AMC Connection
Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada
The Honourable Lisa Raitt joins speaker lineup at #AMCC16
We’re delighted to announce the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Member of Parliament for Milton, Ontario, as our luncheon speaker on Thursday, December 1 at the AMC Convention and Trade Show in Calgary. On Wednesday, November 1, 2016. Ms. Raitt announced that she will join the race to seek the Conservative party’s federal leadership.
Previously, Ms. Raitt served as Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, Minister of Labour and Minister of Transport. Following the 2015 federal election, she was appointed as the finance critic for the Official Opposition, a role she held until October this year.
We have a few spaces left for the 2016 AMC Trade Show
There has been a strong response in the 2016 AMC Trade Show, with a number of first time exhibitors and sponsors. If you are considering having a booth at the trade show, please register as soon as possible as we anticipate it being sold out! We have just a few spaces available, so reserve your spot today.
Click here to complete your trade show or convention registration.
See who's attending
2016 Exhibitors
2016 Delegates
To view the full agenda please visit www.a-m-c.ca/convention
Industry Tour
Once again, we will be offering industry tours to convention delegates. This year our tour will feature Standens Industries. The cost of the tour is $25/person, which includes lunch and transportation. Space is limited, so please register early to guarantee your spot.
Convention Hashtag - #AMCC16
New this year, AMC will be promoting convention news regarding sponsors and speakers on social media before and during the convention, Please follow us on Twitter at @AMCshortlinecda, and share your attendance via social media by using the hashtag #AMCC16.
Sponsorship Opportunities
AMC would like to thank its sponsors for their generous support of the convention. This year, we are offering different sponsorship packages that enable members to sponsor a specific component of the convention. There are still sponsorship opportunities available. To view sponsorship options for 2016 please visit www.a-m-c.ca/sponsor or contact April Jackman at 519-784-4582.
The AMC nominating committee has nominated Nigel Wright from Seed Hawk as 3rd Vice Chair (representing Saskatchewan). Additionally, the nominating committee has also nominated Paul Horst from Horst Welding to join the AMC Board of Directors (representing Ontario).
We welcome additional nominations as per AMC’s bylaws and article XVI which states:
1.(c) each additional nomination must be sponsored by two other Regular Members of the association and contain the written consent of the nominees. Each additional nomination must also clearly indicate whether the nominees being proposed are for the office of the 3rd Vice Chair or for an undesignated position on the Board of Directors.
As such, please email or fax the attached nomination form to our office by 5:00 pm on Monday, November 21.
Nominations will be considered at our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, December 1. The AGM will commence at 7:45 am at the Fairmont Palliser Hotel in Calgary, Alberta. Whether you are a regular, associate or affiliate member, we welcome your presence at the meeting. Each regular member will be provided a voting package upon entering the meeting.
Convention registration remains brisk as we anticipate surpassing last year's levels – we look forward to seeing many new faces and connecting with familiar ones.
Thank you for your engagement and input. We hope to see you in Calgary.
Sincerely,
Leah Olson, MBA and MPPPA
President, Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada
Board Nomination Form for AMC's 2017 Board of Directors
The new benefits for 2017 include:
- Starting in January, AMC will host provincial advisory committees in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. The committees will monitor regulations and legislation in each province that significantly impact the future prosperity of our industry. A call for chair applications will be sent to all AMC members in November. Note this is a volunteer role and the committees will be supported by a dedicated AMC staff member.
- Access to advocacy documents and support for your lobbying efforts federally. This includes one on one preparation time with the AMC president and/or our registered lobbyist in Ottawa. Advocacy is an important part of our strategic plan and to execute it, AMC is leading many advocacy efforts but our industry voice is stronger if you get involved. As such, AMC will support your efforts to become a stronger advocate and speak confidently to government decision makers about our industry and your business.
- Networking opportunities including but not limited to the following:
- FCC-AMC co-hosted breakfast on Wed., March 8 at the London Farm Show.
- Plant tours and member meetings in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta with federal and provincial government representatives. Locations and dates will be communicated via email and on the member portal of www.a-m-c.ca
- AMC Annual Convention and Trade Show – Date and location to be announced at the upcoming convention in Calgary on December 1.
- 5% discount on print and digital advertising in Western Producer, Canadian Cattlemen, Country Guide, Grainews, Manitoba Co-Operator, Alberta Farmer Express, Le Bulletin des agriculteurs, Prairie Ag Directory, Ag Dealer, and Commodity News Service Canada.
- 10% discount on Ag in Motion and Canada’s Outdoor farm show e-newsletter products.
-
10% discount on Farm Boy Productions video production. Here’s a sample of a video they recently did focusing on Salford:
- Insurance brokerage and risk management services and advice unique to agriculture equipment manufacturers through Aon Reed Stenhouse Inc.
- Product liability insurance through Sentry Insurance.
- 5% discount on exhibit space at Canada’s Farm Progress Show.
- 10% discount on exhibit space at Ag in Motion.
- Discounts on office suppliers and furniture with Supreme Office Products.
- Access to AMC’s board room, a member office (includes Wi-Fi) and a parking spot at the AMC head office in Regina, Saskatchewan. Please contact Ty Hamil to reserve: admin@a-m-c.ca
REGINA, SASK., NOV. 3, 2016—Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada (AMC) welcomes the government’s announcement that it will invest in expanding the access of Canadian goods to global markets.
"We applaud the government’s $10.1 billion investment in trade and transportation projects, announced in the economic and fiscal update on Nov. 1," says AMC president Leah Olson. "In 2015, agricultural equipment manufacturers exported $1.8-billion worth of products to 154 countries.This much-needed investment in building more efficient transportation corridors to international markets will help Canada’s agricultural manufacturing sector—already one of the best in the world—become even stronger."
AMC also supports the government’s $2 billion investment in rural and northern communities as well as its focus on green infrastructure. Just over 50 per cent of AMC’s manufacturing members are located in rural communities with less than 10,000 people. Some agricultural equipment manufacturers are located on the family farm or in communities where the number of people the manufacturer employs is larger than the community it is in.
"Our industry is unique, not only that it’s developed in Canada, but because it has impacts globally. Our products are helping to feed the world. Our environmental footprint is better today than 30 years ago because of the equipment being used to reduce fertilizer redundancy and improve soil conservation," says Olson. "Innovation is not just a way of being or something that happens in an isolated facility, it is in how we manufacture and manage our day-to-day operations. It is what drives us to develop some of the best agriculture equipment in the world."
AMC looks forward to working with the government on its funding priorities as it works out details for Budget 2017.
-30-
ABOUT AMC
The Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada (AMC) is a
national, member-driven organization dedicated to sustaining a strong, viable
and highly respected Canadian agricultural manufacturing industry. With nearly 300 members, our mission is
to: "foster and promote the growth and
development of the agricultural equipment manufacturing industry in Canada."
For
more information:
Leah Olson
President, AMC
306-522-2710 extension 225
www.a-m-c.ca
Clean Seed has developed an advanced precision
no-till seeding system comprising several individually patented technologies,
including in-ground openers, proprietary seed and fertilizer metering, and
electronic control systems.
Our most advanced and innovative technology is the CX-6 SMART Seeder, a true
industry first. The CX-6 SMART Seeder is the next generation of seeding
technology that creates a new niche within the large-scale farm markets, and as
the creators of
this technology, we are uniquely positioned to dominate this new market niche.
14 - 7541 Conway Avenue
Burnaby, BC
Phone: 604-566-9895
Contact:
Colin Rush
rushc@cleanseedtechnologies.com
The Lloydminster Economic Development
Corporation (LEDC) is a non profit corporation that promotes and fosters
economic development activity in both the private and public sectors. LEDC's
goal for Lloydminster is to foster prosperity and economic growth for all its businesses and residents. Our
efforts are aimed to strengthen the city’s economic future which will benefit
organizations, our city and region as a whole.
We can assist businesses in the following areas: attracting and retaining investment, researching the environment and providing information along with making policy recommendations.
5420-50 Ave
Lloydminster, AB
Phone: 780-875-8881 x 204
Contact:
Dan Hobson
dhobson@lloydminster.ca
302-1333 8th Street SW
Calgary, AB
Phone: 403-209-3567
Contact:
Denver Colvin
denvercolvin@dmgevents.com
The National Research Council (NRC) promotes the development, adaption and/or adoption of technology by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through the Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP). The Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute (PAMI) has established an agreement with the NRC to help Canadian SMEs access scientific, technical and business advice, and short-term technical services in support of advancing research and development activities. Under this agreement, SMEs from any province may access up to $7,500 of funding per client to assist in product and process development activities, and product commercialization efforts. This will help SMEs streamline product development, expand innovation capacities, and enhance their ability to compete locally, nationally, and globally. SME’s maybe eligible for the project if they are incorporated, for profit, less than 500 employees, and located in Canada.
For more information, please contact Gary Niekamp of PAMI:
Gary Niekamp,
A.Sc.T
Business
Development Supervisor
Prairie
Agricultural Machinery Institute
P.O. Box 1150,
Highway #5 West – 2215 8th Avenue
Humboldt, SK,
Canada
Phone: (306)
682-5033 Ext.164
Cell: (306)
231-9575
Email: gniekamp@pami.ca
Does your organization have a research or business challenge that requires outside expertise? Are you seeking ways to leverage your R&D budget? Would you like to connect with potential employees?
Through Mitacs Accelerate, companies engage top
graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to address an organizational research
challenge, benefiting from their insight and the expertise of their faculty
supervisor. Matching funds from Mitacs ensure that Accelerate collaborations
are cost-effective and low-risk for companies of all sizes. The Mitacs team
provides personalized support throughout the application process – a feature
unique to the program. This support can range from identifying suitable
academic collaborators to helping design a customized research plan for your
company’s needs.
Past project examples:
- With Atom-Jet Group: https://www.mitacs.ca/en/projects/field-tests-seed-openers-and-data-analysis
- With CNH: https://www.mitacs.ca/en/projects/determination-mechanical-properties-wheat-straw-equipment-design
- With CNH: https://www.mitacs.ca/en/projects/usability-tractor-machine-systems
- With Buhler Versatile: https://www.mitacs.ca/en/projects/ergonomic-analysis-air-seeder-control-system
Please visit our website or contact your local Mitacs representative for further information.
To help Edmonton International Airport (EIA) understand your cargo needs, improve our services and consider new route options, we would like you to take 10 minutes and describe your air cargo shipping interests. In return for this valuable information and time, we are pleased to enter all respondents into a draw for exciting prizes.
EIA and its partners have built in excess of $100 million in airport infrastructure and facilities in order to develop new cargo services. Amsterdam, Shanghai and Tianjin (Beijing) are now directly connected cargo airport gateways which expand Alberta's supply chains throughout the world.
After completing the survey, you will be entered for your chance to win the following prizes:
?A return flight for two from Edmonton to Amsterdam with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
?A return flight for two from Edmonton to Seattle with Delta Air Lines
?20 prizes of a $100 gift certificate for HALO Bar and Bistro at Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel
Hurry, survey closes on November 30, 2016! Please complete our survey with one click to the survey below:
Thursday, October 27,
2016
2 p.m. ET | 11 a.m. PT
Brought to you by: HSBC
With the U. S. economy stronger than it’s been in a decade, now is the time for Canadian businesses to increase their competitive advantage. Connect with fellow Canadian business executives as a panel of HSBC experts reveal strategies that can help you find your growth potential in the U. S. market.
What to expect from this webinar:
- Gain expert analysis from both a U.S. and Canadian perspective
- Help define your company’s ability to capitalize on the strength of the U.S. economy
- Hear the latest Canadian economic update
DON'T MISS OUT.
REGISTER NOW FOR OUR CONNECTING FOR GROWTH WEBINAR – CLICK HERE.
Annual AMC Convention and Trade Show - Register today
December 1st, 2016
AMC Annual General Meeting
Fairmont Palliser Hotel - Calgary Alberta
Executive Board Members |
||
 Chair Geof Gray Salford Group Inc. |
 1st Vice Chair Russ Klassen AGI |
 2nd Vice Chair Richelle Titemore S3 Enterprises Inc. |
 3rd Vice Chair Frank Capasso The CTD Group |
%20website.jpg) Treasurer Linda Turta Ram Industries |
 Past Chair Damir Gospic The CTD Group |
Directors |
||
 Bill Baker Agtron Enterprises Inc. |
 Calvin Mazurenko AT Films Inc. |
 Cam Cornelsen Norstar Industries |
%20-%2020151201%20(3).jpg) Cor Lodder Walinga Inc. |
 Grant Adolph Buhler Industries Inc. |
 Nigel Jones Seed Hawk Inc. |
 Associate Committee Chair Robert Ablamowicz Axalta Coating Systems |
||
