Room: Halton
Sponsor(s)
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Session Description
Our panel of experts will cover three topics that are important to todayÂ’s owner/operators in the transportation and motorcoach industry.
Driver Retention and Workforce Stability
Finding and keeping skilled drivers remains one of the biggest challenges for motorcoach and transportation operators. The panel will explore how group retirement programs, paired with a personalized employee experience – including financial planning and advice, can strengthen employee loyalty and help companies stand out as employers of choice.
Supporting Growth and Managing Your Fleet
Fleet investments require thoughtful planning and access to the right capital – when you need it most. Learn how equipment leasing, financing strategies and strong commercial banking relationships can help operators manage cash flow, modernize fleets and support long-term business growth.
Preparing for the Future – Growth through acquisition OR Planning the Succession of your business.
Recent changes to industry regulations has created opportunities for consolidation. For many owners and operators, their business represents decades of investment and effort. The panel discussion will highlight opportunities and strategies to consider for succession planning, growth through acquisition, ownership transition, and preparing a company for sale, helping owners protect value and plan confidently for the future.
Speaker(s) / Presenter(s)
Louise Stevenson, Portfolio Manager & Wealth Advisor, RBC Dominion Securities
With over 20 years of broad-based industry experience, Louise Stevenson provides sophisticated solutions to meet complex financial needs. Passionate about her work, Louise takes a personal approach when managing relationships with her clients. Drawing on both her experience and personal life, she is able to deeply relate to her clients while prioritizing their financial well-being and revealing their wealth potential.
Ryan Arbus, Senior Commercial Relationship Manager, RBC Commercial Financial Services With 5 years of Commercial Banking and Financing experience, Ryan is a specializes in supporting medium- to large-sized businesses and acting as their primary point of contact for all business banking relationship needs. This includes strategic advice, lending, cash management & treasury, foreign exchange and property purchases.
Ronnie Pfeffer, Group Retirement Plans Consultant, RBC Group Advantage. Ronnie specializes in working with businesses and business owners to attract and retain top talent in a competitive labour market through strategic implementations or enhancements of group retirement programs. Ronnie delivers holistic financial wellness programs – anchored with a group retirement program – creating a personalized experience for each employee that focuses on their financial planning, literacy, and every day banking, needs, supporting their overall financial wellness.
Moderator(s)
Moderator: Barry Peters, RBC