AMC Connection
Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada
AMC President, Leah Olson appeared before the federal standing committee of industry, science and technology in Ottawa on September 21, 2016. Leah presented the unique role of agriculture equipment manufacturers in Canada and provided input tothe Committee’s study of the manufacturing sector, including streamlining SR&ED and enabling opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises. The committee’s key study areas include: reviewing the causes and consequence of manufacturing job losses, reviewing ways to improve Canada’s manufacturing sector and analyzing the state of industrial innovation across Canada.
Click here for a link to the audio recording of Leah’s appearance - (Leah's remarks commence at 15:53:11)
Click here to view Leah's speaking notes from the appearance
Click here to read AMC's op-ed from the Hill Times
INDU FOLLOW UP – Member input requested:
Your input regarding SR&ED and how to make it easier or better for you is vital. AMC would like to provide your views to the committee by October 11 and ask that you provide your insight on:
- What paper work is difficult and how should it be streamlined?
- If you are struggling with SR&ED, would you prefer to have central office where you could have a one stop location to access government dollars and find out what is available?
- Would you prefer to have a separate SR&ED program aimed at businesses with revenues less than $200 million and have a dedicated government advisor help you with the application process?
- Provide examples of how SR&ED has worked for you, examples where it has not and solutions you think should be considered.
Please provide your feedback to AMC President, Leah Olson at leah@a-m-c.ca.
MP Lloyd Longfield and AMC Chair Goef Gray.
Visit with Bauman Manufacturing of Elmira Ontario.
Visit with Nuhn Industries Ltd. of Sebringville Ontario.
Visit with Buhler Industries Inc. of Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Only a few spots remain 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! The deadline for securing your booth space is October 31st.
Click here to complete your trade show or convention registration.
See who's attending
2016 Exhibitors
2016 Delegates
2016 Speakers
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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.
Hotel Accommodations - Deadline October 30, 2016
We have secured a block of rooms at the Fairmont Palliser Hotel at a special rate of $199/night. To take advantage of this pricing your room must be booked by October 30, 2016. Please visits www.a-m-c.ca/hotel to complete your reservation.
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.
Farms.com’s vision is to be the essential partner to our global agriculture and food industry customers by exceeding their expectations through value-added and integrated information-driven services and solutions enabled by technology .
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www.farms.com
52 Royal Road, Unit A
Guelph, On
Phone: 888-248-4893
Contact:
Andrew Bawden
andrew.bawden@farms.com
Fastenal specializes
in the distribution of a wide range of industrial products and supplies.
Headquartered in Winona, Minnesota with Canadian operations out of Regina, they
also operate distribution centres in Mexico and Europe. With experience in
inventory management and vending solutions, they are seeking an AMC membership
for the purpose of improving inventory standards for our members.
www.fastenal.com
Address:
1238 Lorne Street
Regina, Saskatchewan S4R 2J8
www.firmafx.com
Address:
400, 10205 101 Street
Edmonton, AB
T5J 4H5
Phone: 780-426-5971
Contact:
alexk@firmafx.com
Our proven executive search process promises both employers and career-seekers objective, unbiased consideration to confidentially identify the individual with the greatest predictability of success and workplace synergy.
www.grasslandsgroup.com
Address:
244 Ist Ave NE, Unit 5
Swift Current, SK
S9H 2B4
Phone: 306-778-1031
Contact:
Blair Clark, President
blair@grasslandsgroup.com
www.northfieldindustries.com
Address:
550 Burrard Street
Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 2B5
Canada
Phone: (847) 755-0700
Contact:
Kevin Oliver
koliver@northfieldind.com
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December 1st, 2016
AMC Annual General Meeting
Fairmont Palliser Hotel - Calgary Alberta
Executive Board Members |
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 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 |
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 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. |
 Greg Archibald Schulte Industries |
 Nigel Jones Seed Hawk Inc. |
 Associate Committee Chair Robert Ablamowicz Axalta Coating Systems |
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