Speakers

Tracy is an experienced fundraising professional who has been providing operational leadership to local, provincial and national initiatives for leading non-profit health charities. Her primary focus and passion over the last 21 years has been in community-based fundraising, where she has achieved both personal and professional success.

She has many years of experience with organizational strategic and business planning. In addition, she has successfully developed and implemented programs and services, and analyzed and recommended processes and improvements which have resulted in budget savings, and improved constituent satisfaction. Tracy possess effective facilitation skills and has experience with public speaking and delivery of training and information sessions in a variety of situations.

Today and since its inception in 1975, the Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation (DGHF) has been a driving force in connecting community and hospital. Through the tremendous generosity of community, friends and partners, the DGHF has positively impacted and supported the delivery of exceptional patient care at the Dartmouth General Hospital through more than $42 million dollars invested in equipment, facilities and programs.

Linda Wilson Executive Director at Shelter Nova Scotia

Since 1984 Linda has been working with people living on the margins of society in Halifax Nova Scotia. Even as a child she had an interest in why some people have more belongings and opportunities, and some people do not.

Linda completed a Bachelor of Arts in Community Studies at what is now known as Cape Breton University in Sydney Nova Scotia. It was there where she began her academic study of the social implications of housing and home life. From there she attended Sheridan College in Oakville Ontario and graduated with a Diploma In Community Planning. After returning to Nova Scotia she worked for five years as a Planning Technician with the City of Halifax Planning Department.

Shelter Nova Scotia provides a safe place to stay for those in need and seeks to grow an effective continuum of services to support people while they transition from crisis, back into the community.  

Tim Blais is the founder and owner of “Gateway Business Brokers”. His services have brought value to a wide variety of business buyers and sellers, earning him the reputation as a leading business broker in Canada.

Tim’s background in business and marketing spans well over 15 years and includes banking, finance, mergers and acquisitions. Prior to becoming a licensed business broker, he was a Senior Relationship Manager for Royal Bank of Canada’s commercial market group. With over 40,000 hours experience, Tim’s knowledge and work has connections in nearly every industry, including real estate, construction, manufacturing, hospitality, retail, and professional market sectors.

Tim is also the Founder of “Business Selling Mastery” offering training, management consulting, business consulting, financial reporting, financial analysis, financial advisory, retirement planning, commercial lending, and strategic planning services.