#TrueNorth Business Development Forum 2022

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Name: #TrueNorth Business Development Forum 2022
Date: June 2, 2022
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM PDT
Registration: Register Now
Event Description:
Hosted by the Prince George Chamber of Commerce and presented by LNG Canada, The #TrueNorth Business Development Forum is a one-day program focused on building a more resilient and prosperous Northern BC.

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 headshot
 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 headshot Yemi Adefulu
 Deputy Executive Director,
 B.C. Centre for Innovation
 & Clean Energy


Jessica Verhagen headshot
 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 headshot

 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

MP Harjit Sajjan headshot 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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Friend of the North Sponsor:



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

12 hours left to get a chance to win 1 of 2 individual return fares from Prince George to Tucson, AZ courtesy of the Prince George Airport Authority*! All tickets purchased before 11:59pm on May 13, 2022, will be entered to the early bird prize draw.
Early Bird Prize Draw Registration is now closed. Winners will be announced during the event on June 2nd.
 
 
 
Location:
Courtyard by Marriott
900 Brunswick Street
Prince George, BC
Date/Time Information:
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
Contact Information:
Josie Wendling, Executive Projects Coordinator, Prince George Chamber of Commerce
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*
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