I’ve built more than one business from the ground up. I understand the immense drive to create, to innovate, and to be free and independent. I know first-hand how amazing and exciting and satisfying, and how frustrating and terrifying and isolating it can be to run a business (some days, all of those things at the same time!) The life of an entrepreneur is hardly ever dull. But it’s hardly ever easy, either. There is tremendous value in surrounding yourself with people who get it – people who inspire you, support you, and lift you up.
For me, LIFT is an opportunity for members not only to do networking and getting the word out about their business, but also to build community and foster meaningful human connection between businesses on Vancouver Island. And, through sharing of knowledge we also get to make LIFT a source of empowerment for entrepreneurs.
My vision for LIFT is to create a space where Vancouver Island businesses can share, learn, educate, be social, build themselves and each other up.
Our businesses do better when we do better. And we do better when we exist in community.
Take part in discussion, come along to a Power Hour, take part in a BizDev Challenge. Be curious and experiment!
Yours in community,
Liz Wootton