VANCOUVER, May 30 /CNW/ - Scotiabank is literally hitting the road in a
specially-equipped RV to deliver information, advice and tools to small
business owners across the country to help them grow their businesses to the
next level. On Tuesday, June 3, the RV makes its first stop in Vancouver for a
presentation at Scotiabank Theatre featuring local and national small business
experts who will share success strategies.What:     Media are invited to visit the RV prior to and following the
              event to speak with the presenters and "test drive" the unique
              tools and resources developed to help small business owners
              grow their companies.

              Inside the theatre, the Hon. Rick Thorpe, MLA (Okanagan-
              Westside), Minister of Small Business and Revenue will open the
              program at noon with remarks highlighting small business in BC
              and recent achievements by the provincial government.
              Afterwards, Leanne Kripp, owner of Jack & Lola Kids Clothing,
              and Kyle McNamara, Scotiabank's Managing Director of Small
              Business, will discuss the challenges and opportunities of
              starting a business.

              Keynote speaker Michael Hepworth, President, Street Smart
              Results Corp., a leading small business expert, coach and
              author, will then present a comprehensive workshop focusing on
              practical marketing strategies designed to help small
              businesses increase their sales and profits.

    When:     Tuesday, June 3
              10:00 a.m. - RV arrives at Scotiabank Theatre Vancouver for
                           interview opportunities with Leanne Kripp,
                           Kyle McNamara and Michael Hepworth
              11:30 a.m. - Lunch available
              12:00 p.m. - Introductions and Hon. Rick Thorpe, MLA (Okanagan-
                           Westside), Minister of Small Business and Revenue
                           will make brief remarks
              12:15 p.m. - Leanne Kripp and Kyle McNamara discuss small
                           business challenges and opportunities
              12:30 p.m. - Michael Hepworth's small business marketing
                           presentation
              1:15 p.m. -  Q&A, networking and interview opportunities

    Where:    Scotiabank Theatre Vancouver
              900 Burrard StreetScotiabank is one of North America's premier financial institutions and
Canada's most international bank. With more than 60,000 employees, Scotiabank
Group and its affiliates serve approximately 12.5 million customers in some
50 countries around the world. Scotiabank offers a diverse range of products
and services including personal, commercial, corporate and investment banking.
With $453 billion in assets (as at April 30, 2008), Scotiabank trades on the
Toronto (BNS) and New York Exchanges (BNS). For more information please visit
www.scotiabank.com.