SUMMIT SPEAKERS
Eclectic and distinguished panelists from the public and private sectors will share insights and experiences.
SESSION 1:
Exploring the creation and sustainability of favourable economic environments for businesses amidst rapid city development.
Moderator: Teri Smith, Executive Director, West End BIA
SESSION 2:
Discussing how small business priorities align with city and regional economic development strategies.
Moderator: Angela Evans, Executive Director, Collingwood BIA
Phillip Sit
Michael Woody
Michael Woody
Director of Small Business Navigation,
Seattle Office of Economic Development
Michael Woody
Michael Woody
Michael Woody
Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer,
Visit Seattle
SESSION 3:
Integrating economic development priorities into city planning processes.
Moderator: Patricia Barnes, Executive Director, East Village BIA
PETER VAISBORD
PETER VAISBORD
PETER VAISBORD
Former Planner and BIA Program Coordinator,
City of Vancouver;
Chair, Bowen Island Heritage Commission
MICHAEL WIEBE
PETER VAISBORD
PETER VAISBORD
Principal, WELL Strategies;
Director of Development, Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Foundation;
Former City of Vancouver Councillor
SESSION 4:
Defining effective private and public partnerships and understanding the unique role of BIAs in future economic development.
Moderator: Nathan Caddell, Editor-in-Chief,
BC Business, Canada Wide Media
PATRICIA BARNES
PATRICIA BARNES
PATRICIA BARNES
Executive Director,
Hastings North BIA (East Village)
LANDON HOYT
PATRICIA BARNES
PATRICIA BARNES
Executive Director,
Hastings Crossing BIA
BEN POLLARD
WALLEY WARGOLET
WALLEY WARGOLET
Director, Business Planning and Project Support,
City of Vancouver
WALLEY WARGOLET
WALLEY WARGOLET
WALLEY WARGOLET
Executive Director,
Gastown BIA
NEIL WYLES
Executive Director,
Mount Pleasant BIA