Nook, an incredible hub for visionaries and business leaders, recently unveiled its inaugural ‘Sail and Savor’ fundraiser yacht party, which commenced from Coal Harbour aboard Pacific Yacht Charters.
This gathering united over 150 professionals, community figures, and change agents for an unforgettable soirée featuring gourmet cuisine, live music, and transformative networking opportunities. Notably, the event lent support to the YWCA Housing Action Fund.
A standout moment was Nook’s generous contribution of $11,695.77 to the YWCA Housing Action Fund, which bolsters the organization’s crucial initiatives in providing secure and affordable housing for women and needy families. This donation will significantly impact the lives of many in our community, fostering a more supportive environment for those most in need.
Attendees indulged in delectable canapés and savoured libations from Five Roads Brewing, Plenty Real Brews, and Taylight Brewing while dancing to captivating performances by local musicians, including Karla Sax, Rob Eller, Leela Holt, Shyang, West Coast Groove, and more.
Guests had the opportunity to engage with industry leaders, innovators, and community influencers in an opulent and relaxed setting, facilitating meaningful connections and collaborations. The proceedings were beautifully documented by Content Co, Diamonds Edge Photography, and Media Connect Pro.
Jessica Liang, Founder of Nook, expressed delight at the triumph of the inaugural ‘Sail and Savor’ event, stating, “The generosity of our attendees and their dedication to supporting the YWCA Housing Action Fund made this evening truly exceptional. It demonstrates the power of community and the influence we can wield when unified for a meaningful cause.”
Given the resounding success and positive reception of ‘Sail and Savor,’ Nook plans to establish this as an annual gathering, furthering its support for local causes while offering a distinctive platform for professionals to connect and collaborate.
Nook is a vibrant community space in Richmond, BC, crafted to nurture creativity, collaboration, and innovation. Emphasizing the cultivation of meaningful connections, Nook provides an exceptional blend of coworking spaces, private offices, and event venues, catering to visionaries and trailblazers across diverse industries.
For further insights into its founder, Jessica Liang, refer to her spotlight in the Portfolio.YVR Business & Entrepreneurs Magazine.
All photography in this story courtesy of Michelle Diamond / Content.co and day-of video by Hans Myles.
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- Helen Siwak is the founder of EcoLuxLuv Marketing & Communications Inc and publisher of Folio.YVR Luxury Lifestyle Magazine and PORTFOLIOY.YVR Business & Entrepreneurs Magazine. 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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