Meet with Wales Business Delegates in St John’s – September 15-16

A Welsh businesses delegation is traveling to Newfoundland and Labrador in September seeking collaboration with like minded partners. Wales has a similar profile to NL in terms of scale and business types. Some of the businesses have products / services that might be of interest to econext members. The visiting businesses include:

Menter Môn https://www.mentermon.com/en/ is a not-for-profit social enterprise that delivers projects and services across Northwest Wales. They are working across the renewables supply chain as they are the host organisation for the Tidal Morlais project. Morlais is the largest UK tidal energy development run by a social enterprise. Mentor Mon is also involved in wind; solar and Hydrogen projects, open to sharing their experiences.

Real Ice https://www.realice.eco/ is a company that is developing innovative renewable energy powered devices to help re-ice the arctic. Their devices use renewable energy sources to pump sea water from below the ice and drip & spray it on top as a new ice layer. They are looking at hydrogen powered devices to provide the backbone of the technology. They are looking for partners in Canada.

Gaia Hire https://gaiagroupuk.com/ are in the business of supporting construction site to reduce their CO2 and fuel usage by up to 80%. They are seeking to work with construction firms.

KnitMesh Technologies https://knitmeshtechnologies.com/ manufactures bespoke knitted mesh for use in hydrogen production processes such as water electrolysis, fuel cells, chlor-alkali and power-to-gas. They are open to working with those involved in Hydrogen production.

TOMOE Valves https://tomoeeurope.com/ has become a leader in the production of high quality and technically advanced butterfly valves, actuators and control systems. TOMOE products can be found operating in a wide range of industries worldwide including oil & gas, petrochemical, marine, water treatment, building services, food & beverage and power generation, forming a trusted and reliable part of the process in each and every application. They are looking at valves applications for clean tech.

Should you have an interest in meeting any of the Wales delegate companies, please contact mission organizer Tony Aggarwal of Kinetic Cubed at taggarwal@kinetic3.co.uk.

Caribbean Fall Trade Mission | November 21-25, 2022

econext, in partnership with the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and the Department of Industry, Energy, and Technology (IET), is continuing its work assisting firms in the investigation of and pursuit of international business opportunities in the Caribbean region, with particular focus on the Green and Blue Economies.

Registration will be closing September 16, 2022 for the Fall mission to the Caribbean region with an intent to focus travel primarily around the business week of November 21-25, 2022.

Each delegate firm/organization may select to receive support services in up to two markets.

What's Included

Participants in this trade mission will receive:

  • Matchmaking and Mission Support provided by Amber Mackereth Consulting
  • Hotel Block/Group Rate*
  • Airport Transfers In-Market
  • Networking Reception(s)*
  • Ground Transportation to Off-Site Meetings
  • In-market Debriefs/Troubleshooting Sessions*
  • Mission Follow-Up Services/After-Care
  • Travel Stipend: Delegates are responsible for their own travel costs. However, a travel subsidy from IET may be available for eligible NL participants.

*in anchor markets/markets with sufficient delegate presence

Interested in participating in the mission to do your own follow-up meetings? Consider registration as an Associate Delegate!

Contact abbie@econext.ca to register as an Associate Delegate

Eligibility

To register for the Fall mission, companies must meet the following criteria:

  • Clear financial standing with econext and its funding partners ACOA and IET
  • Completion of registration form and mission profile
  • Confirmed payment of registration fee – $600.00 + HST for Full Delegate | $200.00 + HST for Associate Delegate
  • Demonstrated export readiness/market research
  • Confirmation of flight itinerary by October 7, 2022.

It is highly recommended that firms considering this trade mission have completed preliminary market analysis/research.

COVID-19 Considerations

The guidelines put in place by the Government of Canada as identified under Global Affairs Canada Travel Advisory and Advice must be adhered to including any other travel restrictions and protocols that may apply: https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories

Eligible Markets: While target markets are customizable, destinations will only be considered eligible when the travel advisory is set at risk level one or two.

Companies will be expected to exercise due diligence when selecting markets and planning travel.
Public health guidance including mask mandates and entry/exit requirements will vary between jurisdictions.
econext and its partners assume no responsibility, in whole or in part, for delegate travel complications, delays, or interruptions including those related to health restrictions.

Delegates are strongly encouraged to consult with their travel insurance providers prior to travel.

The following links provide additional information related to international travel. Please refer to the Government of Canada’s links for the latest travel restrictions, exemptions, and advice:

FAQ

FAQ

What are the target markets for this mission?

Our missions are customizable! We believe that each delegate should select markets that make sense based on your own objectives and market research instead. Receptions, briefing sessions, etc. will take place in “anchor markets”, or markets seeing significant delegate presence.

What happens if public health guidance changes regarding non-essential travel?

Should econext decide that travel to the region is no longer advisable prior to the creation of mission meeting programs, the mission may be postponed.

If travel restrictions change after matchmaking has begun, the mission may pivot to a virtual format. It takes considerable time and effort to create and confirm tailored meeting programs, and delegates will be expected to devote similar attention and effort to the execution of a virtual program if need be.

Registration

Click Here to Register!

Registration deadline for this mission is September 16, 2022, however early registration is encouraged!

*Please note that there are a limited number of spaces available for this opportunity and that meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee registration.*



If you have any questions about the econext Fall Mission, Please Contact Abbie at abbie@econext.ca.

NLCA Women In Construction Forum | October 27, 2022

The Women in Construction Forum will provide a platform for educational and professional development, along with an opportunity to network with like-minded women in the construction industry.

This event will empower women to continue to grow and achieve success in the industry with a “We’re Better Together” motto supporting women as we rise by lifting others.

Learn more and register

NLCA 2022 Annual Conference | October 27-29, 2022

The communication and exchanges of ideas with other construction professionals is integral to the future success of the construction industry in out province.

NLCA along with our 2022 Conference Chair, Derek Brown is pleased to invite you to join us for our annual conference at the Delta from October 27-29, 2022. With our line-up of top-rate speakers, innovative exhibitor trade show, events and Awards Gala, this by far is one event that you can not miss out on!

Learn more and register

Cleantech Mission to Europe: November 2022

The Trade Commissioner Service is hosting a promotional webinar on June 16th at 11:00 EST targeting Canadian Cleantech companies interested in Europe and in the following subsectors: renewable energy, water technologies, circular economy, smart mobility & smart grids technology.

The webinar will consist of the TCs organizing each initiative explaining what to expect, how to register, how to combine attendance at multiple events, and responding to questions.

We’ve called this joint promotion the “Canadian Cleantech Mission to Europe November 2022”, which is the umbrella name for these 4 TCS initiatives:

  • Cleantech Forum Europe in Brussels, Belgium on Nov. 8-10th (led by Charlotte Moreau, from BRU)
  • Ecomondo in Rome, Italy, on Nov. 8-11th (led by Patrizia Giuliotti, from ROME)
  • Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, Nov. 15-17th (led by Yves Belliveau and Nadia Rego from MDRID)
  • ENLIT in Frankfurt, Germany, Nov. 29 – Dec. 1st. (led by Arndt Ulland and Pieter Bouwer from BRLIN)

We kindly ask you to invite clients potentially interested in any of them to the information webinar on June 16th at 11:00 EST.

See the PDF below for more information and register HERE

econext 2022 conference | October 20, 2022

The global pursuit of net zero is positioning Newfoundland and Labrador to be a significant contributor to emissions reductions around the world.

Join us on October 20, 2022 to hear about the latest developments for Newfoundland and Labrador related to renewable energy, hydrogen, mining, waste management, and emissions reductions in the offshore.

This is the best opportunity of the year to network with clean technology and environmental services stakeholders in industry, government, and academia.

REGISTER NOW!

Conference Kick-Off Networking Event

Conference Agenda

The econext 2022 conference will feature panel discussions with decision-makers and industry leaders on the following topics as they relate specifically to Newfoundland and Labrador (NL):

View the Detailed Agenda Here

An Update on NL’s Renewable Energy Future

In December of 2021, the Government of NL released its renewable energy plan. In this session hear from key decision makers on the progress that has been achieved since December – and what the next steps are in helping NL reach its renewable energy potential.

Green Hydrogen and NL’s Opportunity

NL has the potential to become a first-mover and global leader in the production of green hydrogen on a substantial scale. In this session, hear from a panel of prospective developers on what they see as being opportunities for the production and export of green hydrogen from NL.

The Latest on Offshore Wind

This session will provide attendees with an update on offshore wind development in Atlantic Canada from two perspectives. Industry representatives will give an overview of the advancements they are seeing on the ground, while the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada will provide an update on the regional assessment that is being developed for the region.

The Role of NL’s Mining Sector in the Global Energy Transition

A global energy transition will demand the production of more raw materials for wind turbines, batteries, and other clean energy technologies. NL is home to many of the minerals required, and thus presents an opportunity for economic growth for the province. This session asks two questions: how do we reduce the environmental impact of our industry today, and how do we balance future industrial development with the pursuit of net zero?

Innovation in Waste Management

NL faces significant challenges in the management of its waste – the primary obstacle being economies of scale. In this session, hear about the progress has been achieved in the province through 2022 in exploring new innovative approaches to dealing with waste streams – as well as new initiatives and new companies that are already at work!

Charting a Net Zero Future for NL’s Offshore

In this session led by The Net Zero Project, you will hear about the results of work undertaken through 2021-2022 to outline net zero pathways for NL’s offshore industry, the role that carbon offsets will play in that pursuit, and the importance of digitalization and technology.

More information on the econext 2022 conference agenda is coming soon.

Registration

Date:
Thursday, October 20, 2022

Time:
8:15 AM – 5:00 PM

Location:
The Sheraton Hotel, St. John’s, NL

Tickets:

econext Members: $179 + HST
non-Members: $229 +HST
online-only: $90 +HST

SOLD OUT

Your ticket will include a continental breakfast and lunch. Online-only registrants will receive a Zoom link to participate in the conference live. All registrants will have access to conference session recordings on-demand following the event.

Information on tickets being made available to students will be released closer to the conference date.

Conference Sponsorship

Are you interested in supporting econext‘s work and its 2022 conference? Click here to download the options available to you. Contact Matt Rumboldt at matt@econext.ca to discuss your interest.

Chlorine and Ammonia Handling and Response Training

Dates: June 15-16, September 21-22
Location: Gander, Corner Brook
Cost: econext Members – $495 +HST / Non-Members – $575 +HST

Chlorine and Ammonia are used every day throughout Newfoundland and Labrador whether in the maintenance of our water and wastewater treatment technologies or the refrigeration systems in recreational facilities. Both are extremely dangerous chemicals, and thus great care must be taken to ensure proper handling.

This two-day program has been developed to expand on the existing knowledge base of staff in the areas of chemical handling and storage practices as well as response to leaking containers in a first response capacity.

Registration

Contact Matt Rumboldt at matt@econext.ca.

More Information

This is a customized training program, however, it does follow the standards, basic tenants and specific best practice and procedures, as set out by the Chlorine Institute of America. Additionally, the program will utilize relevant information from the NFPA 472 Operations level training, the CSA Z1006 standard for Confined Space and the applicable CSA standards for supporting systems and processes in such areas as gas detection and respiratory protection.

Due to the nature of the facilities where we find these chemicals, this program will incorporate into the training specific material relating to the needs of those personnel dealing with Carbon Monoxide (CO), Sulfur Dioxide (SO2), personal gas detection systems, and use of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).

The training facilitators are recognized as international experts in the management, response, and remediation of all classes of dangerous goods, with decades spent in the field. This program has been designed to provide the following through a combination of classroom and practical exercises:

  • An overview to the chemical and physical properties of CL, NH3, CO and SO2 and associated hazards of exposure.
  • Leak detection, air monitoring.
  • Personnel Protective Equipment.
  • Container handling practices.
  • Response procedures including decontamination procedures.
  • Hands-on practical component involving capping kits, gas detection systems, SCBAs and use of our “Leak Tree” system.

Except where specified, all equipment required for the services shall be provided. Client equipment can be included in the training program but must be approved prior to course start. PPE not relating to the training for participants is the responsibility of the Client or the participants, and must be in suitable condition and approved prior to use.

Adding to this inventory, and supplied by SWSI, will be additional SCBAs, Level A training suits, and hand held meters. Quantities and type of this equipment will be at the discretion of the training facilitators once final inventories of total materials can be confirmed.

SWSI will, depending on the course designed for attendees, issue training specific certificates in:

  • Chlorine Handling & Response
  • Ammonia Handling & Response
  • Use of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
  • Gas Detection and Personnel Monitors
  • Safety in CO and SO2 Work Environments

About Safe Work Solutions Inc.

Safe Work Solutions Inc. (SWSI) is a consulting and training company focused on safe work practices and the practical application of those practices. Core training and consulting areas include: Hazardous Materials, Confined Space, Work at Height, and Environmental Response and remediation . Additional services include: Emergency Planning, Respiratory Protection, Gas Detection and Chemical Specific Training.

SWSI’s experience in remedial operations extends across all industry sectors and ranges in scope from oil spills to train derailments, chemical plant rehabilitation, abandoned chemical waste sites and industrial complex remediation.

We use a vertically integrated approach with a focus on people and problem solving, all whilst adhering to internationally recognized standards such as Canadian Standards Association (CSA), A merican National Standards Institute (ANSI), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Occupational Safety & Health Association (OHSA), American Congress of Governmental Indus trial Hygienists (ACGIH), and the International Standards Organization (ISO).

From this experience, SWSI has been able to develop specialized training with real world application, to deliver some of the most comprehensive safe work systems and processes to industry and government. All of our work is geared to the end user and is based on the mindset of concise and practical solutions with ease of implementation at the field level.

Our abilities have allowed us to provide our standards based or customized programs in seven countries on three continents. Having trained in excess of 150,000 people globally, we are confident that we can find the solutions that can be used where it is needed most. To learn more about SWSI and WorkSafe Systems, click here.

About Your Facilitator


W. Jeffrey Daniels
Industrial Safety Specialist / Instructor

  • 30 years of knowledge and experience in contracting, environmental, and occupational health and safety.

  • Executed consulting and contracting projects, encompassing residential, commercial and industrial projects, with significant experience working in remote locations. Core experience has been in the emergency response to dangerous goods and environmental site remediation.

  • Extensive experience as a training facilitator specializing in work at height, confined space and hazardous materials, with training experience in North America, South America, the Caribbean and over 10,000 workers trained.

  • International trainer in safety and chemical waste systems with experience in developing specialized training and onsite practical exercises geared to the end user, based on the mindset of concise and practical solutions with ease of implementation at the field level.

    Express your interest in this course

    Contact Matt Rumboldt at matt@econext.ca.

  • Webinar: Blue and Green Opportunities in the Caribbean Basin

    This webinar summarizes research undertaken by econext that explores the emerging blue and green opportunities in Caribbean markets that are specifically relevant to Atlantic Canadian capabilities. Presented by the study’s expert authors.

    In 2020 econext commissioned a report with the objective to (1) provide an overview of current strategies and specific program and project development in the Caribbean pertaining to the blue and green economy, and (2) gain an understanding of how capabilities within Atlantic Canada might be applicable.

    Join International Business Development Consultant Amber Mackereth, Dr. Angus Friday (Atlantean Inc.), Bill Chislett (MI International), and Marlene Power (MI International) who authored the report to present on their findings and provide relevant updates and developments in from 2020-21.

    Access the webinar for free HERE

    A copy of the full report can be accessed by contacting econext’s COO and International Business Manager, Abbie Hodder at Abbie@econext.ca

    TRAINING: Contaminated Sites Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER)

    Click here for more information on the 8-hour refresher, taking place October 1, 2021.

    Click here here for more information on the 40-hour course, taking place October 4-8, 2021.

    Defining Green Jobs for Newfoundland and Labrador: A Panel Discussion


    Join NEIA’s Chair Ashley Noseworthy as she moderates a discussion on green jobs and makes a special announcement about “What’s Next” for NEIA!

    What exactly is a ‘green job‘?

    The energy transition and the greening of the economy will look different depending on where in the world you are. The makeup of an economy, including its current primary industries and future growth potential, will determine what the workforce transition demands and opportunities might be.

    Join NEIA’s Chair Ashley Noseworthy as she leads a panel discussion which begins an exploration of what a green job means in the context of Newfoundland and Labrador.

    Do we know what green jobs are? What will they be in our province? How do we strategically plan for changes in our workforce?

    Panelists include:

    Details and Registration

    Date: Thursday, September 16, 2021
    Time: 1pm – 2pm
    Location: Online

    Click Here to Register