Fredericton, NB – Fifteen of the region’s most successful entrepreneurs were selected to participate in the Wallace McCain Institute’s prestigious Entrepreneurial Leaders Program (ELP). The announcement was made today at the Crowne Plaza in Fredericton after an intense two day process of interviews and interaction.
“The finalists emerged from 228 nominations that were received over the last 4 months,” said Nancy Mathis, Executive Director of the Wallace McCain Institute for Business Leadership at the University of New Brunswick. “While the competition was fierce, we are confident that the selected entrepreneurs will each bring a unique perspective to the program.”
The 15 winners were chosen from a group of twenty-four finalists from across the Maritimes, but the final 15 were all from New Brunswick. This is the third year of the program, and the past two years of participants were on site after the announcement to welcome the new group (below) to the growing circle of highly connected entrepreneurs.
Félicien Arseneau Zeltechfab Inc, Tracadie-Sheila
Kevin Comeau KLC Management, Bathurst
Vincent Cormier Titan Metals Group, St. Antoine
Denis DesRosiers Sentinel Systems Ltd., Bathurst
Sean Dunbar Northhampton Brewing Co. Ltd, Fredericton/North Hampton
Eric Fisher Marathon Fluid Systems Limited, Moncton
Marco Gagnon Gagnon Ornamental Works Ltd, Grand Falls
April Glavine Lean Machine Healthy Vending Service Inc, Saint John
Lynn Hache LeBlanc iDConcept, Dieppe
Yennah Hurley DayTripping @ Rockwood Park, Saint John
Nicola MacNaughton Occupational Concepts Ltd., MonctonTodd Murphy MedRunner Health Solutions Inc., Saint John
Marc Poirier Timberpart Ltd, Sussex
Mark Stevens Pulse Communications, GeekNet, Encore Interactive, Saint John
Gary Williston Theriault & Hachey Peat Moss Ltd, Baie-Sainte-Anne
“When we started this program 3 years ago, we wondered if we would exhaust the supply of high growth potential entrepreneurs after 5 years,” said Derek Oland, chairman of the institute’s Management Committee, during the banquet following the full day of face-to-face interviews with the finalist. “After today, I don’t have that worry any longer. The quality and quantity surpassed my wildest hopes.”
Participants in ELP3 are entrepreneurs who have been running their own business for several years, and are ready to “bust out” and take their business to the next stage. ELP is a year-long program that brings these 15 entrepreneurs together for 2 days per month to benefit from guest speakers, tailored workshops and the opportunity to share their experiences and insights.
To learn more about the program, please visit www.wallacemccaininstitute.com/elp
About the G. Wallace F. McCain Institute
The focus of the G. Wallace F. McCain Institute at the University of New Brunswick is to support the next generation of senior business leaders in the province to meet the complex challenges facing New Brunswick. The program is a catalyst for shifting the business culture of the province and advancing the values of entrepreneurship and innovation. The development and deepening of relationships and networks is fundamental to how the Institute delivers on its mandate.
Programs range in depth – from a very intensive cohort program where high potential leaders will interact in a series of experiences, to one-off workshops and lectures on themes relevant to New Brunswick business issues. The program uses innovative pedagogy to convene people, share best practices, assist in the application of learning, and inspire change. The activity of the institute will be province wide with a physical presence at Beaverbrook House in Saint John.
Management Committee:
Derek Oland Executive Chairman, Moosehead Breweries Ltd
Barry Bisson President, Shad Valley
Greg Kealey Provost and VP Research, University of New Brunswick
Andree Savoie President and Managing Partner, Acadian Construction
Keith McIntosh CEO, Professional Quality Assurance (PQA)
Francis McGuire Director, CEO and President, Major Drilling Group International
Fellows :
Gerry Pond Chairman, Mariner Partners
Rob Austin Professor, Harvard Business School
Françoise Morissette Author of “Made in Canada Leadership”
