Chamber to host Thibeault at inaugural Procurement, Employment and Partnerships (PEP) Conference and Tradeshow
Greater Sudbury, February 1, 2018 – The Hon. Glenn Thibeault, MPP for Sudbury and Minister of Energy, will deliver a keynote address at the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural Procurement, Employment and Partnerships (PEP) Conference and Tradeshow, presented by SNC-Lavalin and in partnership with the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business. Thibeault will speak at the conference gala the evening of Tuesday, February 6.
PEP is a conference and tradeshow designed to explore ways to grow the Northern resource development and infrastructure sectors through innovative supply chain management. The conference is an opportunity to develop relationships, discuss best practices, and share expertise on doing business in the North.
“Opportunities like the PEP conference and tradeshow allow us to bring together the best ideas and the best people to work together toward success,” said Thibeault. “Together we will be able to develop our community in ways that benefit everyone and explore ideas that are best suited for the development and growth of the North.”
The chamber has organized the PEP Conference and Tradeshow to develop connections between indigenous and non-indigenous businesses, and between businesses in Northern and Southern Ontario. These connections will be crucial to overcoming the challenges, and taking advantage of the opportunities, of doing business in the North.
“Northern Ontario presents unique challenges and opportunities to businesses,” said Michael Macnamara, Chair of the Board, Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce. “We are hosting the PEP Conference and Tradeshow so that businesses can hear from industry experts, develop connections, and learn from those who have successfully executed local procurement frameworks.”
The PEP Conference and Tradeshow also includes a variety of plenary sessions, concurrent sessions, and facilitated networking.
For more information on the PEP Conference and Tradeshow, or to purchase tickets, please visit pepconference.ca.
Other Keynote Speakers include:
- Phil Fontaine, former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations
- Alan Coutts, President and CEO of Noront Resources
Panelists include:
- Ian Wood, Director of Economic Development, Greater Sudbury Development Corporation
- Brian Davey, Executive Director, Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
- Stephen Flewelling, Chief Development Officer, Noront Resources
- Derek Chum, Vice President of Indigenous Relations, Hydro One
- David de Launay, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Northern Development and Mines (MNDM)
- Lorenzo Melchiorre, Manager of Business Services, Detour Gold
- Angie Robson, Manager of Corporate & Aboriginal Affairs, Vale
- Cheryl Recollet, Director, Sustainable Development, Wahnapitae First Nation
- Reggie Caverson, Executive Director, Workforce Planning for Sudbury & Manitoulin
- Jennifer Taback, President and Partner, Design de Plume
- Kim Howson, Senior Manager of Youth Strategy & Relationship Management, RBC
- Neil Milner, Project Manager, Victoria Project, KGHM
- Christine Kaszycki, Assistant Deputy Minister, Mines and Minerals Division, MNDM
- Alicia Woods, General Manager, Marcotte Mining Machinery Services Inc.
- Bill Best, President, Cambrian College
- Daniel Giroux, President, Collège Boréal
- Jason Bubba, Director of Training and Development, NORCAT
- Jolene Recollet, Economic Development Officer, Wahnapitae First Nation
- Ian Horne, Director of Environment and Community Relations, Greenstone Gold Mines
- Sara Monture, Exectutive Director, Aboriginal Apprenticeship Board of Ontario
- Michael Fox, President of Indigenous Community Engagement Inc. (I.C.E), Baord of Directors PDAC. Co-chair of Aboriginal Affairs Committee PDAC
- Bill Barbosa, Assistant Business Manager, LiUNA
- Reg Canard, Skills Development Coordinator, Gezhtoojig Employment and Training
- Roy Slack, President Cementation Canada Inc.
- Michelle Toulouse, Environmental Field Technician with the Lands, Resources and Environment Unit, Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation
Moderators Include:
- Andre Dumais, General Manager, Ionic Engineering
- Mark Romoff, President and CEO, Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships
- Pierre Zundel, Interim President and Vice-Chancellor, Laurentian University
- Sophie Bouffard, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Sudbury
- JP Gladu, President and CEO, Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB)
Emcee’s Include:
- Stephen Lindley, Vice President Aboriginal and Northern Affairs, SNC Lavalin Inc.
- Andre Morriseau, Director of Awards and Stakeholder Relations, Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB)
- Stephen Dyck, Vice President, Ontario Government Relations, SNC Lavalin Inc.
The chamber gratefully acknowledges the support of its generous sponsors for making PEP possible:
Conference and Tradeshow:
Presenting Sponsor: SNC Lavalin
Gold Sponsors: Pioneer Construction, LiUNA
Silver Sponsors: CN, Vale
Bronze Sponsors: Fisher Wavy, Aboriginal Apprenticeship Board of Ontario (AABO)
Keynote & Youth Panel Sponsor: RBC Royal Bank
Networking Break Sponsors: MIRARCO Mining Innovation, Laurentian Mining Innovation and Technology, Professions North/Nord, Greenstone Gold Mines
Swag Sponsor: New Day Wellness
VIP Reception Sponsors:
Gold Sponsors: Hydro One
Gala Sponsor:
Silver Sponsors: Huntington University
The chamber would also like thank their partners in the event, the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.
WHEN: Tuesday, February 6, 5:30 – 9:00 pm
Please note: Gala keynote address to begin at approximately 8:00 pm.
WHERE: Holiday Inn, 1696 Regent St, Sudbury ON, P3E 3Z8
WHO: Hon. Glenn Thibeault, MPP for Sudbury, Minister of Energy