A full day, with choices. So plan ahead!
9:00 – Welcome Remarks - City of Penticton Mayor John Vassilaki
9:10 – Keynote: Abigail Cabunoc Mayes (Mozilla Foundation) Sponsored by BDC
9:10 – Keynote: Abigail Cabunoc Mayes (Mozilla Foundation) Sponsored by BDC
10:00 – Disaster Preparedness Quick Talks - presented by the City of Penticton Chief Financial Officer, Jim Bauer.
Jim will provide a short presentation on what steps the City has done to plan for uncertainty. Jim will share the City’s journey with implementing enterprise risk management that helps guide staff in managing and mitigating risks faced in their daily work or more significant risks the City faces.
Then - get a quick summary of all the sessions coming up so you can choose which to attend (you'll have time to go to 3 of the 5 topics)
Jim will provide a short presentation on what steps the City has done to plan for uncertainty. Jim will share the City’s journey with implementing enterprise risk management that helps guide staff in managing and mitigating risks faced in their daily work or more significant risks the City faces.
Then - get a quick summary of all the sessions coming up so you can choose which to attend (you'll have time to go to 3 of the 5 topics)
11:10 – 1st Session
On the day you'll choose 1 to attend. Click on each of the topics below to read a summary.
On the day you'll choose 1 to attend. Click on each of the topics below to read a summary.
Communicating effectively in a crisis
with Allison Markin of All She Wrote
A crisis can hit your business any time, from a natural disaster to a simple power outage to managing false online information. Your first response sets the tone – will it be effective and empathetic, or reactionary and the wrong response? Having a crisis communications plan that you can quickly pull off a shelf and immediately implement can not only help the community in an emergency, but also help protect the reputation of your business. Learn how to create a simple plan and checklist to guide you through gathering information, identifying a spokesperson, writing key messages, and selecting the right communications channels…even if the power is out. Bonus: a short review of the role a public information officer plays in an official Emergency Operations Centre (EOC).
A crisis can hit your business any time, from a natural disaster to a simple power outage to managing false online information. Your first response sets the tone – will it be effective and empathetic, or reactionary and the wrong response? Having a crisis communications plan that you can quickly pull off a shelf and immediately implement can not only help the community in an emergency, but also help protect the reputation of your business. Learn how to create a simple plan and checklist to guide you through gathering information, identifying a spokesperson, writing key messages, and selecting the right communications channels…even if the power is out. Bonus: a short review of the role a public information officer plays in an official Emergency Operations Centre (EOC).
FIRE, FLOOD – Bad for Business!
with Fire Chief Watkinson and Deputy Fire Chief Forster of the Penticton Fire Department
Attendees will gain a solid understanding of what Business owners should plan for in the event of a fire in their business. Proper insurance needs, post fire investigation and how to work with your insurance provider, fire investigation outcomes, how fire travels through your business, and how to armor your business against fire. The participants will actively engage in a live fire demonstration, so they can take back information on how to prepare their businesses before a fire occurs.
Attendees will gain a solid understanding of what Business owners should plan for in the event of a fire in their business. Proper insurance needs, post fire investigation and how to work with your insurance provider, fire investigation outcomes, how fire travels through your business, and how to armor your business against fire. The participants will actively engage in a live fire demonstration, so they can take back information on how to prepare their businesses before a fire occurs.
Business Continuity Planning Workshop
with Nicole Clark of Community Futures Okanagan Similkameen.
Sponsored by Community Futures Okanagan Similkameen
Emergency preparedness starts with a plan. In this session you will walk through the basic components of a business continuity plan and be given a template that you can apply to your business.
Sponsored by Community Futures Okanagan Similkameen
Emergency preparedness starts with a plan. In this session you will walk through the basic components of a business continuity plan and be given a template that you can apply to your business.
Information Security, Cybersecurity, and Privacy: An Ounce of Prevention…
with Garland Sharratt
Do you know where your data is? This session will give you a good introduction to information security, cybersecurity, and privacy, along with an overview of key threats and how to address them. The main focus will be on preventative measures to secure and protect your organization, data, people, processes, devices, infrastructure, and cloud services; but we'll also look at incident response planning so that you're prepared for when a threat becomes a security or privacy event. The talk will finish up with some suggested industry frameworks to get your organization started down the right path.
Do you know where your data is? This session will give you a good introduction to information security, cybersecurity, and privacy, along with an overview of key threats and how to address them. The main focus will be on preventative measures to secure and protect your organization, data, people, processes, devices, infrastructure, and cloud services; but we'll also look at incident response planning so that you're prepared for when a threat becomes a security or privacy event. The talk will finish up with some suggested industry frameworks to get your organization started down the right path.
Crime Prevention Through Design - protect and secure your property and assets
with Greg Perkins of Liahona Security
Most thefts are crimes of opportunity. By taking steps to secure your building, you can prevent your business from being a target. Hear tips from the experts who work with police about crime prevention, threat and security risk assessment. Find out about precautions you can use to deter vandalism. Keep yourself, your business and employees safe from harm.
Most thefts are crimes of opportunity. By taking steps to secure your building, you can prevent your business from being a target. Hear tips from the experts who work with police about crime prevention, threat and security risk assessment. Find out about precautions you can use to deter vandalism. Keep yourself, your business and employees safe from harm.
12:00 – Lunch Sponsored by BC Business Magazine
Get refuelled, network with attendees and visit the exhibition hall.
Get refuelled, network with attendees and visit the exhibition hall.
12:45 – 2nd session
On the day you'll choose 1 to attend. Click on each of the topics below to read a summary.
On the day you'll choose 1 to attend. Click on each of the topics below to read a summary.
Communicating effectively in a crisis
with Allison Markin of All She Wrote
A crisis can hit your business any time, from a natural disaster to a simple power outage to managing false online information. Your first response sets the tone – will it be effective and empathetic, or reactionary and the wrong response? Having a crisis communications plan that you can quickly pull off a shelf and immediately implement can not only help the community in an emergency, but also help protect the reputation of your business. Learn how to create a simple plan and checklist to guide you through gathering information, identifying a spokesperson, writing key messages, and selecting the right communications channels…even if the power is out. Bonus: a short review of the role a public information officer plays in an official Emergency Operations Centre (EOC).
A crisis can hit your business any time, from a natural disaster to a simple power outage to managing false online information. Your first response sets the tone – will it be effective and empathetic, or reactionary and the wrong response? Having a crisis communications plan that you can quickly pull off a shelf and immediately implement can not only help the community in an emergency, but also help protect the reputation of your business. Learn how to create a simple plan and checklist to guide you through gathering information, identifying a spokesperson, writing key messages, and selecting the right communications channels…even if the power is out. Bonus: a short review of the role a public information officer plays in an official Emergency Operations Centre (EOC).
FIRE, FLOOD – Bad for Business!
with Fire Chief Watkinson and Deputy Fire Chief Forster of the Penticton Fire Department
Attendees will gain a solid understanding of what Business owners should plan for in the event of a fire in their business. Proper insurance needs, post fire investigation and how to work with your insurance provider, fire investigation outcomes, how fire travels through your business, and how to armor your business against fire. The participants will actively engage in a live fire demonstration, so they can take back information on how to prepare their businesses before a fire occurs.
Attendees will gain a solid understanding of what Business owners should plan for in the event of a fire in their business. Proper insurance needs, post fire investigation and how to work with your insurance provider, fire investigation outcomes, how fire travels through your business, and how to armor your business against fire. The participants will actively engage in a live fire demonstration, so they can take back information on how to prepare their businesses before a fire occurs.
Business Continuity Planning Workshop
with Nicole Clark of Community Futures Okanagan Similkameen.
Sponsored by Community Futures Okanagan Similkameen
Emergency preparedness starts with a plan. In this session you will walk through the basic components of a business continuity plan and be given a template that you can apply to your business.
Sponsored by Community Futures Okanagan Similkameen
Emergency preparedness starts with a plan. In this session you will walk through the basic components of a business continuity plan and be given a template that you can apply to your business.
Information Security, Cybersecurity, and Privacy: An Ounce of Prevention…
with Garland Sharratt
Do you know where your data is? This session will give you a good introduction to information security, cybersecurity, and privacy, along with an overview of key threats and how to address them. The main focus will be on preventative measures to secure and protect your organization, data, people, processes, devices, infrastructure, and cloud services; but we'll also look at incident response planning so that you're prepared for when a threat becomes a security or privacy event. The talk will finish up with some suggested industry frameworks to get your organization started down the right path.
Do you know where your data is? This session will give you a good introduction to information security, cybersecurity, and privacy, along with an overview of key threats and how to address them. The main focus will be on preventative measures to secure and protect your organization, data, people, processes, devices, infrastructure, and cloud services; but we'll also look at incident response planning so that you're prepared for when a threat becomes a security or privacy event. The talk will finish up with some suggested industry frameworks to get your organization started down the right path.
Crime Prevention Through Design - protect and secure your property and assets
with Greg Perkins of Liahona Security
Most thefts are crimes of opportunity. By taking steps to secure your building, you can prevent your business from being a target. Hear tips from the experts who work with police about crime prevention, threat and security risk assessment. Find out about precautions you can use to deter vandalism. Keep yourself, your business and employees safe from harm.
Most thefts are crimes of opportunity. By taking steps to secure your building, you can prevent your business from being a target. Hear tips from the experts who work with police about crime prevention, threat and security risk assessment. Find out about precautions you can use to deter vandalism. Keep yourself, your business and employees safe from harm.
1:30 - Transition to next session
1:40 – 3rd session
On the day you'll choose 1 to attend. Click on each of the topics below to read a summary.
On the day you'll choose 1 to attend. Click on each of the topics below to read a summary.
Communicating effectively in a crisis
with Allison Markin of All She Wrote
A crisis can hit your business any time, from a natural disaster to a simple power outage to managing false online information. Your first response sets the tone – will it be effective and empathetic, or reactionary and the wrong response? Having a crisis communications plan that you can quickly pull off a shelf and immediately implement can not only help the community in an emergency, but also help protect the reputation of your business. Learn how to create a simple plan and checklist to guide you through gathering information, identifying a spokesperson, writing key messages, and selecting the right communications channels…even if the power is out. Bonus: a short review of the role a public information officer plays in an official Emergency Operations Centre (EOC).
A crisis can hit your business any time, from a natural disaster to a simple power outage to managing false online information. Your first response sets the tone – will it be effective and empathetic, or reactionary and the wrong response? Having a crisis communications plan that you can quickly pull off a shelf and immediately implement can not only help the community in an emergency, but also help protect the reputation of your business. Learn how to create a simple plan and checklist to guide you through gathering information, identifying a spokesperson, writing key messages, and selecting the right communications channels…even if the power is out. Bonus: a short review of the role a public information officer plays in an official Emergency Operations Centre (EOC).
FIRE, FLOOD – Bad for Business!
with Fire Chief Watkinson and Deputy Fire Chief Forster of the Penticton Fire Department
Attendees will gain a solid understanding of what Business owners should plan for in the event of a fire in their business. Proper insurance needs, post fire investigation and how to work with your insurance provider, fire investigation outcomes, how fire travels through your business, and how to armor your business against fire. The participants will actively engage in a live fire demonstration, so they can take back information on how to prepare their businesses before a fire occurs.
Attendees will gain a solid understanding of what Business owners should plan for in the event of a fire in their business. Proper insurance needs, post fire investigation and how to work with your insurance provider, fire investigation outcomes, how fire travels through your business, and how to armor your business against fire. The participants will actively engage in a live fire demonstration, so they can take back information on how to prepare their businesses before a fire occurs.
Business Continuity Planning Workshop
with Nicole Clark of Community Futures Okanagan Similkameen.
Sponsored by Community Futures Okanagan Similkameen
Emergency preparedness starts with a plan. In this session you will walk through the basic components of a business continuity plan and be given a template that you can apply to your business.
Sponsored by Community Futures Okanagan Similkameen
Emergency preparedness starts with a plan. In this session you will walk through the basic components of a business continuity plan and be given a template that you can apply to your business.
Information Security, Cybersecurity, and Privacy: An Ounce of Prevention…
with Garland Sharratt
Do you know where your data is? This session will give you a good introduction to information security, cybersecurity, and privacy, along with an overview of key threats and how to address them. The main focus will be on preventative measures to secure and protect your organization, data, people, processes, devices, infrastructure, and cloud services; but we'll also look at incident response planning so that you're prepared for when a threat becomes a security or privacy event. The talk will finish up with some suggested industry frameworks to get your organization started down the right path.
Do you know where your data is? This session will give you a good introduction to information security, cybersecurity, and privacy, along with an overview of key threats and how to address them. The main focus will be on preventative measures to secure and protect your organization, data, people, processes, devices, infrastructure, and cloud services; but we'll also look at incident response planning so that you're prepared for when a threat becomes a security or privacy event. The talk will finish up with some suggested industry frameworks to get your organization started down the right path.
Crime Prevention Through Design - protect and secure your property and assets
with Greg Perkins of Liahona Security
Most thefts are crimes of opportunity. By taking steps to secure your building, you can prevent your business from being a target. Hear tips from the experts who work with police about crime prevention, threat and security risk assessment. Find out about precautions you can use to deter vandalism. Keep yourself, your business and employees safe from harm.
Most thefts are crimes of opportunity. By taking steps to secure your building, you can prevent your business from being a target. Hear tips from the experts who work with police about crime prevention, threat and security risk assessment. Find out about precautions you can use to deter vandalism. Keep yourself, your business and employees safe from harm.
2:25 – Break
2:35 – Tabletop Crisis Simulation Exercise with Carla Taylor, Canadian Red Cross Disaster, Sr. Response Risk Assessment Specialist and Liam Devine, Emergency Management Coordinator, Canadian Red Cross
3:25 – Closing Remarks
3:30 – Event close
3:30 – Event close
