Blue and Gold: Expo

10:10 - 10:30	Matthew Potts	Head Chef, Cook County Saloon
10:30 - 10:55	Yulianna Voloshyna	Producer & Host of the Ukrainian Radio Program
10:55 - 11:10	Amin Samji	Director, Member Services, Edmonton Chamber of Commerce
11:10 - 11:35	Orysia Boychuk	President, Ukrainian Canadian Congress - Alberta Provincial Council
11:35 - 11:45	Volodymyr Volkodav	Vice-Consul, Consulate General of Ukraine in Edmonton
11:45 - 12:00	Liudmyla Demko	Blue and Gold Foundation
12:00 - 1:00	Mriya Band	Lunch
1:00 - 1:50	Panel Discussion	Ivan Lypovyk, Jorgia Moore, Tatiana Vlassova, Matthew Potts
1:50 - 2:00	Danylo Sora	President, Kelowna Stands With Ukraine association
2:00 - 2:10	Representative	CFC Club
2:10 - 2:35	Alla Yushchenko	Relationship Manager, Business Markets, RBC
2:35 - 3:00	Dennis Agbegha	Regional Manager, Partnerships for the Prairies, BDC
3:00 - 3:25	Nataliia Limont	First Choice Accounting and Tax Inc
3:25 - 3:50	Olga Barnett	Financial Advisor, Eau Claire Partners
3:50 - 4:15	Natalia Rashkovetsky	Realtor, Remax
4:15 - 4:40	Bohdana Stepanenko-Lypovyk	Licensed Immigration Consultant, Maple Land Immigration Services

Speakers

Join us for interactive sessions with our key speakers!

Orysia Boychuk

Humanitarian Aid & Community Development Leader | President of Ukrainian Canadian Congress - Alberta Provincial Council

With over 20 years of experience as a Human Resources Leader, Orysia has a dynamic and diverse background focused on improving health and wellness across Federal and Provincial government teams. For the past year, she has taken a leave of absence from her government job to serve as the President of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress. In this role, she has focused on Humanitarian Aid during Covid-19 and Community Development, supporting those fleeing the war and welcoming them into the country.

Dennis Agbegha

Regional Manager, Partnerships for the Prairies, BDC

Creating Happiness is Dennis's purpose. As a Customer Experience Knight, he empathizes with every aspect of the customer experience, putting the needs and satisfaction of his customers at the center of everything he does. Previously, Dennis worked as a Geoscientist for two of the world's major oil & gas companies, and was involved in multi-billion dollar projects.

Alla Yushchenko

Relationship Manager, Business Markets, RBC

Delivering advice to business managers and owners. Support of start-ups looking for banking solutions (financing, investing, day to day banking, etc.).

Olga Barnett

Financial Advisor, Eau Claire Partners

Olga specializes in providing tailored financial solutions to businesses across various industries. Whether you need strategic investment advice, financial planning services, assistance with wealth management, or insurance solutions like setting up group benefit plans (including health and dental coverage) or flex spending accounts, Olga has the expertise to help you achieve your business goals.

Tatiana Vlassova

CEO, First Choice Accounting and Tax

Tatiana Vlassova, founder of FCAT company, has been residing in Canada since 2001 and has achieved great success in the accounting field. After working with large multinational corporations, she shifted focus to small and medium-sized businesses in 2018. With determination and hard work, she established her own business providing accounting and tax services to support small businesses. Tatiana also offers bookkeeping courses to newcomers from Ukraine, helping them gain new skills and kickstart their careers in Canada.

Natalia Rashkovetsky

Realtor

Natalia is a licensed Real Estate agent with over a decade of experience since 2012. Her expertise lies in residential properties, residential acreages, and assisting relocation clients in Edmonton and the surrounding areas. Originally from Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Natalia completed Medical school before moving to Canada with her husband in 1997. In Alberta, she has established herself as a dedicated and goal-oriented professional, drawing from a successful background in the healthcare field. Natalia is known for her commitment to professionalism, competence, honesty, ethics, and providing exceptional customer service. Whether you are buying or selling, she specializes in residential properties, residential acreages, condominiums, and commercial sales/leases.

Amin Samji

Director, Member Services, Edmonton Chamber of Commerce

With nearly three decades of entrepreneurial experience and a deep-rooted presence in the business community, Amin has gleaned invaluable insights. He understands that the bedrock of both business success and personal fulfillment lies in the cultivation of mutually beneficial partnerships and relationships. In his capacity as the Director of Member Services at the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, Amin Samji, is at the forefront of navigating the ever-evolving landscape of Edmonton's business scene. Drawing from his experience in the realm of Business Development, Amin brings a wealth of knowledge, with a specialized focus on a consultative approach that seeks win-win solutions. His mission is clear: to empower businesses to thrive by fostering enduring, mutually beneficial partnerships.

Bohdana Stepanenko-Lypovyk

Licensed Immigration Consultant, Maple Land Immigration Services

Immigration consultant who is recognized for her trustworthy immigration consultancy services for people who aspire to move to Canada permanently. She specializes in all areas related to Canadian immigration, including complicated immigration cases that don’t fall under routine processing. In addition to her professional aspirations, Bohdana is a very active Ukrainian community member in Edmonton, Alberta. She was recognized for leading various community projects that supported newcomers to Alberta. She is also a Vice-Chair if the Association of Ukrainian Immigration Consultants and a member of the Alberta-Ukraine Chamber of Commerce which provides services to businesses looking to enter the Alberta market.

Yulianna Voloshyna

Active Member in the Ukrainian Community in Edmonton, as well as Producer and Host of the Ukrainian Radio Program

Yulianna is a very active member in the Ukrainian community in Edmonton, she is a director in many non-profit organizations. She holds a PhD in economics. For over 12 years, Yulianna worked as a University professor and Vice-Dean of International Relationships. She had taught different marketing and entrepreneurship courses, and helped students to start their businesses. She also has an extensive experience in the marketing field, and she specializes in online marketing. Yulianna has over 20 years of experience in marketing and entrepreneurship, and she constantly attends different courses and upgrades her knowledge to be able to keep up with the top trends in the field.

Ivan Lypovyk

President of the Ukrainian National Federation (UNO) in Edmonton

Together with his childhood friend, Petro Luchak, Ivan co-founded and is actively developing Permanent Windows Solutions, a company that imports windows and doors from Ukraine to Canada. Ivan is committed to community involvement and currently serves as the president of the Ukrainian National Federation (UNO) in Edmonton. He previously held the position of vice president of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress Alberta Provincial Council and remains a dedicated board member of various other Ukrainian organizations.