouver, participating in exclusive networking events that draw over 200+ business leaders. Learn more at: www.theleagueofkickassbusinesspeople.ning.com

BOOK YOUR TICKETS TODAY: 2ndlokvancouvereventsep24th.eventbrite.com

See you on September 23!

Two Interactive jobs in Vancouver.

I always love it when I can post a good job opportunity. And today I can post two.

The good people at Fjord Vancouver, the interactive wing of Cossette , Canada’s largest ad agency, is hiring two positions.

  • Director of Strategy – Digital Marketing
  • Digital Marketing Strategist – Social Media Marketing

The first job could be a good reason to move to Vancouver. The second is a mat leave replacement contract for one year.

Good luck!