The Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade is pleased to announce another accomplished Canadian woman as the keynote speaker at their annual Surrey & White Rock Women in Business Awards, presented by National Bank, on April 16 at 11:00am-2:30pm: Manjit Minhas.
The Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade is thrilled to welcome Manjit Minhas as our keynote speaker. As a successful Canadian business owner in a male-dominated industry and a Dragons’ Den star, her extraordinary entrepreneurial journey, commitment to inclusive leadership, and passion for empowering others make her an inspiring role model for women in business. We know her insights will leave our audience energized, motivated, and ready to lead with confidence.
Joslyn Young, CEO
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Manjit Minhas is known across Canada as a star of Dragons’ Den, the hit CBC series she’s joined for 10 years after establishing herself as the formidable entrepreneur behind Minhas Breweries & Distilleries — a privately-owned global empire with annual revenues in excess of $220 million.
As a star investor on CBC’s Dragons’ Den, she has backed dozens of businesses across various industries. Manjit’s expertise in scaling businesses, creating sustainable products, and breaking into competitive markets has made her a highly sought-after speaker and board member. She brings a unique blend of hands-on business experience and visionary leadership to every project she undertakes.
A powerful leader and speaker, Manjit uses her success to clear a path for all entrepreneurs of every age and gender. In smart, engaging talks, she shares the secrets that every business leader needs to know: from the right way to set goals (and why you might be doing it wrong), to finding a mentor who can bring the best out of you (and why even CEOs need mentors). Audiences walk away from her talks inspired and equipped to find breakthrough success in any industry.
In 2024, the United Nations Association in Canada honored Manjit with the Global Citizen Laureate Award in recognition of her commitment to the UN goal of gender equality.
Date: Thursday, April 16
Time: 11:00am – 2:30pm
Location: Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel (15269 104 Avenue, Surrey)
Member Admission: $175 each or $1,925 for a table of 11
General Admission: $225 each or $2,475 for a table of 11
Guests can register at swrbot.com.
Presenting Sponsor: National Bank
Supporting Sponsor: Prospera Credit Union
Ice Sculpture Sponsor: Central City
Award Sponsors: Doane Grant Thornton, Fasken, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Langara College, Manning Elliott, MNP, and Richards Buell Sutton
Community Sponsors: Scotiabank and the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel
Media Sponsor: Surrey NOW-Leader
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Aman Parmar
604.634.0345 | aman@swrbot.com
