Looks like we’ll be here alongside some amazing woman from the industry! Join us. GLV
“Guts and Glory” gathering brings together women in the hospitality industry
A veritable who’s who of Vancouver’s hospitality scene will gather at UVA Wine Bar on March 8 to mark International Women’s Day at a networking event titled “Guts and Glory: A Celebration of Hospitable Women”.
As women continue to prove themselves a powerful part of the social fabric, a local group of passionate women have developed the “Guts and Glory” gathering as not only a celebration of women in the hospitality industry but the first in a series of networking events specifically intended to motivate and encourage the next generation of women to aspire to even greater heights in the industry.
“We’re not only celebrating International Women’s Day at this event but championing those who inspire us,” says event organizer Lauren Mote, bar manager at UVA Wine Bar. “It’s time to make new friends, reconnect with old ones and be inspired to achieve your own idea of greatness. It dovetails perfectly with the theme of International Women’s Day in 2014, which is ‘Inspiring Change’.”
“Guts and Glory: A Celebration of Hospitable Women” will take place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at UVA Wine Bar, 900 Seymour St. in Vancouver on March 8, with scheduled speakers and complimentary cocktails, wine, beer and snacks. All women working in the hospitality industry — front-of-house and back-bar staff, business owners and managers, chefs, sommeliers, brewers/distillers, media, publicists and marketers/designers — are welcome to attend. While there is no cost for the event, donations made in any form to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation will be lovingly and graciously accepted.
Sponsors for the networking event include Benton Brothers Fine Cheese, Bittered Sling Extracts, Carole Morton Design, Fentimans Botanically Brewed Beverages, Liberty Distillery, Odd Society Spirits, Oyama Sausage Co., Shelley McArthur Communications, Victoria Spirits and UVA Wine Bar.
The first International Women’s Day was held in 1911. Every year on March 8, thousands of events are held across the globe to mark the economic, political and social achievements of women while also championing advocacy for women’s rights and equality.
Attendance is limited, so please RSVP by signing up on eventbrite for your complimentary ticket.
About UVA Wine Bar:
Located within the Moda Hotel in the heart of downtown Vancouver, UVA Wine Bar is an elegant enclave for wine and spirit connoisseurs seeking a sanctuary that tempts both eye and palate. UVA By Day is an inviting spot to enjoy rich Italian espresso drinks, artisanal sandwiches, brodos and zeppole, while UVA by Night offers enticing cocktails, refined wines and an eclectic menu of import beers all paired with the city’s finest charcuterie and artisanal cheeses. 900 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC | Mon – Sat 8 a.m. to 2 a.m., Sunday 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. | 604.632.9560 | http://uvawinebar.ca
Twitter Intel: @womensday @UvaVancouver @LaurenMote
