2025 Bites and Insights: Ryan Clarke with MNP Digital

Demographic Doldrums and Digital Dreams: The Confluence of Two Workforce Trends and How They Will Challenge Small Business with Ryan Clarke, Senior Consultant with MNP Digital

Trend 1- Doing More with Less...staff

• Labour force participation
• Increased salary expectations for younger generations
• Attrition and older generations retiring early
• The North Island Perspective

Trend 2: Tweaking technology toward best practices

• Low-hanging digital opportunities ( integrations, SAS products, and intro to AI )
• Understanding how to invest in innovation
• Case Study Example and Timeline

'Bites and Insights' is a monthly breakfast speaker series hosted by the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce, featuring local Members and experts who share their knowledge to support skill development within the business community. Each session highlights valuable insights and practical strategies for growth. Attendees will enjoy a delicious hot breakfast, provided by a local caterer, while networking with fellow business professionals and gaining knowledge to help strengthen the local economy and business landscape.

You may also like the following events from Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce:

• This month, 29th May, 05:30 pm, 2025 Business After Business: Coastal Community Credit Union in Courtenay