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“Our hope is that this Scorecard will truly ‘move the dial’ and be the start of a new era for Greater Vancouver’s business community.” Chair Tim Manning, pg. 4 september 2015 • VOLUME 55 • NUMBER 8

THIS ISSUE Looking beyond VBOT and VIFF to honour Frank Giustra · 2 city limits

Ken Martin appointed to VBOT announces new Scorecard initiative to YVR board of directors · 3 focus on our regional economy, led by two

Meet the candidates at our B.C. business icons federal election event · 3

Celebrate Small Business Month at INSPIRE · 5

Bringing global shipping companies to Vancouver · 5

Carole Taylor, OBC Larry Berg, OBC

By greg hoekstra the Conference Board of Canada, Metro Vancouver, Lori Mathison, Jock Finlayson, EVP of the will be published and unveiled at Managing Partner at Dentons, Business Council of British Two of the most recognizable The Vancouver Board of Trade’s and Kim Baird, former Chief of Columbia. names in B.C.’s business com- 27th Annual Economic Outlook Tsawwassen First Nation. The Scorecard will offer a re- CPAs share insights with munity will co-chair a major new Forum on Jan. 26. Other key business and com- search-based and comprehensive LOT program · 8 initiative launched by The Van- In addition to Taylor and Berg, munity leaders appointed to the overview of how Greater Vancou- couver Board of Trade. the Regional Economic Score- committee include Jonathan ver performs in relation to 21 Q&A with the 2015-16 Former B.C. Finance Minister card Committee will also include Whitworth, CEO of Seaspan, international regions on key eco- WLC Chair · 11 Carole Taylor and retired Van- Members of The Vancouver Board Kathy Kinloch, President of nomic and social indicators. The couver Airport Authority CEO of Trade’s board of directors, in- BCIT, Yuen Pao Woo, President report will also include a special Larry Berg will lead a new com- cluding Tim Manning, Regional of HQ Vancouver, Dr. Arvin- analysis of the unique factors @boardoftrade mittee this fall for the recently Vice President of Commercial der Bubber, President of A.S. underpinning Greater Vancouver’s /VancouverBoardofTrade announced Regional Economic Financial Services at RBC Royal Bubber and Associates, Wayne economy. Scorecard. Bank, Janet Austin, CEO of YWCA Duzita, AVP, Western Region, Watch for more details to be boardoftrade.com The milestone report, which is Metro Vancouver, Robin Silves- AEROTERM, Michael Geller, revealed in the months ahead at part of a new collaboration with ter, President and CEO of Port President, Geller Group, and boardoftrade.com/scorecard.

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hours7days 604-272-8123 | 1-877-399-8123 www.londonair.com 2 events and speakers Sounding Board September 2015 VIFF and VBOT honour business trailblazer Lionsgate Entertainment founder Frank Giustra to receive inaugural Screen Industry Builder Award Oct. 1

Frank Giustra, the founder of is positioned for a prominent role collaboration with BC Creates, an television and film sector. Lionsgate Entertainment, blazed in the global creative economy. initiative established by key B.C. “Film and television have a trail that led to building an in- In recognition of his immense creative industry stakeholders to always been great passions of dependent film studio that could contributions, Giustra will receive celebrate the myriad accomplish- mine, and to receive this inaugural compete with the Hollywood the inaugural Vancouver Interna- ments, contributions and future VIFF Builder Award in my home- titans of industry. tional Film Festival (VIFF) Screen potential of British Columbia’s town, is a special honour that I will Among his many accomplish- Industry Builder Award at a special vibrant creative economy. share with the people who have ments, Giustra has helped es- event on Oct. 1, hosted by The In addition to founding Lion- worked with me throughout the tablish British Columbia as a Vancouver Board of Trade. sgate Entertainment, now one of years to achieve great things in the key player in the international The award, recognizing the world’s largest independent industry,” said Giustra, when the screen entertainment business. thought-leaders that showcase film companies, Giustra is also a award was officially announced. Throughout his career, he has Vancouver as a destination for ex- major shareholder of Thunder- For more information, or to demonstrated that as investors cellence and innovation in screen- bird Films, a company focused purchase tickets, visit board- and risk-takers we can ensure B.C. based media, will be presented in on content and distribution in the oftrade.com/events. Frank Giustra

eventsevents calendarcalendar update update Head of Canadian See our full events calendar at boardoftrade.com/events Mining Association to Thursday, sepTember 10, 2015 Thursday, sepTember 17, 2015 Tuesday, sepTember 22, 2015 give VBOT address leaders of tomorrow scotiabank & the canadian Mining: Graduation night 2015 vancouver Board of down, but never out As the old adage goes “What trade’s Golf classic 5 – 7:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. goes up must come down.” And 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. it did. Josh Campanaro, Regional Chef, Pierre Gratton, President and Registration The Canadian mining indus- JOEY Restaurant Group CEO, Mining Association of (practice greens open) try is in the midst of a significant Kemp Edmonds, Sales Engineer, Canada 1:15 p.m. downturn after what was a spec- Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver Shotgun start tacular super cycle that charac- — Park Ballroom Alexa Loo, Olympian, Coach and terized the better part of the last 6:30 – 9 p.m. 791 West Georgia Street City of Richmond Councillor decade. But the mining industry Dinner, auction and awards Presenting Sponsor: Inc. Elisha McCallum, will not stay down too long — it University Golf Club Supporting Sponsors: Vice President, FleishmanHillard always bounces back. 5185 University Blvd., UBC Teck Resources Ltd., McMillan LLP Vancouver Canadian mining compa- Community Sponsor: New Gold Inc. Title Sponsor: Scotiabank Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront nies are doing what they can Team Carts Sponsor: Chevron 1133 W Hastings Street to control costs and prepare Refreshment Cart Sponsor: Wednesday, sepTember 30, 2015 for the next upturn. However, Pierre Gratton

Pacific Blue Cross the Morning leader: the industry cannot act alone. Wednesday, sepTember 16, 2015 Media Partners: the changing Face Opportunities for mineral in- economy, and will explain why The Globe and Mail, NEWS1130 networking Breakfast of leadership and vestment and development are policy makers need to remain Community Engagement Partner: series: Orientation and partnership abundant in the province of focused on mining during this roundtable Boys & Girls Clubs of South Coast BC 7 – 9 a.m. B.C. and across the country. To down period, or risk playing a 7 – 9 a.m. seize growth opportunities when costly game of catch-up when monday, sepTember 21, 2015 The Coast Coal Harbour Hotel Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront 1180 West Hastings Street markets rebound, Canadian gov- resources boom again. 1133 W Hastings Street canada votes 2015: ernments also need to do their Gratton was appointed Presi- Michael Eckford, Former CKNW all candidates Members’ parts to maintain the country’s dent and CEO of the Mining & Urban Rush Host reception leadership in mining and to Association of Canada in 2011. Wednesday, sepTember 16, 2015 5 – 7 p.m. Eleena Marley, Senior Manager, ensure Canada can compete Prior to his appointment, company of Young Advisory, EY for highly-mobile global mining Gratton was President and CEO professionals social with Simon Fraser University Dr. Sheryl Staub-French, investment. These conversations of the Mining Association of the Whitecaps Fc — Segal Building 500 Granville Street Associate Professor, Engineering, are even more important, given British Columbia (MABC). 5 – 9 p.m. UBC that a federal election campaign Gratton is also a distin- Candidates from all six Vancouver is now underway. guished lecturer for the Ca- Gate A, BC Place ridings have been invited. Sarah Wallis, VP/GM, ivivva, 777 Pacific Blvd lululemon Join Pierre Gratton, Presi- nadian Institute of Mining, Vancouver Centre | Vancouver dent and CEO of the Mining Metallurgy and Petroleum Platinum Program Partner: East | Vancouver Granville | Maili Wong, Vice President & BCIT School of Business Association of Canada, on Sept. (CIM), Vice-President of the Vancouver Kingsway | Vancouver Portfolio Manager, CIBC Wood Gold Program Partners: 22 as he addresses The Vancou- Interamerican Mining Society, Quadra | Vancouver South Gundy BCLC, Chartered Professional ver Board of Trade about the and Vice-President of the Raw Gold Program Partner: Accountants British Columbia upside to a downturn in being Materials Committee of the a useful period to position the Business and Industry Advisory Silver Program Partners: YVR International Airport sector for future success. Gratton Committee to the OECD. will also speak to the mining To purchase tickets for this industry’s important contribu- luncheon, visit boardoftrade. tions to Canada’s interconnected com/events. What speaker, topic or issue do youWOMEN’S want explored? We’ll look into it. E-mail: [email protected] Missed last month’s Sounding Board? ® Read past issues online at boardoftrade.com/soundingboard register now at boardoftrade.com/events CIRCLE September 2015 Sounding Board member news 3 VBOT Governor joins YVR board Meet election candidates Ken Martin appointed to airport authority’s board of directors from across Vancouver

By greg hoekstra and his ability to ‘cut to the chase’ On Oct. 19, Canadians will As of press deadline, the on any matter of pertinence, Ken go to the polls to elect the 42nd following candidates had con- The Vancouver Board of Trade brings an acute focus to any board Canadian Parliament. firmed their attendance to The is excited to announce that Ken of directors.” The Vancouver Board of Vancouver Board of Trade: Martin has been appointed to the Martin served as President and Trade is proud to be hosting an Vancouver Airport Authority’s CEO of Pacific Blue Cross from after-work networking recep- Vancouver Centre: board of directors, a select group January 2003 until his retirement tion on Sept. 21 with Vancouver Conservative: Elaine Allan of local business and community in 2013. Under his leadership the Electoral Riding Candidates Green: Lisa Barrett leaders that helps ensure YVR op- organization experienced substan- from Canada’s four leading Liberal: Dr. Hedy Fry erates in a safe, efficient and reli- tial growth and strengthened its parties. NDP: Constance Barnes able manner. position as B.C.’s leading provider This will be a unique op- Vancouver East: As one of YVR’s nominating of cost-effective health, dental, life, portunity for our Members to Green: Wes Regan entities, The Vancouver Board of disability and travel coverage. meet with local federal election Liberal: Edward Wong Trade is eligible to nominate an In addition, Martin has also candidates, and for candidates Vancouver Granville: individual to sit on the airport’s served on a number of other Ken Martin to engage with the local busi- Green: Michael Barkusky board of directors for a three-year boards, including ICBC, Ovarian ness community. Liberal: Jody Wilson-Raybould term. Martin was chosen given his Cancer Canada, the International land. As forecasts indicate another Each of the four major federal NDP: Mira Oreck wealth of management experience Federation of Health Plans and million people will move to the parties will be given an oppor- Vancouver Kingsway: as the retired CEO of Pacific Blue the Canadian Life and Health Lower Mainland in the next couple tunity to have a representative Green: Catherine Moore-Gaska Cross and years on our own board Insurance Association. of decades, transportation will candidate speak to where their Liberal: Steven Kou of directors. “I’m excited to have the oppor- become an increasingly important party stands on the important NDP: Don Davies “As Chair of The Vancouver tunity to serve on the YVR board element of ensuring job growth economic and business issues Vancouver Quadra: Board of Trade in 2012-13, Ken and contribute to the continued and the continuation of a robust facing Canada. Green: Kris Constable provided the needed leadership, success of YVR, which for the past economy and quality of life for all.” The reception will begin at Liberal: Joyce Murray vision and resolve during one of six years has been awarded the dis- Martin joins 13 other individu- 5 p.m. at Simon Fraser Univer- NDP: Scott Andrews the most transformational years tinction of being the Best Airport in als on YVR’s board of directors, in- sity’s Segal Building, located Vancouver South: in the organization’s history,” said North America,” said Martin. cluding nominees from the City at 500 Granville St. The event Green: Elain Ng Iain Black, President and CEO of “Transportation of people and of Vancouver, City of Richmond, costs just $20, which includes The Vancouver Board of Trade. goods is a critical component Government of Canada, the Char- appetizers and one drink. To register for this event or “With Ken’s deep operations of economic and job growth for tered Professional Accountants of Due to limited capacity, to see the most current list of knowledge as a senior executive, Vancouver, the province, and the British Columbia, and more. those interested in attending are attendees, visit boardoftrade. his command of board governance country, whether it’s by air, sea or To learn more, visit yvr.ca. encouraged to reserve tickets. com/election.

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PUBLISHER: Business in Vancouver Media Group with optimism EDITOR: Greg Hoekstra, 604-640-5450 AD SALES: Katherine Butler, 604-608-5158 By Tim Manning GDP and employs 132,200 British As the official publication of The Vancouver Board of Trade, the Sounding Board Columbians – approximately 1 in newspaper provides analysis and discussion of regional and national issues facing the business community, along with input from member companies, If you’ve been following the every 15 jobs. allowing them to raise their profile in the business community. news this summer, you might be Meanwhile, Port Metro Van- Sounding Board is published 12 times per year by Business in Vancouver Media feeling a little uneasy about the couver also released its mid-year Group in partnership with The Vancouver Board of Trade. state of the global economy and cargo statistics last month, which Sounding Board is read by leading business executives and their employees. The paper has a primary circulation of 12,500 and a conservatively estimated total how it could impact our province, showed continued growth in trade readership of 37,500. your industry, or your ability to through the Pacific Gateway. Even ABOUT THE VANCOUVER BOARD OF TRADE make a living. And, who could despite softening markets and The Vancouver Board of Trade is Vancouver’s chamber of commerce. Since 1887, blame you? economic uncertainty around the Tim Manning, 2015-16 Chair, The Board of Trade has been an active proponent of business in Vancouver. The World Trade Centre Vancouver is the international division of The Vancouver For the past few months, it globe, our port still saw 1.5 per cent The Vancouver Board of Trade Board of Trade and is affiliated with more than 300 WTCs worldwide. seems as though we’ve been inun- growth in the first six months of

OUR MISSION STATEMENT dated with one negative headline this year compared to 2014, with The report – which we’re refer- The Vancouver Board of Trade works in the enlightened interest of its members after another, each painting a increases in demand for Canadian ring to as our Regional Economic to promote, enhance and facilitate the development of the region as a Pacific centre for trade, commerce and travel. gloomier picture than the last. Just wheat, sulphur, potash, lumber, Scorecard – will also focus on how last week, these fears were com- and consumer goods. Greater Vancouver can begin to OUR BASIC PRINCIPLES pounded when Statistics Canada So, just to recap, we have a work together for economic pros- The Board of Trade believes that the market system is the only system that works effectively in the allocation of scarce economic resources for efficient and released new figures showing that positive GDP forecast, low inter- perity, in a coordinated fashion as stable economic growth and job creation. The Board of Trade recognizes the Canada’s economy had shrunk for est rates, solid unemployment a region. In short, our hope is that imperfections of the market system and supports the need for publicly provided services such as social services, health services and public education. The Board a second straight quarter, meaning numbers, increasing migration to this Scorecard will truly “move the supports the philosophy of less government involvement in the business sector our country has met the technical B.C., growing tourism, and a pro- dial” and be the start of a new era and believes that governments should not do what can be done in whole or in part by the private sector. definition for a recession. vincial government that is com- for Greater Vancouver’s business But before we panic, it’s impor- mitted to balancing its budget. In community. PUBLICATIONS MAIL AGREEMENT No. 40011551 The Vancouver Board of Trade, World Trade Centre tant to remind ourselves of all the other words, all indicators are that Suite 400, 999 Canada Place reasons for us to remain optimistic B.C.’s economy is performing quite Learning from the experts Vancouver, B.C. V6C 3E1 [email protected] here in British Columbia – and well in these volatile economic As we head into fall, we also there certainly are a number of times, so take all that negative head into our busiest events BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2015-16 reasons to do just that. media coverage with a grain of salt. season here at The Vancouver EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Earlier this summer, my em- In my view, our role as busi- Board of Trade, and the next few Chair Tim Manning Regional Vice President ployer, RBC Royal Bank, released ness leaders in uncertain times months are shaping up to be Commercial Financial Services a Provincial Outlook that actu- such as these is to remain positive, chock-full of compelling content. RBC Royal Bank Senior Vice-Chair Robin Silvester ally painted a rosy picture for focus on what we do well, closely In the weeks ahead, I’m person- President and Chief Executive Officer B.C.’s provincial economy. In fact, monitor global trends, investigate ally looking forward to our Sept. Port Metro Vancouver Vice-Chair Anne Giardini, Q.C. that report projected that British new opportunities for growth, 9 event with Dominic Barton, Chancellor Columbia would continue an diversify our economy, and learn the Global Managing Director for Simon Fraser University Vice-Chair Evi Mustel “impressive upswing” for the re- from the experts – which is exactly McKinsey & Company, the world’s Principal mainder of this year, finishing as where The Vancouver Board of leading management consultancy Mustel Group Secretary-Treasurer Elise Rees the strongest provincial economy Trade comes in. firm. In his address, Barton will Partner, Transaction Advisory Services in Canada for 2015. share his perspectives on forces Ernst & Young LLP Finance and Audit Committee Chair George Cadman, Q.C. According to the report, con- Taking a regional focus at work in the global economy Shareholder and Council sumer spending is up in B.C., with As you will have read on the and how they are changing the Boughton Law Corporation Policy Council Chair Lori Mathison retail sales surging early in the year, cover of this month’s Sounding business landscape here in B.C. Managing Partner led by a record number of British Board, The Vancouver Board of – creating not just challenges, but Dentons Immediate Past Chair Janet Austin Columbians purchasing new ve- Trade is about to undertake a also opportunities. Chief Executive Officer hicles in the first quarter of 2015. major, one-of-a-kind project that In addition, we’ll also hear YWCA Metro Vancouver Member at large Robin Hemmingsen In addition, population growth will compare Greater Vancouver’s from Pierre Gratton, head of the Member at large Sacha McLean is outpacing the national average regional economy to 21 other Mining Association of Canada on Vice Chairman similar regions around the globe. Sept. 22, about how our country’s McLean Group with a record number of people Member at large Tracey McVicar migrating to B.C. from Ontario. The research for this landmark mining companies are weathering Managing Partner Our unemployment rate remains report is already underway by the the economic storm and preparing CAI Capital Management Company President and CEO Iain Black below the national average, and Conference Board of Canada for the next upswing. The Vancouver Board of Trade our real GDP is forecast to grow by and is supported by an impres- Finally, on Oct. 2 we’ll host BOARD OF DIRECTORS a solid 3.0 per cent in 2015 and 3.1 sive committee of some of B.C.’s Andy Calitz, the CEO of LNG Kim Baird C.M. Kim Baird Strategic Consulting Sue Belisle Business in Vancouver Media Group per cent in 2016. top business leaders, including Canada, who will share perspec- Alice Chen Export Ventures Group of Companies and Tourism is also on the rise. Last co-chairs Carole Taylor and Larry tives on planning a major LNG China Business Network, PwC month, the provincial government Berg (to see the full list of commit- project — a sector that obviously Lara Dauphinee Fiore Group Mary Anne Davidson released statistics showing that tee members, turn to page 1). holds great potential for B.C. Christine Day Luvo Inc. B.C. welcomed 150,000 more visi- The goal of this report is to Behind the scenes we are still Michael Dervish Scotiabank Maninder Dhaliwal Lions Gate International tors in the first six months of 2015 tell us what we’re doing well in finalizing details for many more Robin Dhir Twin Brook Developments Ltd. than the same period in 2014 – an Greater Vancouver (some of which thought-provoking speaker events Jan Grude Pacific Blue Cross Craig Hemer Boyden increase of 8.3 per cent year over is outlined above), where there this fall, so I would encourage you David Hoff Ledcor year. This was driven by a spike are opportunities for growth, and to visit boardoftrade.com/events Terry Hui Concord Pacific Developments Inc. Moray Keith Dueck Auto Group in international visitors thanks where we’re simply falling behind often, to stay up-to-date on these Christopher Lythgo Business Development Bank of Canada to lower fuel prices, the lower the pack. Our hope is that this many great learning and network- Sarah McCullogh Spectra Energy Gordon Nelson Rogers Communications Group Canadian dollar, and more direct study will lead to a regional eco- ing opportunities. Haroon Rashid Paradigm Ltd. flights to Vancouver International nomic strategy, which will make Tim Manning is 2015-16 Chair Jill Schnarr TELUS Dr. Mark Schonfeld Langbury Holdings Airport. These growing tourism our economy even stronger, more of The Vancouver Board of Trade. Lorne Segal, O.B.C. Kingswood Properties Ltd. stats are great news when you diverse, and more resilient to eco- He also serves as Regional Vice Denise Turner Bravura Business Solutions Inc. Kari Yuers Kryton International Inc. consider that tourism contributes nomic upheaval in other parts of President, Commercial Financial Vivian Zalkow Taymor Industries Ltd. more than $7 billion to B.C.’s the world. Services at RBC Royal Bank. September 2015 Sounding Board member news 5 Celebrate Small Business Month Vancouver touted as global with B.C.’s top entrepreneurs hot spot for shipping

Small Business BC and TD Canada munities. It is also a time to acknowledge The Government of Canada and the Trust are proud to present Luvo Inc. CEO the organizations and groups that help Province of British Columbia are partnering Christine Day as the keynote speaker at small business owners across the province with the International Ship-Owners Alli- the 6th Annual INSPIRE Celebration of and highlight the programs and resources ance of Canada (ISAC) to bring international Entrepreneurship on Oct. 1. that are available to entrepreneurs. shipping company operations to Vancouver. As CEO at , Day “The most amazing thing about an The partnership efforts have reestablished grew the company’s revenue event like this is learning the Vancouver International Maritime from $290 million to $1.6 from the determination and Centre (VIMC), which will promote Vancou- billion, making it the most ingenuity of other successful ver to the international shipping industry profitable retail-apparel entrepreneurs,” says George as the preferred maritime centre location. company in the world. Hunter, Small Business BC’s The B.C. government is contributing $1 Now at Luvo, Day plans CEO. million to re-vitalize the VIMC and diversify to revolutionize frozen food “Big things often have B.C.’s economy. The province has committed world and challenge public small beginnings, and busi- to an additional $2 million over the next two perception of frozen versus ness owners need a little in- years with all of the funding to be used by the fresh meals. Drawing upon spiration now and then to stay non-profit VIMC for the development and her experience at lulule- brave, patient and persistent.” execution of an investment attraction strat- mon and as the head of Christine Day, CEO, Luvo With that in mind, this egy aimed at strengthening the province’s Starbucks’ Asia-Pacific di- year’s panel discussion will be shipping industry. The federal government vision, her remarks will focus on “How to about “Leadership and Growth Strategies has also committed $3 million to match recognize industry disruption and create for Driving Bottom-Line Results.” funding from the Province, and ISAC will Director Kaity Arsoniadis-Stein. “Vancou- a business around it.” During the panel, Roger Hardy, Co- provide an additional $300,000. ver, situated on the Pacific corridor, has The evening kicks-off celebrations Founder, Chairman and CEO, Shoes. This initiative, to attract international exceptional professional corporate services, for this year’s Small Business Month in com, Kate Ross LeBlanc, CEO and Co- shipping head offices to Vancouver, capital- including taxation and legal, to support October and will be held at the TELUS Founder, Saje Natural Wellness, and Dan izes on Canada’s opportunities as a Pacific international shipping businesses.” World of Science in Vancouver with 400 Eisenhardt, Founder, President and CEO, Gateway and as a maritime province to Founding Chairman and current VIMC members of government, small- and Recon Instruments Inc. will share their create high-value knowledge jobs associated CEO and Chairman Graham Clarke adds, medium-size business owners and indus- business stories advice and more impor- with global trade. “By building a maritime hub that brings try influencers in attendance. tantly their inspiration on how to turn a “The volume of global seaborne trade together products, companies and expert For nearly a decade, B.C. has celebrat- business into an industry leader. is predicted to rise from nine billion metric services, Canada will gain the advantage of ed Small Business Month to recognize the Tickets for this event are on sale now. tonnes per year to between 19-24 billion the resulting relationships, synergies and important contributions of small busi- To reserve your spot, visit sbbc.co/ by 2030 due to the demand for resources high-level jobs creation.” nesses to the economy and our local com- INSPIRE2015. by China and India,” says VIMC Executive For more info visit vancouverimc.org.

Frank Giustra receives VIFF Screen Industry Builder Award Presented by BC Creates

Thursday, October 1, 2015 | 11:30 a.m. − 2 p.m. Pan Pacific Vancouver, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver

Frank Giustra CEO, Fiore Group and Founder, Lionsgate Entertainment

In recognition of his immense contributions to the ‘creative economy’, Frank Giustra will receive the inaugural Vancouver Canada Votes 2015: International Film Festival Screen Industry Builder Award. All Candidates Members’ Reception Additional remarks by: Jacqueline Dupuis Candidates from all six Vancouver ridings have been invited. Executive Director, Vancouver International Film Festival Vancouver Centre | Vancouver East | Vancouver Granville Peter Leitch MPPIA Chair, Northshore/Mammoth Studios President and Vancouver Kingsway | Vancouver Quadra | Vancouver South Co-founding Stakeholder of BC Creates

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Monday, September 21, 2015 | 5 − 7 p.m. Simon Fraser University – Segal Building, 500 Granville St., Vancouver

boardoftrade.com/events boardoftrade.com/election 6 photo highlights Sounding Board september 2015

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Clockwise from top left: 1) This photo from the 4) The Honourable Sergio Marchi, President and CEO of City of Vancouver Archives shows The Vancouver Board the Canadian Electricity Association, spoke at The Vancou- of Trade’s 60th Year Banquet at the Hotel Vancouver in ver Board of Trade on June 30 about the many compelling 1947. Photo by Jack Lindsay 2) In contrast to our first challenges facing Canada’s electricity industry. Photo by photo, this snapshot shows The Vancouver Board of Tyson Jerry. 5) The Vancouver Board of Trade’s Policy Trade’s 128th Annual General Meeting, held June 26 in Council meets on Aug. 26 to discuss current issues facing the same historic hotel. Standing at the podium is Chair Greater Vancouver’s business community and determine Tim Manning, outlining his priorities for the 2015-16 year. what the board’s advocacy priorities should be for the fall. Photo by Matt Borck. 3) The Vancouver Board of Trade 6) Vancouver Board of Trade Members filled the Donnelly was proud to partner with ‪Facebook July 17 for a special Group’s flagship cocktail tavern, the Granville Room, on ‘Boost your Business’ seminar at the River Rock Casino Aug. 27 for a complimentary networking reception. Resort. Pictured from L-R: Thomas DeShutter, Vice-Chair of 7) Leaders of Tomorrow students Callum McGuffie and our Small Business Council, the Honourable Alice Wong, Ting Xie emcee the annual LOT Speed Interview Night on Minister of State for Seniors, the Honourable James Moore, June 24, 2015. This year, the LOT program attracted more Canada’s Minister of Industry, and Kevin Chan, Head of than 270 applications for 125 spots. Learn more about Public Policy for Facebook Canada. the prorgram at boardoftrade.com/LOT. 3

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CPAs share insights at LOT Accounting Speaker Series Students from across the Greater Vancouver region learn from working professionals

By Corbin Lowe travelled the world with his CPA designation The third and final speaker, Amanda area, networking and talking to industry and said he’s found it tremendously helpful Collinge, CPA, CGA, Project Manager at professionals. Several accounting firms Post-secondary students from across throughout his career. Singh said that he has Raymond James Ltd. said she has carved a brought their recruitment team and post- Greater Vancouver gathered at the found that with his CPA, he has instantly much different path than her counterparts, secondary students gained the opportunity Theatre in Yaletown on Aug. 12 for a discus- gained a foot in the door because people but noted that she’s utilized her CPA as a to talk with the recruitment teams as well sion on how to achieve success in the world understand how difficult it is to achieve. way to get her foot in the door. From there, as other accountants in Greater Vancouver. of accounting. Victor Wong, CPA, CMA, Senior Asso- Collinge has been very opportunistic by This event was open to non-LOT Attendees were privileged to listen to ciate at MNP said he has utilized his CPA moving on from jobs whenever she could Members, so it was a good opportunity for three different speakers who had three dif- across many different professions, while find a new opportunity. Collinge added that participants to meet other post-secondary ferent insights into why getting your CPA noting how broad a scope the CPA brush she has found it extremely beneficial to find students who are not currently Members of is so important, as part of the Leaders of paints. The CPA designation doesn’t just a mentor that is rising through the ranks of The Vancouver Board of Trade. Tomorrow program’s ongoing Accounting make you an accountant, said Wong. It also an organization. For more information on the CPA des- Speaker Series. provides you a window to many different Before and after the presentations, at- ignation, visit bccpa.ca. For more on the Arnold Singh, CPA, CA, Partner at KPMG professions. tendees mingled in the theatre’s reception LOT program, visit boardoftrade.com/LOT.

LNG Canada project: Peer Leadership Forums help Taking the time to build it right

Friday, October 2, 2015 | 11:30 a.m. − 2 p.m. connect professionals under 35 The Sutton Place Hotel, 845 Burrard Street, Vancouver For five years now, The Vancouver Board of Trade’s Company of Young Pro- fessionals (CYP) program has hosted one Andy Calitz of the best kept secrets in the city – Peer CEO, LNG Canada Leadership Forums. Peer Leadership Forums are unique Andy Calitz, CEO of LNG Canada, will share some of the discussion groups for working profession- opportunities and challenges associated with planning an LNG als under the age of 35, which get together project in British Columbia. Join us to hear how LNG Canada once a month to share ideas, personal is planning to sustainably develop an LNG export facility that goals, and insights they’ve learned from will provide a security of supply of abundant Canadian natural industry leaders. The result is new friend- gas to global markets. And, in the process, become a trusted ships, new perspectives, and a lot of fun. entity that delivers long-term value to First Nations, local Each peer leadership forum is com- communities, British Columbia and Canada. prised of a diverse team of emerging sionals. Once enrolled, visit boardoftrade. Following his keynote, Mr. Calitz will be joined in a panel leaders representing a wide variety of com/peerleadership before Sept. 15, so we discussion with other industry experts. industries. Teams meet from Septem- can place you on the best possible team. ber to May and are formed based on This year’s kickoff event takes place age, life stage, and their specific goals. Sept. 29 at the Pinnacle Hotel Vancouver Presenting Sponsor: Through Peer Leadership Forums, you Harbourfront, so don’t delay! can gain perspective from other motivated For more information on how to get young professionals who want to see you involved, or for information on how a succeed. company can sponsor their young up- In order to join one of our Peer Lead- and-comers for this professional devel- ership Forums, you must be enrolled in opment opportunity, visit boardoftrade. The Vancouver Board of Trade’s under-35 com/CYP or email programs@board- boardoftrade.com/events program, the Company of Young Profes- oftrade.com. September 2015 Sounding Board program news 9

The journey of learning and growing as an individual A personal account of my experience in the Leaders of Tomorrow mentorship program

By Ali Najaf events throughout the next 12 provided me the opportunity months. to learn how to work in a group Launched in 1999, The Van- One of the best parts of the setting with people I didn’t know couver Board of Trade’s Leaders LOT program is that you can before. of Tomorrow (LOT) program attend three of The Vancouver LOT has been a great plat- connects top post-secondary Board of Trade’s speaker lun- form to grow my network in students with leading industry cheons, in addition to unlimited the corporate world. It’s been a professionals. It is recognized as Leaders of Tomorrow workshops great experience to be a part of the premier mentorship program and member networking recep- LOT and to be surrounded with in B.C. and focuses on the four tions at no cost. I took full ad- the best of the best students in pillars of mentorship, leadership, vantage of this opportunity and Greater Vancouver. networking, and volunteerism. I attended more than 15 events as The key takeaway message am fortunate to say that I had the an attendee or volunteer. was that the more you get in- opportunity to experience all four The most memorable experi- volved, the more you get out of of these. ence was listening to Calin Rovi- the program. Programs like this Last fall, I was eager to find nescu, the CEO of Air Canada. allow us to grow individually out what I wanted to achieve in He described how Air Canada while learning mutually from the life. It was then that I first heard is transforming itself to capture Ali Najaf is a student at SFU’s Beedie School of Business and participant in The Vancouver people we meet and the connec- of the LOT program and decided a greater share of global traffic Board of Trades’ LOT program for post-secondary students. tions we make. to apply. I was extremely lucky flows and is making significant Ali Najaf is a student at SFU’s to have a chance to be a part of investments in aircrafts, prod- the organizing committees for MC for the event, allowing me Beedie School of Business, pursu- the program, which only accepts ucts, technology and routes. I am various events. This helped ignite to implement my communica- ing a BBA with a concentration half of the students who apply passionate about airlines and it my own project and event man- tion skills. I felt that I was part of in Human Resource Manage- each year. And, after hearing was a great opportunity for me agement skills. a team that set a higher bar for ment and Accounting. For more the experiences of other Beedie to listen about the future of that One of the great opportunities future events. information on the LOT program, alumni at orientation, I decided industry. that I had was to host the Lead- It’s been a great experience including how you can apply to to go a step ahead and pledged In addition to attending ership Café with Big Brothers as it was a diverse team made of become a mentor or a mentee, visit to participate actively in LOT events, I was selected to sit on of Greater Vancouver. I was the people from other schools, which boardoftrade.com/LOT.

Thursday, September 17, 2015 University Golf Club, UBC

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Going back to school with JOEY Restaurants Fostering growth opportunities through Royal Roads University and the Leaders of Tomorrow program

Chances are there has been University to support mastery a time in your career when you in four distinct areas — Business, have asked yourself, “What di- Leadership, Coaching, and Culi- rection should I choose? Should nary. Once partners complete all I go back to school to further my eight courses, they will receive education, or should I stay where a certificate in Leadership and I am and continue to build my Management and the opportu- career?” At JOEY Restaurants, nity to continue their pursuit our team members no longer to Mastery in one of the four have to make that choice. designations. At JOEY, we take a 360-degree “I appreciate so much being approach to people develop- able to experience this course ment. We have partnered with and learn as much as I did. the best people, companies, and We who work for JOEY are so organizations in the field of lead- lucky to have these classes made Members of The Vancouver Board of Trade’s LOT program take part in a roundtable discussion with executives from JOEY Restaurants. ership development to create available to us because they are customized learning paths that hugely beneficial not only for ence opens up the world of lead- colleges and is an active sponsor ment Manager for JOEY Restau- give our people the foundational us as employees but as human ership to our people and allows and participant in The Vancou- rants and a mentor in the LOT knowledge that they can then beings,” said one program par- them to find their own personal ver Board of Trade Leaders of program. “It’s an incredible part- directly apply to running their ticipant. leadership style. At JOEY, people Tomorrow (LOT) mentorship nership. The learning and growth businesses. “It was an amazing course! are supported not only in devel- program. opportunities are endless.” Leaders in the JOEY organiza- I learned a lot about myself as oping themselves but are given “The LOT program, through To learn more about the JOEY tion are given the opportunity well as the other people I worked the tools and to develop others The Vancouver Board of Trade, organization and the “Path to to embark on different paths to it. Overall it fun and interactive into talented leaders in their own has allowed our partners to Mastery” program, visit joey- mastery in their careers with us. and it really validated what I right. The development does not provide leadership and mentor- restaurants.com/careers. To These learning and development believe the JOEY brand is,” added stop there. ship to up and coming students learn more about the Leaders of courses have been designed in another. JOEY Restaurants also part- and leaders in the industry,” Tomorrow mentorship program, partnership with Royal Roads The overall learning experi- ners with local high schools and says Amy Hamdorff, Recruit- visit boardoftrade.com/LOT.

Welcome to some of our newest members

Companies Individuals

Alauddin Mamun Tania Andrews Stephen Reichert Roann Liew A. Mamun & Company Inc. Global Exposure Consulting Reichert & Associates Sanam Hadavi Leo Yu Lanna Hodgson Blaine McNamee AJ Clothing Inc. International Ship Owners Rufus Guitar Shop Ltd. Jaz Poole Alliance of Canada Dick Lam Jo-Ann Panneton Sean Harris Bank of Nova Scotia Daniel Eberhard The Potential Project Koho Financial Inc. Greg Williams Jonathan Peretz koho.ca Ray Christopherson CBRE Limited Travel Medicine & Vaccination Matin Momtazi cbre.ca Mike Jamieson Centre Make Your Mark Training tmvc.com John-Edward Franquet Herbert Fensury and Consulting Inc. Enfocom International Corporation makeyourmark.net Robin Dhir Michael Macaulay enfocom.com Twin Brook Developments Ltd. Margaret Bacon winbrook.ca Ivana Nikolic Mallory Holmes Margaret Bacon RMT Food.ee margaretbaconrmt.com Karim Virani Elysse Chaffe food.ee Virani Trading Mona Kwong viranitrading.com Kyla Humphreys Lauren Downer Mona Kwong Inc. (Consulting) Gem Advertising Marie Hunter gem-advertising.com Jeff Starnaman Leadership loves company September 2015 Sounding Board program news 11

WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP CIRCLE® Meet the new WLC Chair The Morning Leader returns Sept. 30 Fiona Douglas-Crampton on success, career advice, and the Women’s Leadership Circle As the face of leadership is changing, Q: What is your vision for the Women’s so are the traditional gender roles in the Leadership Circle this year? “Our goal is home. Join Members of the Women’s A: Our goal is to move the perception to move the Leadership Circle on Sept. 30 as they from women as a disadvantaged group, discuss how you can create an effective to seeing women as a strategic advantage. perception of partnership to drive your personal and This is not just a more realistic and posi- women as a professional success. tive view, it’s also true. So it’s the overall This diverse and engaging panel will theme for our work this year. disadvantaged discuss perspectives of the stay-at-home Q: Describe your business in 10 words group, to dad, the C-Suite executive wife, and or less. parenthood as a member of the LGBT A: A charitable organization focused seeing community. Following a moderated panel on educating the hearts of children. women as discussion, guests will have the opportu- Q: Why did you join The Vancouver nity to participate in a dialogue at their Board of Trade? a strategic table to share best practices and benefit A: I started as an employee! I was on advantage.” from the wisdom in the room. the Membership Marketing Team for Panellists confirmed so far include almost six years. I knew The Vancouver Fiona Douglas-Crampton, President and CEO of the Dalai Lama Center for Peace + Education, is the new Chair Michael Eckford, Former CKNW and Board of Trade was the centre of the of The Vancouver Board of Trade’s Women’s Leadership Circle for 2015-16. Urban Rush Host; Eleena Marley, Senior business community, but didn’t realize Manager, Advisory, EY; Dr. Sheryl Staub- just how valuable the relationships would Q: What advice do you have for other A: For me it always comes down to French, Associate Professor of Engineer- be in the future. young professionals? relationships. The life I have with my ing at UBC; Sarah Wallis, VP/GM of Q: How do you define success? A: Don’t worry about trying to “plan” family is by far the best thing I’ve ever ivivva at lululemon; and Maili Wong, Vice A: Success to me is about having a out your life or career path. Life has too been a part of. President and Portfolio Manager, CIBC meaningful life. For me, that’s a combina- many twists and turns for that. Instead, Q: Where do you get your best ideas? Wood Gundy. tion of strong loving relationships, feeling focus on getting clear on your values, A: I am definitely an extrovert and a Tickets are just $49 for Members and that I am contributing to others’ lives and being self-aware, building strong relation- people person. So I get my best ideas from include coffee, tea and a light buffet being helpful, and a steady stream of new ships, and being brave and positive. brainstorming with others, preferably, breakfast at the Coast Coal Harbour Hotel. challenges and learning opportunities. Q: What are you most proud of? face-to-face. Register today at boardoftrade.com/WLC.

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