#TrueNorth Business Development Forum 2022
Thought-leading experts on economic development, leadership, and emerging industries will bring participants the most current data and proven strategies to grow your brands, communities, teams, and culture.
Tickets are still available! Register online or email admin@pgchamber.bc.ca.
Panel: Economic Recovery Through Tourism & Hospitality
Sponsored by Tourism Prince George
Panelists:
Ian Tostenson
President & CEO,
BC Restaurant & Foodservices
Association
Walt Judas
CEO,
Tourism Industry Association
of BC
Clint Fraser
CEO,
Northern BC Tourism Association
Moderator:
Colin Carson
CEO,
Tourism Prince George
Panel: Economic Recovery Through Natural Resources
Panelists:
Luke Schauerte
Vice President of Asset,
LNG Canada
Jason Fisher, RPF
Partner, Advisory Services
MNP
Geoff Morrison
Manager British Columbia
Operations, CAPP
Moderator:
Sarah Weber
President & CEO,
C3 Alliance Corp.
Panel: Economic Recovery Through Energy of Tomorrow
Sponsored by Fortis BC
Panelists:
Yemi Adefulu
Deputy Executive Director,
B.C. Centre for Innovation
& Clean Energy
Jessica Verhagen
CEO,
Hydra Energy
John Quinn
Senior Manager
Renewable Gas Supply
FortisBC
Moderator:
Rob Van Adrichem
Director of External Relations,
Community Energy Association
Panel: Economic Recovery Through Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Sponsored by Coastal GasLink
Panelists:
Candace Newman
Vice President of HR,
LNG Canada
Sagar Saxena
Director of Programs
and Operations,
YELL North
Moderator:
Argi Ahmadi
Manager, Programs and
EDI Initiatives, Greater
Vancouver Board of Trade
Lunch Keynote Speaker
The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan,
MP, Minister of International
Development and Minister
responsible for the Pacific Economic
Development Agency of Canada.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
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Tickets for this event are transferable but not refundable.
Any changes to participant information must be received by the Prince George Chamber of Commerce prior to 4pm on May 31, 2022.
* Some conditions apply
Early Bird Prize Draw Registration is now closed. Winners will be announced during the event on June 2nd.
Date and Time
Thursday Jun 2, 2022
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM PDT
Event Agenda*
8:00am - Registration Opens
8:45am - Opening Remarks
9:00am - Tourism & Hospitality Panel
10:15am - Networking Break
10:45am - Natural Resources Panel
12:00pm - 1:15pm - Lunch
12:30pm - 1:00pm Keynote
1:15pm - EDI Panel
2:30pm - Networking Break
3:00pm - Energy of Tomorrow Panel
4:15pm - Closing Comments
*subject to change
Location
Courtyard by Marriott
900 Brunswick Street
Prince George, BC
Fees/Admission
Members: $74.99
Non-Members: $99.99
Tickets purchased before 11:59pm on May 13, 2022 receive entry to our early bird draw for 2 return fares from Prince George to Tuscon, AZ*
Contact Information
Josie Wendling, Executive Projects Coordinator, Prince George Chamber of Commerce
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