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Grow Revenue
Strengthen sales, marketing and customer relationships to create more opportunities and convert them into meaningful growth.
Presented by
St. Paul & District Chamber of Commerce
Registration Open
St. Paul, Alberta
Business Summit
Two days of practical strategies, meaningful connections and real-world ideas for business owners and leaders ready to grow.
October 23–24, 2026
St. Paul, Alberta
Portage College · St. Paul Campus
Sales that close
Marketing that works
Leadership that scales
Numbers you understand
Technology you can use
Built for business
Ideas are good. Execution is better.
This summit is being built for business owners and leaders who want practical answers—not another day of generic presentations.
Across two focused days, attendees will hear from experienced business leaders, explore real challenges through breakout sessions and leave with ideas they can put to work in their organizations. The summit will welcome participants from the Lakeland and across Western Canada.
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Improve Profit
Better understand pricing, financial decisions and the numbers that support a stronger, more sustainable business.
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Build the Team
Explore leadership, workplace culture, employee development, attraction, retention and accountability.
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Plan What’s Next
Use practical tools, technology and focused planning to turn what you learn into action after the summit ends.
Main Stage Speakers
Breakout Sessions
Business Exhibitors
Networking
VIP Experience
Main Stage
Featured Keynote
Confirmed Speaker
St. Paul Business Summit · 2026
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President · Keynote Speaker
Eugene Labant
Xtreme Oilfield Technology Ltd.
Eugene leads a St. Paul-based company that has grown from a small fleet into an oilfield service operation working across Alberta, northeastern British Columbia and western Saskatchewan. He brings a firsthand business perspective shaped by growth, leadership, industry change and building from within the region.
Keynote Address
Keynote title and presentation details coming soon.
St. Paul Based
Operating Since 2000
Serving Western Canada
Confirmed Program & Presenters
Practical experience.
Real-world answers.
Meet the confirmed business owners, professional advisors and regional experts bringing practical strategies to the St. Paul Business Summit. Complete session times and breakout-room assignments will be released with the final event schedule.
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Leadership & Growth
From Technician to Business Owner: Stop Fixing Everything Yourself
Remove owner bottlenecks and build the leadership, accountability and systems needed to create a stronger business and team.
James McGonigal
Whitecloud Mechanical & Whitecloud Solutions
Confirmed
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Business Management
Working ON Your Business, Not Just IN It
Explore the systems, delegation and management disciplines needed to move beyond daily firefighting and lead the business forward.
James McGonigal
Whitecloud Mechanical & Whitecloud Solutions
Confirmed
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Employee Development
Grow Your Own: Developing Employees into Future Leaders
Build stronger communication, ownership and accountability while developing the future leaders already inside your organization.
Penny Nilsen
Nilsen Business Coaching
Confirmed
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Time Management
Practical Habits for Effective Time Management
Learn practical habits for setting priorities, protecting productive time and following through on the work that matters most.
David Rideout
Nexus 2020
Confirmed
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Governance
Governance Habits for Effective Boards & Councils
Clarify roles, strengthen accountability and improve how boards, councils and leadership teams make decisions together.
David Rideout
Nexus 2020
Confirmed
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Workforce Development
How to Upskill, Reskill and Grow the Team You Already Have
Explore practical education and training opportunities that help businesses develop the people already inside their organizations.
Robin Tizzard
Portage College
Confirmed
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Workforce Intelligence
Regional Workforce Intelligence & Resources
Access regional labour-market information, workforce insights and government resources that support better hiring and planning decisions.
Serena Sjodin
Government of Alberta
Confirmed
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Employee Benefits
Employee Benefits That Work: Supporting Your People & Strengthening Your Business
Learn how benefit programs can support employees, improve retention and provide sustainable value for businesses of different sizes.
Shalaine Tuleack
Group Benefits Advisor · BP Group Solutions
Confirmed
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Tax Essentials
Tax Essentials for Small Business: Understanding Your CRA Obligations
Better understand CRA responsibilities, available resources and practical tools that help businesses stay informed and compliant.
Xiebang “James” Li
CRA Liaison Officer Service
Confirmed
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Legal Fundamentals
Legal Fundamentals for Business
Better understand the legal responsibilities, risks and foundational decisions that growing businesses need to manage.
Caleigh Morrow
Morrow Tchir LLP
Confirmed
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Workplace Wellness
Workplace Wellness: Building Healthier, Stronger & More Productive Teams
Examine the connection between personal health, energy, resilience and sustainable workplace performance.
Ty Smereka
Optimal Wellness
Confirmed
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Community Safety Series
Crime Reduction & Community Safety
A practical series covering CPTED crime-prevention principles, emergency planning and de-escalation strategies for safer businesses and communities.
Celeste Besmiller · Sgt. Pierre St-Cyr · S/Sgt. Luke Halvorson
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Confirmed
More program announcements are coming.
Additional presenters, complete session times and breakout-room
assignments will be added as the final summit schedule is confirmed.
Program Subject to Change
Two Focused Days
A summit designed to build momentum.
The program will combine main-stage presentations, practical breakout sessions, exhibitor access and structured networking. Exact session times and room assignments will be announced with the final program.
Friday · October 23, 2026
Day One
Business Growth, Knowledge & Connection
Morning
Registration, Breakfast & Exhibitor Access
Check in, meet fellow attendees and explore the business exhibitor area before the main program begins.
Opening
Welcome & Featured Keynote
Opening remarks followed by the featured keynote presentation from Eugene Labant, President of Xtreme Oilfield Technology.
Breakouts
Focused Business Sessions
Choose from concurrent sessions covering business, people, finance, technology and workplace challenges.
Up to Four Concurrent OptionsMidday
Lunch, Networking & Exhibitors
Dedicated time to connect with speakers, exhibitors and business leaders from across the region.
Afternoon
Main Stage, Breakouts & Business Discussion
Additional learning sessions followed by a collaborative discussion focused on regional business opportunity.
Evening
VIP Networking Experience
A limited-capacity evening experience with premium networking, speaker access and hosted food and beverages.
Saturday · October 24, 2026
Day Two
Leadership, People, Systems & Action
Morning
Breakfast, Networking & Day-Two Welcome
Reconnect with attendees and exhibitors before the second day’s main-stage program begins.
Main Stage
Leadership & Business Growth
James McGonigal of Whitecloud Solutions presents practical lessons on leadership, accountability and removing owner bottlenecks.
Breakouts
People, Performance & Protection
Select from focused sessions covering workforce development, wellness, compliance, safety and business resources.
Up to Four Concurrent OptionsMidday
Lunch & Final Exhibitor Access
Continue conversations, visit exhibitors and connect with potential partners before the closing program.
Afternoon
Business Panel & Closing Main Stage
Regional business leaders share practical lessons, challenges and perspectives on building stronger organizations.
Closing
90-Day Action Plan
Turn the summit’s ideas into clear priorities and actions to carry back into your business.
Ticket Options
Choose your summit experience.
Chamber members receive preferred pricing, with options available for the complete two-day summit, limited one-day attendance and an enhanced VIP experience.
Best Value
Two-Day Summit Pass
The complete summit experience with access to both days of main-stage programming, breakout sessions and exhibitors.
Chamber Member
$147
Non-Member
$175
- Friday and Saturday summit access
- Main-stage presentations
- Choice of breakout sessions
- Business exhibitor access
- Networking opportunities
- 90-day action-planning session
Limited Option
One-Day Summit Pass
A flexible option for attendees who cannot participate in the complete two-day summit experience.
Chamber Member
$97
Non-Member
$125
- Choice of Friday or Saturday access
- Main-stage programming for selected day
- Breakout sessions for selected day
- Business exhibitor access
- Day-specific networking opportunities
- Availability may be limited
Limited to 25 VIP Guests
VIP Summit Pass
The full two-day summit plus access to the limited-capacity Friday evening VIP experience.
Chamber Member
$175
Non-Member
$297
- Complete two-day summit access
- Main-stage and breakout sessions
- Business exhibitor access
- Friday evening VIP event
- Premium networking environment
- Limited to 25 VIP registrations
Chamber members must log into their Chamber account before purchasing to receive member pricing. GST is added at checkout; processing fees are included. Tickets may be transferred and are non-refundable unless the entire event is cancelled.
Already added a ticket to your cart? Return to the Chamber checkout to complete your registration.
Open Cart & CheckoutOne-Day Summit Pass
If you can only attend one day, choose carefully.
Select the day you are considering. We’ll show you what it includes—and what you will miss by not attending the complete summit.
Your day includes
What you’ll miss
The summit is designed as one complete two-day experience. The
two-day pass provides the strongest value and ensures you do not
miss half of the program.
Your ticket has been added.
Continue to the secure Chamber checkout to complete your registration. Chamber members should sign in on the next screen to receive member pricing.
Trade Show & Partnerships
Put your business in the room.
Showcase your business, support regional growth and connect directly with the owners, leaders and professionals attending the St. Paul Business Summit.
01 · EXHIBIT
Join the Trade Show
Put your products, services and expertise in front of Summit attendees. Choose one day or build stronger visibility by exhibiting for the complete two-day event.
Best Exposure
Both Days
Chamber Member
$300
Non-Member
$375
Exhibit Friday and Saturday for the strongest visibility, more conversations and two full days of business connections.
Select whether electrical power is required during registration.
Choose Both-Day BoothFriday Only
Friday Booth
Chamber Member
$200
Non-Member
$250
Exhibit during Friday’s Summit programming, networking periods and scheduled breaks.
Select whether electrical power is required during registration.
Choose Friday BoothSaturday Only
Saturday Booth
Chamber Member
$200
Non-Member
$250
Exhibit during Saturday’s Summit programming, networking periods and scheduled breaks.
Select whether electrical power is required during registration.
Choose Saturday Booth
Chamber members must sign into their Chamber account to receive member
exhibitor pricing. Booth registration is completed securely through
the St. Paul & District Chamber of Commerce.
02 · SPONSOR
Partner With the Summit
Choose a partnership that puts your organization alongside the people, conversations and experiences strengthening business throughout our region.
VIP Experience Partner $2,000
Premium recognition connected to the limited Friday evening VIP experience.
- Two complete two-day Summit passes
- Logo recognition on the Summit website
- Individual social-media recognition
- Big-screen and event-signage recognition
- Verbal and post-event recognition
Lunch Partner $1,500
Place your business front and centre during one of the Summit’s key networking opportunities.
- Two complete Summit passes
- Recognition throughout the sponsored lunch
- Website, big-screen and social recognition
- Event signage and verbal acknowledgement
Choose Friday Lunch or Saturday Lunch during registration.
Breakfast Partner $750
Help begin the day with business connections, learning and collaboration.
- Two complete Summit passes
- Recognition during the sponsored breakfast
- Website, big-screen and social recognition
- Event signage and verbal acknowledgement
Choose Friday Breakfast or Saturday Breakfast during registration.
Facility Partner $1,000
Help create the professional and welcoming space where business learning and connections happen.
- Two complete Summit passes
- Prominent Facility Partner recognition
- Website, big-screen and social recognition
- Event signage and verbal acknowledgement
Registration Partner $750
Be one of the first brands attendees see as they arrive and begin their Summit experience.
- One complete Summit pass
- Prominent registration-area recognition
- Big-screen, social and event-signage recognition
- Verbal and post-event acknowledgement
Indicate whether you can assist with guest registration.
Trade Show Partner $750
Put your organization at the centre of the Summit’s business-to-business connections.
- One complete Summit pass
- Prominent Trade Show recognition
- Big-screen, social and event-signage recognition
- Verbal and post-event acknowledgement
Session Partner $200
Connect your brand with a specific professional-development session that matters to today’s employers and business leaders.
- One complete Summit pass
- Recognition connected to the selected session
- Big-screen, social and session-signage recognition
- Verbal and post-event acknowledgement
Choose your available sponsored session during registration.
Coffee & Refreshment Partner From $300
Help attendees recharge while keeping conversations and connections moving between sessions.
- One complete Summit pass
- Recognition in the refreshment area
- Big-screen, social and event-signage recognition
- Verbal and post-event acknowledgement
Choose Friday, Saturday or both days during registration.
Community Supporter $100
Show your commitment to regional business development and help bring valuable learning and resources closer to home.
- Business name or logo on the big screen
- Recognition during the Summit
- Post-event recognition
Door Prize Partner Prize Contribution
Contribute a product, service or gift certificate to be awarded to a Summit attendee.
- Recognition when your prize is awarded
- Business name or logo on the big screen
- Post-event recognition
Choose Chamber-office delivery or prize pickup during registration.
The Chamber registration page will open at the sponsorship area.
Expand “Sponsorships,” choose your package and complete any required
package selection before adding it to your cart.
Questions before registering? Email [email protected]