(Moncton, NB) — March 26, 2012 — The Atlantic Cancer Research Institute (ACRI) is pleased to announce that it has been chosen as the Charity of Choice for the IGNITE 2012 Conference.

The Ignite 2012 Conference, which features keynote speaker, Erin Brockovich, is taking place on April 26th, and will bring over 1,000 business people, community leaders, entrepreneurs and students together to learn from individuals who know what it means to lead movements, break through barriers, and innovate in our face-paced world.

“Being named the Charity of Choice for the Ignite 2012 Conference is an absolute honour,” says Francoise Roy, Executive Director for ACRI. “With our focus on innovative research and finding ways to move discoveries as quickly as possible towards patient care, ACRI fits nicely into the Ignite Conference theme; innovative leadership. We are delighted to be part of such a forward-thinking initiative.”

“We are in the business of building communities, encouraging leadership, and dreaming big,” says Brad LeBlanc, CEO of The Momentum Group. “There is no bigger dream than beating cancer, so this was an ideal fit,” he continued.

To support ACRI, the event planners have provided a special code to be used when purchasing tickets for the Ignite 2012 Conference. For every ticket sold using the code “ACRI”, $10 will be donated toward cancer research at ACRI.

Thank you to the IGNITE 2012 Conference presenting sponsor, Ford’s Family Pharmacy & Wellness Centre as well as Mike’s Bike Shop, CBDC Women in Business Program, and Docbraces.

IGNITE is a full day leadership conference designed around the pillars of passion, perseverance, and leadership. Tickets and more information is available at www.ignite2012.ca.

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About the Atlantic Cancer Research Institute:

ACRI was established in 1998 as a private, not-for-profit organization. Located at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital Centre in Moncton, with state-of-the-art facilities, ACRI has become a centre of excellence in cancer research. The research team of approximately 45 people is working to discover the genetic origins of cancer, develop new diagnostic tools and therapies to improve the survival rates of those affected by cancer and ultimately, to find ways to beat the disease. For more information, please visit www.AtlanticCancer.ca or find us on Facebook under “Atlantic Cancer Research”.

About The Momentum Group:

The Momentum Group is a small company with big dreams that aims to create events that inspire and awaken the inner entrepreneur and dreamer within. Founded in Moncton, New Brunswick in 2009, The Momentum Group plans, organizes, promotes, and hosts world-class events.

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Contact Information:

Jenn Marr
Philanthropy Development Officer
Atlantic Cancer Research Institute
1.506. 869.2880
jennm@canceratl.ca
www.atlanticcancer.ca

Brad LeBlanc
Chief Entrepreneurial Officer
The Momentum Group Inc.
1.506.800.1145 ext. 221
brad@gainmomentum.ca
www.gainmomentum.ca

International Leadership Event Coming to Halifax

World’s Largest Leadership Event Championed by Harding Premiere Realty

Halifax, NS — Thanks to the support of Harding Premiere Realty and the Nova Scotia Co-operative Council, community and business leaders, entrepreneurs, and students will have access to the knowledge and experience of world-renowned leaders featured at the Chick-fil-A® Leadercast® 2012 event. The simulcast event will be hosted on May 4, 2012 at Empire Theatres Bayers Lake in Halifax.

Chick-fil-A Leadercast is a one-day leadership development event broadcast LIVE from Atlanta, Georgia to over 600 venues around the world. Now in its 12th year, this full-day, experiential conference is set to reach over 125,000 leaders from around the world. Speakers for the 2012 event include:

• Soledad O’Brien, Anchor and Special Correspondent for CNN
• Tim Tebow, NFL quarterback, Heisman Trophy winner & best-selling author
• Patrick Lencioni, Best-selling author & president of The Table Group
• John Maxwell, Leadership expert & best-selling author
• Urban Meyer, Head football coach for Ohio State University Buckeyes
• And many more

The Momentum Group, who brought leaders such as Sir Richard Branson, Gene Simmons, and Donald Trump to Atlantic Canada, realized that Halifax was the only major city in Canada not to have this empowering event, and jumped at the opportunity to host it in 2012. “It took no time for the synergy between Harding Premiere Realty and this amazing initiative to spark,” said Brad LeBlanc of The Momentum Group.

“It is one of the single most consolidated sources of leadership that I know of,” said Paul Urbanowki, senior manager at AT&T, “But it goes beyond that. I think this conference, although very focused on leadership, transcends the topic and really shows you how to lead in life.”

This year’s program will focus on the power of choice. The diverse group of internationally acclaimed authors and leadership experts will share insights to help leaders empower and equip themselves and others at work, home and in the community through their choices.

In searching for a partner to make this event possible in Nova Scotia, The Momentum Group wanted to find a local company who believes in the power of dreams and encouraging aspiring leaders to be their best: Harding Premiere Realty (under the leadership of Donna Harding and Sebastien Latulippe) jumped at the opportunity to take the lead on this event.

Donna Harding said, “Leadership is the art of inspiring those around you to dream, learn and do — a leader produces results through vision, influence and guidance, not orders.” Her sentiments were echoed by her partner Sebastien Latulippe, saying, “Entrepreneurship is the action of applying the art of leadership with emphasis on nurturing creativity and surviving. An entrepreneur sees opportunities where others don’t, and is willing to take the risks to make those opportunities a reality.”

Complementing the support of Harding Premiere Realty, this event is also sponsored by the Nova Scotia Co-operative Council, having a prominent leadership role in Nova Scotia, and in honor of the UN’s International Year of Co-operatives.

Harding Premiere Realty on Chick-fil-A Leadercast:

“In this era of economic uncertainties and austerity measures throughout most of the world, events like Leadercast are worth more than gold for those wishing to focus their energy on what matters. This event will bring together individuals who seek to leverage themselves and their organizations to new heights, while making a difference. Participants will get to listen to learned speakers who will share their insight, enthusiasm and experiences with the message that anything is possible. If, at the end of the day, everyone walks away with one new idea on how to more successfully navigate their enterprise, the results will be compounding and unbelievable!”

Harding Premiere Realty on why they took the lead sponsorship:

“As business owners, real estate professionals and investors, this event speaks to the core of our belief system for success – leadership, vision, and above all, action. Sponsorship allows us to give back to the community we live in and help those like us who will take the ‘lead’ in this upcoming period of economic growth where the possibilities are endless!”

Moncton, NB (February 28, 2012) — Ford’s Family Pharmacy and Wellness Centre announced, at a press conference this morning, they will be the presenting sponsor for the 2nd annual IGNITE Leadership Conference, to be held April 26, 2012 at the Moncton Wesleyan Celebration Centre. Together with Docbraces, CBDC‘s Women in Business Program, Mike’s Bike Shop, and JumpStart 720, the unparalleled speaker lineup was announced, naming Erin Brockovich as the keynote speaker.

The event last year attracted over 650 attendees and featured Arlene Dickinson of CBC’s Dragon’s Den as keynote speaker. Event organizers The Momentum Group Inc. and sponsors expect to double the attendance in the event’s second year with the lineup of speakers, networking opportunities, and trade show. The event is designed around the themes of passion, perseverance, and leadership. Amongst the largest groups who attend are entrepreneurs, businesspeople, community leaders, and students from throughout Atlantic Canada.

“This event wouldn’t be possible without the support and leadership of our sponsors and I’m thrilled to have Anne Marie Picone and the team at Ford’s Family Pharmacy step up in a major way as our presenting sponsor,” said Brad LeBlanc of The Momentum Group, “we are also ecstatic to have the continued support of Dr. John McManaman and Docbraces, Mike’s Bike Shop, JumpStart720 and the CBDC’s Women in Business Program on board for this exciting event.”

Tickets for this full-day conference are priced at $75 plus taxes and fees and include a catered lunch. More information can be found on the event website at www.ignite2012.ca.

Confirmed Speaker Lineup

Erin Brockovich, Keynote Speaker

Environmental Activist & Consumer Advocate

Paula Morand, Emcee

JumpStart 720

Senator Yonah Martin

Deputy Government Whip in the Canadian Senate

Hon. Margaret-Ann Blaney

Minister of Environment, Minister responsible for the Status of Women

Province of New Brunswick

Barb Stegemann

CEO, The 7 Virtues Beauty
Honorary Colonel, Royal Canadian Air Force

Shannon MacDonald

Atlantic Practice Managing Partner, Deloitte

Kerry Rakuson

Executive Officer, Greater Moncton REALTORS® du Grand Moncton

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Please join us for the announcement of the 2012 IGNITE Leadership Conference! Last year, this exciting event featured keynote speaker Arlene Dickinson, and the second edition certainly will not disappoint. Organizers and sponsors will announce all event details, including this year’s impressive speaker lineup, dates, ticket details, and more. IGNITE is designed around the pillars of passion, perseverance, and leadership.

(Hampton, NB) Love is louder. That’s the message being brought to a rally being held this Saturday in Hampton. Outraged by the recent act of bullying that took place in her former school, when a Grade 6 student was held down by two schoolmates who cut her hair, rally organizer Leanne Cochrane was compelled to do something.

“I’m just a mom who heard about the incident like everyone else,” says Cochrane. “But the story touched me and I felt compelled to do something. It’s not about me or even about this student. It’s about an act of bullying and an opportunity to raise awareness in our community.”

Love is Louder, the international anti-bullying slogan, will be the message behind the outdoor rally scheduled for Saturday, January 21^st from 11:00 am – 1:00 at the Hampton Pavilion. The rally will include music, refreshments, martial arts demonstrations from Master Phillip Yang, DJ Persona, Dance troops,a poetry reading, a motivational speech by the International Man of Motivation, Brad LeBlanc, and conclude with a special demonstration of peace.

Cochrane expects a good crowd for Saturday’s event: “The response has been great with local business owners wanting to pitch in with products and services. And word has spread like wild fire from Facebook. There are over 200 people who have liked our page or shown their support with a message. Even from as far away as Germany!”

Donations will be accepted at the event, with proceeds going to Bullying Canada. For more information about the rally, call Leanne Cochrane at 506-653-0113 or visit the Facebook page: Love is Louder Anti-bullying rally/fundraiser.

Barb Stegemann has a lot going for her these days. In the past year she has won a “2011 Woman Innovator of the Year” award and was named a national finalist for Chatelaine’s “Women of the Year” competition. Barb recently had the chance to attend the APEC Women and the Economy Summit hosted by Hillary Clinton. Barb was given the opportunity to speak with with Ambassador Melanne Veveer, Ambassador at Large for Women’s Global Issues who presented her with her award. Barb is an amazing entrepreneur who found international fame after sleighing the Dragon’s in CBC’s dragons den with her international perfume business.

The organizers of SPARK have just announced that Barb will be the official emcee of the event which is taking place on October 6th at Harbour Station.”This is a dream come true” said Stegemann who has always dreamed of meeting Trump. Stegemann is a professional speaker and is truly looking forward to sharing the stage with: Donald J Trump, Rudy Giuliani, and Danny Williams.

“We are so excited to have Barb as our emcee for the event” said Momentum Group CEO Brad LeBlanc “we know that her appeal to women in leadership along with her energizing presentation skills will yet again bring the event to a whole new level”.

SPARK is presented by Lexus of Saint John and supported by many regional sponsors. Full sponsor listing can be found on the official event website at sparkcanada.ca. Tickets to SPARK are still available, though floor seats are sold out.

In a CBC News interview with Harry Forestell on September 14, 2011 Donald Trump said “Canada is more entrepreneurial than the United States”. The interview was a promotional tool to excite Canada about Trump’s upcoming visit to Saint John, New Brunswick for the SPARK conference. Trump will be joined by former mayor of New York City Rudy Giuliani and former Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador Danny Williams for a conference that is attracting thousands of people from across the country.

SPARK is a live speaking event taking place on October 6, 2011 at Harbour Station in Saint John. The conference is organized by 22 year-old serial entrepreneur Brad LeBlanc and his self-described “amazing” team at The Momentum Group.

In the interview Donald was positive, slick, supportive, and expressed his excitement about his first ever trip to Atlantic Canada.

When asked what secret ingredient helped him succeed Trump said “I had a great mentor”. He then continued by saying “Having the enthusiasm and the love for what you’re doing makes you successful”.

When asked what motivated him he answered by saying “I like creating the canvas” and later continued by saying “I really enjoy creating something special”.

The theme for the conference is “Crash. Learn. Conquer.” and when asked about his darkest moment Trump described the crash of the real estate market in the early 90′s which resulted in immense debt. When asked how he overcame the immense financial and other challenges Trump said “I worked really, really hard for 3-4 years… And today my company is bigger and more successful than it ever was”. During this interview Trump encompassed the true heart of the conference by placing such enthusiasm on perseverance, hard work and never giving up.

Brad LeBlanc (founder of the event) said “Trump was spectacular during the interview, as he will be at the event”. He continued by saying “The brand he has built, the lessons he has learned, and the impact he has had on the economy is almost unparalleled.”

Forestell (the interviewer) asked jokingly if Trump was confusing our New Brunswick for the New Brunswick in New Jersey and Trump, with certainty, answered “they are not mixed up, and yours is probably even more beautiful”.

When asked if he was excited about his trip to New Brunswick Trump answered “I hear it’s one of the most beautiful places on earth”.

Trump, in his true self-promoting nature, reminded the viewers that “The Art of the Deal” is “the number one business book of all time”.

In a surprisingly humble fashion, Trump then commended the NB interviewer on his “great reputation”.

SPARK is a high-impact event designed to encourage people from all walks of life to try, risk, and dare to be different. Its message will challenge people to dig deep and be the very best they can be. Leaders from around the world will share their stories of failure and how persistence has lead them to great success.

Lexus of Saint John is the proud presenting sponsor of the event. It is also supported my many other amazing regional, and local sponsors who deserve a great round of applause. Their information can be found on the official SPARK website.

The interview with trump can be found at http://bit.ly/trumpcbc

While thousands of tickets have already been sold – Tickets ARE still available for the event by visiting sparkcanada.ca or by contacting the organizers directly at 1-506-642-5956.