At a glance
pursued a business and economics education at TRU Gaglardi during the academic year 2022-2023
engaged in teaching, learning and research
form a powerful network of all of TRU Gaglardi’s graduates to date
offer 14 programs, from entry-level certificates to master’s degrees
Growing the regional business community
for every dollar spent, TRU Gaglardi provides 3.2 times its value in contributions to BC’s GDP
supported in the BC Interior through work carried out by TRU Gaglardi
in wages and salaries in the Interior through work carried out by TRU Gaglardi
to the GDP of British Columbia as a result of TRU Gaglardi activities
Numbers based on activity from 2018 to 2022
The Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics has been instrumental in cultivating innovative leaders who are now pivotal in advancing our local business community. Their graduates bring fresh perspectives and robust strategies, significantly contributing to our economic development. Furthermore, the Kamloops and District Chamber of Commerce proudly recognizes TRU Gaglardi's role in driving innovation and sustainability, demonstrating how their collaborative efforts and practical focus have contributed to a dynamic and prosperous business ecosystem in the Kamloops region.
Acacia PangilinanExecutive Director, Kamloops and District Chamber of Commerce
TRU Gaglardi Dean’s Advisory Council
The school is supported by a broad cross-section of leaders in business, government, media and public sectors, reflecting the diversity of our community.
CEO, Simpcw Resources Group
President, Anglemont Financial Services Ltd.
Office Managing Partner, KPMG LLP
Retired, previously AVP, Credit Risk Management Business Development of Canada
Representative, Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association
President, Kelson Group
COO, Evans Consoles Corporation
President and CEO, Velocity Truck Centres Canada
Senior Finance Executive and Board Member, BC Hydro and Powerex
Interim-CEO and Chair, Brane Capital; Co-Founder, HEXO Entrepreneur in Residence, Thompson Rivers University
Founder and Lead (CEO), Chrysalis
Senior Investment Advisor and Portfolio Manager, BMO Nesbitt Burns
President and CEO, NRI Distribution Inc. Los Angeles
Executive Director, Kamloops Wineries Association
Owner, AK Solutions Inc.
CEO, iTel Networks Inc.
Managing Broker, Brendan Shaw Real Estate
Senior Engagement and Communications Consultant
Executive Vice-President, Bosa Developments Corp.
Empowering the next generation of leaders
completed their program of choice in 2023
given to students to support their studies in 2023
say TRU Gaglardi helped them identify and form connections beyond the BC Interior
received from April 2023 to February 2024 to support student success, entrepreneurship and research
TRU and the Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics provided me with opportunities to further my education outside of the traditional classroom. From attending speaker panel events to learn from and network with professionals in the financial services industry to volunteering with Enactus TRU and representing our university regionally and nationally, I gained valuable skills to succeed in my career.
Gontran NzobonimpaDiversity, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator, Fidelity Canada
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Connecting BC's Interior to the world
were enrolled in Open Learning programs during the academic year 2022-2023, allowing them to study from anywhere in the world
have graduated with a TRU Gaglardi dual business degree at Tianjin University of Technology in Tianjin, China, to date
have graduated with a TRU Gaglardi dual business degree at the Shanghai Institute of Technology in Shanghai, China, to date
Twenty-two years ago, Tianjin University of Technology expanded its reach through our joint Bachelor of Business Administration program offered in collaboration with the Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics at TRU. Together, we have walked a long way, and I believe our partnership will only continue to thrive. It is thanks to TRU’s and TUT’s joint efforts that thousands of graduates get to see the world and embark on an educational adventure of a lifetime.
Dr. Wang JingbinDean, School of Management, Tianjin University of Technology
Promoting community well-being
are either sustainability-focused or sustainability-inclusive
say that the school has enhanced their understanding of sustainable development in the Interior
exist at TRU Gaglardi; they focus on sustainability, social good, corporate responsibility and supply chain
were published by Gaglardi faculty between 2018 and 2022; close to half of them aligned with the UN’s SDGs, Indigenization goals or sustainability themes
were produced by Gaglardi students between 2014 and 2021
The City of Kamloops was delighted to be able work with the Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics on the book, A Study of the Value of Kamloops Parks. The information is now used as key research as we develop our Parks Master Plan in 2024. The City has benefited from having access to the sharp minds of the students and academic professionals of TRU!
Jeff PutnamParks and Civic Facilities Manager, City of Kamloops
To the community
The Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics is proud to call Kamloops home. Together, we have accomplished so much in the past year – from empowering bright minds so they can make a difference in our community, to promoting our city’s natural assets by assessing the value of its parks, to forging strong partnerships at home and across the globe. Our school helps connect the British Columbia Interior to the world.
As you can see in this report, the work we do matters to our community. From 2018 to 2022, the school contributed $700M to the GDP of British Columbia and created 6,709 new jobs in the region. We support the local business community with fresh talent and new ideas. Our students and faculty members conduct research into homelessness, economic and environmental sustainability, and social enterprises – work that creates positive change.
We couldn’t do this without our partners, donors, local business leaders and community champions – people like you, who are reading this report right now. Thank you for your support. We look forward to the exciting projects and collaborations that the future holds, and we welcome your ideas and comments.
A message fromDr. Michael Henry
Dean, Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics
Get in touch
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