Beyond the Banks: New Ways to invest and to borrow to build Gabriola's economy and community
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM) (PDT)
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New Ways to Borrow and lnvest in Gabriola's Future
Gabriola's Community Investment and Loans Co-op has organized, and is co-sponsoring with the Chamber of Commerce, an evening event on Tuesday October 27th so that entrepreneurs and non-profit directors on Gabe can learn how innovative community bonds, impact investment platforms and local co-operative lending can help fund businesses, housing, renewable energy & other projects that strengthen communities – while earning stable returns for the investors.
Presenters will be Omar Mawji who is fund manager for Weave Community Capital Fund; Emily Mercy, co-founder & managing director of Goparity Canada; and our own Carol Martin, director, GICIC.
[Please note that co-sponsoring of this educational event does not imply an endorsement of any particular borrowing or investment option.]
Free. Donations to offset costs appreciated.
825 South Road
Gabriola, BC V0R 1X0 Canada
Gabriola Golf Course
When: Tuesday, October 27th. Doors open at 7pm to meet and mingle; presentations start at 7:30pm