Economic Development Summit 2026
Friday, November 20, 2026
Join us for a day focused on Economic Development and Leadership.
The Leeds Grenville Economic Development Office, in partnership with MP Michael Barrett, MPP Steve Clark, the 1000 Islands CDC, CF Grenville, Valley Heartland CFDC, and the Eastern Workforce Innovation Board invite you to the region’s top Economic Development event of the year.
Schedule: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. On-site check-in opens at 8:15 a.m.
Location: North Grenville Municipal Centre, 285 County Road 44, Kemptville
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Questions? Contact Joanne Poll at 613-342-3840 ext. 5362 or e-mail.
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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.
The winner of this award will be announced prior to the Economic Development Summit, and will be officially honoured at the event on November 20th, 2026.
