About this Event
The Airdrie Business Breakfast & Economic Update provides an opportunity for businesses, government officials, and community leaders to converge, celebrating our city's recent achievements and growth while gaining insights into development in Airdrie.
You'll hear from:
- Jay McNeil - President, CFL Alternate Governer & former Stampeders offensive lineman
- Rob Roach - Deputy Chief Ecoomist, ATB Economics
- Mayor Peter Brown - City of Airdrie
- Horacio Galanti - City Manager, City of Airdrie
- Sara Chamberlain - Team Leader of Economic Development, City of Airdrie
Agenda:
- 7:30 a.m. - Registration and hot buffet breakfast
- 8:00 a.m. - Opening remarks and presentations
- 9:00 a.m. - Coffee break
- 9 :20 a.m. - Presentations
- 9:50 a.m. - Closing remarks
- 10 a.m. - Networking
Learn about our guest speakers
Jay McNeil - President, CFL Alternate Governer
Being a champion
Jay McNeil was appointed team president on Jan. 23, 2024. The former Stampeders lineman had returned to the organization on Sept. 22, 2022, in the role of vice-president of business operations.
McNeil played for the Stampeders from 1994 to 2007, earning the Canadian Football League all-star recognition on three occasions and West Division all-star honours six times. McNeil was a member of Grey Cup-championship teams in 1998 and 2001 and was twice voted by teammates as the winner of the Presidents’ Ring for excellence on and off the field.
After his playing career, McNeil remained in Calgary and built a strong business career, leading sales and business operations for several companies including Trinidad Drilling, Tervita, SECURE Energy and most recently in the role of COO for Cleantek Industries.
McNeil also maintained strong ties to football, serving as a trustee for the CFL Players Pension Plan and as vice-president of the Canadian Football League Players Association. He also continued his association with the Stampeders, acting as a community ambassador for the team’s alumni association.
McNeil has a Bachelor of Business Administration from Kent State University and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Fredericton.
Rob Roach - Deputy Chief Economist and Managing Directory of ATB Economics
Turning the corner: Alberta's economy heading into 2025
As the Deputy Chief Economist at ATB Financial, Rob Roach is laser-focused on the Alberta economy, the forces that shape it and the challenges and opportunities affecting the prosperity of Albertans. He is the co-author of three books: "The Boiling Frog Dilemma: Saving Canada from Economic Decline," "Spiders in Space: Successfully Adapting to Unwanted Change," and "Spiders in COVID Space: Adapting During and After the Pandemic."
As Vice-President of Research with the Canada West Foundation, Roach had the opportunity to explore a broad array of economic and public policy topics. Roach recently served as the Chair of the National accessArts Centre--Canada's largest and oldest disability arts organization. Roach also teaches courses on local government for the University of Alberta.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Town and Country Centre, 103, 275 Jensen Dr NE, Airdrie, Canada
CAD 40.00 to CAD 240.00
