The North is Returning to St. John’s Northern Exposure 2019 is being held at the Delta Hotels St. John’s Conference Centre from January 29-31, 2019.
A project of the Labrador North Chamber of Commerce (LNCC), the biennial Northern Exposure Conference and Trade Show is a high-profile business showcase of Labrador. Northern Exposure seeks to educate the island portion of the province (and other regions of the country) about Labrador’s vibrant economy, while promoting partnership opportunities for like-minded business, government, NGO and Indigenous organizations. The ‘Big Land’ truly offers ‘Big Opportunity’ for Newfoundland companies: • Labrador is the backbone of the provincial mining sector, with companies like the Iron Ore Company of Canada (IOC) and Vale (Voisey’s Bay nickel mine) operating some of the largest mining projects in the world. Learn about some of the many mining and exploration projects currently under development in the region. • Indigenous businesses and development corporations are building capacity and seeking to develop partnerships across numerous industries and sectors. Labrador’s three Indigenous groups (Nunatsiavut, Innu Nation, NunatuKavut) are engaged in many economic development opportunities for the benefit and prosperity of their people and communities.
• Continual improvements to transportation networks are transforming the Labrador business landscape, particularly with respect to supply chains and tourism. Paving of the Trans Labrador Highway continues and new ferries will begin service in 2019, increasing capacity, reliability and opportunity for commercial and noncommercial traffic alike. • Offshore Labrador is poised to become a major player in the Provincial oil and gas sector, with significant potential identified through seismic data collected within the past decade and beyond. Call for bids for Offshore Labrador are scheduled to continue with the completion (in 2019) of an update to the Labrador Shelf Offshore Area Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA). • Significant opportunity also exists with Labrador’s Northern neighbours, particularly in Nunavut. While many Newfoundland & Labrador companies and organizations have already established partnerships with Nunavut counterparts, much potential remains untapped. Join us for informative and engaging sessions, dynamic networking opportunities, exciting social events, and true Labrador hospitality!
To register or learn more, visit www.northernexposure.events. 2
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The Labrador North Chamber of Commerce (LNCC) is a not-for-profit membership-based organization located in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Made up of businesses, professionals, relevant government organizations and community groups, the LNCC acts as a unified voice for business and partners with community stakeholders in determining strategic development opportunities and action plans that aid in diversifying Labrador’s economy. A strong community force since 1962, the LNCC currently has approximately 175 members. The LNCC has long been focused on promoting and supporting business and trade development within Labrador, Northern Canada, and abroad. The Chamber has also been involved in showcasing Labrador’s many strengths through promotion, lobbying, and participation in trade shows and international conferences. Visit www.chamberlabrador.com for more information.
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