Start the day by checking in at the registration desk and enjoying a light breakfast before the forum begins.
This is a great opportunity to get settled, pick up your materials, and connect with other attendees ahead of the opening session.

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The forum begins with a welcome from event hosts and regional representatives.
This opening address will set the tone for the day, introduce the forum theme, and highlight the importance of collaboration and opportunity across the Bulkley-Nechako region.

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Representatives from major projects in the Bulkley-Nechako will share updates on their work in the region.
This panel will provide insight into current and upcoming developments, along with the opportunities these projects may create for local businesses, suppliers, and communities.

Take a moment to grab a refreshment and explore the tradeshow during this scheduled break.
This is a great opportunity to visit with participating organizations and connect with exhibitors.

Take a break to enjoy lunch and connect with fellow forum participants.
The lunch period provides a great opportunity to continue conversations from the morning sessions, meet other business owners and organizations from across the region, and build new connections in a relaxed setting.
The tradeshow will also remain open during this time for those who wish to visit exhibitors.

Learn practical strategies for preparing your business to navigate unexpected challenges.
This session will explore how businesses can respond to disruptions, protect operations, and build resilience when facing events such as natural disasters, supply chain issues, or economic uncertainty.

Hear from representatives in the tourism and hospitality sector as they discuss opportunities, challenges, and projects in the Bulkley-Nechako region.
This panel will explore how businesses and communities can work together to strengthen the region’s tourism economy and support local hospitality operators.

Gain insight into how tariffs, trade policies, and global market changes can affect businesses in the Bulkley-Nechako region.
This session will explore what these shifts mean for local industries and provide practical perspectives on navigating an evolving trade environment.

Take a moment to grab a refreshment and explore the tradeshow during this scheduled break.
This is a great opportunity to visit with participating organizations and connect with exhibitors.
 

A series of short presentations highlighting businesses and organizations that are working together across the Bulkley-Nechako region.
These spotlights showcase real examples of collaboration that are helping strengthen local economies, create new opportunities, and support communities. 

We are pleased to welcome Tanya Fox as the keynote speaker for the Bulkley-Nechako Regional Business Forum. Tanya will share insights on how collaboration, strong partnerships, and smart financial thinking can help businesses unlock new opportunities for growth.

Tanya Fox is a money and business coach, speaker, and collaboration strategist who helps organizations and business owners unlock growth through smarter partnerships and stronger financial thinking. With nearly three decades of entrepreneurial experience, she is known for her bold, practical approach to profitability, relationships, and sustainable success. Tanya is the author of How To Collaborate and host of her long-running Fox Talks Business podcast.

We will wrap up the forum with brief closing remarks to reflect on the day’s discussions and thank our speakers, partners, and participants for contributing to a successful event.
This is a moment to recognize the connections made throughout the day and highlight the value of continued collaboration across the Bulkley-Nechako region.

Following the closing comments, attendees are invited to stay for the Meet and Eat Reception.

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• Time: 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
• Location: Lobby area
• Food and refreshments: Light canapés and non-alcoholic beverages will be served
• Extras: Door prizes will be drawn during the reception

All forum participants are encouraged to stay and take part in this informal networking opportunity. It is a great chance to unwind after a full day of presentations, continue conversations from the day, meet new people from across the Bulkley-Nechako region, and build connections that can lead to future collaboration.

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