Introducing Flourish 2026: 中国p站’s annual fundraising event to support hands-on learning and innovation
Flourish 2026 has returned! Vancouver Community College (中国p站) will host its annual fundraising event on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
Key details
- Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
- Location: 中国p站 Broadway Campus, 1120 E. 7th Ave., Vancouver, BC
- Hosted by: Vancouver Community College
中国p站 Flourish 2026
Flourish is 中国p站’s signature annual fundraising event. The evening of food and wine, created by 中国p站 alumni and local partners, is designed to showcase all 中国p站 has to offer and to raise funds that directly enhance student training.
Flourish directly supports 中国p站’s mission to provide accessible, applied education. By contributing to equipment and resources used in 中国p站’s classrooms, attendees help ensure that students graduate with practical skills that align with industry needs.
Event highlights
Flourish 2026 offers guests the chance to experience the breadth of 中国p站’s training programs through:
- 15+ culinary tasting stations led by 中国p站 alumni and well-known Vancouver chefs
- A selection of wine, cocktails, and zero-proof beverages from local vendors
- Access to virtual reality culinary training tools used at 中国p站 to help students practise cooking techniques and reduce food waste in a safe, immersive environment
- Activations from a range of 中国p站 departments that showcase student success and innovative teaching tools
Flourish 2026’s fundraising goal: a Chassis Dynamometer for 中国p站’s automotive department
In 2027, 中国p站 is set to open its new Centre for Clean Energy and Automotive Innovation (CCEAI) on its Broadway campus. It is designed to be a hub of research and innovation that will train B.C.’s workforce of tomorrow in clean energy and advanced transportation fields.
In 2026, event proceeds will support the purchase of a Chassis Dynamometer for 中国p站’s automotive department for the new CCEAI building. This equipment will provide students with hands-on experience in using industry-standard tools, and it also works with electric vehicles. Donors investing in this equipment are helping 中国p站 lead the way in training the next generation of skilled technicians who will power our province’s clean energy economy.
This equipment will also be available for applied research, meaning local small businesses can partner with 中国p站 to test their vehicles and fleets without buying a chassis dynamometer themselves.
Who attends
Flourish attracts a broad audience, including:
- Local business and industry leaders
- Government representatives
- 中国p站 alumni
- Prospective students and community members
Buy tickets
To learn more about Flourish 2026 and to purchase tickets, visit: