The YVR Entrepreneurs Club is an upstart networking group in Vancouver and the brainchild of co-founder and CEO Brittany Michalchuk, a relative newcomer to the west coast from Calgary.
The club has already garnered a reputation for producing quality events where high-calibre entrepreneurs build impactful synergies in business and friendship. Connecting entrepreneurs and fostering growth through networking and collaboration is her passion, and together with a team of like-minded professionals, Michalchuk is pushing Vancouver to push its support for entrepreneurs further.
She shares, “At our exclusive events, you’ll meet like-minded individuals who share your passion for entrepreneurship and innovation. These events offer a unique opportunity to connect with successful industry leaders. We are an exclusive VIP community of intelligent, hard-working, driven and impactful entrepreneurs. A powerful network of business owners that help each other. We are more than a club; we are a movement.”
Who is Brittany?
Brittany Michalchuk is not only the founder of the YVR Entrepreneurs Club but an avid investor, entrepreneur, speaker, and partner in Best Rents, a company that owns 42 rental properties in Calgary, Kelowna, Strathmore, and Grand Prairie that includes long-term and Airbnb’s.
Through her leadership and vision, Brittany has built the YVR Entrepreneurs Club into Vancouver’s premier community for entrepreneurs. She is passionate about curating a community that empowers entrepreneurs to connect, collaborate, and achieve success in their business pursuits. For as long as she can remember, her biggest passion was bringing people together and watching them flourish.
Brittany has received numerous awards and recognition for her contributions to the business community. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree majoring in Finance from the University of Calgary. She is already a recognizable personality from her vivacious and dynamic Instagram presence and from being featured on Metro, CBC, CTV, Global News, Sports Network, Flare, Toronto Life, Hello Magazine, and more.
Seeking Membership?
If you are an entrepreneur, Michalchuk invites you to apply to join the community and take advantage of the many benefits of membership. From access to exclusive events and resources to mentorship and networking opportunities, they are committed to helping you achieve your goals and take your business to the next level.
Next Level – Inner Circle
The YVR Entrepreneurs Club also includes an exclusive Inner Circle. This group is comprised of Vancouver’s most prominent entrepreneurs, with membership requiring an application process, a great level of work done, and philanthropic efforts. This group of individuals is invited to the Red Carpet Inner Circle events and given the opportunity to network with each other and learn from the city’s biggest names in business. Members of the Inner Circle also have access to exclusive business resources and potential investment opportunities. In addition to networking and learning opportunities, Inner Circle members are treated to special perks such as private tastings of backdraft bourbonstyle whisky, curated specifically for the YVR Entrepreneurs Club. This elite group is at the forefront of Vancouver’s business community, and their contributions and connections have a significant impact on the city’s economic landscape.
La Terrazza in Photos
This past week, the club held an exclusive Entrepreneurs Dinner at La Terrazza, an award-winning Italian Restaurant in historic Yaletown. The event provided a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs to connect with one another and exchange insights and experiences in an intimate and upscale setting. The dinner was followed by individual member introductions and networking.
Brittany provided all guests with an event-specific magazine which outlined the backgrounds of the 20 members being celebrated on this evening. They were Patrick Doyle (SSRG – Scarlet Security & Risk Group), Omar Sharif MD CCFP, Natasha Jeshani (Career Contacts), Ryan Faridian (Global Solutions), Marianne Zakhour (Orderbot), Brad Malchuk (Fastik), David St Germain (FinTech), Marilene Quintana (e-Visa Immigration), Michael Rodenburgh (Advisor & Angel Investor), Jeff Desjardins (Visual Capitalist), Megan Dalton (Meda Agency Inc), Shreyas Gurav (Fore by 3 Media Company), Valli Manickam (Plenty Hard Kombucha), Patrick Leung (Real Estate), Dr Pavan Avinashi (Opthalmic industry), May Khatib (Canmar Ventures Ltd), KD Khairah (Khairah Group of Companies), Mia Fiona Kut (Luna Nectar), Simon Shen (Alpha Realty Services), Will Fan (Emobily), Arnav Mishra (DYNE), Josh Yip (VIP Real Estate Group), Dr Tomek Pajek (The Neuro Lounge), and Linda Fontana (CEO Resource Board).
The event was sponsored by Persisca Technologies (magazine), Frankie Shiu (photography), Ricardo Trevino (CEO of CHILLMIND), and Helen Siwak, FolioYVR.com (Media).
Author Profile
- Helen Siwak is the founder of EcoLuxLuv Marketing & Communications Inc and publisher of Folio.YVR Luxury Lifestyle Magazine, PORTFOLIOY.YVR Business & Entrepreneurs Magazine, and digital women's lifestyle magazine EcoLuxLifestyle.co. She is a prolific content creator, consultant, and marketing and media strategist within the ecoluxury lifestyle niche. Post-pandemic, she has worked with many small to mid-sized plant-based/vegan brands to build their digital foundations and strategize content creation and business development. Helen is the west coast correspondent to Canada’s top-read industry magazine Retail-Insider, holds a vast freelance portfolio, and consults with many of the world’s luxury heritage brands. Always seeking new opportunities and challenges, you can email her at helen@ecoluxluv.com.
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