An initiative of M AR KETPLACE E V E N T S www.2ggroup.ca NATIONAL ABORIGINAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES CONFERENCE - PRINCE RUPERT 2015 AGENDA APRIL 28TH - 30TH 2015 - JIM CICCONE CIVIC CENTRE JOIN HOSTS CHIEF HAROLD LEIGHTON OF METLAKATLA AND MAYOR GARRY REECE OF LAX KW’ALAAMS FOR 2 DAYS OR GREAT BUSINESS NETWORKING WITH OVER 400 ABORIGINAL AND PRIVATE SECTOR DELEGATES. THE THEME OF OUR 2015 CONFERENCE IS "COLLABORATING FOR ECONOMIC SUCCESS." THE BEST ANNUAL ABORIGINAL/PRIVATE SECTOR BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT IN NORTHERN BC! NABOC WWW.2GGROUP.CA NABOC ON BEHALF OF THE METLAKATLA AND LAX KW’ ALAAMS FIRST NATIONS WE WELCOME YOU TO THE TERRITORY OF THE NINE ALLIED TRIBES AND THE CITY OF PRINCE RUPERT. WE ARE VERY EXCITED TO ONCE AGAIN WELCOME DELEGATES TO THE 2015 NATIONAL ABORIGINAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES CONFERENCE. WELCOME TO NABOC PRINCE RUPERT 2015 MAJOR SPONSORS: WELCOME RECEPTION SPONSORS: AUDIO VISUAL SPONSORS: HOST CHIEF AND MAYOR SPONSORS: BANQUET DINNER / WINE SPONSORS: LUNCH SPONSORS: DELEGATE LANYARD SPONSOR: COMMUNITY VESSEL SPONSOR: NATIONAL ABORIGINAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES CONFERENCE 2015 PRINCE RUPERT, BC April 28th - 30th Page 2 SESSION SPONSORS: REFRESHMENT BREAK SPONSORS: KEYNOTE SPEAKER / MC SPONSOR: GOLF HOLE SPONSORS: CONFERENCE VIDEO SPONSOR: COMMUNICATIONS SPONSOR: MEDIA PARTNER: TRAVEL PARTNER: NABOC HOST COMMUNITIES SPONSOR: NATIONAL ABORIGINAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES CONFERENCE 2015 PRINCE RUPERT, BC April 28th - 30th Page 3 NABOC NATIONAL ABORIGINAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES CONFERENCE 2015 PRINCE RUPERT, BC April 28th - 30th Page 4 WELCOME TRADESHOW EXHIBITORS Aboriginal Business & Investment Council Adventure Paving Allteck Line Contractors Inc Aluma Systems Amec Foster Wheeler Bandtsra Transportation BC Hydro Bear Creek Group BG Canada Black Diamond Group Civeo Construction Maintenance and Allied Workers Union of Canada Coast Industrial Construction Domcor Health, Safety and Security Inc. Embark Engineering Ltd Environment Canada First Nations Engineering Futurpreneur Canada GMG Consulting Services Golder Associates Ltd. Hawkair Aviation HRPO Group of Companies IBEW Local 993 Ironworkers Local 97 Industry Training Authority Interior Heavy Equipment Operator School JJM Construction Ltd Keller Canada Kitimat Valley Institute Kuehne + Nagel LandSea Camp Services Lakelse Air Ltd LNG Buy BC Program McElhanney Consulting Services Merjent Nats Nursery Ltd. NCSG Crane & Heavy Haul Services North Arm Transportation Northcoast Convention Centre Northern Savings and Credit Union Northwest Community College Okanagan College Opus Stewart Weir Outland Camps Pacific Northwest LNG Pile Drivers, Divers, Bridge Dock & Wharf Builders Local 2404 Progressive Ventures Construction Prince Rupert Port Authority RCMP Saam Smit Towage/Boskalis Safway Services Canada Summit Camps Suncor/PetroCanada TA Structures Tarpon Energy Services Tricorp Triton Environmental Services Tsetsaut Ventures Ltd UA Local 170 Plumbers and Pipefitters UBC Forestry Department UnitedHealthcare Global University of Northern BC WCC LNG Project Ltd. Western Canada Marine Response Western Economic Diversification Canada Winton Homes and Cottages TO THE PRINCE RUPERT 2015 NABOC CONFERENCE The National Aboriginal Business Opportunities Conference (NABOC) is unique in design with a focus on creating a comfortable and supportive venue for collaboration between Aboriginal and Private Sector business groups. The plenary sessions will update everyone on the various major projects in the region and also showcase successful private sector / Aboriginal business ventures as case studies and examples for others to follow. Space is limited to 500 Delegates and 80 Exhibitors. As your conference organizer my role is to ensure you get the utmost value from your time with us. Our staff will be on-site from April 27th – May 1st and I can be reached at any time by calling Toll Free 866 284-8322, Texting 250 878-9908 or emailing [email protected] We have assembled a fantastic line-up of presenters for the 2015 NABOC Prince Rupert event which has a major focus on LNG projects, the Port of Prince Rupert and the training and employment opportunities that will be created by the major projects being planned in the region. Make sure you use all of the networking breaks to your advantage and be sure to bring plenty of business cards along with you. Our hotel partners will be happy to assist you with your accommodation, just see the concierges at the front desks if you have any questions. Thank you and we look forward to hosting you at the 2015 National Aboriginal Business Opportunities Conference in Prince Rupert, BC. Geoff Greenwell CEO, 2G Group NABOC WELCOME NATIONAL ABORIGINAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES CONFERENCE 2015 PRINCE RUPERT, BC April 28th - 30th Page 5 AGENDA APRIL 28TH WELCOME RECEPTION AND EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION 6:00-8:00PM EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION – CREST HOTEL 7:00-10:00PM HOSPITALITY EVENT HOSTED BY KELLER CANADA & MCELHANNEY – CREST HOTEL - NETWORK WITH OTHER DELEGATES & ENJOY THE ENTERTAINMENT APRIL 29TH CONFERENCE DAY 1 7:30-8:30AM CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST, DELEGATE REGISTRATION AND TRADESHOW OPENS Sponsored by: Canpotex NABOC NATIONAL ABORIGINAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES CONFERENCE 2015 PRINCE RUPERT, BC 8:30-9:00AM OPENING PRAYER AND WELCOME ADDRESSES FROM: Chief Harold Leighton, Mayor Garry Reece and Mayor Lee Brain Chief Harold Leighton Metlakatla NATIONAL ABORIGINAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES CONFERENCE 2015 Mayor Garry Reece Lax Kw'alaams Mayor Lee Brain Prince Rupert PRINCE RUPERT, BC April 28th - 30th Page 6 9:00-11:00AM LNG SESSION – UPDATES FROM THE PROPONENTS ON NABOC THE LNG PROJECTS PROPOSED FOR THE REGION NATIONAL ABORIGINAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES CONFERENCE 2015 PRINCE RUPERT, BC April 28th - 30th Page 7 Sponsored by: Prince Rupert Port Authority Tessa Gill Stakeholder Relations Pacific Northwest LNG Rod Maier Madeline Whitaker, Manager, External Relations President Kitimat LNG, Chevron Canada Limited BG Canada TBD Donna Parker NEXEN/AURORA LNG CANADA Project Manager WCC LNG 11:00-NOON NUTRITION, NETWORKING BREAK AND TRADESHOW VISIT Sponsored by: Voice Construction NOON 12:45PM BUFFET LUNCH AND NETWORKING BREAK – ENJOY THE SUMPTUOUS FARE OF THE NORTH COAST - Sponsored by: IBEW Local 993 NABOC 12:45-1:30PM KEYNOTE LUNCHEON SPEAKER – Chief Roger William Chief Roger William, Xeni Gwet’in First Nation Chief Roger William will discuss the Landmark Aboriginal Title Recognition that came from the Tslihqot’in Decision of 2014 and what it means for companies wishing to do business in Tslihqot’in territory Sponsored by: TransCanada 1:30-2:00PM PORT OF PRINCE RUPERT UPDATE – MEETING THE GOALS OF VISION 2020 - Don Krusel, CEO PRPA Don Krusel, CEO PRPA 2:00-3:00PM UPDATE SESSION FROM REGIONAL FIRST NATIONS Sponsored by: BDC NATIONAL ABORIGINAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES CONFERENCE 2015 TBD TBD TBD TBD Haisla Nation Kitsumkalum Haida Nation Tahltan Nation PRINCE RUPERT, BC April 28th - 30th Page 8 3:00-4:00PM NUTRITION, NETWORKING BREAK AND TRADESHOW VISIT Sponsored by: NATS Nursery 4:00-5:00PM ECONOMIC PROGRESS & CAPACITY BUILDING UPDATES FROM METLAKATALA AND LAX KW’ALAAMS FIRST NATIONS NABOC Chief Harold Leighton Metlakatla APRIL 30TH CONFERENCE DAY 2 Mayor Garry Reece Lax Kw'alaams 8:30AM-NOON CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST AND TRADESHOW OPENS NATIONAL ABORIGINAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES CONFERENCE 2015 PRINCE RUPERT, BC April 28th - 30th Page 9 9:00-NOON ONE-ON-ONE DELEGATE MEETINGS AND TRADESHOW VISIT (Optional) – Delegates are encouraged to arrange meetings with each other at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre to discuss business opportunities and potential partnerships 9:00-NOON CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT (Optional) – Golfers meet at Prince Rupert Golf Course Pro-shop at 8:30am Mr. Gordon Wilson, Provincial Advocate for the LNG-Buy BC Program, will talk about provincial efforts to connect BC businesses to the opportunities arising from LNG and other major natural resource projects. His talk will include: · Busting some of the myths about LNG · Information that businesses wanting to engage in LNG development should know · A description of the LNG-Buy BC program and online tool. (How it works and what a business needs to do to benefit) · Examples of how BC business of all types can successfully engaged in LNG · What’s next for LNG-Buy BC There are 18 proposed LNG projects in BC. Mr. Wilson has made presentations to communities and associations throughout BC, from the Lower Mainland to Prince Rupert to Campbell River to Fort St. John, to let BC businesses know how they can benefit as proponents further their projects. Gordon Wilson 10:00-NOON HARBOUR TOUR (Optional) – Visit the sites of proposed LNG projects aboard the MV Tsimshian Storm. Meet at the Metlakatla ferry Dock at 9:30am NABOC 9:30-10:30AM WORKSHOP 1 (Optional) - CONNECTING YOUR BUSINESS WITH LNG OPPORTUNITIES NATIONAL ABORIGINAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES CONFERENCE 2015 PRINCE RUPERT, BC April 28th - 30th Page 10 NABOC 10:45 - 11:45AM WORKSHOP 2 (Optional) - SUPPLIER READINESS: MEETING HEALTH & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS NATIONAL ABORIGINAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES CONFERENCE 2015 (Speaker TBD) A Representative of the Provincial Employers’ Advisors Office, will talk about workplace health & safety programs – an important consideration for any business and a critical component for businesses desiring to qualify as a supplier for major project work. The discussion will include: · Understanding the legal requirements for your business · Explaining the role of the EAO · Identifying resources available to help your business develop and implement the policies and program required · Specific examples applicable to LNG projects Employers’ Advisers provide independent advice, assistance, representation and education to employers, potential employers and employer associations concerning workers' compensation issues under section 94 of the Workers Compensation Act. 12:00-12:45PM BUFFET LUNCH AND NETWORKING BREAK – ENJOY MORE OF THE NORTH COAST’S SUMPTUOUS FARE Sponsored by: Horizon North Logistics Inc. 12:45-1:15PM KEYNOTE LUNCHEON SPEAKER – Duncan W. Phillips Duncan W. PhillipsVice President, Mitacs Strategic Enterprises Mitacs, Canada’s leading national not-for-profit research network, is developing a holistic program for engaging with Canada’s aboriginal communities. This presentation will describe how the program will help participating communities develop business, economic, social and educational opportunities in a way that is consistent with their culture, history, goals and aspirations. Sponsored by: TransCanada PRINCE RUPERT, BC April 28th - 30th Page 11 1:45-2:45PM WORKSHOP 3 (Optional) - PROJECT FINANCING AND LEASING Curtis Campbell and Scott Farlowe of RBC will explain how organizations can access the various options available for raising capital to allow for involvement in some of the upcoming mega-projects in northern BC. Curtis Campbell, RBC Scott Farlowe, RBC 1:45-2:45PM WORKSHOP 4 (Optional) - THE ESSENTIAL STEPS FOR GROWING PROSPEROUS COMMUNITIES - LESSONS FROM THE FIELD Marc Storms of GMG Consulting Services will explain how across the country, progressive First Nations are exploring and applying new and compelling economic opportunities for their people. In some cases, this is seen as a narrow road to financial gain that will address the social issues in community. This workshop identifies how a simple, but well-coordinated planning process can progressively integrate health, social, educational and cultural benefits into any community economic growth strategy. NABOC 1:15-4:00PM ONE-ON-ONE DELEGATE MEETINGS AND TRADESHOW VISIT – Delegates are encouraged to arrange meetings with each other at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre to discuss business opportunities and potential partnerships NATIONAL ABORIGINAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES CONFERENCE 2015 PRINCE RUPERT, BC April 28th - 30th Marc Storms, CEO and Senior Economic Advisor- GMG Consulting Services Page 12 4:30 – 6PM HOSPITALITY EVENT HOSTED BY THE COASTAL BUSINESS RESOURCES CENTRE – Jim Ciccone Civic Centre Network with other Delegates and Visit the Tradeshow NABOC 6:30-8:30PM ALL DELEGATE BANQUET DINNER AT THE NORTH NATIONAL ABORIGINAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES CONFERENCE 2015 PRINCE RUPERT, BC April 28th - 30th Page 13 COAST CONVENTION CENTRE Sponsored by: Quickload, NCSG Crane & Heavy Haul Services and Nexen/Aurora LNG 9:00 - MIDNIGHT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AT THE LESTER CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Featuring: Music from George Leach and Comedy from Ryan McMahon George Leach Ryan McMahon
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