Two of Canada's A-list speakers on the confluence of economics and culture will be in Prince George speaking on business development topics.
Perrin Beatty came to national prominence in the 1980s and '90s as a high-ranking federal cabinet minister under two prime ministers. Subsequently, he was appointed the CEO of first the CBC and then the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters under a different government again. He later became the CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and today holds that post and a number of key positions on boards and committees of international importance.
Ellis Ross has been a councillor for the Haisla Nation since 2003 and has sat as chief councillor since 2009. Under his leadership, the Haisla has grown famous for their business acumen and became a model First Nation for doing business with the other levels of government and the private sector strictly on their own terms, balancing environmental and cultural considerations alongside membership prosperity.
The Prince George Chamber of Commerce has gathered both these figures into one room, where the public can interact with their ideas. They are the guests of honour at the 2017 Business Development Forum set for Jan. 31 at the Ramada Ballroom between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Other notable business leaders will also be on the speakers' list.
The forum is deliberately timed to coincide with the Premier's B.C. Natural Resource Forum going on the following two days in Prince George.
"After receiving phenomenal feedback from the inaugural 2016 event, the B.C. and Prince George Chambers of Commerce have come together once again in the spirit of business development to host this great event," said local Chamber CEO Christie Ray.
"This year's forum will also focus on creating more collaborative relationships with First Nations," Ray said. "All burning questions will be answered: What is the future of B.C.'s natural resource sector? How does your business tap into that potential? How do we create shared prosperity in partnership with First Nations? If you are a small- to medium-sized enterprise this should not be missed."
To book your spot at the forum, visit the Prince George Chamber of Commerce website and follow the links to reserve and pay for your tickets.
