Day 1 – March 6th, 2015 – North Coast Meeting & Convention Center (NCMCC) 730am – Registration & Continental Breakfast 830am – Welcome Ceremony MC: Kevin Brown Municipal Government Welcome: Mayor Lee Brain Provincial Government Welcome: Gordon Wilson, LNG Buy BC Advocate First Nations Representative for Welcome: TBA Platinum Sponsors Address
915am – Speed Networking * This fun and fast-paced session will help you to create valuable contacts while promoting your business and industry interests. Facilitator: Kevin Brown
10am – Exhibition Open 1030am - Opportunities in the Northwest *Hear from industry reps an overview of economic development opportunities forecasted in the Northwest. Find out the implications for small to medium sized enterprises in the region and how to get involved. Panel: Prince Rupert Port Authority – Ken Veldman BC Operations for Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers - Geoff Morrison Mining Industry Rep - TBA CIVEO – Troy van Bostelen
1145am – LUNCHeon speaker Keynote Speaker – Michael Shuman * Michael H. Shuman is an economist, attorney, author, and entrepreneur, and a globally recognized expert on community economics.
115pm – Storytellers from Rapid Growth Economies *Hear first-hand about dealing with rapid growth, effects on both social and business community, best practices and how to better prepare yourself for potential growth coming to the region. Panel: CF Manager Dawson Creek: Sue Kenny EDO Kitimat: Rose Klukas Rio Tinto Alcan: Kevin Dobbin Fort St John – Serial Entrepreneur: Russ Beerling
230pm – Exhibition open
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3pm – Recruitment & Retention Workshop
* How to bring value and practical advice for industry and businesses wanting to learn how to recruit and retain excellent staff. Panel: Facilitator: Marla Price Tricorp: TBA IEC-BC: Sangeeta Subramanian Consultant: Clemens Rettick
430pm – Wrap Up 530PM – Exhibition closes *Optional Add On - $50
Location – “Big Fish” Building 6pm-9pm – Taste of the Coast / Failure Wake Reception Description: Enjoy an evening of celebrating the lessons learned from failed business while sampling the diverse dining options of the Northwest! Gold Sponsor Address: District of Port Edward Representative Failure Wake Eulogists: Russ Berling Announcements: Futurpreneur, WEC + others MC: Kevin Brown
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Day 2 – March 7th, 2015 *Optional Add On – Cost $15
Zikhara Yoga 615am-7am – Morning Yoga *Clear your mind and ease some stress. Get the morning started with this optional energizing yoga session with local business owners and yoga instructor Samantha Kasdorf.
Time 730AM
NCMCC
8AM 9AM
Crest 1 Continental Breakfast @ NCMCC
Branding over Breakfast - Clemens Rettick Procurement Presenter: Renata King – NDIT Panel: 101 Industries : Mark Harnadek *Is your business prepared to submit a bid? Discover initial steps that need to be taken, appropriate questions to ask, and general criteria that needs to be satisfied in order to take those first steps to procurement.
1030 AM 11AM
Crest 2
Is your business Viable (i.e. Biz Startup in a Dynamic Economy) Presenter – Futurpreneur *Explore how to determine, evaluate and forecast your business idea. Learn how to analyze the financial viability and determine the strength of your businesses cash flow for potential investors and yourself.
Exhibition open Doing business with First Nations Speaker: Mark Ignas Lawyer: Robert Janes from Janes/Freedman & Kyle * Learn about implications of recent court decisions made in the Tsilhqot'in decision regarding First Nations rights and title. As well as important protocols and relationship development when working with local First Nations.
Business Valuation and Succession Strategies Speaker: BDC Consultant TBA *Over the next four years 25% of all BC Business will go up for sale. Understand your exit options, ensure your business gets exposed to the right market and learn how to maximize its value when you sell.
Grow your business so it’s right for YOU! Presented by: Dawn McCooey - Women’s Enterprise Center * Enthusiastic about growing your business but not sure where to focus your energy? Do you want to increase sales or profits with innovative new products or services or more customers? Feeling overwhelmed about making ‘good’ decisions? This interactive workshop is designed to help you build your business so it’s right for YOU! It will provide networking opportunities, inspiration for new ideas and provide resources to help you meet your business needs for growth. (coffee break included)
1230 PM 130 PM
230PM 3PM
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LUNCH @ NCMCC – Exhibition open Access to Capital
One-on-One business advisor session
Presenter: CFDC Rep Content: Traditional Financing Business Financing Aboriginal Programs Crowd Funding Invest Local BC *An overview of traditional and non-traditional access to capital and programs for your business.
Reps:
Futurpreneur – Mike Porter; Business Development Manager WEC – Dawn McCooey; Skills Development Manager Marketing Consultant – Clemens Rettick BDC – Sabrina Moniz; Senior Account Manager NDIT – Renata King; Procurement *Opportunity to set up a one on one meeting with a business advisor, mentor or program coordinator for next steps in regards to your business whatever stage you are at.
Exhibition Open From Growing Pains to Growing Gains Panel:
Hawkair Quickload Logistics Coast Mountain Wireless Gitmaxmak'ay Nisga'a Society *Hear firsthand insightful stories of Transition and Growth already experienced by local entrepreneurs and continued goals for the future.
