HOUSING FORUM & TRADE SHOW
MHBA HOUSING FORUM & TRADE SHOW EVENT
WHEN: November 9, 2023
WHERE: Victoria Inn, 1808 Wellington Avenue
TIME: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
REGISTRATION FOR NON-MEMBERS: $400 (+GST) and includes:
-Registration to the Renovator & Residential Sub-Trade Business Course
-Access to the Trade Show Area
-Networking Opportunities with MHBA members
-Main Stage Presentations
-Meals Included: Refreshments, Buffet Breakfast, Lunch and Afternoon Reception
-2 complimentary drink tickets for the afternoon reception
-Ability to participate in the Exhibitor Passport Contest for a chance to win our $500 GRAND PRIZE!
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 27th.
CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW TO REGISTER!
SCHEDULE
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM: Breakfast Buffet/ Mix & Mingle
8:00 AM – 8:15 AM: Annual General Meeting
8:30 AM – 9:45 AM: Main Stage Presentations
8:30 AM – 8:45 AM: Greetings & Intro from Lanny McInnes
8:45 AM – 9:15 AM: Keith Kristalovich & Ileana Gomez (PHBI):
This presentation will dive into the the benefits of the exciting new partnership between the MHBA and PHBI. This partnership brings valuable educational and professional decvelopment opportunities to our members through a new educational portal on the MHBA website.
9:15 AM – 9:45 AM: Rohit Verma (Statistics Canada)
Statistics Canada will be presenting their vision for the new housing market intelligence report. The insights included in the publication will aid builders/developers to make better decisions, raise awareness about the industry to Canadians, and help policymakers adapt quickly to changing housing needs
9:45 AM – 10:15 AM: Refreshments, Networking & Trade Show
10:15 AM – 11:30 AM: First Breakout Session
11:30 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch Service & Mix & Mingle in Main Room
Main Stage Presentation
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM: Sue Wastell (CHBA President):
This presentation will cover CHBA initiatives and advocacies for housing affordability in Canada.
1:00 PM – 2:15 PM: Second Breakout Session
2:15 PM – 2:45 PM: Networking & Trade Show
2:45 PM – 4:00 PM: Third Breakout Session
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Reception in Trade Show Area & Prize Announcements
4:30 PM – 4:45 PM: Exhibitor Prizes and $500 Passport Contest Winner announced
BUSINESS COURSE
BUSINESS COURSE – “FINANCIAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT FOR RENOVATORS AND RESIDENTIAL SUB-TRADES”
Breakout Session 1: “Digital Transformation for Business Success” – Margaret Wiltshire & Steve Maclean
Margaret and Steve are set to discuss how digital technology can enhance business operations, boost efficiency, and increase profitability. Their conversation will encompass various subjects, such as cloud-based accounting systems, data analytics, cybersecurity, digital strategies and transformation, as well as the application of digital platforms for streamlining financial planning and analysis.
Breakout Session 2: “Realizing Your Organizational Potential: Navigating Challenges and Embracing Growth in a Changing Landscape” Wayne Mackelson
In today’s dynamic business landscape, achieving success and sustainable growth is anything but guaranteed. The intricacies of your challenges coupled with the rapid pace of change intensify the demand for consistently elevated performance. Wayne will talk about how to confront volatility, enhance your organization’s adaptability, and confidently embrace fresh prospects. We’ll question conventional practices within your organization, offering a new perspective on innovation and expansion.
Breakout Session 3: “Unlocking Your Business’s Full Potential: Succession Planning and Navigating Canada’s Complex Indirect Tax Landscape”– Allister Penner & Tobias Unruh
Allister will talk about the importance of building a well-structured succession plan you can use to enhance your businesses value, mitigate risks, and secure the future you’ve diligently built. Meanwhile, Tobias will focus on Canada’s multifaceted indirect tax system, featuring a blend of harmonized and independent tax structures among provinces, presents unique challenges for both domestic and foreign corporations. These transaction-based indirect taxes, encompassing GST, HST, PST, and excise taxes, impact a wide range of goods.
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