Erik Djukastein

ID Biomedical Corp. develops gene-based disease testing and subunit vaccines. It conducts research, development, manufacturing, sales, and marketing from its facilities in Canada and in the United States. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

J. M. Huber Corp. operates as a portfolio management company. Its portfolio of companies includes chemicals and minerals, hydrocolloids and engineered woods, and timber management. The firm’s products are used in consumer and industrial application, including personal care, food and beverage, agricultural nutrients and adjuvants, building materials, flame retardants, and smoke suppressants. The company was founded by Joseph Maria Huber in 1883 and is headquartered in Edison, NJ.

Merrill Lynch Canada, Inc. is a Canadian broker/dealer headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. They are a subsidiary of Midland Walwyn, Inc. and their ultimate parent is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC). The firm offers brokerage and investment banking services as well as commercial lending, global high-yield debt, global equity, and M&A services to institutional and retail clients.

Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a global specialty pharmaceutical and medical device company, which engages in developing, manufacturing and marketing medical products and technologies, within the areas of interventional oncology, wound closure and ophthalmology. The company was founded by William L. Hunter and Cruz F. Tony in 1992 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Founded 2003, BC Advantage Funds (VCC) Ltd is a venture capital firm, headquartered in Canada.

Contech Electronics, Inc. manufactures animal control products. The company is headquartered in Victoria, Canada.

Grant Thornton LLP provides accounting, tax and business consulting services. It offers advisory, business consulting, business risk, enterprise technology and innovation, transaction services, data analytics, cyber risk, and data integrity services. The firm serves the construction, real estate and hospitality, consumer and industrial products, energy, financial services, health care and life sciences, not for profit organizations, private equity, public sector, and technology industries. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

IBM Canada Ltd. develops, manufactures and sells advanced information processing products. Its products include computers and microelectronic technology, software, networking and related services. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Markham, Canada.

BC Investment Management Corp. (BCI) is an independent, Canadian investment advisor headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia. The firm was founded in 1999 and is also known as British Columbia Investment Management Corp. BCI provides investment management services to British Columbia's public sector clients, which includes public sector pension plans, insurance funds, and various special purpose funds.

Sun Gro Horticulture Canada Ltd. produces and distributes peat and peat-based products. The private company is based in Laval, Canada and has subsidiaries in Canada and the United States. The Canadian company was founded in 1929. Mitchell J. Weaver has been the CEO of the company since 1997. Sun Gro Horticulture Canada was acquired by Sun Gro Horticulture Income Fund from Hines Horticulture, Inc. on March 27, 2002 for $120 million.

Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia provides long-term and short-term financing, investment management, leasing and other financial services to communities and public institutions in British Columbia. It pools the borrowing and investment needs of BC communities through a collective structure and is able to provide a range of low cost and flexible financial services to clients equally, regardless of the size of the community. The firm also offer funding opportunities for educational institutions, workshops to assist communities deal with change and provide strategic guidance as well, offer a complimentary financial forum for local government staff and elected officials on topics of interest. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Victoria, Canada.

Overwaitea Food Group LP owns and operates a chain of food and consumer goods retail stores. It offers meat, deli, seafood, meals, natural and organic foods, grocery and non-foods items, cheeses, beef, and fruits and vegetables. The company was founded by R.C. Kidd in 1915 and is headquartered in Langley, Canada.

Hilti, Inc. manufactures and markets hand tools and power tools. Its products include powder-actuated fastening systems, drilling and demolition systems, diamond coring, cutting and sawing systems, cutting, sawing, grinding systems, measuring systems, cordless systems, firestop and fire protection systems, power tool consumables, screw and direct fastening systems, adhesive and mechanical anchoring systems, installation systems, strut and hanger systems and construction chemicals. The company was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Plano, TX.

Prime Trials Ltd. operates clinical laboratories. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Pherotech International was founded in 1980 and is a Canadian-based revenue producing Life Science company that is a world leader in the development and commercialization of semiochemical and non-toxic insect trapping technologies for pest management in home and garden, forestry, agricultural, structural and commercial applications. Since Pherotech was founded, it has assembled a world-class team of business executives and scientific advisors. Pherotech International offers a wide variety of scientifically-backed leading products with an established distribution network as well as direct sales to large customers that include the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Canadian Forest Service and large retail chains such as Wal-Mart. The company has an impressive pipeline of new products with strong commercial potential that will allow it to grow profitably and maximize its returns on invested capital for years to come.

Lions Capital Corp (Lions Capital) is a fund management and corporate advisory firm founded in 2003. The firm headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Coast Capital Savings Credit Union operates as a federal credit union. The company was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in Surrey, Canada.

Association of Vancouver Island & Coastal Communities operates as representative of municipalities, regional districts and other local governments of Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast, Powell River, the North Coast and the Central Coast. The company is headquartered in Victoria, Canada.

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities is an organization that focuses on finding solutions for struggling communities in Canada. The non-profit company is based in Ottawa, Canada. The Canadian company's Western Economic Solutions Taskforce brings together municipal leaders from the western region of the country to address these issues and ensure that their voices are heard. The CEO of the company is Brock Carlton.

The BC Chamber of Commerce is a chamber of commerce organization.

Greater Victoria Visitors & Convention Bureau operates as marketing organization that works with business members and municipalities. It offers sport tourism and visitor center. The visitor center assists travelers with reservations for accommodations, sightseeing, adventure tours, and transportation. The company is headquartered in Victoria, Canada.

The Butchart Gardens Ltd. operates as a tourist attraction. The firms line of business include botanical gardens, dining, and gift store. The company was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Brentwood Bay, Canada.

LifeSciences British Columbia is a non-profit organization, which engages in supporting and representing the life science community through leadership, investment, advocacy, and promotion. It ensures that no life sciences sector is working in isolation and that all sectors come together in a comprehensive, complementary, and coordinated fashion. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.