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Friday,November 15, 2013

Business Innovation in Changing Times

Leadership Through

Innovation ™

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AgendaEmcee: Councillor Michael Thompson, The Town of Aurora

8:00 am: Registration, Networking

8:30 am: Welcome Remarks• Paul Smith, Aurora Chamber of Commerce• Councillor Michael Thompson, The Town of Aurora• Olu Agbaje, MEDTE, Canada Business Ontario

8:45 am: Opening Keynote - Innovation Driven by LeadershipJim Harris, Management Consultant; author of bestselling book, Blindsided

9:15 am: Keynote - Innovation as Key to Building Lasting Businesses and Strong Communities• Ian Proudfoot, Metroland Media

9:45 am: Panel - Profiling best practices of local CEOs Moderated by: Barbara Bellissimo, Statefarm Canada• Dave Ralph, Commport Communications International Inc.• Stewart Mclaren, Almac Industrial Systems• Robert Harbauer, Permaboss

10:25 am: Networking Break

10:45 am: Keynote - Frank Stronach, Magna International Inc.

11:30 am: Q&A with Frank Stronach

11:45 am: Special Presentation • Mayor Geoff Dawe, The Town of Aurora

12:00 pm: Lunch and Book Signing

1:00 pm: Perspectives from Capital Markets• Peter K. C. Ho, National Bank Financial Wealth Management

1:05pm: Panel - Profiling TEC CEOs: The Link Between Innovation and Resiliency. Moderated by: Bruce Harbinson, TEC Canada• Bruce Buchan, Clean River Recycling Solutions• David Rae, Allied International Credit Corp.• Sean Stephens, Treefrog Interactive Inc.

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2:30 pm: Resources for Businesses• Al Wilson, Workforce Planning Board

2:40 pm: Regional Perspective - Closing Remarks• Doug Lindeblom, The Regional Municipality of York

2:45 pm: Closing Keynote - Leadership for the 21st Century• Brad Jackson, Celestica Inc.• David Agnew, Seneca College


PartnersThis conference has been made possible through a unique collaboration between key community stakeholder groups and organizations working on a “big idea”: that together we can create results greater than what can be achieved working independently. The ability to collaborate is a skill, and one to which our partner organizations have shown great dedication, courage and vision. They have transcended their traditional boundaries, to come together with others to create innovative solutions to the pressing challenges impacting our respective business communities. We thank each of them for their leadership and willingness to explore new ways of working together, and look forward to continuing our exciting and productive collaboration.

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SponsorsThe partner organizations would like to extend our warmest thanks and appreciation to our Sponsors - their encouragement, active participation in planning, financial contributions and incredible expertise have been essential to the realization of the vision for this event, and the Business Innovation in Changing Times Series.

Kingbridge Conference Centre & Institute is pleased to join the Business Innovation Conference Series as a Strategic Partner. We look forward to working with the partner communities to inspire and cultivate next-generation business concepts in innovation and entrepreneurship.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Partnership Program

Pre-event marketing campaigns throughout the year will reach more than 45,000 businesses in the northern York Region. We will work with you to align the benefits to your corporate priorities and requirements.

To learn more: Visit: yrbizseries.ca/sponsors orContact Karen Dubeau at [email protected] orContact Dan Ruby at [email protected]

A dynamic conference series addressing emerging strategic trends and issues for business and community leaders related to business growth, competitiveness, innovation and economic development.

Since 2011, the successful conference series has held seventeen events with high profile presenters in a dynamic and interactive format, attracting more than 2,000 attendees.

Coming in 2014:

• The Future of Advertising Fall 2014

• Big Data De-Mystified for Small/Medium Organizations Spring 2014

• The Education Revolution

We would love to hear from you!

Send us your ideas for other conference topics: [email protected]


Speaker ProfilesDavid AgnewSeneca CollegeDavid Agnew became Seneca’s fifth president in 2009, and has extensive experience in the public, private and non-profit sectors. He was Secretary to the Cabinet in the Government of Ontario from 1992 to 1995 after serving as Principal Secretary to

the Premier. He has led several organizations including as President and CEO of UNICEF Canada, Principal at Digital 4Sight, Executive Vice-President and Corporate Secretary for the Credit Union Central of Ontario and Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments. Mr. Agnew serves on numerous boards and committees, and is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.

Barbara BellissimoStatefarm CanadaBarbara Bellissimo is Chief Agent and Senior Vice President for State Farm, responsible for providing strategic leadership, and overseeing the sales and operations of State Farm in Canada. An active industry participant, she serves on the Insurance

Bureau of Canada Board and the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction. Committed to the community, Barbara is the 2013 Campaign Chair for the United Way of York Region, serves on the Southlake Hospital Foundation Board, and is a Director-at-Large of the International Women’s Forum.

Bruce BuchanClean River Recycling SolutionsA lifetime environmental entrepreneur and founder of Midpoint International Inc., the parent company of CleanRiver®, Bruce Buchan has been instrumental in the development, promotion and support of recycling programs, legislation and policies. Over the last 23 years, Bruce has personally worked with

thousands of companies, colleges, and other facilities to improve their recycling programs. His industry expertise is valued and sought out in speaking engagements, including the 2010 Earth Day Celebrations inside the Pentagon


Speaker ProfilesRobert HarbauerPermabossRobert Harbauer, is a global marketing expert who has been connecting people and products through technology for more than 20 years. As founder of Permaboss Inc. he drew on his diverse experience in international marketing, sales and business

development to create high tech niche products for the textile decoration and marking industries. Today the company leads in the area of “simple to use” but high tech automated lasers, robotics and hydraulics. His company has developed many firsts in the industry including apps that revolutionize the ability to process orders and funnel them directly into Permaboss machines positioned around the world.

Bruce HarbinsonTEC CanadaBruce Harbinson thrives on the many challenges that come with starting, growing, buying and selling companies. In 1992 he founded a technology business, which grew from a concept to becoming publicly traded with its intellectual property licensed throughout a global alliance network. Bruce

was a CEO member of TEC from 1997 to 2002 and, for the past decade since selling the business, he has been leading two groups of award-winning CEOs across the GTA. As a Regional Chair with TEC Bruce plays the role of mentor, catalyst and advocate; helping his CEO members succeed in the face of their unique strategic, tactical and interpersonal challenges.

Jim HarrisManagement Consultant; author of bestselling book, BlindsidedJim Harris is a one of North America’s foremost management consultants, authors and thinkers on innovation, change and leadership. Association magazine ranked him as one of the nation’s top ten speakers. His last book, Blindsided! is published in

80 countries and is a #1 international bestseller. Blindsided has been named one of the best business books of the year by a number of organizations and Soundview Executive Summaries sent a summary to 80,000 executives worldwide.


Speaker ProfilesPeter K. C. HoNational Bank Financial Wealth ManagementPeter K.C. Ho is a Vice-President, Portfolio Manager and Investment Advisor with National Bank Financial Ltd. A Chartered Investment Manager and a Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute – the highest honour and designation in the financial services

industry. With more than 24 years financial advisory experience at the most prominent international, U.S. and Canadian investment firms, Peter provides full-service investment advisory, portfolio management and integrated financial solutions – including tax-assisted investing, alternative investments, risk management and global asset allocation.

Brad JacksonCelestica Inc. As Vice President of Strategy for Celestica’s Diversified Markets, Mr. Jackson is responsible for ensuring Celestica’s business strategy is aligned to drive growth and accelerate customers’ success across the aerospace, defense, renewable

energy, industrial, healthcare and automated manufacturing services markets. Mr. Jackson is an active member with Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME), Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATA) and the Centre for Business Innovation (CBI) at the Conference Board of Canada.

Stewart MclarenAlmac Industrial SystemsStewart started his career during college as the designer of a device called the “Quick Split”. He manufactured and sold the interlocking stone cutting device from the back of an old Jeep Wagoner to local landscapers and rental stores. During the slow winter months, he installed and

commissioned material handling and automation equipment. His main customers were Almac Conveyor and General Conveyor, and in 1989 Stewart joined Almac Conveyor in the sales department. He subsequently took over full ownership of the company in 1996.


Speaker ProfilesIan ProudfootMetroland MediaIan is the Vice-President and Regional Publisher for Metroland’s York Region Division. Included in this group are The Era, The Banner, Georgina Advocate, Stouffville Sun-Tribune, Markham Economist & Sun, Richmond Hill-Thornhill Liberal and Vaughan Citizen.

He is also publisher of beingwell and yorkregion.com. In 2004 Ian was given. He has an honors B.A. in history/politics from Trent University. Active in the community, Ian is Chair of the Pickering College Board of Directors and on the Board of Directors for United Way of York Region.

David RaeAllied International Credit Corp.David Rae started with the AIC in 1983, which was a family business at the time. In 1990, David bought 20% of the business from his father John. In 1994, David and four other active managers, bought the balance of the business from the estate of John Rae. As President and CEO, David focuses his efforts

as a strategist, inventor, coach, investor, ambassador and student. David has been active as a member or on the board of the Ontario Society of Collection Agencies, TEC, (The Executive Committee), Young Entrepreneurs’ Organization, Young Presidents’ Organization, Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Council (NEDAC) and Leader Impact Group. Many, many years ago, David graduated from the University of Western Ontario, with a BA in Economics.

Dave RalphCommport Communications International Inc.Dave Ralph is the founder, President and CEO of Commport Communications International, inc. Established in 1985 as a business to business ecommerce company, Commport has evolved into a full service data integration provider. With customers located around the world, Commport

has become a recognized leader in supply chain transactional processing providing EDI, enterprise fuel management, electronic product data catalogue services based upon GS1 standards and a major provider in Canadian Healthcare services.


Speaker ProfilesSean StephensTreefrog Interactive Inc.Sean Stephens has never had a real job. In fact,he is currently between jobs - one as CEO ofTreefrog Interactive Inc., a world renowned websitedevelopment agency based in Newmarket Ontario,and CEO of LassoSoft Inc., a popular website

programming language which runs hundreds of thousands ofwebsites worldwide.

Frank StronachMagna International Inc.Frank Stronach is the founder and Honorary Chairman of Magna International Inc., the world’s most diversified automotive parts supplier with more than 120,000 employees in 29 countries and sales of over $30 billion US. He is also the founder and Chairman of The Stronach Group and one of the

world’s leading owners and breeders of Thoroughbred racehorses. He was inducted into the Canadian Business Hall of Fame and is a Member of the Order of Canada. He has received numerous honorary doctorates and awards and is a passionate philanthropist, having provided assistance to a wide range of charitable and community-service organizations over many decades.

Councillor Michael ThompsonThe Town of AuroraMichael was first elected to Aurora Council in 2010 and is the current Chair of the Economic Development Advisory Committee, a past Chair of the Aurora Public Library and also served on the Strategic Planning Steering Committee. In addition to serving as a Councillor, Michael

works as a Region Manager for a Retail Pharmacy group where he provides support and services to more than 200 independently owned community pharmacies within the banner and interacts with pharmacists and pharmacies across the province.


Event Media Supporters

Speaker ProfilesAl WilsonWorkforce Planning Board of York Region and Bradford, West Gwillimbury As Executive Director of the Workforce Planning Board of York Region, one of 25 such Boards across the Province under the Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities that assess local labour market

conditions; this role includes providing resources to stakeholders on workforce development issues by facilitating community partnerships in order to support local employment needs. Al’s experience includes a 20 year career with a major Canadian Bank in several senior management posts and Al has extensive experience in sales training, sales management and general business skills across a variety of Canadian and U.S. markets.


Enter to Win!

Drop off your business card at the registration desk for your chance to win a copy of Blindsided - The International bestseller by our keynote, Jim Harris.


Notes

Learning new skills, business strategies & best practices

Exciting Topics for 2014!

January - Markham • Doing Business With Government: Procurement

Strategies, Funding Programs

March 7 - King • Women in Business: Entrepreneur Pitch Session

(“Dolphin Tank”)

May - Richmond Hill• E-Business: Big Data and Smart Cities

June - Vaughan• Import/Export Conference & Partnering

September - Georgina• E-Business: Future of Advertising

November - Newmarket• Education Revolution: Workforce Needs of Today

and Tomorrow

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