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Chamber releases stellar lineup of speakers
Fall 2016 will be a busy time for the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce.
In addition to policy development, advocacy and reporting out on the Cranbrook Business Walk, the chamber has a now confirmed an unprecedented roster of high profile keynote speakers for the monthly luncheons.
September will see City of Cranbrook Mayor Lee Pratt deliver his annual state of the city address.
“We are extremely pleased that the Mayor has chosen, for the second year in a row, to deliver his state of the city address at a chamber function,” said Executive Director David D. Hull.
“We have a very good working relationship with the mayor and council. We may not always agree on all issues however we all agree that working together for the betterment of Cranbrook is paramount.”
The October 19 chamber luncheon’s keynote speaker is the Honourable Sergio Marchi, President and CEO of the Canadian Energy Association. Marchi will speak on “the electricity imperative” and the need to value and prop up the complex infrastructure underpinning the electricity system in Canada.
Chris Montgomery, a senior executive with the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, will address current Issues facing the oil and gas sector in Canada and particularly British Columbia and Alberta at the November 16 chamber luncheon.
Hull is appreciative to have CAPP present to the chamber. “The carbon extraction economy in Canada is very important to all Canadians and our sustainable future.
“Given the proximity of Cranbrook to the Alberta oil and gas industry it is a demonstrably important to our local economy.”
The year will wrap up with BC Hydro president and chief executive officer Jessica McDonald addressing the Cranbrook business community December 14.
The assembled will hear more about how BC Hydro is evolving to better meet the needs of its customers, improve the assets that make the system work, and maintain its strong commitment to the environment.
“The Chamber of Commerce is extremely pleased that such an august group of industry and civic leaders have been able to find time in their busy schedule to address the Cranbrook business community,” said Hull.
“For those who have to travel here we know it is a bit of a trek and the good news they all accepted our invitation without hesitation. Clearly they understand that the economy of B.C. and Canada is not driven from the glass towers of the big cities. And for that we are thankful.”
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