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BE THE CHOICE

Be The Choice

Oct 29, 2019

Be part of the marine community and join us for the rapidly approaching 2019 Boating BC Conference presented by Mercury Marine. This year’s theme Be the Choice will focus on actionable insights for business leaders to be an employer of choice and how, collectively, we can be the industry of choice for employees. We have a fantastic line up of speakers who will inform and inspire, lots of networking opportunities to connect with colleagues and an evening of entertainment that you won’t want to miss.

Don’t take our word for it, in the video below past attendees will tell you everything you need to know: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_0jnXDXcwU&feature=youtu.be

Don’t miss out: REGISTER NOW 

Speaker Spotlight: ANTOINE LEJEUNE

2019 Economic Overview of the Recreational Boating Industry

We are extremely pleased to welcome back Antoine Lejeune, Commercial Leader, Dealer Relationships at Wells Fargo Commercial Distribution Finance who will kick off the 2019 Boating BC Conference with an economic update of the Canadian recreational boating industry. Antoine is a CPA, CMA with a Business Administration Degree from the University of Montreal Business School (HEC), and has been with Wells Fargo (formerly GE Capital) for 18 years. His internal and external commercial team members service CDF’s network of over 3,400 dealers across Canada ensuring dealers have the necessary credit facilities in place to meet their business targets.

For a complete list of this year’s fantastic speakers, click here

HOTEL ROOM BLOCK EXPIRES OCTOBER 31!

The discounted room rate of $189.00 per night and availability are only guaranteed until October 31st  After that, the room block will be opened to the public and available at regular rates on a first come, first serve basis. If you haven’t already done so, be sure to book your room as soon as possible at 1.800.663.0299 and book under “2019 Boating BC Conference” or reserve online Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel.

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