Christian entrepreneurial leaders have the potential to positively impact the marketplace, churches and communities on a global basis. Innovation is at the heart of entrepreneurship: doing something new, different and creative. An entrepreneur can innovate and turn an idea into action. Entrepreneurs are leaders—they are people of influence. They can influence all they touch, in all dimensions of life. A Christian value system provides a foundation and focus for entrepreneurial initiative. You either are an entrepreneurial leader or can become one—you can be creative, action-oriented and expand your sphere of influence. How do you do so? That’s what the Entrepreneurial Leader Conference is about.

The Entrepreneurial Leaders Conference is the leading event of its kind, with a unique focus on Christian-based entrepreneurial leadership. The Entrepreneurial Leaders Conference in Vancouver will take place on Thursday, October 16^th and Friday, October 17^th.

The daytime sessions and evening session on Friday, October 17^th will take place at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver (http://www.fairmont.com/hotel-vancouver). The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is the landmark hotel in downtown Vancouver. Known as the "Castle in the City", it reflects the timeless luxury of Canada's iconic hotels.The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is renowned for hosting prestigious events in a distinctively elegant setting. From grand balls to very important personal soirees, the hotel's creative and award-winning culinary team “wows” guests with the finest cuisine and beverages. The expert team at The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver takes pride in ensuring that all events exceed expectations.

The "Connection" Reception on Thursday, October 16^th will take place at the Terminal City Club ("TCC") (www.tcclub.com). The TCC is a sophisticated venue with a professional service team and a reputation for exquisite food, both for presentation and taste. The TCC was established in 1892, and is one of Canada's most distinguished private clubs with a reputation for excellence. The TCC is located in the heart of Vancouver's downtown financial district.

UNIQUENESS OF THE ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERS CONFERENCE

Unique features of ELO and the Entrepreneurial Leaders Conference:

• The conference is not a generic faith at work / marketplace conference; instead, this event focuses on entrepreneurship—it’s by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs
• The daytime sessions at the conference present the top Christian entrepreneurs and thought leaders from throughout the world.
• The conference is focused specifically on Christian + Entrepreneurial + Leadership.
• The conference has a global perspective.  This year speakers hail from North America (Canada and the US), Australia, Asia and Europe.
• Attendees come from Asia, Europe, Africa and throughout North America.
• The presentation ceremony for the “Entrepreneurial Leader Award” which highlights and promotes Christian social entrepreneurship
• ELO is the leader and pioneer with respect to teaching entrepreneurship from a Christian worldview.
• ELO collaborates with the world’s leading research institutions and has done the most extensive research in the field and has written the leading text in the area.

THE CONNECTION RECEPTION – THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16TH, 2014

This year we have revised the format of the Entrepreneurial Leaders Conference.  Previous attendees have told us they highly value the opportunity to network with others.  While many great collaborative relationships have been set up as a result of previous conferences, this year we will be more deliberate.  This year we are having an extended opening reception which we refer to as the “Connection Reception”.

Key Features:

• held at the prestigious Terminal City Club
• Come whenever you want and stay as long as you want.
• There will be a light, stand-up meal of appetizers, desserts and beverages.  
• We will be introducing the speakers, advisors, sponsors throughout the evening.  
• You will meet your table facilitator and table mates for the next day
• We will have a brief presentation and a Q & A with leadership expert, Ryan Walter
• There will be plenty of opportunity to mingle around the room

Thursday, October 16th 2014 – The Connection Reception
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.	Optimal Arrival Time / Beverages Available
7:00 p.m.	Start Serving Appetizers
7:30 p.m.	Welcome / Introductions / Presentation and Q & A with Ryan Walte
8:00 p.m.	Start Serving Desserts
10:00 p.m.	Evening Concludes