Workshop Agenda

Thursday, March 6

8:30–9:00 am
Registration
Pick up your name badge and enjoy coffee and breakfast treats with your industry friends.

9:00–11:00 am
Townhall Business Discussion
Business experts from CFIB, FIJ law and more, will share about their experiences working with small businesses and Canadian Textile companies, followed by an opportunity for you to find out more on topics important to you, like succession planning, selling a business, and good accounting practices. 

11:00 am–Noon
Roundtables  
Gather around for discussions and sharing opinions on current topics—diversification, the current economy, financial gains and losses and succession planning.

Noon-1:30 pm
Lunch and Tabletops
Enjoy lunch and connect with industry suppliers.

1:30-2:30 pm
Talking Textiles Podcast
Listen in on a lively discussion with guests Helen Golubev and Roman Astik, Rolltec, as they share about company history, culture, successes and challenges and gain perspectives on the Canadian textile industry. Hosted by Mark Tyrrell, LaSalle Canvas and Alex Petizian, Naizil Coated Fabrics.

2:30-3:30 pm
Plant Tour
We will take a tour of the facility to learn and experience what the company manufactures.

3:30-4:30 pm
Social Hour
Let’s relax with drinks and appetizers—a fitting end to a great day together!