Economic Development Summit 2020

Friday, November 20, 2020

A day focused on Economic Development and Leadership.

This event is in partnership with Michael Barrett, M.P., Hon. Steve Clark, M.P.P., the Eastern Workforce Innovation Board and the 1000 Islands, Grenville and Valley Heartland Community Futures Development Corporations.

This event was held virtually.

Save the Date for next year - Friday, November 19, 2021

• Final Agenda
• Speaker Biographies
• Participants List

Video Presentations

• Morning Sessions & Bill Thake Memorial Economic Development Leadership Award

• Afternoon Chat Room Sessions - Regional Priorities:
  • Small Business, Local Business Marketing and Promotion
  • Tourism
  • Agriculture and Food
  • Manufacturing, Transportation, Logistics and Warehousing
  • Workforce
  • New Economy Opportunities
• Summit Press Release
• Thake Award Press Release

Local Food Option

Counties Economic Development was proud to partner with My Local Markets in support of Leeds Grenville local food products.  Gift Certificates chosen by the winners were from The Noshery, RIVA, Brockberry, and Brewed Awakenings.

Thank you for supporting local food.

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:

• Bill Thake Award Nominee Biographies

• Janet Campbell, Village of Merrickville-Wolford

• Karen Bedard, Municipality of North Grenville

• Wendy Merkley, Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands

Congratulations to 2020 Award Winners:

• Janet Campbell, Village of Merrickville-Wolford
• Wendy Merkley, Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands