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Tri-Association 10 th Annual High Performance Conference BUILDING TOWARD TOMMORROW 
 ON TODAY’S FOUNDATION

2005

It’s 2014 and the message is the same!! It’s COOL to be in the NMA, the QMA, the KMA—in the playoffs….

Welcome Partnered Learning 10 th Annual � Tri-Association Conference Innovation Improved Business Performance

Always start with safety SAFETY HOUSEKEEPING

Thanks to our Primary Conference Sponsor

Thanks to our Speaker & Trade Show Sponsors Breakfast & Key Note Lunch & Key Note Speaker Speaker Sponsors Sponsor Trade Show Sponsor

Thanks to our Workshop Sponsors & Partners

Thanks to our Trade Show Participating Vendors Please visit our vendors, get your passport marked and qualify for a day-end doorprize!!

Welcome From: DIGNITARIES AND VISITORS Lou Rinaldi – MPP , Northumberland Quinte West Jim Harrison, Mayor Elect, City of Quinte West Mark Lovshin, Mayor Hamilton Township Stan Frost, Deputy Mayor, Cobourg

Gaining the Edge By Unlocking Your Potential WELCOME FROM OUR PRIMARY CONFERENCE SPONSOR

BUILDING TOWARD TOMMORROW ON TODAY’S FOUNDATION OPENING REMARKS

2005 First High Performance Conference

Outlook for Manufacturing � September 2014

Manufacturing Matters in Canada 60 52.5 Billions of Dollars 45 37.5 30 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 20012 2013 2014 2015

Top Five Challenges 1. Labour shortages (skilled and unskilled) 2. Greater competition in primary markets 3. Finding new customers and business partners 4. Cost of labour 5. Cost of regulation � �

New Business Imperatives • What the recession taught us: Business as usual is not an option • Need to find new business opportunities in new markets in Canada and around the world • In a high cost economy, competitive advantage for Canadian businesses is based on our ability to differentiate ourselves from low-cost competition by providing a premium solution to customers – through agility, innovation, design, customization, & service • New business opportunities are best leveraged by being at the forefront of product, process, and technology innovation • Partnerships help to reduce risk, combine strengths, optimize opportunities for new product and market development �

Attendee Package • Agenda • Program • Speaker Bios • Sponsors/Partners • Evaluation Sheets • Draw prize ticket for filling one out! • Map of Cobourg Best Western • Assortment of other items • Trade Show in Mezzanine and Boardroom – Have your passport stamped and be part of the draw!

Evaluation Completion Complete Your Conference Evaluation

Trade Show Stamped Ticket • 6 stamps = a chance to win draw prizes at the end of the day

Best Western: Where and How Colours on Agenda match to rooms for each activity

Morning Keynote Speaker Mayor Elect Jim Harrison To Introduce Neil Aitchison President of Loyalist Sponsored by College

BUILDING TOWARD TOMMORROW ON TODAY’S FOUNDATION LUNCH TIME

Acknowledgements Organizing Committee: Charlene Smith Judy Selvig Wendy Gibson Doug Snoddon Mike Hewitt Mounira Benallou Tom Sayer Bob Forder Brad Robertson Dan Ross � Tradeshow: Bree Nixon – Port Hope Chamber of Commerce � Registration: Charlene Smith Lorraine Bulger Equipment: SABIC, Port Hope, United Way, Esco, MRC � Conference Centre – Thanks to Roger and the staff of the Best Western for our meeting site & meals

Thanks to our Primary Conference Sponsor

Thanks to our Speaker & Trade Show Sponsors Breakfast & Key Note Lunch & Key Note Speaker Speaker Sponsors Sponsor Trade Show Sponsor

Thanks to our Workshop Sponsors & Partners

Thanks to our Trade Show Participating Vendors Please visit our vendors, get your passport marked and qualify for a day-end doorprize!!

Evaluation Sheet/Draw

2009 st 
 Afternoon Keynote Memory at 1 Tri-Association Conference 
 • And we now present for our afternoon Keynote…

First Tri-Association Conference on the road 2011

Honouring Our Conference Builders Steve Rosa Neil Hamilton Paula Johnson Kerry McDonald Doug Snoddon Nick Pandit

Lunch Keynote Speaker Sheri McLeod To Introduce Dr. Tony Tilly President of Loyalist College Sponsored by

BUILDING TOWARD TOMMORROW ON TODAY’S FOUNDATION CLOSING REMARKS AND DRAW

What do we do to “Sharpen our 2008 competitive edge?” • Keep current to the best ideas available to improve and advance your interests OR Carey Price George Vezina

Evaluation Sheet/Draw

Thanks to our Primary Conference Sponsor

Thanks to our Speaker & Trade Show Sponsors Breakfast & Key Note Lunch & Key Note Speaker Speaker Sponsors Sponsor Trade Show Sponsor

Thanks to our Workshop Sponsors & Partners

Thanks to our Trade Show Participating Vendors Please visit our vendors, get your passport marked and qualify for a day-end doorprize!!

Gaining the Edge By Unlocking Your Potential THANK YOU FROM OUR TRADE SHOW SPONSOR

Trade show draws

BUILDING TOWARD TOMMORROW ON TODAY’S FOUNDATION SEE YOU IN 2015!