The 2026 CBS Conference takes place in the Manuels River Community Centre theatre located on the ground floor and features a number of speakers presenting talks on topics relevant to business issues and opportunities in the Conception Bay South and surrounding region. Seating is limited and early registration is advised.

Admission

Admission to the Conference is free of charge. To register fill out the Conference Registration Form. You will be advised of availability by return email.

Speakers

Dr. Tom Cooper  B.Comm. (Co-op), BA, PhD

Professor of Business, Memorial University

Stronger Together: What CBS Small Businesses Need to Know About Growth, Risk, and Opportunity in a Changing Economy

Dr. Tom Cooper is a Professor of Business at Memorial University and a Certified Management Consultant. He works with businesses, community organizations, industry groups, and public sector partners across Newfoundland and Labrador and Atlantic Canada on strategy, risk management, governance, entrepreneurship, and sustainability.

Dr. Tom Cooper  B.Comm. (Co-op), BA, PhD

Professor of Business, Memorial University

Dr. Tom Cooper is a Professor of Business at Memorial University and a Certified Management Consultant. He works with businesses, community organizations, industry groups, and public sector partners across Newfoundland and Labrador and Atlantic Canada on strategy, risk management, governance, entrepreneurship, and sustainability. Before joining Memorial, he was a Senior Manager in PwC’s consulting practice in London, United Kingdom. Tom is particularly interested in helping small and medium-sized organizations make sound decisions in uncertain environments, identify opportunities for growth, and build stronger partnerships. His keynote will focus on what local businesses in Conception Bay South need to know about managing change, working together, and strengthening the local business community.

The Sponsorship Levels PDF gives detailed information about Sponsorship and Participation level options. If you have questions or require further information contact the Expo CBS by email.

Beyond branding and ad placements provided for sponsors, non-sponsor paid advertising opportunities for event partners include ads in the Conference program and on KIN Kafé Placemats.

• Expo Program Ads

  Program specifications:
  Page dimensions: 5.5" x 8.5".
  Print: Black / greyscale.
  Quantity: 250
  Print-Ready Specifications:
  File Format: PDF is preferred. EPS, TIFF, and high-res JPG accepted.

  Ad Size / Price
  Full Page Ad. - $120
  Half Page ad - $60
  Quarter Page Ad - $30

• KIN Kafé Placemat Ads

  Placemat specifications:
  Dimensions: 8.5" x 14".
  Print: CMYC Colour
  Quantity: 100
  Print-Ready Specifications:
  File Format: PDF is preferred. EPS, TIFF, and high-res JPG accepted.

  Ad Size: 3.375" x 2" (85 x 50 mm).   Price: $25