Join the BCAMA for an entertaining and thought-provoking evening with a focus on sustainability, cause marketing and buying local.At our annual tasting event, we will bring sustainability to life and show how it can be easy being ‘green’. Join us as we enjoy locally sourced food and beverages, hear a panel discussion on sustainability and cause marketing, and share in the fun while meeting like-minded individuals.

Join us with special guests:

Kiersten De West – Founder, Conscientious Innovation

A key strategic & research mind at CI, Kierstin has been developing brand and creative strategies based on consumer, cultural and marketplace insight for the last 12 years. She’s an expert in the relationship between consumers, brands and sustainability and hosted a weekly sustainability segment on Global Morning News.

For more information visit www.conscientiousinnovation.com

Stephen Abbott – Managing Partner, Octopus Strategies

Stephen is an accomplished Brand Strategist – a type of corporate storyteller who brings focus and direction through innovative and intelligent problem solving. He has over 17 years in business, the past eight dedicated to strategic brand development with organizations such as CARE Canada, One Earth Initiative and BC Epilepsy Society.

For more information visit www.octopusstrategies.com

When: Thursday, April 8th, 2010

Registration: 6:00pm to 6:30pm

Networking and Tasting: 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Panel/Discussion: 7:30pm to 8:15pm

Open Tasting: 8:15pm to 10:00pm

Where:

District 319
319 Main Street, Vancouver

Price: BCAMA Members: $65 Non-Members: $75 Students: $50 Seasons Tickets: 4 tickets

Tickets: Call 604.983.6AMA (6262)