Posted on September 28, 2009.

Skeena Summit - Making the Northwest Investment Ready

NSIS is proud to be a Silver Sponsor of the Skeena Summit, an economic development forum for northern BC, to be held in Terrace on October 21-23, 2009.  The Skeena Summit features dynamic speakers, offers exciting networking opportunities and focuses on northwestern BC economic development through improved presentation, networking and regional understanding.  Register by October 9th, and you will be eligible for the Early Bird Draw - a Trip for Two to Vancouver, courtesy of Hawkair, a stay at the Rosedale on Robson, and 2 Tickets to see the Vancouver Canucks!

Featured speakers include:

Darcy Rezac - For nearly two decades, Mr. Rezac has been managing director of one of the most dynamic business organizations in North America.  An engaging speaker, Mr. Rezac will speak on the need for quality networking and communication in economic development and business.

Calvin Helin - Mr. Helin is a member of the Tsimshian Nation from Lax Kw'alaams in northern BC, President and CEO of Eagle Group of Companies, LLC, Orca Spirit Publishing & Communications, Inc., and President of the Native Investment and Trade Association.  A speaker not to be missed, Mr. Helin is also the author of Dances with Dependency - Out of Poverty Through Self-Reliance.

Roger Brooks - A founding member of the award-winning Destination Development team, Mr. Brooks has worked in tourism and economic development for more than 25 years. He is an expert in the field of tourism, consumer trends, marketing, and project development.  Join Roger for a two-part session on branding and marketing.

Helmut Pastrick - Mr. Pastrick is the Chief Economist for Central 1 Credit Union, the umbrella organization for the credit union system in the provinces of BC and Ontario.  Mr. Pastrick provides economic analysis and forecast services to the credit union system in both provinces.  Prior to joining Central in 1997, he spent many years with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation in BC responsible for analyzing and forecasting the provincial housing market and economy.

Who Should Attend:

• Economic developers
• Municipal leaders
• First Nations leaders and staff
• Tourism organizations
• Political leaders
• Business people looking for new ideas and tools to excel

For a PDF of the registration package, click here.

For more information, please contact Terrace Economic Development at 250-635-4168 or email at info@teda.ca.