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ISTOCK FEBRUARY 2017 BCBUSINESS 27 The Agenda Nourishment for the corporate mind and soul TO DO READ Build Your Dream Network Kelly Hoey, a networking expert, business columnist, angel investor and startup mentor, says networking is every- where. It's in your email signature line, voice mail message, head shot in a social media profile and your invoice. The Victoria native, now based in New York, says her message isn't just for those eager to advance their careers but also for anyone looking to crowdfund a venture dependent on the support of a network. Hoey offers other insights, includ- ing how to turn every encounter into a networking opportunity and how to control the effort and not the outcome. TarcherPerigee $30 (hardcover); amazon.com MIX SCIENCE OF COCKTAILS Fancy yourself a mixologist? Shake it up at Science World when 25 top Vancouver bartenders demon- strate the chemistry, biology and physics behind modern cocktails and cuisine. Tickets–proceeds support Science World's class field trips for underserved Lower Mainland schools–include hors d'oeuvres prepared by molecular gastronomists and, of course, cocktails. VIP tickets offer extra perks, such as VIP lounge access, valet service and premium drinks by champion bartenders Jenner Cormier, Lauren Mote, Shane Mulvany and Grant Sceney. Science World at Telus World of Science, February 9, 8 p.m to midnight $159, $289 VIP; scienceworld.ca/cocktails DISCUSS #BLOGGINGYVR: A PANEL DISCUSSION ON BLOGGING AND CONTENT CREATION Blogging is becoming another avenue to communicate with potential clients and make a brand impact online. So if you're wondering where to start or looking for new insights, #Blogging YVR invites specialists and thought leaders for a panel discussion on what it takes to launch and manage a successful blog, plus a Q&A with the audience. 410-1110 Hamilton Street, February 23 $45; brainstation.io DE-STRESS OPTIMIZE PERFORMANCE AND PRODUCTIVITY The focus of this lifestyle event is harnessing the power of inspiration to create positive change in your health and career. After guided networking and a nutrition presentation, naturopath Alexina Mehta will speak on how to optimize performance and productivity through health. Roundhouse Commu- nity Centre, February 9 $10; eventbrite.ca INVEST CANADIAN FINANCING FORUM 2017 Back for its 20th anniversary, the Canadian Financing Forum brings together about 40 of the "most promising" information and sustainable technology companies to compete for investments from Canadian and U.S. venture capital firms and angel investors. Delegates can meet the investors, who will share tips on what makes a compelling investment opportunity and shed light on current trends. The forum is followed by pitch presentations from startups, made in front of a feedback panel. Fairmont Pacific Rim, February 8 and 9 $1,095; financingforum.com LEARN BC TOURISM INDUSTRY CONFERENCE This forum aims to bring businesses and stakehold- ers from across the province together to learn from experts about key issues, challenges and best practices. Anyone with an interest in the tourism industry is invited to attend the three-day conference, including owners, educators, industry organizations and government. The full package includes two breakfasts, two lunches and an award gala dinner. Day passes and tickets to special events are available for less. Victoria Conference Centre, February 22 to 24 $629 for members, $799 for non-members; bctourismconference.ca LEAD WOMEN IN SETT LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP This one-day workshop helps women in science, engineering, trades and technology develop their lead- ership potential by coaching them on how to convey their ideas effectively. The workshop will also explore broader gender issues at play for women in SETT, with Jennifer Gardy, science communicator and genome scientist at the BC Centre for Disease Control, as guest speaker. Ticket prices include beverages, snacks and lunch. SFU Vancouver Harbour Centre Board- room 2250, February 17 $38-199; eventbrite.ca DRINKING IT IN The Science of Cocktails gathering is part mixer, part chemistry lesson