YWCA Women of Distinction Awards

Vancouver Twestival Tickets are Now on Sale

Comments 5 by Rebecca Bollwitt

5sharesFor the second time this year, I am organizing a Twestival event in Vancouver. Twestival is a global fundraising event that is organized through Twitter, using the service to gather volunteers, get community input, invite participants, and publicize the event. Twestival will be like a meetup, where you can show up, have some food, win […]

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The Art of the Photowalk

Comments 5 by Rebecca Bollwitt

5sharesGrab your camera, tell people where you’re going, and ask them to join you. That’s pretty much the concept behind a photowalk. Over the last few years I’ve met up with some incredible photographers (professional and amateur) who carry anything from $5,000+ cameras/lenses to Polaroids, pocket cameras, and camera phones. If you enjoy taking photos […]

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Savvy Mom Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2009

Comments 5 by Rebecca Bollwitt

5sharesThe Savvy Mom Entrepreneur of the Year Award recognizes outstanding women in business who also just happen to be mothers. Since 2008, I have been a business owner. I am customer service, marketing, sales, accounting and development rolled into one. However, imagining someone who can manage all of that (and more) on top of being […]

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RIPE: An Evening of Local Food and Libations

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

2sharesOn October 1st, 2009 the Vancouver Farmers Markets are presenting RIPE: the first annual evening of local food and libations. The event aims to raise funds and support of the organizations and initiatives surrounding eating local. “This includes the establishment of a Farmers Nest Egg Fund, and the creation of the recently announced New City […]

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