Growth & Development Forum 2025

Description

The Growth & Development Forum is the Association’s most highly anticipated bi-annual event. This year, guest presenters will provide expert analysis on the Saskatoon & region’s growth forecast in terms of economic indicators, labour market and housing, followed by a moderated panel discussion with local land developers who share valuable information on the upcoming year’s land development plans and market activity.

Agenda

4:30 PM | Doors Open and Welcome Networking Reception 

5:30 PM | Welcome & Opening Remarks - Nicole Burgess, SRHBA CEO

5:40 PM | Dignitary Greetings

• Premier Scott Moe, Province of Saskatchewan
• Cynthia Block, Mayor of Saskatoon
• Gary Philipchuk, Mayor of Warman
• Katharine Carter, City of Martensville Councillor 
• Joe Hargrave, Reeve of the RM of Corman Park

6:10 PM | State of the Market: A Municipal, Regional and Provincial Perspective - Paul Martin, Martin Charlton Communications

6:30 PM | Dinner Buffet

7:00 PM | Building Inward: Infill Development and Urban Renewal at the U of S - Brad Zurevinski, USask Properties

7:20 PM | Land Use & Opportunity: miyo-wâhkôhtowin - Candace Wasacase, Kahkewistahâw Economic Management Corporation 

7:40 PM | Barriers to Breakthroughs: Protecting the Affordability Advantage - Alex Miller, Big Block Construction

8:00 PM | Unlocking Growth Across the Region: A Panel Discussion on Policy Shifts

8:45 PM | Closing Remarks & Networking

Attendees include elected officials, civic administration, provincial representatives and decision makers from all categories of SRHBA membership - builders, suppliers, professional services, financial institutions and others with a vested interest in future growth and housing in the area. The Growth & Development Forum is highly attended and greatly valued by SRHBA members, civic officials and administration and anyone involved in the future growth and housing needs of the Saskatoon region.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Thank you for your interest in our event. Please review our cancellation policy carefully. Once a registration is completed, it is non-refundable. This includes sponsorship, attendance, booth and advertising space, and any other commitments for which payment is made. If you are unable to attend the event, we welcome substitute participants at no additional cost. To arrange for a substitution, please notify us at least seven (7) days before the event with the name and contact details of the original participant as well as the substitute participant. In the rare case that the event is postponed or rescheduled, your registration will automatically be transferred to the new date. If you are unable to attend on the rescheduled date, the substitution policy will still apply. No-Show Policy: If you do not attend the event and have not arranged for a substitution, your registration fee will not be refunded. Thank you for your cooperation, we look forward to your participation. For further inquiries, please contact us at events@saskatoonhomebuilders.com