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SUMMARY:BCSCA AGM & Luncheon Event
DESCRIPTION:Carving Out and Sustaining Brand Niches in Changing Market ConditionsHear from Trendsetting Retailers - Skoah and Rasoee Register today! You won't want to miss this insightful luncheon.Andrea Scott\, founder\, will share the genesis for Skoah's  creating a unique and singular spa concept with a robust business model  has led them to an industry leading average of  a more than 50% product  to service revenue split.Learn why the 'No whale music\, no bubbling cherubs\, no pretentious attitude. Just sweet skin facials and melted muscles ... ' mantra has resulted in six Skoah locations including entry south of the border into the US market.Hear from entrepreneur Shawn Pattison about emerging concept Rasoee   providing a new consumer experience of Indian food - fast\, fresh and modern.Discover that Indian food is quickly becoming one of Canada's fastest growing food segment.What's  driving indulgent spending? Hear from our panel on their strategies to  build and sustain brand niches in changing market conditions. Learn how  they're building value in an age of thoughtful consumer spending\,  stressful economic times\, and in an environment of daily coupon sites  and discounts.  Plus this event marks the BCSCA's AGMHear from outgoing president Ken HoangLearn about the approach to 2011 initiatives from incoming president Gerard Lim Meet your new 2011 BCSCA Board of Directors  Register today! You won't want to miss this insightful luncheon.  This  BCSCA event is sure to be popular! Gain insight about the latest  marketing strategies and best practices. Trade business cards and  network with industry professionals\, while enjoying a delicious  three-course lunch.  About Our SpeakerAndrea is the owner of Skoah  - a skin care product company which now has six bricks and mortar  locations in Vancouver\, Alberta and the US\, and plans for several more. A  self-described retail junkie\, she is obsessed with all things related  to the customer experience and creating amazing products. Prior to  skoah\, she worked in the retail industry for over 20 years\, including as  Brand Manager for lululemon athletica. She also ran her own and also PR  and marketing consultancy working with Grouse Mountain Resorts\,  Whistler Water\, Grip Limited and Happy Planet. Shawn Pattison  has extensive franchising background having worked with Booster Juice\,  Quizno's and Panago's. Shawn started from the ground up before owning  and operating his first Panago franchise in 1993 and then expanding to  several locations. As Booster Juice's Director of Operations\, Shawn  travelled extensively through the US overseeing operations and expanding  their brand. Shawn is now the Director of Operations for Rasoee  spearheading the development and introduction of the brand into the  Greater Vancouver market.   Platinum Sponsors
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium"><strong><font color="#000080">Carving Out and Sustaining Brand Niches in Changing Market Conditions</font></strong></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small"><font color="#808080"><em>Hear from Trendsetting Retailers - Skoah and Rasoee</em></font></span></div><div>&nbsp\;</div><div>Register today! You won&rsquo\;t want to miss this insightful luncheon.</div><div><ul><li><strong>Andrea Scott</strong>\, founder\, will share the genesis for <strong>Skoah&rsquo\;s</strong>  creating a unique and singular spa concept with a robust business model  has led them to an industry leading average of&nbsp\; a more than 50% product  to service revenue split.</li><li>Learn why the &lsquo\;<em>No whale music\, no bubbling cherubs\, no pretentious attitude. Just sweet skin facials and melted muscles</em> ... &lsquo\; mantra has resulted in six Skoah locations including entry south of the border into the US market.</li><li>Hear from entrepreneur <strong>Shawn Pattison</strong> about emerging concept <strong>Rasoee</strong> &ndash\; providing a new consumer experience of Indian food - fast\, fresh and modern.</li><li>Discover that Indian food is quickly becoming one of Canada&rsquo\;s fastest growing food segment.</li></ul></div><div>What&rsquo\;s  driving indulgent spending? Hear from our panel on their strategies to  build and sustain brand niches in changing market conditions. Learn how  they&rsquo\;re building value in an age of thoughtful consumer spending\,  stressful economic times\, and in an environment of daily coupon sites  and discounts.</div><div>&nbsp\;</div><div>&nbsp\;</div><div><strong><u><font color="#800000"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small">Plus this event marks the BCSCA&rsquo\;s AGM</span></font></u></strong></div><div><ul><li>Hear from outgoing president Ken Hoang</li><li>Learn about the approach to 2011 initiatives from incoming president <strong>Gerard Lim</strong>&nbsp\;</li><li>Meet your new 2<strong>011 BCSCA Board of Directors</strong>&nbsp\; </li></ul></div><div>Register today! You won&rsquo\;t want to miss this insightful luncheon. </div><div>&nbsp\;</div><div>This  BCSCA event is sure to be popular! Gain insight about the latest  marketing strategies and best practices. Trade business cards and  network with industry professionals\, while enjoying a delicious  three-course lunch.</div><div>&nbsp\;</div><div>&nbsp\;</div><div><strong><font color="#800000"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small">About Our Speaker</span></u></font></strong></div><div><strong>Andrea</strong> is the owner of <strong>Skoah</strong>  - a skin care product company which now has six bricks and mortar  locations in Vancouver\, Alberta and the US\, and plans for several more. A  self-described retail junkie\, she is obsessed with all things related  to the customer experience and creating amazing products. Prior to  skoah\, she worked in the retail industry for over 20 years\, including as  Brand Manager for lululemon athletica. She also ran her own and also PR  and marketing consultancy working with Grouse Mountain Resorts\,  Whistler Water\, Grip Limited and Happy Planet.</div><div>&nbsp\;</div><div><strong>Shawn Pattison</strong>  has extensive franchising background having worked with Booster Juice\,  Quizno&rsquo\;s and Panago&rsquo\;s. Shawn started from the ground up before owning  and operating his first Panago franchise in 1993 and then expanding to  several locations. As Booster Juice&rsquo\;s Director of Operations\, Shawn  travelled extensively through the US overseeing operations and expanding  their brand. Shawn is now the Director of Operations for Rasoee  spearheading the development and introduction of the brand into the  Greater Vancouver market.&nbsp\;</div><div>&nbsp\;</div><div>&nbsp\;</div><div><font color="#800000"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small"><strong><u>Platinum Sponsors</u></strong></span></font> <br /></div>        	          	          	          	          	          	          	          	          	          	          	          	          	          	          	          	  
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