A GreenMFG Network Event

As Canada’s market challenges evolve, small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMEs) continue to be challenged with an increasingly complex landscape of competitive expectations, sustainability and regulatory compliance requirements, and shifting trade policies.

Issues and Opportunities for Manufacturers

EMC (Manufacturing Perspective) As ongoing efforts and most recently with the pending US tariffs, EMC is supporting manufacturers to improve their capabilities, performance and efficiencies, to meet these threats, build sustainability and drive costs out of their supply chains.

Learn about the current state of issues affecting manufacturing, with respect to energy, green and the resources available to help improve your manufacturing outputs and attractiveness to global markets.

Guest Speaker:

### Governance Matters: Strengthening SMEs for Success BDC (Business Development Bank of Canada) Governance is a key component of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance). It provides the framework for managing ethical practices, leadership, and decision-making, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Discover:

• How good governance practices and clear communication can enhance a company's reputation and build trust with customers and investors.
• The importance of identifying and managing environmental and social risks to ensure regulatory compliance, which is crucial for SMEs with limited resources.
• How investors and customers are increasingly prioritizing ESG factors in their decision-making.
• What steps your business can take to implement effective governance

During this interactive presentation, you will gain tangible recommendations to prepare your company for the current and future business environment.

This event will help equip SMEs with the knowledge and tools to turn ESG from an obligation into a competitive advantage—helping businesses expand globally, strengthen resilience, and thrive in a shifting economic climate.

Don't miss this opportunity to future-proof your business!

Speakers: Chrystal Healy, Associate Vice President of Sustainable Development at BDC is responsible for implementing their sustainable development strategy. Holding a bachelor’s degree and a master’s in biology, as well as an MBA, Chrystal is a recognized leader with more than 17 years of extensive experience in the field of environment and sustainable development. She previously held the position of Vice President Corporate Responsibility at Transat. Prior to this, Chrystal held sustainability-related positions at Kruger and Quebecor.