Next week, Built in Revy will host its second networking event at Dose, connecting current and prospective entrepreneurs to discuss all things business.
Offering some free beer and some great advice, Built in Revy aims to connect people who are already in the business community with those who are seeking to get in, no matter how far out they are. The meetings have central topics that the speakers –of which there will be three– will touch on. The first week, the group discussed failure. Next week? Culture.
Michael Cronin and Cam McGeough started the meetings. While both live in Revelstoke, Cronin was born and raised in Chicago and owns an advertising agency in Toronto, and McGeough owns an advertisement agency in Calgary. The two noticed a gap in the business community networking events that were common in other cities they lived in and wanted to initiate that space.
“We noticed there’s a lot of awesome entrepreneurs, business owners, and people doing creative things in town. And we wanted to give them a chance to get together, have a beer, have a laugh, and commiserate,” said Cronin.
The whole event runs for two hours, with the first 45 minutes devoted to the panel of speakers, and the last hour and 15 minutes reserved for networking. The speakers are local business owners, who can offer attendees insight, perspective, and advice. Next week’s speakers include John Pierce from Dose, and Cameron Lackey, principal of Appenzell. Cronin is still working on the third speaker.
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Built in Revy is meant to be as inclusive as possible, so they have kept the definition of business open.
“Anyone who either has a business, a freelance, a side gig, take photographs themselves, and whatever they might do, that qualifies as their own business is welcome,” said Cronin.
They also encouraged people to show up no matter what stage of business they’re in. Whether they’re three years away, or perhaps don’t even have a timeline established, Cronin said the space is opened to everyone.
The benefit of the event is in Cronin and McGeough’s belief in the power of mentorship. Mentorship, he said, is the best way to learn business.
Finding a location to host an event like Built in Revy can be tough during this time of year because of how busy businesses are in the high season. Cronin said that the events landed at Dose because of how accommodating they were.
“They really share the vision. They want to help the community,” said Cronin.
Those interested in attending can show up at Dose on April 4 from 7–9 p.m. The event is open to everyone, but those looking to reserve a seat can do so online.
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