OPO's 2013-14 Outreach Event List
| Event | Date | Location | Description/Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| APEX Special Bilingual Presentations | April 9, 2013 | Ottawa | APEX invites its members to attend special "members only" events with special guest speakers. These presentations are opportunities to learn more about various subjects of concern to federal government executive cadre. |
| New Entrepreneurs of Ottawa Networking (NEON) Event | April 9, 2013 | Nepean | The New Entrepreneurs of Ottawa Networking (NEON) Event brings small business owners together to share information and learn from each other. Kiosk |
| International Ombudsman Association 8th Annual Conference | April 19-24, 2013 | Miami | The Annual Conference is intended to help attendees increase awareness, knowledge and skills in order to become more effective catalysts for change within their organization. |
| APEX (Supplemental) Special Bilingual Presentations | April 30, 2013 | Ottawa | APEX invites its members to attend special "members only" events with special guest speakers. These presentations are opportunities to learn more about various subjects of concern to federal government executive cadre. |
| Manitoba Chamber of Commerce 2013 AGM & Expo and Wpg Visit | May 3-5, 2013 | Winnipeg | The Manitoba Chamber of Commerce's annual general meeting lets members plug into the latest developments, trends and issues that are important to the Canadian business community and set the Canadian |
| CIPMM 2012 National Workshop | May 7-9, 2013 | Ottawa | Each year over 400 public procurement specialists participate to learn more about current trends, best practices and innovative solutions. Presentation + Kiosk |
| Info-Opportunité | May 8, 2013 | Montréal | Organized by Info-Opportunité and the Montréal Chamber of Commerce. |
| FMI-Capital Chapter – Professional Development Day – Gov. Procurement | May 22, 2013 | Ottawa | The goal of this day is to hear from the experts, understand the varied vehicles and their challenges but, also to open a dialogue toward a new client centered services built on robust engagement strategies and strong relationships. |
| The Forum of Canadian Ombudsman Conference & Halifax Regional Visit | June 10-12, 2013 | Halifax | The Forum of Canadian Ombudsman (FCO) provides a global network for ombudsman offices from all sectors and of all types - as well as people simply interested in ombudsman issues - to meet and to exchange information. |
| Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC) - 2013 National Conference | June 12-14, 2013 | Ottawa | An important event for supply chain management professionals from private and public sectors. Each year, 500 top procurement and supply chain management decision-makers come to learn the latest developments and best practices in the profession. |
| ORSMEN Kingston + OPO Townhall | Thursday September 19 | Kingston | Ontario Region Small & Medium Enterprise Network (ORSMEN) event in Kingston + Town Hall |
| SONO Mississauga & OPO Town Hall | September 25, 2013 | Mississauga | Outreach Network of Ontario (SONO) event in Mississauga + Town Hall session with suppliers. |
| NEON Event | September 24 | Nepean | The New Entrepreneurs of Ottawa Networking (NEON) Event brings small business owners together to share information and learn from each other. Kiosk |
| Orleans Business Showcase | October 5, 13 | Orleans | The Orléans Business Showcase provides local businesses a showcase for their service to the community. Over 50 businesses are taking part in the event. OPO to distribute promo materials. |
| GTEC 2013 Conference | October 8-9, 2013 | Ottawa | Government Technology Exhibition and Conference brings together leading public & private sector experts to collaborate on serving citizens better through innovation and technology. OPO to distribute promo materials. |
| SOHO SME Business Expo Toronto | October 15 | Toronto | 1-day tradeshow for SMEs. Marketing of business-to-business products, services, tools and resources. OSME is a key sponsor and provided OPO with free kiosk space. |
| Biz, Gov Services and You Info-Fair | October 24 17:30-21:00 |
Ottawa | A business information fair and networking event with representatives from government and non-profit organizations who provide services to businesses. OPO will tend a kiosk. |
| Regina-Calgary Outreach Visit | October 28-31 2013 | Regina & Calgary | Town Hall sessions in Regina & Calgary. |
| SOHO SME Business Expo Calgary | October 31 | Calgary | Part of Regina-Calgary visit. 1-day tradeshow. |
| St. John's NFLD Outreach Visit | November 4-6, 2013 | St. John's NFLD |
Kiosk at the CPPC's 15th Annual forum, Town Hall with local federal suppliers, meetings with OPO clients (Bd of Trade) and stakeholders (MP staff). |
| Éthics & Public Affairs, Ottawa Public Admin. | November 1 (FR) November 5 (EN) |
Ottawa | As per previous years, OPO to present to "Ethics and Public Administration" classes at U of O. |
| City of Gatineau Economic Dev't Branch | November 13, 2013 | Gatineau | Presentation to the Commissaires en développement d'entreprises whose job is to advise new companies on doing business. |
| Ottawa Town Halls with federal suppliers | November 27 08:30 10:30 13:30 |
Ottawa | Further to OPO's participation at the Sep. 24, 2013 New Entrepreneurs of Ottawa Networking (NEON) event, OPO & Ottawa Chamber of Commerce will organize Town Hall. |
| DND Maritime Procurement Branch | December 10 | Ottawa | Briefing on OPO's roles and responsibilities |
| Kanata Town Hall with federal suppliers | December 12, 2013 | Kanata | Further to OPO's participation at the Sep. 24, 2013 New Entrepreneurs of Ottawa Networking (NEON) event, OPO & Kanata Chamber of Commerce will organize Town Hall. |
| RCMP Procurement Branch | December 18 10:00 |
Ottawa | Info-session to Procurement officials |
| 4e Salon des entreprises de Gatineau | 18-19 Janvier 2014 | Hull | Tend a kiosk |
| Gatineau Town Hall with federal suppliers | Janvier 31, 2014 | Gatineau | As per Ottawa, Nepean, Orleans and Kanata Town Halls noted above, OPO plans on organizing one for Gatineau. |
| Info-Opportunité Montréal | Feb 19, 2014 | Montréal | Organized by Info-Opportunité and the Montréal Chamber of Commerce; event helps small business with regard to public procurement. (Same as last year) |
| Montreal Town Hall and Outreach Mtgs | Feb 20, 2014 | Montreal | Town Hall session in Montreal to suppliers + info session to MPs staffers. |
| Toronto Town Hall & MP Info Session | Feb 20, 2014 | Toronto | Town Hall session in Toronto + info session to MPs staffers. |
| ORSMEN Info Fair | Feb 21, 2014 | Toronto | Ontario Region Small & Medium Enterprise Network (ORSMEN) event in Toronto. |
| TRBoT Small & Medium Business Exchange | March 5, 2014 | Toronto | Organised with the Toronto Region Board of Trade, an opportunity to speak to 50-75 companies specifically interested in doing business with the federal government. |
| Éthics & Public Affairs, uOttawa Public Admin. | March 6 | Ottawa | As per previous years, OPO will present to "Ethics and Public Affairs" class at U of O. |
| Victoria, Vancouver &Edmonton Outreach Visit | March 9-14, 2014 | Edmonton, Vancouver & Victoria | Town Hall sessions in Edmonton, Vancouver and Victoria + info sessions for MPs staffer. |
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