Business Transitions Forum 2022 - Atlantic | The Business Transitions Forum | 11 April 2022 | The Westin Nova Scotian, 1181 Hollis St, Halifax, NS B3H 2P6, Canada

Eventually, every business will need to transition. At the Business Transitions Forum (BTF), you will learn from entrepreneurs and business experts who have travelled down the transition path before you.

What are your liquidity options? What do acquirers look for? What are the major risks in your business and how can you mitigate them? How can you add value to your business? Even if you are not planning to transition or otherwise exit your business, this event will provide you with tactical takeaways to help you make your company more successful, valuable, and acquirable.

2022 Speakers

Paul LeBlanc
Founder + CEO, 7th Wave Capital

Tim Houston
Premier of Nova Scotia

Mark Brodkin
Managing Director & Head, Roynat Equity Partners

Pierre Cléroux
Vice President Research & Chief Economist, BDC

Danielle Pelletier
CEO, Autism Intervention Services

Jamie Angus
Partner, Touchstone Legal Inc.

Christine Bell
CEO, Full Throttle Powersports

Cathy Bennett
Founder & Co-Managing Partner, Sandpiper Ventures

Steve Bragg
Atlantic Business Growth & Legacy Leader, MC Advisory

Sarah Campbell
Partner, McInnes Cooper

Wayne Chamberlain
President, Intelisys Aviation Systems

Ryan Kennedy
Former Owner, Jean Coutu Pharmacy

Michael Crouse
Managing Partner, Founders East Capital

Rhiannon Davies
Founding and Managing Partner, Sandpiper Ventures

James Dent
Vice President, McCain Capital Partners

Dave Doucette
Regional Director, Atlantic, Roynat Capital

Kevin Fraser
Partner, Transactions, Grant Thornton LLP

Malcolm Fraser
President & CEO, Innovacorp

Robert Gale
Managing Partner, Rothesay Capital Partners

Dan Jennings
Partner, BDO Canada LLP

Graham Langill
Senior Consultant, Venor

Gerry Lanigan
Senior Manager, Financial Advisory Services – Valuations/M&A, BDO Canada LLP

Suzanne Loomer
Partner, Advisory Services, KPMG LLP

Mickey MacDonald
CEO, Micco

Deanne MacLeod
Partner, Stewart McKelvey

Nancy Mathis
Executive Director, Wallace McCain Institute

Chris MacIntyre
Partner, McIness Cooper

Keith MacIntyre
Partner, Grant Thorton LLP

Jeff Mackenzie
Principal, Confederation M&A

Corey Miller
CEO, Parts for Trucks

Don Mills
Chair & Senior Counsel, Corporate Research Associates Inc.

Danny Morgan
VP of Investments, Founders East Capital

Darren Nantes
President & CEO, Guildlfords

Rob Normandeau
President, SeaFort Capital

Ben Parsons
President, DALMAC Print – Signs – Cresting

Christine Pound
Partner, Stewart McKelvey

John Risley
Chairman & CEO, CFFI Ventures Inc.

Paul Ryan
Director, Growth and Transition Capital, BDC

Dr. Lesley Steele
CEO & Founder, Virtual Veterinary Solutions

Matthew Towns
Partner, SeaFort Capital

Lou Velocci
National Lead Partner CIO Advisory Services, KPMG Canada

Peter Zed
Partner, Cox & Palmer

2022 Sponsors

PRESENTING SPONSOR:
• BDC

ENTERPRISE SPONSORS:
• SeaFort Capital
• Grant Thornton
• Founder East

VENTURE SPONSORS:
• 7th Wave Capital
• BDO
• Roynat Capital

INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS:
• Mccain Capital Partners
• BDC
• BDO
• KPMG
• Cox & Palmer
• Stewart Mckelvey
• Roynat Capital
• McInnes Cooper
• Confederation M&A
• Bakertilly

SUPPORTING PARTNERS:
• Start up Canada
• Atlatic Business
• Halifax Chamber of Commerce
• CFIB
• Family Enterprise Canada
• CVCA
• EO Atlantic Canada
• Halifax Partnership
• FBA
• NACO
• Wallace McCain
• TEC Canada