AGENDA
During challenging economic times, it is imperative that both regions
continue to support the air service by exploring all the economic and tourism
opportunities that will continue to fortify and grow in Fort McMurray and
the Okanagan.
8:00 am Welcome Address – Norm LeCavalier, Chair, Greater Westside Board
of Trade
8:10 am Sam Samaddar, Airport Director, Kelowna International Airport
8:20 am Councillor Luke Stack, City of Kelowna
8:35 am John Weatherill, WestJet
8:50 am Frank Creasey, CEO, Fort McMurray Tourism
9:05 am Monte Vickerson, Director, Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce
9:20 am Scott Clements, President & CEO, Fort McMurray Airport Authority
9:35 am Corie Griffiths, Manager, Central Okanagan Economic Development
Commission & Kevin Poole, Economic Development Officer, City of
Vernon (tentative)
9:50 am Councillor Mic Werstuik, Westbank First Nation
10:05 am Coffee Break
10:20 am Nancy Cameron, CEO, Tourism Kelowna
10:40 am Glenn Mandziuk, CEO, Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association
10:55 am Closing Remarks – Ian Matheson, Senior Vice President, Airport &
Aviation Group, SNC Lavalin
11:10 am Open Discussion
11:30 am Departure for Sunset Ranch Golf Course