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 | ||
| 10:00 am – 4:00 pm | Offsite Activities Option 2: Food eBike Tour. Limited to 20 e-bikers. Lunch included. Leaves hotel at 12:00 Option 3: Banff Gondola. Limited to 25 people. Bus trip to the Gondola with lunch at the Northern Light Buffet at the top. | All three activities include lunch and transportation from the Malcolm Hotel | ||
| 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 Hanneman | Malcolm – Edinburgh Castle | ||
| 9:30 – 10:00 am | The Sourcewell Canoe Procurement Connection Tom Perttula | Malcolm – Edinburgh Castle | ||
| 10:00 – 10:15 am | Break | Malcolm – Edinburgh Castle | ||
| 10:15 – 11:00 am | Member Panel (Challenges) A moderated panel of members sharing success stories and challenges about using cooperative procurement contracts, providing suppliers with valuable tips on creating a successful group procurement program in Canada | Malcolm – Edinburgh Castle | ||
| 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Keynote Speaker – Lanny McDonald Leadership Lessons From A Canadian Hockey Icon | Malcolm – Edinburgh Castle | ||
| 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Lunch | Malcolm – Edinburgh Castle | ||
| 1:00 – 2:00 pm | Participation Table | Malcolm – Edinburgh Castle | ||
| 2:00 – 2:45 pm | Supplier Panel A moderated panel featuring industry experts and established suppliers sharing strategies for effectively incorporating group procurement contracts into your sales efforts | Malcolm – Edinburgh Castle | ||
| 2:45 – 3:00 pm | Break | Malcolm – Edinburgh Castle | ||
| 3:00 – 3:45 pm | Economic Update TBD | 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
To book rooms in the room block at the conference rate, please follow the steps below.
- Click here to make a reservation.
- Click BOOK NOW
- Enter Promotional/Booking Code under ‘Add code’ then ‘Group Attendee’: 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.
Keynote Speaker
Lanny McDonald is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Colorado Rockies & Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League. Lanny McDonald eclipsed the 80-point mark in 6 seasons and was an 8x 30-goal scorer as well, retiring with 500 goals and 506 assists after winning his first Stanley Cup in 1989. Lanny is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame and has served on its executive committee.
Lanny McDonald is best known for his outstanding sixteen-year hockey career with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Colorado Rockies, and Calgary Flames. Beyond being an exceptional athlete, he is a community leader, philanthropist, and successful businessman who passionately shares the leadership lessons he has learned on and off the ice. Throughout his career, Lanny has been widely recognized as a leader. He was honoured as a Chief of the Blood Indian Tribe in 1983, received the inaugural King Clancy Memorial Award in 1988, was named the NHL’s Man of the Year in 1989, and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1992. In 2015, McDonald was appointed Chairman of the Board of the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Lanny McDonald’s number 9 was the first number retired by the Flames organization, honouring his contributions to the game and his commitment to the community. He stayed with the Flames in management for several years, playing a key role in the 2001 Team Canada World Championship team and the 2002 gold medal-winning Olympic squad. Throughout and after his hockey career, Lanny has been deeply involved in many charities, with the Special Olympics holding a special place in his heart since 1973. Now, Lanny McDonald enjoys a business career outside of hockey.
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).
