The 2026 CBS Conference takes place in the Manuels River Community Centre conference room located on the main 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 to the Conference is free of charge. To register fill out the Conference Registration Form. You will be advised of availability by return email.
1:00 PM
Welcome
Don-E Coady (Dc) Emcee
1:05 PM
Opening Address
Mayor Darrin Bent Town of Conception Bay South
1:10 PM
Opening Comments
Keith Bailey Chair, Downtown CBS
1:15 PM
The Evolving Cybercrime Ecosystem Awareness and Detection of Small Business Fraud
Cst. April Gibbons, RNC Economic Crime Unit
Cst. Chelsea Dillon, RNC Economic Crime Unit
1:55 PM
BREAK
2:05 PM
A Fireside Chat with Local Businesses Community Growth Through Collaborative Partnerships
Moderator Don-E Coady (Dc) Emcee
Panelist Jackie McCann-Scott Owner, Lupin Planning Group
Panelist Natasha Pilgrim Owner, Dough By’s Bakery
Panelist Danny Reid Chair, CBACC
2:50 PM NUTRITION BREAK
3:05 PM
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Tom Cooper Professor of Business, MUN
Stronger Together What CBS Small Businesses Need to Know About Growth, Risk, and Opportunity in a Changing Economy
3:50 PM
Closing Remarks
Don-E Coady (Dc) Emcee
1:00 PM
Welcome
Don-E Coady (Dc) Emcee
1:05 PM
Opening Address
Mayor Darrin Bent Town of Conception Bay South
1:10 PM
Opening Comments
Keith Bailey Chair, Downtown CBS
1:15 PM
The Evolving Cybercrime Ecosystem
Awareness and Detection of Small Business Fraud
Cst. April Gibbons, RNC Economic Crime Unit
Cst. Chelsea Dillon, RNC Economic Crime Unit
1:55 PM
BREAK
2:05 PM
A Fireside Chat with Local Businesses
Community Growth Through Collaborative Partnerships
Moderator Don-E Coady (Dc) Emcee
Panelist Jackie McCann-Scott Lupin Planning Group
Panelist Natasha Pilgrim Owner, Dough By’s Bakery
Panelist Danny Reid Chair, CBACC
2:50 PM NUTRITION BREAK
3:05 PM
Keynote Speaker - Stronger Together
What CBS Small Businesses Need to Know About Growth, Risk, and Opportunity in a Changing Economy
Dr. Tom Cooper Professor of Business, MUN
3:50 PM
Closing Remarks
Don-E Coady (Dc) Emcee
1:00 PM
Welcome
Don-E Coady (Dc) Emcee
1:05 PM
Opening Address
Mayor Darrin Bent Town of Conception Bay South
1:10 PM
Opening Comments
Keith Bailey Chair, Downtown CBS
1:15 PM
The Evolving Cybercrime Ecosystem
Awareness and Detection of Small Business Fraud
Cst. April Gibbons, RNC Economic Crime Unit
Cst. Chelsea Dillon, RNC Economic Crime Unit
1:55 PM
BREAK
2:05 PM
A Fireside Chat with Local Businesses
Community Growth Through Collaborative Partnerships
Moderator Don-E Coady (Dc) Emcee
Panelist Jackie McCann-Scott Lupin Planning Group
Panelist Natasha Pilgrim Owner, Dough By’s Bakery
Panelist Danny Reid Chair, CBACC
2:50 PM NUTRITION BREAK
3:05 PM
Keynote Speaker - Stronger Together
What CBS Small Businesses Need to Know About Growth, Risk, and Opportunity in a Changing Economy
Dr. Tom Cooper Professor of Business, MUN
3:50 PM
Closing Remarks
Don-E Coady (Dc) Emcee
Don-E Coady (Dc) is an experienced brand manager, with deep design, development, and writer roots and a proven growth partner and facilitator for inspiring cause-based and capital-focused brands across Atlantic Canada and beyond.
A committed community leader, Mayor Bent is focused on supporting the growth, development and well-being of the Town of Conception Bay South and its residents. Through his role as Mayor, Darrin works with council, community organizations and residents to help build a strong, vibrant and sustainable community.
Keith Bailey graduated from Memorial University in 1996 with a B.Sc. Pharm, He has been practising pharmacist for over 29 years and has been active in the profession in many roles. He is a regular lecturer at Memorial University’s School of Pharmacy in the area of Leadership and currently owns three Shoppers Drug Mart locations in metro St. John’s.
Constable Gibbons has been a member of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary since 2010. She was assigned to the Criminal Investigation Division since 2018 and assigned to the Economic Crime Unit for approximately 7 years.
Cst. Chelsa Dillon has been a police officer working with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary since 2005. She has been assigned to the Criminal Investigation Division since 2013, with experience in the Child Abuse & Sexual Assault Unit, Investigative Interviewing Unit and Economic Crime Unit. She has had approximately 7 years of experience investigating Economic Crime offences, and has completed additional training relating to fraud and financial crime investigations.
Jackie McCann-Scott is an Honors graduate and Dean’s Award recipient from Memorial University of Newfoundland’s Commerce program, a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and a Certified Health Insurance Specialist (CHS).
Natasha Pilgrim graduated from Saint Mary's university with a business degree in 2005. She worked as an event manager for 7 years before returning to Newfoundland in 2012. In 2013 Natasha started as manager at Dough By's with her parents. She took over the business when parents retired in January 2020 and has continued to successfully operate Dough By’s Bakery in Conception Bay South for the past 13 years.
As Business Development Officer at CBDC Cabot, Danny helps entrepreneurs explore financing, programming and advice for startups and expansion. As Chair of the Conception Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, he helps drive connection and collaboration amongst the businesses in this thriving region.
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.
