Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association

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NOMA 2024 Conference & AGM

NOMA is pleased to announce that we will be hosting our 2024 Conference & AGM at the Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre on April 24th to April 26th!

The Conference theme this year is ‘Building a Brighter Future” with a focus on economic development across the region. We are excited to provide our membership an opportunity to hear from experts across all sectors in Northwestern Ontario. This is a great opportunity to provide timely updates, showcase best practices, share local initiatives, and provide municipalities with critical knowledge to help them prepare for the changes that are to come.

AGENDA:

The Final Agenda is available here.

The following ministers have confirmed their participation in the Ministers Forum on April 26th from 11:00am - noon:

Hon. Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing

Hon. Greg Rickford, Minister of Northern Development & Minister of Indigenous Affairs

Hon. Jill Dunlop, Minister of Colleges, and Universities

Hon. Graydon Smith, Minister of Natural Resources & Forestry

Hon. Lisa Thompson, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

Hon. Michael Parsa, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services

Hon. Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education

REGISTRATION: Registration for the 2024 NOMA Conference and AGM is now closed. Please note we have reached max capacity and late registrations will not be permitted.

Outstanding payments may be paid by bringing a cheque with you when registering on Wednesday or by EFT. Credit Card payments can not be accepted. All payments due on April 24th.

All ticket sales ended on April 18th, 2024 at 10am (EST).

Refunds will only be granted if the request is made more than 14 days in advance of the event. Eventbrite fees will not be reimbursed at any time. There is $50 cancellation fee. This may be waived at the discretion of the Executive Director. If an attendee is not able to attend, you may substitute their registration for another attendee up to 14 days prior to the event.

SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITOR BOOTH OPPORTUNITIES:

If you are interested in sponsoring the NOMA Conference, please see our sponsorship package and email the completed form to admin@noma.on.ca. Along with the sponsorship package please provide your logo to be included in our official program and on our website. You may also donate to our prize draw or donate a small item to our swag bags.

Please note our Exhibitor Booths are SOLD OUT!

If you have any questions or would like to organize a meeting with the Executive Director to discuss these opportunities, please contact (807) 683-6662 or email admin@noma.on.ca

Please see the following list of Exhibitors that will be joining us at this years conference:

Enbridge Gas Inc.

NWMO

Municipal Finance Officers' Association

OPG

Intact Public Entities

TC Energy

Hobson Chahal Advisory Group - CIBC

Airmaster Signs

Smart Modular Canada

Ontario Clean Water Agency

MuniSoft

Infrastructure Ontario

Hydro One

TBT Engineering Limited

Northern Policy Institute

VS Municipal Solutions

Ontario Waterpower Association

S2 Cyber Security Services

IESO

MPAC

MLITSD

EPID@Work Research Institute

Destination Northern Ontario/TIAO

Kinross/Great Bear Project

Developmental Services Ontario - Northern Region

VC3

RSM Building Consultants

Association of Ontario Road Supervisors

Ontario Northland

Shed Lightly

Expedition Camp Services

Invasive Species Centre

ACCOMMODATIONS:

Please note that Group Rates have closed. There may still be rooms at the following hotels:

Valhalla Hotel & Conference Centre: 1 Valhalla Inn Rd. Thunder Bay ON P7E 6J1 - Reservations can be made directly to the hotel by calling (807) 577-1121/ (807) 964-1121 or by emailing: reservations@valhallahotel.ca

Best Western: 655 Arthur Street West, Thunder Bay ON - Reservations can be made directly to the hotel 807-577-4241 or 800-265-3253 or online using this link https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.66007.html?groupId=6V5PV8H6

You MUST have an active credit card to secure your hotel booking. Please note there is airport shuttles available. Please contact the hotel for details.