Speakers

 Hal Bagley 2022Hal Bagley, Principal of Elevate2Lead, Longmont, CO

Topic: “How to Be An Entrepreneurial in Business, NPOs and Churches”

  • How big organizations stay innovative / entrepreneurial
  • How to address the challenges related to scaling a business
  • the role of collaboration in growing an organization
  • the core aspects of being an “entrepreneurially-minded” leader
  • How business leaders can effectively contribute to the work of NPOs
  • How business leaders can work effectively with churches. Read More

Mark ChipmanMark Chipman, Executive Chairman of the Board of True North Sports + Entertainment and the Winnipeg Jets Hockey Club, Winnipeg, MB

Topic: “Jets, Cars, Family, Community & Values.”

  • How did your family get started in business and what type of imprint did your father, Bob, put on the company?
  • It’s a family business—what are the advantages of that?
  • Describe how your involvement in the automotive industry has evolved since inception. The story of the Jets returning to Winnipeg is well-known, but in your mind, what was the key (your vision, tenancy, collaboration) to getting that done?
  • What are your business values? What are your personal values? Why is it important to be a community contributor? Read More

Steve ChipmanSteve Chipman, President & CEO of Birchwood Automotive Group, Winnipeg, MB

Topic: “Jets, Cars, Family, Community & Values.”

  • How did your family get started in business and what type of imprint did your father, Bob, put on the company?
  • It’s a family business—what are the advantages of that?
  • Describe how your involvement in the automotive industry has evolved since inception. The story of the Jets returning to Winnipeg is well-known, but in your mind, what was the key (your vision, tenancy, collaboration) to getting that done?
  • What are your business values? What are your personal values? Why is it important to be a community contributor? Read More

Ron Haik 2022Ron Haik, Wealth Advisor & Client Relationship Manager at Nicola Wealth, Toronto, ON

Topic: "Give More With Less: Leading Through Strategic Philanthropy."

  • The importance of understanding tax laws and various investment vehicles.
  • Donors need to pay taxes—but not more than required.
  • Strategic gifting options include a will, RRSP/RRIF, marketable securities and life insurance. There are also options such as a “donor advised fund” or a “foundation.”
  • How to give more with less? There are “flow-through” options where you could make a $100,000 donation that cost less than $10,000. Read More

Peter Hall 2022Peter Hall, Chief Economist at econosphere inc, Ottawa, ON

Topic: "Strength in Weakness: The Near-Term Global Economic Outlook"

  • Is inflation out of control?
  • How high will interest rates go?
  • Is the housing market going to crash?
  • Is recession imminent? If so, will it be mild, medium or hot?
  • How do I find workers in this tight labour market?
  • Should I be concerned bout rising personal, corporate and public debt?
  • What are Canada’s key future sources of growth?
  • Is Canada adapting to environmental challenges (or are we still an oil/resource country?) Read More 

Doug Nix 2022Douglas Nix, Chairman of Stillwater Capital Corporation, Toronto, ON

Topic: "Key Ways to Build Value in Your Business"

  • System, not person, dependent - the value is in the system
  • Finetune the value proposition – what does the company do very uniquely (be clear on that point and then fortify it
  • Diversity of clients – not to rely too heavily on too few clients
  • The team – have you assembled a talented and empowered team?
  • Technology – are you are the front end of technological developments? Is it an advantage?
  • Intellectual property – apart from patents (which are uncommon), do you have proprietary business knowhow, industry knowledge, etc.? Read More