Events

Join fellow importers, trade compliance professionals, and supply chain leaders for The State of Trade Social – an afternoon combining a candid market update, a hands-on reporting masterclass led by an ex-customs official, and real networking with peers who live in the trade files. From tariff developments and forced labour enforcement to trade remedy exposure and duty recovery, you’ll leave with practical, actionable strategies you can put to work immediately, plus CCS/CTCS credits toward your certification. Choose your city – Toronto on September 23 or Vancouver on October 7 and reserve your seat today.

📅 Date: September 23 or October 7
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Toronto or Vancouver
💵 Cost: $25.00 (all proceeds go to a local food bank)

The Growth Playbook: Build to Sell or Build to Keep?

Breakout Session (In-Person)

Business Transitions Forum event argues that “build-to-sell” and “build-to-keep” are two distinct operating philosophies, not just different exit outcomes – affecting how owners handle capital, hiring, growth strategy, and risk. A panel of entrepreneurs and advisors who’ve scaled companies both organically and through acquisition will share frameworks and real-world examples to help owners choose a path deliberately and avoid costly missteps.

Chris Bachinski, will be a panellist.

📅 Date: October 21
⏰ Time: 10:55 AM – 11:45 AM CT
📍 Location: Winnipeg, MB (In-Person)
💵 Cost: Varies

CBP Trade and Cargo Security Summit

Dallas, TX

Connect and collaborate with CBP’s leadership, other government agencies, trade industry partners, private sector, and international trade community.

Mackenzie West and Jeremy Pollard will be in attendance.

📅 Date: Sept 9
⏰ Time: Varies
📍 Location: Dallas, TX
💵 Cost: Varies