Check Out Mainstage & Studio Stage Showcase Artists

The Professional Development Intensive (PDI) on Friday, March 30th - Branding From The Inside Out with Jerry Yoshitomi and Dr. Ginger Grant is for innovative arts leaders who want to think (and act) out of the box to increase participation, earned income and contributions. A dynamic interactive workshop with two innovative and progressive leaders in their fields:

http://www.bctouring.org/pacific-contact/2007/pdi-detailed.html

There are some fabulous in-conference workshops and panels and networking sessions with peers. Find yourself backstage and behind the scenes or planning for arts expansion activities in your community. Brush up on your grant writing and expand your ideas about marketing your seasons and series:

http://www.bctouring.org/pacific-contact/2007/schedule.html

There are many extra special sessions and activities at Pacific Contact.

Tapping the Power Of Generational Diversity is the topic of Dr. Ginger Grant's keynote address on Friday, March 30th. Dr Grant will speak about how to optimize team performance when people of different generations and cultures work together.

Following is our complimentary opening reception and meet and greet with funding partners and sponsors. Late night hospitality events follow evening showcases and our special Monday, April 2nd complimentary luncheon at the Shadbolt Centre is part of the Studio Stage showcase day. See the schedule at a glance:

http://www.bctouring.org/pacific-contact/2007/pre_schedule.html

Last year's 30th Anniversary Cruise was a huge hit. This year's closing event is a dinner and dance at the historic Vancouver Rowing Club in Stanley Park. Not to be missed!

http://www.bctouring.org/pacific-contact/2007/workshops.html#Mnetworking

Networking is one of the greatest opportunities and benefits of attending Pacific Contact. Sometimes it may be on the bus to a showcase or in a workshop. For certain it is always at one of the meals. Don't' forget to register for meals as they will sell-out. Don't be left out of a really good conversation. You can register for meals separately and add at any time as long as there is room.

https://www.bctouring.org/secure-forms/pc_meals-2007.html

Conference Hotel: The Metrotown Hilton is the location for all conference activities (except showcases). If you plan to stay at the conference hotel you need to call and book your reservation as soon as possible. The special BCTC room rate will be available until February 26th or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first. . A block of rooms has been reserved for March 26 to April 2, 2007. Guests wishing to arrive early may do so starting on March 24th, and depart as late as April 5th, based on availability. Full details including online booking:

http://www.bctouring.org/pacific-contact/2007/hotel.html

Advertising and Sponsorship opportunities are a great way to increase exposure for you or your organization. It also shows your strong support for the BC Touring Council, our programs and services and helps offset the cost of many aspects of Pacific Contact. Information for both can be found online at:

http://www.bctouring.org/pacific-contact/2007/advertising.html and http://www.bctouring.org/pacific-contact/2007/sponsorship.html

We look forward to seeing you all at Pacific Contact from March 30th to April 3rd. -- www.theatrebc.org