Business Thrives Agenda

Tuesday, February 2nd 1pm-4pm

1:00pm Welcome Remarks	Newmarket Chamber of Commerce, York Region and York University
	Jeff MacInnis - The Business Race
	Brett Richards, PhD: A Road Map Forward to Transform, Innovate and Grow
2:00pm	Break - 10 minutes
	Ramy Nassar: 4 Ways to Become More Customer-Centric Through Design Thinking
	Aleem Visram: How Everyday Businesses Can Leverage Social Media to Grow and Brand Their Business
3:00pm	Break - 10 minutes
	Conversation among Entrepreneurs Jessica Rawley, TieIT/Maas Pros James Daigle, Ubiqweus Jennifer McLachlan, Delivereh Rakesh Tiku, Infield Solutions
Closing Remarks	Jeff MacInnis - The Business Race

Thursday, February 4th 1pm - 4pm

1:00pm Welcome Remarks	Newmarket Chamber of Commerce, York Region and York University
	Deborah Jann, Vice President, Connective Intelligence Inc.
	Michelle Chambers: Business Resilience- Shifting From Surviving to Futureproofing
2:00pm	Break - 10 minutes
	Kashif Khan: Three Strategies For Business Planning In Uncertain Times
	Minister Michael Tibollo - Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions - Mental Health and Wellness in the Workplace
3:00pm	Break - 10 minutes
	Conversation with Leaders Sean Stephens, CEO, Treefrog Inc. John Crowell, Manager, Sustainability & Corporate Affairs, Magna International Giancarlo Trimarchi, Partner, Vince's Market Joel MacCharles, SVP, Learning, Innovation and Communications, Bill Gosling Outsourcing
Closing Remarks	Deborah Jann, Vice President, Connective Intelligence Inc.