Question 1

Who is Employ to Empower?

Accepted Answer

A charity that believes no one should be left behind, and that everyone has a strength to offer. We collaborate with people facing systemic barriers by offering skills-building, mentoring, and community engagement. We foster economic inclusion, confidence and belonging, through entrepreneurship.

Question 2

What makes this event different from a typical craft or vendor market?

Accepted Answer

Every vendor featured at this market is a graduate from our (ETE) Business Skills Training Program, and are entrepreneurs who live with low-income and multiple systemic barriers. Each entrepreneur has a unique business, driven by their passion and inspired by their personal journey.

Question 3

Where can I park or how do I get there by transit?

Accepted Answer

Parking: There is free parking along all of the neighbouring streets from Main Street. There is metered parking available on Main Street. Transit: Heritage Hall is located along Bus #3. It is also a ~10min walk from the 99, 9, 15, 17, 19, 8, and a ~25min walk from the Broadway-City Hall Skytrain.

Question 4

Is there an admission fee or is it free to attend?

Accepted Answer

Admission is free – however, we invite you to consider donating an amount that is within your capacity as 100% of the proceeds will go back into ETE’s programming, empowering more individuals living with low-income and multiple barriers through entrepreneurship.

Question 5

What kind of products can I expect to at this market?

Accepted Answer

A wide hand of hand-made products from home goods (e.g. charcuterie boards scarves, wash clothes, bags), art (e.g. cards, prints), packaged food (e.g. ghee, chocolate), jewelry (e.g. bracelets, necklaces), and more!

Question 6

What kind of raffle prizes are available and who is eligible to win?

Accepted Answer

Raffle prizes are open to all attendees to win. The big door prize is a round trip for two from Vancouver to Nanaimo by Helijet. The first 100 guests will receive a free BAK'D mini cookie. Raffle prizes include local favourites (Prado, Burgoo, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Vancouver Water Adventures)

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