Maturity & Exit Strategy | Lifecycle of a Business | MNP LLP

In Panel 2 of Lifecycle of a Business, MNP Moderator Cara Light and guest panelists will take participants through key strategies and check-points in supporting your business as it matures and building the framework for a successful exit strategy.  If your business has surpassed the 5 year mark, or if you are looking to sell or step back from your business, this Panel Session is for you. 
 

GRANT MCKINNON, PACIFIC HOMES | PANELIST

PETER RICHMOND, 49TH PARALLEL GROCERY | PANELIST | Peter is the current President of the 49^th Parallel Grocery group, which includes four community-minded grocery stores, a flower shop, two dollar stores and a print shop.  Peter graduated from UBC with a Bachelor of Commerce and earned his CPA designation in 1989 before returning to the island in 1996 to help the family business, expanding from one store to two.  49th Grocery is in the early stages of building a second Grocery store at Berkeys Corner in Duncan.
 

KENNETH CHIU, SCOTIABANK | PANELIST
Mike has been in the financial services industry for over 12 years with experience in multiple business lines including Auto Finance, Commercial Banking and Small Business.  Born and raised on his family farm in the Cowichan Valley, Mike's current role is to develop and help build Small Business for Vancouver Island from Port Hardy to Victoria.  He's passionate about supporting local business and is delighted to represent Scotiabank as a Presenting Partner for this symposium.