Build a More Resilient, Accountable, and Sustainable Organization
Funding uncertainty, cybersecurity threats, operational disruptions, compliance pressures, and reputational risks can quickly destabilize an organization. Yet many SMEs and nonprofits still manage these challenges informally and reactively.
We invite board members, executives, finance professionals, and operational leaders to a practical, implementation-focused Risk Management Training for Small and Mid-sized Enterprises and Nonprofit Organizations.
September 22-23, 2026
10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Delta Hotel, Saint John, NB
Lunch and coffee breaks included
The research findings outlined below provide a compelling case for SMEs and nonprofits to attend this training program:
- “Organizations with mature risk management capabilities achieve earnings / [funding] volatility reductions of up to 25%.” (KPMG ERM Survey, 2020)
- “Organizations with mature enterprise risk management practices achieve up to 20% higher firm value, [funding and revenue].” (Hoyt & Liebenberg, 2011)
- “Organizations with effective internal controls reduce fraud losses by nearly 50%, [releasing cash to drive organizational activities and programmes].” (ACFE, 2022)
This is more than a classroom workshop. Participating organizations will receive a complimentary pre-workshop risk maturity assessment report, five practical risk management tools and templates, a risk framework rollout roadmap and a certificate of completion.
The registration fee is $495 plus HST per participant. 20% assessment discounts are available, and eligible organizations may receive up to 50% funding support through WorkingNB, subject to WorkingNB approval.
To access the detailed workshop agenda and training curriculum, and to read more about the tangible benefits of this workshop to your organization, and the high-profile guest speakers, click on the button below:
MORE ABOUT THE TRAINING
To apply for WorkingNB (PETL) 50% Labour Force Training subsidy, complete the application form and submit a scanned copy, together with the Training Proposal to PETLSaintjohn@gnb.ca, copying Ayman Jaouni {mailto: Ayman.Jaouni@gnb.ca}:
WORKINGNB LFT APPLICATION FORM
TRAINING PROPOSAL
Spaces are limited. The early-bird discount expires on August 10, 2026, so register today and begin building an organization that is prepared not only to withstand uncertainty, but to perform through it.
REGISTER NOW
To benefit from the 20% assessment discount, take the complimentary risk maturity assessment, and upon completion of the assessment, we will email you a discount code, which you will use to register and get the 20% discount. It takes just 15 minutes to complete the assessment.
TAKE RISK MATURITY ASSESSMENT
Sponsored Registrations (100% Discount): A limited number of fully sponsored training spaces are available through the generous support of our community partners. Organizations that believe this training programme would be valuable to their operations but cannot afford the registration fees are encouraged to contact sales@avanguardbc.com.
About Avanguard Business Consultants Inc.
Avanguard is a Saint John-based consulting firm providing organizations with senior-level strategic financial management and enterprise risk management expertise without the cost and rigidity of full-time executive hires.
About the Facilitators of the Training:
Sincerely,
The Avanguard Team
