Local Leadership Day
This pre-conference working session is for community leaders, municipal staff and elected officials to explore issues related to economic development. Attendance is reserved. Registration opens at 8:00 a.m.
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Welcome & Opening Remarks
Start today’s Rising Economy experience by zooming in for special appearances by: Cecelia Dick, Elder, Songhees First Nation Emilie de Rosenroll, Startup CEO, COAST, and CEO, South Island Prosperity Partnership...
The Rising Tide of Innovation in our Pacific Ocean Economy
COVID-19 has reminded us that we can be disrupted by events around us — or we can disrupt ourselves. In this compelling presentation, innovation thought leader and Silicon Valley native...
Shifting Power: Money and Meaning in the Indigenous Economy
Economic development from an Indigenous worldview is being reclaimed within the modern economic space. This conversation will explore how prosperity is defined and how non-Indigenous people and organizations can support...
Canada and the U.S. : The Future of Borderless Talent and Innovation
Join Matt Morrison, CEO of the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER), as he leads a panel exploring trends that will shape our Pacific NorthWest region on both sides of the...
CHEK Spotlight: LIVE on Facebook
We talk to Emilie de Rosenroll, Startup CEO of COAST. COAST is an exciting economic development initiative to create Canada’s next Pacific ocean and marine hub right here in the...
Making Canadian Housing Affordable Again with Jennifer Keesmaat
An alarming, growing gap exists between how we deliver housing in Canada and people’s ability to acquire it. But is it possible to design, build and deliver housing in a...
Making Canadian Housing Affordable Again, moderated by Jennifer Keesmaat
Learn more about Canada’s housing affordability challenges, share ideas and discuss solutions at this roundtable discussion moderated by Jennifer Keesmaat. Introduction: Kate Page, Manager, Cash Management, TD Bank Moderator: Jennifer...
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Start today’s Rising Economy experience by zooming in for special appearances by: Cecelia Dick, Elder, Songhees First Nation Emilie de Rosenroll, Startup CEO, COAST, and CEO, South Island Prosperity Partnership...
Dream, Dare, Do: Why it’s Pacific Canada’s Time to Lead in the Blue Economy
What does rowing across the Atlantic have in common with building Pacific Canada’s hub for the sustainable blue economy? A lot, actually. Join National Geographic adventurer, scientist and bestselling author...
