“As the aquaculture industry sets record production values, the Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association (NAIA) will use a $200,633 investment from the Provincial Government to continue workforce training and skill development. The continued development of a highly-skilled workforce creates a solid foundation on which the industry can continue to grow and prosper.”

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Invites You to Attend Cold Harvest 2012
19^th Annual Conference and Trade Show
Albatross Hotel, Gander, NL, Canada
Feb 14^th - 16^th

Industry Sessions Will Include: (Subject to change)

• Overview of the Global Aquaculture Alliance’s Best Practices (BAP) Certification Program
• New Industry Infrastructure and Technology
• Human Resource Challenges and Employee Retention Strategies
• Unique Challenges with Farming in a Marine Environment
• Shellfish and Finfish Sessions
• Integrated Waste Management Strategies and more!

 Other Exciting Events Include:

•  Luncheon with Guest Speakers from “Marine Harvest Canada and Social Media Management”,
•  2012 Aquaculturist of the Year Award Presentation, Joe Brown Silent Auction, Social Events and more!

We anticipate another successful Conference & Trade Show as we continue to work together to advance the aquaculture industry in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Schedule of Events: (More details coming soon)

Tuesday, February 14 – Opening Reception (Evening)
Wednesday, February 15 – Plenary Sessions, NAIA AGM
Thursday, February 16 – Plenary Sessions, Conference & Tradeshow end, Aquaculture Banquet

“2012 Conference Program”

Draft Program for Cold Harvest 2012 

(Subject to change - A more detailed program will be available at Cold Harvest 2012)

Cold Harvest 2012 Conference Registration

To download our entire conference package click here: NAIA Cold Harvest – Conference Package 2012

  Registration fee covers entrance to the tradeshow, presentations, opening reception, luncheon and coffee breaks.

* Member rate is limited to 3 registrations per Company/Organization. (HST not included in prices)

PRE-REGISTRATION FEE before January 13:      NAIA Member $150* Non-Member $250 Student $75

PRE-REGISTRATION FEE after January 13:       NAIA Member $200* Non-Member $300 Student $75

REGISTRATION FEE after Friday, February 10:      NAIA Member $250* Non-Member $350 Student $75

Congratulations to the Early Bird Prize Draw Winner of a $100 Visa Gift Card:

Mr. Ron Coady of  North Atlantic Marine Supplies & Services Inc. 

Hot and Cold Gala Style Buffet

A Hot and Cold Gala Style Buffet will be served on Thursday evening, Feb 16.

Tickets are available at a cost of $35 .00 + HST (Can be purchased on registration form)

Accommodations

NAIA has confirmed a block of rooms at the Albatross Hotel (1-800-563-4900) or the Gander Hotel (1-800-563-2988).

Reservations “MUST” be made by telephone – online reservations will not be accepted.

Please request the NAIA room rate of $97. when booking. (HST not incl.) Rooms go quickly so be sure to make your reservations soon!

Annual Joe Brown Silent Auction:

 During the conference, NAIA staff and volunteers will be organizing annual the Joe Brown Silent Auction where funds raised will be distributed to a student who currently is or will be enrolled into an aquaculture program.

Joe Brown, Research Scientist at the Ocean Sciences Centre from 1984 to 2005, established a unique reputation both for his scholarly work in the areas of behavioural ecology of fishes and cold-water aquaculture and for his
radiant, passionate sense of humour, humanity and empathy, particularly concerning students.

Auction items can be dropped off at either of the NAIA offices or the registration desk during the conference. All items are greatly appreciated!

Silent Auction Request

2012 Trade Show Exhibitors

Department of Innovation Business and Rural Development

Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture

Department of Fisheries and Oceans

Department of Fisheries and Oceans – Science

Department of Advanced Education and Skills

Grand Bank Development Corporation

Emco-Waterworks Supplies

I.P.S. Innovative Pressure Systems/MPI Norway

Atlantic Compressed Air Ltd.

Salnes Filter AS

Hoskin Scientific

Institute of Biodiversity Ecosystem Science and Sustainability

Marine Institute of Memorial University of NL

Town of Grand Falls – Windsor

CBDC Burin Peninsula – CBDC Central - CBDC South Coast

Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commision

(Check back soon for updates)

Sponsorship Opportunity

Sponsorship represents an integral part of the success of NAIA Cold Harvest 2012 and provides a valuable advertising opportunity for your organization.

Any support that you are able to provide would greatly benefit these events.

PLEASE NOTE: All complimentary Cold Harvester magazine ads must be confirmed and submitted before Friday, January 6^th, 2012 – there are no guarantees after this date.

To download the sponsorship package please click here: Cold Harvest 2012 _ Sponsorship Package

A tremendous thank-you is extended to our partners and sponsors this year:

PLATINUM SPONSORS

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Department of Fisheries & Aquaculture

GOLD SPONSORS

Agriculture and Agrifood Canada

Innovation, Business and Rural Development

Canadian Centre for Fisheries Innovation (CCFI)

Gray Aqua Group Ltd.

SILVER SPONSORS

Skretting

Northern Harvest Sea Farms

Nfld Styro

PHARMAQ

  HOSPITALITY SPONSORS

Novartis Animal Health

I.P.S. Innovative Pressure Systems/MPI Norway

DSM Dyneema

EWOS Canada

GMG Fish Services Ltd.

Newfoundand Aqua Services Ltd.

NUTRITION BREAK SPONSORS

Gray Aqua Group Ltd.

SIMCorp Marine Environmental

Go Deep International

North East Nutrition Inc.

SEAFOOD SPONSORS

Gray Aqua Group Ltd.

Northern Harvest Sea Farms

Cooke Aquaculture

Nova Fish Farms

Norlantic Processors Ltd.

Badger Bay Mussel Farms

Sunrise Fish Farms

International Enterprises/Ocean Fresh Mussels

Check back soon for updates!

Special Thanks to Cold Harvest 2012 Organizing Committee!

Jonathan Kawaja, Claudette Laing, Paul Rose, Danny Boyce, Allison Kendall, Brooks Pilgrim, Cyr Couturier, Cory Foster, Conrad Collier, Gail Hoskins, Miranda Pryor, Roberta Collier, Tammy Stewart, Kim Cox and Darrell Green

To register or sponsor an event or session at NAIA’s Conference & Tradeshow or for more information,

please contact Roberta Collier at: 709-538-3454 or via email roberta@ naia.ca or Tammy Stewart at: 709-754-2854 or via email tammy@naia.ca.