Agenda for AGM & Policy Plenary Session

8:00 a.m.:

Doors Open & General Check-in

8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.:

Business Showcase

8:30 a.m.:

Opening Ceremony

8:45 a.m.:

Grounded in Growth: Economic Leadership Across Government
— Honourable Martin Long, Minister of Infrastructure and MLA for West Yellowhead, Government of Alberta
— David Kusch, Reeve, Woodlands County
— Ray Hilts, Mayor, Town of Whitecourt

9:25 a.m.:

Lessons from Past Downturns: Preparing for What’s Next
— Ken Kobly, Former President & CEO, Alberta Chambers of Commerce
— Carman McNary, KC, Senior Counsel, Dentons
— Travis Toews, Managing Director, Melbern Group of Companies and Former Minister of Finance and President of the Treasury Board for the Province of Alberta
— Gerry Protti, President, Collaborative Canadian Energy Solutions

10:15 a.m.:

Break

10:30 a.m.:

Resource Leadership in Action: Trade, and Long-Term Growth
— Brock Mulligan, Senior Vice President, Alberta Forest Products Association
— Christopher Martin, Director, Stakeholder Engagement & Outreach, CAPP
— David Rist, Manufacturing Consortium Manager, Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium

11:20 a.m.:

Chambers Plan Bursary Presentation
— Elissa Laliberte, Regional Manager, Alberta & Saskatchewan

11:30 p.m.:

Lunch

12:00 p.m.:

Aligned for Growth: Unlocking Regional Strength Through Economic Capacity Building
— D’Arcy Vane, Business Development Consultant, Alberta Counsel

12:10 p.m.:

The 24/7 Employee: How to Clone Yourself Using AI and Automation
— Mike Szyszka, Founder & CEO, Reaction Digital & Alberta Chambers of Commerce Executive

1:10 p.m.:

Ready for Work: Building a Talent Advantage
— Jeff Griffiths, Talent Pipeline Management Program Director, Alberta Chambers of Commerce
— Kristen Belke, Chair, Health Professionals Attraction and Retention Committee (HPARC)
— Greg MacKay, President & CEO, Carbonex

2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.:

Regional Tours
— Canadian Forest Products Ltd. (Canfor) Sawmill Tour
— Alberta Newsprint Company (ANC) Tour
— Culture & Events Centre Tour

5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.:

Whitecourt Night Market Social
Join fellow delegates for an evening in the heart of Whitecourt at the Night Market. The downtown core will be transformed into a vibrant, walkable space featuring local vendors, food trucks, beer gardens and live entertainment!

Transportation is self-directed. The Night Market is approximately a 10-minute (750 m) walk from the host hotel. Delegates may also choose to drive or take a cab. –> Cesar’s cab

8:00 a.m.:

Doors Open & Delegate Registration

8:30 a.m.:

Final 2025/2026 Board of Directors Meeting 

9:15 a.m.:

Policy Committee Meeting

9:30 a.m.:

Policy Plenary Session 1

10:00 a.m.:

2027 AGM Host Presentation
Passing of the Chamber Pot

10:15 a.m.:

Break *(time is approximate)*

10:30 a.m.:

Policy Plenary Session 2

11:50 a.m.:

Lunch *(time is approximate)*

12:30 p.m.:

Fireside Chat
— Candace Laing, President & CEO, Canadian Chamber of Commerce
— Shauna Feth, President & CEO, Alberta Chambers of Commerce

1:00 p.m.:

Break *(time is approximate)*

1:15 p.m.: 

Policy Plenary Session 3 (until adjournment)

2:45 p.m.:

ACC 2026 AGM & First Board Meeting 2026/2027 (immediately following Policy Plenary Session adjournment)

3:30 p.m.:

Daytime Activities End

5:15 p.m. 

5:45 p.m.

TRANSPORTATION:
Provided by the Whitecourt Wolverines Bus
Pick up at Microtel Inn Suites Whitecourt (4915 49 Ave, Whitecourt, AB)

5:30 p.m.:

Cocktail Reception

6:30 p.m.:

Guest Seating & Welcome

6:35 p.m.:

Past Chairs Procession – Piped in by Jon Anderson (Past Chair, Grande Prairie Chamber of Commerce)

6:40 p.m.:

Opening Remarks – Singing of O Canada by Derek Schlosser

7:00 p.m.:

Dinner

7:30 p.m.:

Chamber Recognition Awards Program

8:00 p.m.: 

Closing Remarks
Continue the evening in the casino

8:30 p.m.: 

The Repercussions are bringing a non-stop mix of rock, country, funk and top hits!

Various Departures

TRANSPORTATION
Cesar’s cab vouchers are available for trips departing the Casino and traveling to Whitecourt after 8:00 p.m. 
Connect with Alyssa Calliou, ED, Whitecourt Chamber to receive your voucher. 
To book your cab, please call 780-262-0200 and mention that you have an AGM event voucher.

CCEA Chapter Committee informal networking breakfast
Grab a seat and enjoy networking with a fellow chamber executive and staff.
(Everyone is responsible for purchasing their own meal. No RSVP required.)