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Past Events Energy & Environment 2007 - U.S. Gulf South Vendor Forum On December 6 & 7, NEIA welcomed a distinguished group of U.S. environmental and energy industry professionals to St. John’s. Energy & Environment 2007 (E&E 2007) was the third in a series of NEIA forums highlighting business opportunities for Newfoundland and Labrador companies in the United States. The objective of E&E 2007 was to educate NEIA members about the market for engineering and environmental services in the U.S. and introduce them to potential partners and clients. During an industry forum on December 6, five representatives of U.S. companies shared their perspectives on how small- and medium-sized firms can take advantage of contracting opportunities in Houston, the surrounding Gulf South region and the United States in general. On December 7, NEIA members had one-on-one meetings with the U.S. companies during a supplier development session. Energy & Environment 2007 also included informal opportunities for members to network with NEIA’s U.S. guests. NEIA thanks Tiller Engineering Inc. for sponsoring its E&E Networking Social at Bridie Molloy’s. E&E presentations are now available online: Bill Napier, President, Fairwinds International (Covington, Louisiana) Mike Beck, Sr. Vice President, ENSR AECOM (Westford, Massachusetts) Related Content: E&E 2007 Media Release Alberta Information Session - October 26, 2007 On October 26th, NEIA members had the opportunity to hear about the Province's plans for the National Buyer/Seller Forum happening March 25-27, 2008 in Edmonton, Alberta. Paul Alexander and Bradley Thorne from the Department of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development discussed the results of last year's initiative and detailed the opportunities for the environmental industry at the 2008 Forum. NEIA will keep its members current as more information on the Forum becomes available. Introducing the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises - October 22, 2007 On October 22nd, Anne Thomas and Ian MacDonald from the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises (OSME) delivered an informative luncheon on how the OSME can help NEIA members sell their goods and services to the Government of Canada. OSME was created within Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) to make it easier for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to compete for government business. Ms Thomas and Mr. MacDonald outlined how OSME can help SMEs by raising awareness about opportunities available, by helping SMEs successfully market their products, and by cutting through red tape. Included in the presentation was an overview of the services PWGSC offers and the types of products PWGSC purchases - which includes anything from flu vaccines to environmental products! NEIA hopes to have OSME present again in the new year, so don’t miss the opportunity to learn how to do business - more easily than ever before - with the government of Canada! Getting to Know You - NL Hydro Luncheon - October 11, 2007 On Thursday, October 11 th, NEIA launched its “Getting to Know You” series. This series will feature a monthly breakfast or lunch information session at which NEIA members will learn about the purchasing practices of major procurers of environmental products and services. Mike Whelan of Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro was our first speaker in this exciting series. Mr. Whelan walked participants through the NL Hydro website, particularly the vendors section, and delivered an engaging and informative presentation on purchasing practices, supply chain management procedures, supply chain locations, and the business opportunities available at Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro. Also present was Mr. Frank Ricketts, Manager of Environmental Services, Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro. Eleven NEIA members attended this session. We could not have chosen a better person to launch this very worthwhile series - Mr. Whelan has set the bar high! Breakfast Session with the Centre for International Business Studies (CIBS) - September 28, 2007 Ms. Susan Vaughan, Director of the Centre for International Business Studies (CIBS), spoke to NEIA members about how CIBS can help them "go global". Through its Export Internship Program, exchange student projects and other outreach activities, CIBS has helped more than 150 local companies to internationalize since 1994. 40 Hour HAZWOPER Training Course and 8 Hour HAZWOPER Refresher Training Course – Week of September 24-28 Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Industry Association (NEIA), in association with Atlantic Environmental Training & On-Site Services Inc., conducted a 40 Hour HAZWOPER (hazardous waste operations & emergency response) training course and an 8 Hour HAZWOPER Refresher training course during the week of September 24-28, 2007. This certification is recognized in the US and Canada for work performed at uncontrolled waste sites. DCC and PWGSC are now requiring contractors to have this certification to qualify for some tenders involving hazmat. Course instructors have over 40 years experience, making this one of the most comprehensive training courses offered. Certification is valid for two years; after of which, participants will have to complete an 8 hour refresher course. Any longer than two years requires participation in the 40 hour course. 30 participants attended in total and the course was a great success. We look forward to offering it again in 2009. 'Back to School' Member Social - September 18th, 2007 On Tuesday, September 18th, NEIA held a ‘Back to School’ member social. This fun event was sponsored by Sikumiut Environmental Management Ltd. To show our ‘school spirit’, we decorated the Common Room with familiar school items: sports jerseys, brown paper lunch bags, old school books, and (embarrassing!) yearbooks. Sikumiut - meaning "People of the Sea Ice" - is registered as an Inuit business. Sikumiut is committed to the incorporation of Inuit employment, training and capabilities into its portfolio of projects. Integrated into this approach is a commitment to the provision of quality service in a timely and cost-effective manner. Everyone got into the spirit of things and had a great time! Thanks again to Sikumiut Environmental Management Ltd. for making this event possible. Annual Golf & BBQ Networking Social - July 13, 2007 About 40 NEIA members attended this popular NEIA networking social. The day featured 9 holes of golf with a buffet BBQ supper, presentation of golf awards and the Environmental Industry Awards. NEIA would like to thank our Sponsors:
NEIA would like to congratulate the winners of the Environmental Industry Awards
Check out pictures from the NEIA Annual Golf & BBQ and Presentation of the Environmental Awards NEIA Announces Environmental Industry Awards Winners (pdf file) How to Spend Twenty Three Million Dollars: Breakfast With Bruce Hollett and John Drover, Department of Environment and Conservation - July 12, 2007 Bruce Hollett, Deputy Minister and John Drover, Director Policy and Planning Division, Department of Environment & Conservation, provided NEIA members with an in-depth review of how government plans to allocate the $23 million dollars the province will be recieving in ECO Trust monies. For more information contact John Drover. Doing Business in South-Central USA: NEIA’s U.S. Trade Advisor, Scott Flukinger, facilitated this one-day workshop on understanding and gaining access to business opportunities in the Gulf Coast states, particularly Texas and Louisiana. Participants were provided with market intelligence on “ripe” opportunities in the environmental, energy, emergency response and preparedness, and defense and government contracting sectors. NEIA’s Amy Warren discussed practical networking strategies that can help you build relationships whether you’re in St. John’s or Houston. Presentations:
Business Opportunities in Panama: One Organization's Experiences - June 14, 2007 Clayton Burry, Director of Industry Development with the Canadian Centre for Marine Communications (CCMC) discussed the CCMC's experiences in developing business opportunities for its members in Panama, and the role it foresees NL firms playing in the Panama Canal Expansion Project. Visit www.pancanal.com/eng/plan for more information on that project. Lets Talk Exports, May 30, 2007 Stephen Poloz, Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Chief Economist with Export Development Canada provided an in-depth analysis of the global economy including Canada’s export outlook, interest rates and the dollar, as well as export strategies to help Canadian companies minimize risk. Half a Day in Placentia Bay Workshop, May 17, 2007 On Thursday, May 17th, NEIA held an information workshop for members about the exciting opportunities happening in Placentia Bay. Placentia Bay is buzzing with opportunity and this workshop provided information about what’s happening now, what’s going to happen, and the possible business opportunities available for NEIA members. Presenters
For copies of Mark Turner's & Rod Hogg's presentations please contact NEIA. Pre-Shipment Financing breakfast - April 24, 2007 On April 24th representatives from Export Development Canada and the Department of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development spoke to NEIA companies about the Pre-Shipment Financing Agreement that was signed on March 9th, 2007. The agreement is designed to help provide working capital funding to assist small- to medium-sized companies complete export contracts. Funding is available under the Province's Small and Medium Enterprise Fund and can be for up to 100% export contract requirements. Entrepreneurs' Forum - Lunch & Learn Session - April 19, 2007 Kevin Pomroy from the Entrepreneurs' Forum spoke to a group of NEIA members and no members about the services provided by his organization. The Entrepreneurs' Forum is an organization that provides timely and essential advice to new and growing companies. For more information about the organization contact Kevin at 772-5716 or email kevin@entrepreneursforum.com. Doing Business with International Financial Institutions (IFIs): An IFI Workshop for NL Exporters - March 12, 2007 Facilitated by Stew Hattie of Hattie Consulting and Andrea King with Canada's Office of Liaison with International Financial Institutions (OLIFI) in Washington, DC, the objective of the workshop was to introduce NL exporters to the IFI process and to give them the tools to identify and obtain IFI contracts. Canadian companies, including small engineering firms and environmental consultancies, have a good track record of winning IFI business. This IFI workshop aimed to help NL companies - thus far not very active in the international development sector - become successful IFI contractors. PDF Presentations:
AGM, Conference & Trade Show: The Environment and Municipalities: Sustaining Our Future NEIA’s 2007 Annual General Meeting, Conference and Trade Show was held March 1st and 2nd at the Holiday Inn, St. John’s. This year, NEIA introduced a specific event theme and accompanying slogan: The Environment and Municipalities: Sustaining Our Future. There are several significant environmental issues affecting Newfoundland and Labrador’s communities, including the close of the Abitibi Mill in Stephenville, the clean-up of the St. John’s harbour, solid waste management, and the growing problem of poor air quality and mold in public buildings. This year’s agenda capitalized on the currency of these issues. This year’s conference featured the expertise of several prominent speakers, including Mayor Tom O’Brien of Stephenville, Mayor Steve Kent of Mount Pearl, Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Environment and Conservation and Honourable Jack Byrne, Minister of Municipal Affairs. Each speaker provided a timely, insightful and informative presentation. Topics included changing guidelines for water quality, the effect of provincial decisions on municipalities and wind power in Newfoundland and Labrador. As with previous years, NEIA held a panel discussion. This year, the panel discussed the problem of air quality and mold in public buildings. The two-hour panel discussion was capped off with a question and answer period. Click here for a copy of the full agenda. This year’s AGM, Conference and Trade Show was a huge success. Click here to view testimonials of the event. We look forward to offering members an event of equal caliber next year! Presentations - If available (PDF format) How Government Decision on Environmental Issues will Affect Municipalities - Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Environment and Conservation Wind Development in Newfoundland and Labrador - Jim Keating, Vice President of Business Development, Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro Life After Abitibi: How Stephenville Plans to Fill the Gap Left by the Pulp and Paper Plant - Tom O’Brien, Mayor of Stephenville ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management: For EVERY Business - Ray Kavanagh, QA Manager, FGA & Quasar Environmental Issues Facing Our Municipalities - Steve Kent, Mayor of Mt. Pearl Indoor Air Quality and Mold: Current Problems - Future Solutions Event Sponsors Gold
Silver Bronze Coffee Break Sponsor Lessons from Louisiana & Trinidad and Tobago - February 22, 2007 NEIA held a lunch and learn to discuss the relationships and business opportunities that were formed in during NEIA's visit to Louisiana and Trinidad & Tobago. For more information on upcoming trade missions contact Amy Warren at 772-8625. Environmental Technology Innovation: Focus on Funding Forum, February 8, 2007 On Thursday, February 8 th, 2007, NEIA, in partnership with Environment Canada, hosted the “Environmental Technology Innovation: Focus on Funding Forum.” This insightful forum featured presenters from various federal government agencies. Attended by over 30 people, this event was free of charge and allowed attendees to gain instant knowledge about funding resources available for environmental technology development. Expert speakers and informative presentations made this event an immediate success for NEIA and Environment Canada. Topics included: Effective Proposal Writing; Introduction to the “Funding Technologies for the Environment” Website; and an Overview of existing Funding Programs and Financial Levers. Presentations (pdf versions) given at the Focus on Funding Forum:
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