Teaches following Subjects/Exams
The Entrepreneurial Process (Entrepreneurship)
Language of Instruction:
English
Business Planning (Business and Management)
Language of Instruction:
English
Entrepreneurial Ventures (Entrepreneurship)
Language of Instruction:
English
Tourism and hospitality (Tourism and Travel)
Language of Instruction:
English
Culture and Business practices (International Business)
Language of Instruction:
English
Business and Personal Etiquette (Others)
Language of Instruction:
English
Dining Etiquette (Hotel and Hospitality)
Language of Instruction:
English
Education
Business Administration
Thompson Rivers University, British Columbia, Canada
Aug 2004 - Present
Completion date: September 2010
Leisure and Recreation Studies
Mount Royal College, Alberta, Canada
Sep 1980 - May 1982
Hospitality Administration
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology, Ontario, Canada
Sep 1976 - May 1978
Professional Exams & Certifications
Canadian Institute of Travel Counsellors Small Group Tour Leading
Ontario, Canada
Year Of Passing:
2003
Canadian Institute of Travel Counsellors Tour Design and Development
Ontario, Canada
Year Of Passing:
2003
Credit Union Director Achievement Program
British Columbia, Canada
Year Of Passing:
2000
Pacific Rim Institute of Tourism Train The Trainer
British Columbia, Canada
Year Of Passing:
1996
Private Post Secondary Education Commission Certified Training Institute
British Columbia, Canada
Year Of Passing:
1994
B.C. Skills "Train The Trainer"
British Columbia, Canada
Year Of Passing:
1990
Facilitating Adult Learners
British Columbia, Canada
Year Of Passing:
1989
Associations & Membership
Nelson Municipal Library
British Columbia, Canada
Sep 2008 - PresentBoard Member
? American Marketing Association, BC Chapter (Higher Education SIG
British Columbia, Canada
Jun 2004 - Present
? Canadian Executive Services Organization
British Columbia, Canada
Mar 2005 - PresentVolunteer to assist with national and international business development through Canadian International Development Agency
? Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce
British Columbia, Canada
Mar 1989 - PresentDirector, 2006 - 2008
Member 1989 to present
Nelson Chamber of Commerce
British Columbia, Canada
Oct 2006 - Oct 2008Director, Board
Nelson and District Credit Union
British Columbia, Canada
Apr 1998 - Apr 2000Director, Board
Association of Tourism Professionals
British Columbia, Canada
Jan 1992 - Dec 1998
Publications and Research
Cooperatives by Design
Bruce Lacroix, Lyn Cayo et al
The definitive guide to starting and running a cooperative in Canada
The Aboriginal BEST Entrepreneurship manual
Bruce Lacroix
A complete 12 session training manual for First Nations, Metis and inuit people of Canada on how to start a successful small business. Has been used by 700 + participants in British Columbia as of Dec 2009
Trailblazers: Aboriginal Tourism Business Development
Bruce Lacroix
Created especially for First Nations peopleof British Columbia, this extensive 300 page guide is for both for those who wish to start and run a tourism business, or are already in business and with to upgrade their skills
Entrepreneur?s Guide and Workbook to Starting and Running a Small Business in the Turks and Caicos
Bruce Lacroix, Jan Wright, Kay Ryan, Wayne Schweitzer
Created for a United Nations Development project, this participants guide was used to provide guidance to entrepreneurs of the Turks and Caicos Islands (A British Dependency just south of the Bahamas)
Community Economic Development Practise
Bruce Lacroix and Mike Stolte
A course to provide students with the opportunity to examine and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of various approaches to CED undertaken by government agencies, research and planning groups, Band organizations, Band Councils, and individual entrepreneurs
Community and Political Processes
Bruce Lacroix
Students will explore Aboriginal leadership practices at all levels. The course should provide an overview of Aboriginal governing traditions, the evolution of Aboriginal politics and changes in Aboriginal governance systems as well as current trends and issues associated with Aboriginal governments. Ideally, the course will look at other issues related to Aboriginal governance such as women, justice, financing, and relationships with other levels of government (federal, provincial, and municipal).