Douglas College is looking forward to creating stronger community connections with its new director of business development.
Catherine Williams, founder and principal at Ideastream Consulting and president of Parallel Vancouver – companies that focus on high-value services in corporate strategy and communications – began work as the college’s business development director on April 11. She’s held business development positions at UBC’s Sauder School of Business and SFU’s Beedie School of Business.
“Catherine will help Douglas stay on track with being recognized as providing the most inspiring and relevant undergraduate experience in B.C.,” Douglas College president Kathy Denton said in a news release. “With her guidance, we will continue to build those strong community ties that provide unique experiences to our students to apply the knowledge they learn in the classroom.”
Douglas College created the new position to establish stronger links with the businesses, institutions and community agencies that provide Douglas students with hands-on, practical workplace experiences.
Sharing stories with Shoppers
Shoppers Drug Mart is inviting community members to share a story of a woman they admire as part of its Ride Don’t Hide movement.
The Ride Don’t Hide Love You contest honours women and girls in British Columbia who have faced adversity, perseverance and are now advocates for mental health in their communities. Nominees will be entered into a contest to earn one million Shoppers Optimum points.
“This contest is inspired by the women who are promoting mental health in their communities by getting loud, sharing their stories and helping break down the stigma around mental illness each year at our Shoppers Drug Mart Ride Don’t Hide events,” Bev Gutray, CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association, B.C., said in a press release. “We want them to know their stories are being heard. It’s a small way of saying thank you for making a difference.”
On June 26, the association is expecting more than 8,000 cyclists in 30 communities across Canada to ride for mental health in the Shoppers Drug Mart Ride Don’t Hide.
To enter the contest go to www.ridedonthide.com/bc and to sign up for the bike ride go to www.ridedonthide.com.
Do you have an item for Movers & Shakers? Send business news to Theresa, tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca.
