Economic Development Summit 2016

Growth and Rejuvenation

Friday, November 18, 2016 Held at the North Grenville Municipal Centre, Kemptville, Ontario

A Giant Tiger Game Changer for Leeds Grenville
Mike Quinn, V.P. Warehousing & Distribution Paul Wood
Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Office
PowerPoint PDF | video
EmployerONE - Workforce Development / Labour Market Planning
Frank O'Hearn, 1000 Islands Region Workforce Development Board
Video
Winning and Keeping Customers
Stephen Beamish, Launch Lab, The Innovation Centre
Video

Growing Good Business

Collaborative Economic Development Program
John Hayden, Manager Enterprise Programs, Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation
PowerPoint | video
Regional Economic Development - Business Support Funding
Rita Byvelds, Senior Program Advisor, Ministry of Economic Development and Growth
Anne Croteau, Ministry of Economic Development and Growth
PowerPoint PDF | video

Master Presentation, Leeds Grenville Regional Economic Development Update, and Leadership Award
Ann Weir, Leeds Grenville Economic Development Manager
PowerPoint | Video: Economic Development Update | Video: Bill Thake Leadership Award

Strategic Business Renewal
Darren Dalgleish, GM & CEO, St. Lawrence Parks Commission
Video

Updates on New Developments

Brockville Railway Tunnel
Dave LeSueur, Chair, Tunnel Committee
PowerPoint PDF | video
1000 Islands Boat Museum
Susanne Richter, Executive Director
PowerPoint PDF | video
The Opinicon Resort
Fiona McKean, Owner
PowerPoint PDF | video
Parks Canada - Rideau Canal 150 and Beyond
John Festarini, Associate Director, Ontario Waterways
PowerPoint PDF | video