Advocacy: The Power of Persuasion & Influence in Business

Tuesday, Mar 14, 2023 at 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM EDT

2000 Simcoe Street North, Room #G213, Gordon Willey Building, Oshawa, ON, L1H 7K4, Canada

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Tuesday, Mar 14, 2023 at 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM EDT

Durham College, 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, ON, L1H 7K4, Canada.

What is advocacy? How does it work? Why is it important? Join us at this engaging seminar to find out!

Learn about the value of advocacy in business and how it can assist with future employment opportunities. Following the keynote presentation and speaker panel, attendees will break into small groups to engage with business professionals from the local community to discuss real-world situations and how to develop an advocacy campaign for issues important to you.

Advocacy can help with gaining access to resources, personal growth, and career readiness.

Enjoy raffle prizes, pizza, and the opportunity to meet industry leaders!

Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade

htttps://www.apboardoftrade.com

The Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade (APBOT) is a not-for-profit, membership-based association, representing the voice of business in Ajax and Pickering since 1955. APBOT's members represent various sectors of the local economy and businesses of every size, from sole proprietorships to large corporations. Join us at one of our events to learn more! https://event.apboardoftrade.com/BioPage

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Mohamed Bachani
President & CEO
Unique Accounting Services

Mohamed is the founder and President of Unique Accounting Services, an Accounting and Bookkeeping firm that helps Canadian small and medium sized businesses with their bookkeeping, accounting, strategic planning and taxation needs under one roof. With over 15 years’ experience providing these services to businesses of all sizes, Mohamed is the go to person for accounting and taxation. He is connected to all leading professional associations in his industry, to ensure he meets the highest standards of his profession, and enabling him to keep up to date on all aspects involved and any industry changes. He has been on the Board of Directors of the Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD) since 2016, served as the Secretary/Treasurer on the BACD board from May 2017 to May 2021, and is serving as the Chair since May 2021. He is also on the Board of Directors of the Ajax Pickering Board of Trade since January 2021. Mohamed volunteers his time in the preparation of income tax returns through the CRA’s Community Voluntary income Tax Preparation (CVITP) clinics, working with charitable organizations. Mohamed and Unique Accounting Services are multi award winners of Toronto Star and Oshawa-Whitby Readers Choice Awards, as well as being recognized internationally (Canadian Business Awards, Worldwide Finance Awards). Mohamed is a contributing author of “The Entrepreneur’s Toolkit”, a best selling book geared towards business owners and entrepreneurs.

https://www.uniqueaccountingservices.ca/

About Mohamed Bachani

President & CEO
Unique Accounting Services
Andrea Carmona
Manager, Public Affairs
Ontario Chamber of Commerce

To Andrea, an inclusive province means equality of opportunity – ensuring that everyone, irrespective of their age, race, sex, gender identity and orientation, or religion, has the chance to pursue and achieve their goals and aspirations. As the Manager of Public Affairs at the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, she works to advocate on behalf of Ontario’s business community. Andrea believes that business is an invaluable partner in building a more inclusive, innovative, and prosperous society. In the past, Andrea has contributed to driving equity, diversity, and inclusion within the STEM sector, amplifying the lived experiences of equity deserving groups and providing organizations strategies to promote psychological safety, belonging, and overall wellbeing. Andrea holds a Master of Public Policy from the Munk School of Public Policy and Global Affairs and is a 2021-2022 DiverseCity Fellow. Andrea is an avid yogi and enjoys connecting with nature in her spare time.

https://occ.ca/

About Andrea Carmona

Manager, Public Affairs
Ontario Chamber of Commerce
Peter Garrett
Manager, Strategic Reporting & Government Relations
Durham College

A graduate of Durham College’s Paralegal program, and former Director of the Durham College Student Association, Peter joined the college’s team in 2018. Passionate about life-long learning and the student experience, Peter works across departments to collaborate on strategic projects, and advocate for post-secondary education supports. Peter has previously served on the board of directors of Victim Services of Durham Region. He is currently studying his MBA at McMaster, which will finish in the summer of 2023. As an advocate for post-secondary, Peter sits on the advocacy committees for three local boards of trade, Colleges Ontario and is co-chair of the advocacy committee for Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan). He lives in Scugog with his wife Emma, where they enjoy supporting local businesses, especially restaurants during patio season.

https://durhamcollege.ca/

About Peter Garrett

Manager, Strategic Reporting & Government Relations
Durham College
Kassandra King
Marketing Team Lead
Lenbrook Industries Ltd.

Kassandra King has been with the Lenbrook Canada Solutions team for about 2.5 years. She is a graduate of the University of Guelph, Spring of 2020, with a Bachelor of Commerce, honours program.

https://lenbrook.com/

About Kassandra King

Marketing Team Lead
Lenbrook Industries Ltd.
Daisy Kuar
Owner
Express Employment Professionals, Pickering

Daisy is a Strategic Business Executive with more than 25 years of expertise in the staffing, professional services, automotive and non-for-profit sectors. Daisy has continually developed high performing teams with a focus on service excellence. She is passionate about developing future leaders, optimizing talent and believes success lies in building a great team and strong authentic brand. Currently a part-time CFO for Computait Consulting and the owner of Express Employment Professionals, Pickering location. A forward-thinking, people-first firm that believes that relations come first. Express is a full-service staffing and recruiting firm, focused on driving business value and enhancing the employee experience; servicing GTA and Durham regions. Thoughtful, yet direct, Daisy brings transparency, responsiveness and a little bit of humour to her client and candidate relationships. Daisy loves traveling, reading, mentoring, is actively involved in her community and lives in Toronto with her husband.

https://www.expresspros.com/pickeringon/

About Daisy Kuar

Owner
Express Employment Professionals, Pickering
Michael Radoslav
Communications Manager
Office of the Honourable Mark Holland, Member of Parliament for Ajax, P.C.

Michael Radoslav is the communications manager for MP Mark Holland in Ajax, and also works remotely on the communications team with the Government House Leader’s Office in Ottawa. Growing up as a lover of the written word, he turned writing into a career from journalist to communications specialist. He also strives to help the community, and has a particular interest in helping students find their path. From being a Student Ambassador to prospective students during his time at Wilfrid Laurier University, to helping oversee a Youth Council in Ajax at MP Holland’s Office, Michael enjoys helping youth fulfill their potential.

https://markholland.libparl.ca/

About Michael Radoslav

Communications Manager
Office of the Honourable Mark Holland, Member of Parliament for Ajax, P.C.
Kirk Raybould
Director of Business Development, Durham Region
Heart to Heart First Aid CPR Services Inc.

https://heart2heartcpr.com/

About Kirk Raybould

Director of Business Development, Durham Region
Heart to Heart First Aid CPR Services Inc.
Jacquelynn Tanner
Full-time Professional Realtor
Sutton Group - Heritage Realty Inc. Brokerage

Jacquelynn is a 34-year full-time Realtor serving the Durham & Clarington Areas. Jacquelynn is a proud sponsor of many sports, community, and charitable events, APBOT Business Person of the Year, and continues to be a top producer in her brokerage.

https://jacquelynntanner.com/

About Jacquelynn Tanner

Full-time Professional Realtor
Sutton Group - Heritage Realty Inc. Brokerage

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Sessions on Mar 14, 2023

03:00 PM

Welcome

03:00 PM - 03:15 PMG213
03:15 PM

Keynote Speaker

03:15 PM - 03:30 PMG213
03:30 PM

Speaker Panel

03:30 PM - 03:50 PMG213
03:50 PM

Breakout Activity

03:50 PM - 04:15 PMG213
04:15 PM

Closing

04:15 PM - 04:30 PMG213

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