Most small business owners do not realize how much free hiring and employer support is available to them.

If you are thinking about hiring, growing your team, or simply trying to figure out how to get the right people into your business without draining your budget, this session is for you.

Hiring can feel expensive, confusing, and overwhelming. Between wages, training, onboarding, recruitment, and retention, it can feel like one more thing you have to figure out alone.

But you may not have to.

This month at Sip, Learn & Create, Ariann Sigsworth from WorkBC will walk us through the free employer resources available to local businesses, including wage subsidies, recruitment support, job board placements, retention support, and other government-funded programs that many business owners do not even know exist.

This is not your standard networking mixer.

Sip, Learn & Create is designed to be one of Nanaimo’s highest-value rooms; a warm, welcoming space where entrepreneurs, business owners, professionals, and growth-minded people can move beyond small talk, learn something practical, and build real relationships.

Featured Speaker

Ariann Sigsworth
Employment Services Professional & Job Developer, WorkBC

Topic
Free Employer Resources Through WorkBC: Wage Subsidies, Hiring Support & Business Growth Tools

About the Speaker

Ariann brings a unique and dynamic energy to local business growth. With a previous career as an international performer, she brings strong communication, adaptability, and connection into her work with local employers.

Today, through WorkBC, Ariann helps bridge the gap between local talent and local businesses. She specializes in making government-funded programs easier to understand and helping employers access the supports available to them.

What You Will Learn

In this session, Ariann will help demystify:

✅ Wage subsidies
How financial incentives may help offset the cost of onboarding and training new employees.

✅ Hiring support
How WorkBC can support recruitment, job postings, and access to local talent.

✅ Free employer services
What resources are available to businesses at no cost.

✅ Workforce development
How to think more strategically about hiring, retention, and team growth.

✅ Business growth support
How employment programs can support your next stage of growth.

Who This Event Is For

This event is especially valuable for:

• Small business owners
• Entrepreneurs
• Self-employed professionals
• Employers
• Business leaders
• Growing teams
• Professionals involved in hiring or operations
• Anyone considering hiring in the near future

Whether you are preparing to hire your first employee, expanding your team, or simply want to understand what resources may be available to support your business, this will be a practical and valuable evening.

The Sip, Learn & Create Experience

We believe networking should feel natural, not awkward.

You can expect:

🥂 Intentional Connection
Guided networking that helps you meet people without the pressure of forced small talk.

🧠 Practical Learning
A useful session with information you can apply to your business.

🍪 Local Refreshments
Snacks and treats from local community supporters.

🎁 Raffle Prizes
Giveaways from local businesses and community partners.

💬 Real Conversations
Time to connect with entrepreneurs, professionals, and growth-minded people in Nanaimo.

Event Details

Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Doors Open: 5:20 PM
Location: Beban Park Social Centre, Room 1 & 2
Address: Nanaimo, BC

Ticket: $15 per person
Includes the session, refreshments, and raffle entry.

Limited Capacity

To keep the room intentional, welcoming, and high-value, this event is capped at 35 attendees.

Our goal is not to pack the room. Our goal is to create a space where people can actually connect, learn, and have meaningful conversations.

Once the seats are gone, registration will close.

Community Supporters

We are proud to be supported by local businesses and community members who believe in connection, collaboration, and Nanaimo’s growth.

A big thank you to our June community supporters:

• Amanda Gangoso
• Dairy Queen Country Club Mall
• Cosmic Salt
• Columbia Bakery
• Datasphere Dynamics
• Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast
• Modern Marketing Advantage
• Kare Tax Services

Their support helps us create a more welcoming, thoughtful, and high-value experience for everyone in the room.

The Fine Print

• Event capped at 35 attendees to maintain a high-quality experience
• This session will not be recorded
• Refunds or ticket credits for a future Sip, Learn & Create event are available up to 72 hours before the event
• Questions? Reach out to BinishaWealth@gmail.com or Mortgage@DamienRoss.ca