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January 8, 2025

Hello,

MCABC is kicking off the new year with a #coffeetalk session on leveraging technology to transform your business! Learn how to stay competitive by updating existing systems, creating back office and operational efficiencies, improving work site processes, and more. Don’t miss this chance to level up your business — register today.

Join us for an insightful economic outlook with BDC's Chief Economist, Pierre Cléroux, to learn how the Canadian economy is evolving and gain perspectives on trends that are shaping our business environment. This hybrid session is complimentary and exclusive to MCABC members ONLY. Space is limited, secure your spot today.

Have you renewed your 2025 MCABC membership? Membership renewals were due on January 1, 2025. Renew now and continue to access member-exclusive benefits, resources, and opportunities that support your business' success.

Thanks for reading!

- Your MCABC team

Leverage technology and transform your business in our NEW January #coffeetalk

Technology – a word that can be daunting and a word often associated with significant expense. What we don’t talk about is the true cost of not updating existing systems and the risks of not introducing new ones. Learn how others are:

✓ Creating back office and operational efficiencies
✓ Improving work site processes
✓ Optimizing their investment in technology
✓ Protecting their companies from cyber threats AND
✓ Leveraging technology to build winning teams

This #coffeetalk is sponsored by MNP LLP.

Date: Wednesday, January 29th, 2025

Time: 8:00 - 9:00 AM

Location: Virtual (via Zoom)

Exclusive Invitation for MCABC Members: 2025 Economic Outlook with BDC

As a business owner, it's crucial to stay ahead of the curve.

Join us for an insightful economic outlook by BDC’s Chief Economist, Pierre Cléroux. Learn how the Canadian economy is evolving, and gain perspectives on trends that are shaping our business environment.

The presentation will cover:

• Our 2025 economic outlook
• The new business environment: lower rates, labour shortages and higher operating costs
• How US trade policy will affect your business
• The latest BDC studies

This is a unique opportunity to gain powerful insights to make impactful decisions for your business and the construction sector.

As an MCABC member, you have exclusive access to this hybrid session – there are only 30 spots available to attend in-person! The in-person session will include breakfast and networking.

About the Speaker: Pierre Cléroux was appointed Vice President, Research and Chief Economist at BDC in 2012. Pierre leads a team of experts who analyze economic data to identify business and sector trends impacting Canadian entrepreneurs. A seasoned speaker, Pierre helps business owners understand the risks and opportunities presented by the economic environment. Pierre is also responsible for providing economic analysis and advice to the Bank’s senior management team and supervises all marketing and industry research activities. Over his 25-year career as an economist, he has held several influential positions that had a direct impact on entrepreneurs in Canada and abroad.

Date: Thursday, February 6th, 2025

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 AM (Virtual session is from 7:30 - 8:30 AM via Microsoft Teams)

Location: 9850 King George Blvd, Unit 706, Surrey BC

It's the New Year! Act Now — Renew your Membership for 2025

Reminder: Membership renewals were due on January 1, 2025.

Renew your membership now to continue accessing member-exclusive benefits and opportunities that will support your business' success in 2025!

As a valued MCABC member, you enjoy exclusive benefits including access to industry resources, special pricing on customized education, networking events, discounts on products, advocacy for the industry across all government levels, Fortify Wellness, and more.

MCABC is anticipating the future and leading the change for Mechanical Contractors in BC, specifically as it relates to innovative solutions that can help enable our members’ success. We are your go-to for everything mechanical contracting. Advocacy, education, and camaraderie – we’ve got your back!

To renew your membership, log in to your Member profile:

Start the New Year right with Fortify Wellness

We know that as a business owner and employer, prioritizing the wellbeing of your workforce is key. Fortify Wellness, MCABC's group health benefits plan for the industry, offers customized employee benefits plans and retirement solutions at competitive rates that focus on the needs of your workers and their families.

Your benefits investment enhances your employees’ health care options while supporting your industry association. Start off the new year with a new plan — Get your free assessment today:

Okanagan Members — Register for MCABC's 2nd Regional Roundtable

Attention Okanagan Members! MCABC's next Okanagan Regional Roundtable will take place on Tuesday, Feb 4, 2025 at 12PM.

Our Regional Roundtables are unique, and they are an opportunity for members to engage directly with the MCABC team on issues related to the mechanical contracting industry. Our MCABC Okanagan Regional Roundtable is just the beginning of an ongoing conversation with members and a strengthened mechanical contracting industry throughout British Columbia.

A draft agenda will be circulated the last week of January 2025.

Date: Tuesday, February 4th, 2025

Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Location: Virtual (via Teams)

École Mission Senior Secondary Replacement Business-to-Business Event

Infrastructure BC, on behalf of the Board of Education of School District No. 75 (Mission), invites local contractors, suppliers, and businesses interested in working with or providing products and services to the potential proponent teams regarding the new École Mission Senior Secondary School project.

The Mission Senior Secondary Project is planned to design and build a new school with an approximate gross area of 14,000 m2 with capacity for 1,500 students, Grades 10 to 12, with the ability to expand capacity to 1,650 students, as well as a Neighborhood Learning Centre.

The potential proponent teams include:

— Maple Reinders Constructors Ltd. with Stantec Architecture Ltd.,
— Pomerleau Inc. with KMBR Architects Planners Inc.,
— Ventana (Design Build) Corp with Thinkspace Architecture Planning Interior Design Ltd.

This event also allows the prospective proponent teams to enhance their knowledge, understanding, and awareness of available local services and build relationships with local contractors, suppliers, and businesses.

Date: Tuesday, January 21st, 2025

Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Location: École Mission Senior Secondary School Gymnasium, 32939 7th Avenue, Mission BC

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