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- Company: BC Ministry of AgicultureThe Ministry of Agriculture’s Business Development Team is comprised of professional and technical staff that provide o Frontline business management technical expertise, programs and resources to ensure new entrants, indigenous, producers, processors, regional and industry organizations utilize the best business management practices. o Build relationships and empower indigenous communities to increase and develop their agriculture capacity, skills and agri-business ventures. Read more...
- Company: Manning Elliott LLPLyndon is part of Manning Elliott’s tax team and his focus is on identifying tax risks and solutions for our private company clients, especially in the areas of tax planning, estate planning and compliance. Although his clients are involved with a wide range of industries, most are in agriculture, construction and manufacturing. Keeping apprised of tax rules that are in Read more...
- Company: Scotia Wealth ManagementWilling to do Public Speaking?: YesPublic Speaking Topics:
The benefits of Portfolio Management
How to incorporate Responsible Investing (RI) into your financial strategy
Sustainable investing 101: Invest with your values
Transitioning your investment portfolio upon retirement
Protecting your retirement income from inflationI am a Portfolio Manager at Scotia Wealth Management and am also the manager and founder of the EcoPortfolios approach. With over 18 years’ experience, I have been a Portfolio Manager with Scotia Wealth Management since 2014. For the previous 10 years, I ran a successful business self-employed as a Portfolio Manager at an independent firm in the South Surrey/White Read more... - Company: Lindsay Kenney LLPFourth generation Langley-ite I am a Partner at Lindsay Kenney LLP. I have a comprehensive solicitor’s practice that includes Corporate and Commercial Law, Real Estate Law, Commercial Transactions, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Estate and Incapacity Planning and Administration. I work in both our Langley and Vancouver offices and often prefer to work with my clients in their own location. I Read more...
- Company: Abundance CanadaWilling to do Public Speaking?: YesPublic Speaking Topics:
Generosity planning
Charitable giving
PhilanthropyBrad is an astute businessperson. His life’s passion of serving within the non-profit sector and helping people to give back are key to his role with Abundance Canada. He aligns his personal values of faith, respect and integrity with his passion for finding creative solutions to assist his clients with their charitable giving. Prior to joining Abundance Canada, Brad Read more... - Company: Manning Elliott LLPWilling to do Public Speaking?: YesPublic Speaking Topics:
Business transition
Estate planning
Wealth continuity planning
Income tax advisory services on structuring ownership models
Planning for sale/ purchase of business
Family trust planning opportunitiesRick Gendemann is one of the firm’s lead partners, overseeing and advising on business transition, business advisory, tax planning and family wealth continuity services. About Rick He is committed to helping business families create a roadmap for successfully transferring their entrepreneurship and economic wealth across multiple family generations. Rick works extensively with family enterprises, providing owners with business advisory and business transition planning services. Rick is Read more... - Company: Manning Elliott LLPBryan is a member of our Tax Department with expertise in personal and corporate income tax planning and estate and succession planning. He is particularly focused on providing timely and effective tax advice to privately held businesses and their shareholders. In addition, Bryan is experienced in dealing with the cross-border structuring issues that arise for foreign companies wishing to establish Read more...
- Kim is the founder of Inglis Private Investment Counsel, a financial advisory practice within Raymond James Ltd. She collaborates with high and ultra-high net worth families, entrepreneurs, corporations, and charities to achieve their financial goals. Kim obtained her Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Victoria. Her entrepreneurial spirit drew her to the financial services industry, where she began in Read more...
- My career to-date is an ongoing culmination of formal, informal education, and experience that has bolstered my lifelong passion for agriculture and admiration of those who live and work to put food on our tables. I am proud to be an extended part of what is now the 5th generation of a family that immigrated to Canada and started farming Read more...
- Company: BC Ministry of Agriculture, Sector Development BranchWilling to do Public Speaking?: YesPublic Speaking Topics:
Farm Business Management
Bachelor’s Degree in Animal and Poultry Science from the University of Guelph. Registered Professional Agrologist with the B.C. Institute of Agrologists. 2017 to present as Program Manager for the Ministry’s B.C. Agri-Business Planning Program. This program provides support for 1) Specialized business planning to enable producers and processors to make more informed decisions and strengthen their business 2) Disaster recovery Read more... - Company: BC Ministry of AgricultureAdrian Semmelink works for the Ministry of Agriculture designing, evaluating and managing programs for new and young farmers and ranchers. He graduated from the University of British Columbia with M.Sc. at the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, where he focused on the evaluation of agricultural programs for new and existing farmers and ranchers. Member: BC Institute of Agrologists Read more...
- Company: Abundance CanadaWhen it comes to building meaningful relationships, Katherine believes that love, kindness and empathy are winning combinations. In her role at Abundance Canada, she brings more than three decades of experience working with notable charities, such as Habitat for Humanity, Heart & Stroke Foundation & most recently, 4-H Ontario. Katherine is a member of the Canadian Association of Gift Planners Read more...
- Company: The Family Furrow“Everyday, a Family Farm Team, somewhere, is gripped with despair, anxiety, anger and hopelessness, as they ‘live’ their relationships and communication style that has developed over time. It does not have to be that way. In fact it must not be that way and it cannot go on that way. We’d like to believe that our Family Business Team doesn’t Read more...
- Company: Performance Financial ManagementAdrian is a Senior Partner with Rockmoor Wealth Management and specializes in advanced corporate wealth planning solutions. Adrian is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP), a Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI), a Financial Management Advisor (FMA) and a Certified Executor Advisor (CEA). Having worked in the financial services industry since 1987, Adrian has comprehensive experience in helping his business and farm clients Read more...
- Company: RBC Royal BankRick is honored to be able to provide financial solutions in the dynamic Agriculture and Agribusiness sector while striving to deliver unforgettable service. The goal at RBC is to be the Bank of choice by being a trusted adviser and by providing credible advice, commercial/agriculture credit expertise and through dedicated support and service . Rick is a lifelong resident Read more...
- Company: ScotaibankGrowing up on a farm in central Alberta, I have fostered a passion for farming and agricultural activities. I have recently completed a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of British Colombia and strive to learn more about agricultural banking, operations and business. Read more...
- Company: Trident Processes Inc.I view myself as a business leader and a leader of people. My objective is to create and generate enterprise value while staying true to my core value system based on integrity / ethics. I lead by example and want to share in a future of limitless potential. Read more...
