Opportunities North 2017

Opportunities North 2017

Historically, businesses in St. John’s have not “looked north”, nor taken advantage of the trade and business opportunities that exist in Labrador and the Arctic. Because of the amount of interest paid to Labrador, northern Quebec and Nunavut by international companies, the need for businesses in St. John’s to become involved in northern opportunities is urgent and important. On March 27^th, the St. John’s Board of Trade will host a conference that will concentrate on economic development and practical solutions for succeeding in the north.

Opportunities North 2017 Speakers

• Jim Keating, Executive Vice President, Corporate Services and Offshore Development, Nalcor Energy
• Enactus - Sucseed
• Jim Burton, Owner Igloo Lake Lodge
• Jenny Smith – Ray Agency
• Jonas Roberts - AMEC Foster Wheeler
• Catharyn Andersen - Special Advisor to The President Aboriginal Affairs (MUN)
• Jerry Ward, Qikiqtaaluk Corporation

Luncheon Keynote
Clayton Walker – Iron Ore Company of Canada

Strength & Resilience – IOC’s pathway toward long term sustainability
 Increased market volatility poses a number of challenges related to iron ore pricing and demand. To increase its competitiveness, performance and overall value to customers, IOC’s 2017 strategy is focused within a framework of 5 key priorities - Safety, People, Cash, Partnerships and Growth - which will help lay the foundation for becoming the premier mining organization in North America.