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The Vancouver Board of Trade’s SLASH THE HIGH COST OF ENTERPRISE MOBILITY th 25 Annual with ShoreTel Mobility Roaming for your smart devices Economic Outlook Contact us for a demo: [email protected] SYSTEMS INC. See page 6 for details. “Networking is not a game of who can hand out the most business cards.” Lien Yeung, page 15 DECEMBER 2013 • VOLUME 53 • NUMBER 12 THIS ISSUE Hillary Clinton coming March 2014 A Consul General’s thoughts on CETA · 2 Event sells out following dance records and making this event the largest in The Vancouver overwhelming demand Board of Trade’s 126-year history. A closer look at from Board members Elio Luongo, National Manag- BC Hydro’s Site C · 3 ing Partner (Tax) for KPMG, and BY GREG HOEKSTRA the 2013-14 Chair of The Vancou- Compensation planning ver Board of Trade, said hosting a for 2014 · 6 The Vancouver Board of Trade world-renowned speaker such as is thrilled to announce its March Clinton is a huge honour for the BCIT appoints first 2014 keynote address by Hillary organization. female president · 10 Rodham Clinton, Former U.S. “There’s no question — this Secretary of State, sold out just will be a once-in-a-lifetime op- SFU launches community two days into a Members-only portunity,” said Luongo. “I think service awards · 11 presale. that’s reflected in the unprec- Due to overwhelming demand edented enthusiasm we’re seeing Economic Outlook Forum from Members, the organization from our members. People are to kick off 2014 · 11 had to call off the general public excited to be in the same room as Hillary Rodham Clinton, Former U.S. Secretary of State and Former U.S. Senator from New sale scheduled to take place on her, and to hear insights from one York, will speak to members of The Vancouver Board of Trade March 5, 2014. Spinoffs that create Nov. 23, making this event an ex- of the world’s most accomplished shareholder value · 13 clusive opportunity available only and admirable women.” also a testament to the Board’s Circle, said the group is ecstatic to to Board of Trade Members. Iain Black, President and CEO reputation and history of suc- be presenting such a high-profile In other words — Membership of The Vancouver Board of Trade, cessfully hosting world leaders, speaker. The most common mistake has its privileges. added that the Board of Trade has including (former U.S. President) “Throughout her remarkable on social media · 14 The Board of Trade officially been working to secure Clinton Bill Clinton twice.” career, and in her roles as mother, announced the sell-out crowd on as a speaker for more than six The March 2014 event will daughter, First Lady, senator $2M to advance women in Nov. 21, following two of the most months, since learning that she be presented by the Women’s and Secretary of State, Clinton’s business leadership · 15 successful sales days the Board of was planning to accept a very Leadership Circle — a signature steadfast focus on the political, Trade has ever recorded. In fact, limited number of speaking en- program that aims to elevate economic and social empower- hundreds registered for the event gagements in North America. women through meaningful ment of women has been an @boardoftrade within hours of it going online. “I think the fact that she chose connections, leadership develop- inspiration,” said Schnarr. /VancouverBoardofTrade All told, there will be more our organization is a strong testa- ment, and advocacy. For more information, visit than 2,700 attendees at the Queen ment to Vancouver’s reputation Jill Schnarr, Vice President of www.boardoftrade.com/hillary. boardoftrade.com Elizabeth Theatre on March 5, as an internationally recognized, Community Affairs at TELUS and For sponsorship enquiries, email 2014 — shattering past atten- world-class city,” said Black. “It’s Chair of the Women’s Leadership [email protected] Your Airborne Office hours7days London Air Services now oers complimentary, unlimited Wi-Fi aboard all Challenger ights. hours7days With fold-out tables for meeting space, telephones and LCD displays, you’ll stay connected and productive in the air. hours7days 604-272-8123 | 1-877-399-8123 londonair.com hours7days 2 guest column Sounding Board December 2013 CETA – A Consul’s Encouraging Trade Article British Consul General shares insights on Canada’s historic trade agreement with the European Union BY RuPERT POTTER But what does CETA stand d. Cooked Eels Taste Awful for? Who does it affect? And (there has to be a ridiculous By now everyone who has a does it really make any differ- one in these quizzes for some business interest in Canada or ence? reason) the European Union will prob- Here’s a quick quiz to help ably have heard of CETA. decide: 2) What is the estimated posi- If you hadn’t seen it coming, tive impact to the Canadi- the announcement by Canadian 1) What does CETA stand for? an economy (in Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper a. Canada-EU Trade Agree- dollars)? and EU President José Manuel ment a. 12 thousand Barroso that an agreement in b. Comprehensive Economic b. 12 million principle has been reached will Trade Agreement c. 12 billion have brought it more closely c. Commercial and Economic d. A Loonie into view. Tariff Adjustment Rupert Potter, British Consul General in Vancouver. Supplied photo 3) Which of the following third-largest source of foreign sectors are covered by CETA? investment, and second biggest EVENTSEVENTS CALENDARCALENDAR UPDATE UPDATE a. Agriculture (including dairy, destination for Canadian in- beef and pork) vestment abroad. CETA will See our full events calendar at boardoftrade.com/events b. Automotive add value to this already strong c. Procurement contracts trading relationship. d. All of the above (and many B.C. is fortunate to have WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2013 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2013 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2014 more) incredible riches, in energy, The Vancouver Board of Company of Young Networking Breakfast minerals, agriculture, talented Trade’s Awards of Valour Professionals: Social Night Series: Orientation and If you answered b, c, and d workforce etc; but also in trading at Vancouver Theatre Roundtable 11:15 a.m. – 2 p.m. respectively, then you’re clearly geography. The world’s wealthi- Sports League 7 – 9 a.m. well-versed already. But there is est country and main trading Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle 5:15 – 8:45 p.m. a far more “real world” impact partner lies to the south, and — Pinnacle Ballroom Renaissance Vancouver to CETA, beyond acronyms, the growing Asian economies 1128 Hastings Street West Vancouver Theatre Sports League Harbourside Hotel 1502 Duranleau Street 1133 West Hastings Street, figures and sectors. provide a wonderful opportu- Silver Sponsor: ICBC It helps business thrive by nity for market diversification Media Partner: The Vancouver Sun Venue Sponsor: Vancouver opening new markets through across the Pacific. 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Much credit should and clean tech to financial ser- 655 Burrard Street Chief Executive Officer, Vancity 8 – 9:30 a.m. be given to the negotiators in vices and health. PANELLISTS Jonathan Whitworth, Chief the Canadian Government and The U.K. Government will be Jas Johal, Senior Reporter, Global Scotiabank BC Offices Executive Officer, Seaspan European Commission, as well actively promoting the agree- Television 650 West Georgia Street Moderator: Bill Good, Host, The as the officials in provinces ment and the opportunities it Event Sponsor: Jeff Lee, Reporter, Bill Good Show, CKNW AM980 and member states, who have offers, so I hope to be writing The Vancouver Sun Scotiabank Event Sponsors: RBC Royal Bank, laboured on the often challeng- again soon on this and other Treena Wood, News Director, BMO Financial Group, Vancity, ing fine print, which all makes a trade and investment issues News1130 Radio Coast Capital Savings, HSBC Bank difference for businesses in the that matter to us all.