Room To Grow Conference
You are invited to the 2024 Canada Room To Grow!
An educational and networking forum for Canoe suppliers that currently hold a Sourcewell contract, this year’s event will take place in Canmore, Alberta, Canada at the luxurious Malcolm Hotel on October 9 – 11, 2024.
This year’s event is fully packed with educational sessions, interactive panels, peer networking opportunities, and fun offsite activities exploring the beautiful Canadian Rockies.
Agenda
| Wednesday, October 9 | ||||
| TIME | ACTIVITY | LOCATION | ||
| 9:00 – 11:00 am | Registration | Malcolm Hotel Lobby | ||
| 10:00 am – 4:00 pm | Offsite Activities Option 2: Food eBike Tour. Limited to 20 e-bikers. Lunch included. Charter bus departs the hotel at 11:00 am and picks up at the Elevation Center at 3:30 pm. Option 3: Banff Gondola. Limited to 25 people. Bus trip to the Gondola with lunch at the Northern Light Buffet at the top. Charter bus departs the hotel at 11:00 am and picks up at the Banff Gondola at 3:00 pm. | All three activities include lunch and transportation from the Malcolm Hotel. Meet at the lobby. | ||
| 5:30 – 7:00 pm | Registration | Malcolm – Edinburgh Castle | ||
| 6:00 – 10:00 pm | Welcome Reception and Dinner | Malcolm – Edinburgh Castle | ||
| Thursday, October 10 | ||||
| TIME | ACTIVITY | LOCATION | ||
| 7:30 – 8:30 am | Breakfast | Malcolm – Edinburgh Castle | ||
| 9:00 – 9:30 am | Welcome and Introductions Dave Dextraze, Tyler Hannemann | Malcolm – Edinburgh Castle | ||
| 9:30 – 10:00 am | Behind the Scenes with Sourcewell and Canoe Tom Perttula and Dave Dextraze | Malcolm – Edinburgh Castle | ||
| 10:00 – 10:15 am | Break | Malcolm – Edinburgh Castle | ||
| 10:15 – 11:00 am | Inside the Mind of a Canoe Member Simon McLinden | Malcolm – Edinburgh Castle | ||
| 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Keynote Speaker – Catriona Le May Doan Dare to Dream Bigger, Strive for Excellence, and Find Your Path to Success | Malcolm – Edinburgh Castle | ||
| 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Lunch | Malcolm – Edinburgh Castle | ||
| 1:00 – 2:00 pm | Networking for Success Small group discussions at your table to dive deeper with industry peers discussing the success, challenges, and opportunities in the Canadian Market. | Malcolm – Edinburgh Castle | ||
| 2:00 – 2:45 pm | Supplier Panel Panelists: Andy Campbell (Sourcewell), Jeff Johnson (Joe Johnson Equipment), Jessica Heim (CDW Canada) | Malcolm – Edinburgh Castle | ||
| 2:45 – 3:00 pm | Break | Malcolm – Edinburgh Castle | ||
| 3:00 – 3:45 pm | Economic Update – Jim Allworth A world view on current trends that will impact our business success | Malcolm – Edinburgh Castle | ||
| 3:45 – 4:00 pm | Wrap up Dave Dextraze, Tyler Hannemann | Malcolm – Edinburgh Castle | ||
| 5:00 – 10:00 pm | Dinner Transportation provided, meeting in lobby Bus departs at 5:15 pm | Boundary Ranch, Kananaskis | ||
| Friday, October 11 | ||||
| TIME | ACTIVITY | LOCATION | ||
| 7:00 – 9:00 am | Breakfast, at leisure | Vouchers to be used at Malcolm Hotel restaurants- Canoe Sponsored | ||
| All Day | Travel | |||
Shuttle Information
If you are flying into the Calgary International Airport, we have also arranged a special shuttle rate to get to Banff via Brewster Express. The airport desk is located in the Domestic terminal. To reserve your seat:
- Book online or call the toll-free number at 1.877.625.4372
- To get the special 15% off rate, when booking online use the code “roomtogrow” or if calling, mention you’re attending the Room to Grow event.
There is no guarantee of specific departure times and certain shuttles can sell out or be cancelled due to lack of bookings. You can cancel your booking until 90 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pickup time.
One on One Meetings
To book one-on-one meetings with Canoe staff, please contact Sheila Ashton, Business Services Coordinator, via email at sheila@canoeprocurement.ca to schedule a time slot.
Please note, there are limited spaces available so meetings will be booked on a first come, first served basis.
Registration
Room to Grow is an invite-only event and invitations are not transferrable. Registration is now open.
If you have any questions, please contact Sheila Ashton, Business Services Coordinator, via email at sheila@canoeprocurement.ca.
Venue
This year’s event will take place in Canmore, Alberta at the stunning Malcolm Hotel. Attendees are required to cover their own travel and accommodations. Canoe has reserved a block of rooms at the hotel at a special rate.
Malcolm Hotel
321 Spring Creek Drive
Canmore, Alberta
T1W 2G2
403.812.0680
The Canoe reserved block now has limited availability. If you need assistance with accommodation, please reach out to Sheila Ashton at sheila@canoeprocurement.ca.
To book rooms in the reserved block for the remaining available dates at the conference rate, please follow the steps below.
- Click here to make a reservation.
- Click BOOK NOW
- Under ‘Add code‘, select ‘Group Attendee‘ then enter the promotional code: 2403CANO
- Click the ‘Select & Go to the Next step’ button
- Select booking dates then click update dates of stay
- Select your room type
- Select add room & checkout
- Enter all information required.
Please note that Friday, September 6, 2024, is the last day to book accommodations under the group rate.
Keynote Speaker
Catriona Le May Doan is a legendary Canadian speedskater and a revered motivational speaker. She rose to prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s as the world’s fastest woman on ice, breaking numerous records and winning multiple world championships in the 500m event. During her impressive career, Catriona Le May Doan was a four-time Olympic athlete and became the first Canadian to defend a gold medal at any Olympic games. She was the flag bearer for the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics and went on to win another gold medal in the 500m, setting a new Olympic record that wouldn’t be broken for 12 years.
In addition to her athletic achievements, Catriona Le May Doan is known for her dynamic public speaking. She is fluent in both English and French, and she captivates audiences with her personal story of overcoming obstacles to reach her goals. She encourages others to dream bigger, strive for excellence, and find their own path to success.
Catriona Le May Doan is a highly respected figure in Canadian sports and has received numerous accolades and honours throughout her career. She has been inducted into the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame and the Canadian Olympic Committee’s Sports Hall of Fame, and she has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada. She has also been awarded three Honorary Degrees from Canadian universities and has given convocation speeches to graduating classes.
OFFSITE ACTIVITIES
This year’s event offers a variety of exciting offsite activities, including a round of golf at the spectacular Silvertip golf course, a Food eBike ride around Canmore, and an incredible trip up the Banff Gondola. As these events will occur simultaneously, you will need to choose just one.
Regardless of your choice, each event is guaranteed to be a fun and invigorating experience.
A delightful dinner at the tranquil Boundary Ranch will conclude the 2024 event, sending you home with memories you can’t forget.
GOLF AT SILVERTIP
Play golf like you’ve never done before. Located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies and nestled within the Bow Valley of Canmore, Alberta. Silvertip Resort is set amongst 600 acres of spectacular mountain, grassland, and valley views.
It is no surprise that it offers one of the finest mountain golf settings in the world. Rated one of the best new courses in Canada, it is unlikely that you have ever played a golf course of such character and challenge.
FOOD EBIKE TOUR
Get ready to embark on an exciting two-wheel food adventure! Hop on a bike and cycle with friendly tour guides to various local food destinations, cycle along the Bow River with stunning mountain views, and eat mouth-watering cuisines all while getting a VIP behind-the-scenes luxury experience from Canmore’s hidden gems.
BANFF GONDOLA RIDE
The world is different from Sulphur’s summit, and it’s not just the view. With six stunning mountain ranges and the sweep of the Bow Valley before you, views from the Sulphur Mountain summit are nothing short of breathtaking.
Your journey embarks from a simple gondola cabin that won’t contain your awe and wonder as you soar above the forest. Spectacular vistas come into clear view, stirring the spirit. The shift in perspective is also within with much more to discover in the state-of-the-art summit building — designed to heighten your senses at every turn.
DINNER AT BOUNDARY RANCH
Join us at Boundary Ranch to discover the adventure and serenity of the Canadian Rockies. Embark on a wagon ride to explore scenic backcountry trails with captivating nature and mountain views.
Bring your cowboy boots and be ready for a good old-fashioned BBQ with all the fixings. Enjoy the real west in the spectacular natural beauty of the Kananaskis Valley.
Panelists
Tony Kulbisky, CLGM is the First Vice-President of the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA) and also the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for Westlock County. He brings with him over 30 years of provincial, regional, and municipal experience including more than 25 years in senior management.
Tony holds a BA from the University of Alberta (U of A) and a number of certificates including a Municipal Management and Leadership Certificate from the School of Business and a National Advanced Certificate in Local Authority Administration with Distinction both from the U of A.
Tony won the prestigious 2016 Award of Excellence provided by the Society of Local Government Managers of Alberta and was selected for the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012.
Tony has also served his community as a professional 1001 volunteer firefighter for over 15 years. Tony has served provincially on the Local Government Administrative Association (LGAA) Board as Director, becoming Vice President in 2011 and serving as President from 2013 – 2016 and now sits as Past-President.
Tony is an avid runner, having completed several charity runs as well as 18 half marathons (21 km) and two full marathons (42 km).
