Economic Development Summit 2019
A day focused on Economic Development and Leadership.
This event is in partnership with Michael Barrett, M.P., Steve Clark, M.P.P., the Eastern Workforce Innovation Board and the 1000 Islands, Grenville and Valley Heartland Community Futures Development Corporations.
This year's theme focused on blending Industry 4.0 into our local diverse economy by getting connected, learning best practices and the funding opportunities available.
Held Friday, November 22nd at the North Grenville Municipal Centre 285 County Rd 44, Kemptville, Ontario.
Agenda & Keynote Speaker Announcements
- Advanced Agenda & Speaker Announcement
- Registration Open, Speaker Announcement
- Participants List (2 copies per table)
Video & Presentation Slides
Speaker Biographies and Photos (292 KB pdf)
- Improved Connectivity for Today and Tomorrow
- CareerLabsVR: What's It All About
- Slides | Video
- Giant Tiger - Building of a World-Class Distribution and Transportation Network
- Leeds Grenville Business Retention and Expansion Report and Update
- Bill Thake Memorial Economic Development Leadership Award
- Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
- Local Update: JAE Automation
- Funders Update and Opportunities Ahead
- Lynne Groulx, Director (A), Business Advisory Services Branch, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Slides | Video - Innovation Canada - The In's and Out's of Government Funding
Giuseppe (Joe) Esposito, Senior Innovation Advisor,
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Slides | Video - Regional Development Program - Eastern Ontario Program Flyer
- Lynne Groulx, Director (A), Business Advisory Services Branch, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Media Release - Leeds Grenville Economic Development Summit 2019
Media Release - Bill Thake Award
Bill Thake Memorial Economic Development Leadership Award
Introduced in 2011, this annual award, also called the Warden's Award, recognizes and celebrates a volunteer who has shown outstanding commitment and leadership resulting in the growth and vitality of the Leeds Grenville economy.
Nominees:
Ken Davies, Township of Rideau Lakes
Terri Dawson, Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands
Bill Thake Award Nominee Biographies
Congratulations to 2019 Award Winner:
Debbie Wilson, Municipality of North Grenville
The winner of this award was announced at the Economic Development Summit on November 22nd, 2019.
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