Driving the Future of Business and Workforce Development in
Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows
Join us in May 2025 for MOMENTUM: Economic Growth & Success EXPO, a pivotal event designed to bring together industry leaders, policymakers, educators, and job seekers to discuss the future of the local economy and workforce development in Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows, and the province of B.C. This dynamic event will feature a public Panel Discussion on Jobs, Economy & the Future, and a Jobs, Education, and Resource Fair—all aimed at fostering economic growth and opportunity.
In-depth discussions around the local and provincial economies...
Panel Discussion – Local Jobs and Economy
Time: 4:00-6:00
Location: Thomas Haney Secondary, Maple Ridge - Indoor Rotunda
Description: In-depth discussions around the local and provincial economies with a focus on the labour market, government initiatives, innovation and infrastructure. Reserved seats to be offered to partners with additional space for public attendees. Panel info to come.
Questions will be pre-determined and provided to panelists in advance of the event, with WorkBC to act as Emcee.
Please welcome to the panel...
- Hon. Brenda Bailey, Minister of Finance, Province of British Columbia
- Hon. Lisa Beare, Minister of Education and Child Care, Province of British Columbia
- Hon. Diana Gibson, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation, Province of BC
- Mayor Nicole MacDonald, City of Pitt Meadows
- Mayor Dan Ruimy, City of Maple Ridge
- Robyn Chisholm, Vice President and Head Commercial Distribution, Scotiabank
- Luauna McCartney, Executive Director, Ridge Meadows Hospital and Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Health Services, Fraser Health
- Rob Horlitz, Director of Infrastructure Engineering, Coast Mountain Bus Company (TransLink)
Jobs, Education, & Resources Fair
Public Session: 4:00-7:00PM
Location: Thomas Haney Secondary School, Maple Ridge, BC
The BIGGEST event in 2025 for Jobs, Education and Resources/Services! With a projection of more than 50 tables of employers, post-secondary institutions and community resources/services, we'll have something for everyone!
Table Participants: Employers, Post Secondary Educational Institutions, Community Organizations and Service Providers
Attendees: Public access to all tables
Business Resource Hub
Time: 4:00 - 7:00PM
Location: 2nd level in the Rotunda at Thomas Haney Secondary School, Maple Ridge, BC
Providers of key business services and resources will be available to speak with Maple Ridge businesses and answer questions about their programs and services available to local businesses.
Government programs and agencies, economic development agencies, financial institutions, utility providers, supply chain and logistics providers, innovation support, and other service providers and suppliers.
· Funding programs & opportunities
· Innovation supports
· Transportation & logistics
· Human resources
· Business finance & taxation
· International trade (export/import)
· Utility services
· IT & cybersecurity
· And more!
Bring your questions or concerns to the experts and get connected to the resources who can support your business and help address any challenges or concerns so you can prepare for future opportunities.