March 4, 2011 - 3:30am
Community partnerships are once again among the key ingredients for Vancouver Island University’s VIP Business Breakfasts.
“I’m very proud to welcome Coast Capital Savings as the title sponsor of our VIU VIP Business Breakfast Series,” says Bruce Williams, Business Breakfast chair and Manager—Community Relations/ Senior Weather Host for /A\ News Vancouver Island.
Coast Capital is sponsoring the popular VIU Foundation fundraising initiative as it expands from one event on the main campus in Nanaimo to four with additional breakfasts planned on regional campuses in the Cowichan Valley, Parksville/Qualicum and Powell River.
“We are looking forward to working with the Vancouver Island University Foundation to support students,” says Maureen Young, Manager—Community Partnerships and Investment for Coast Capital Savings. “VIU is integral to the growth of Vancouver Island’s academic knowledge base, skilled trades education and cultural resources.”
“VIU shares our commitment to enhancing economic and cultural development,” says Young. “Coast Capital Savings is proud to be the title sponsor for this year’s four VIU VIP Business Breakfasts.”
Williams values the participation of the business community in the breakfasts that raise funds for student scholarships, awards and bursaries. He notes Coast Capital’s tradition of community support.
"I have been a part of community events with Coast Capital Savings, including the Annual Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock. Their leadership in community investment involves their employees as well as their financial support.”
Wahid Ali, Chair of the VIU Foundation, adds his appreciation. “The goal of the Foundation is to grow our asset base so we can help students achieve their dreams. We look forward to working with Coast Capital Savings in a partnership based on strong community involvement.”
The first breakfast in the series is on the Nanaimo campus Thursday, March 10, 7 am to 9 am. Guests will enjoy a gourmet breakfast prepared by students in VIU’s renowned Culinary Institute of Vancouver Island.
Students who have benefited from Foundation awards will be invited to breakfast to share their amazing stories. The Port of Nanaimo is sponsor for the first breakfast in the series and those who attend can expect an update on the port’s cruise ship facility.
Tickets are $50 and available through VIU’s Office of Development and Alumni. Phone Special Events Co-ordinator Renee Bohun at 250-740-6258 or email Renee.bohun@viu.ca. Order forms can also be downloaded from:
http://www.viu.ca/giving/BusinessBreakfast.asp
Other VIU VIP Business Breakfasts will be held at the:
Cowichan Golf and Country Club (Duncan): 7 am to 9 am, Friday, April 15
Beach Club Resort, Parksville, 7 am to 9 am, Thursday May 12
Powell River, October (details to be confirmed)
Bruce Williams’ video announcement of sponsorship on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbXq4csmWcY
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