The innkeeper of one of the most historic mansions in Niagara is hosting a series of dinner discussions on governance, revitalizing our downtowns and other issues vital to the region’s future.
The Keefer Mansion Inn & Restaurant in Thorold “is pleased to host a special dinner series (starting Tuesday, Jan. 26) designed to foster discussion on subjects of importance to the development of Niagara,” says innkeeper Phil Ritchie. “It’s an important year for Niagara as we ‘set the table’ for (this coming fall’s) municipal and regional elections.”
For further information on this series of discussions, including how to reserve a place and costs, keep reading.
Tuesday, January 26 2010
Thinking our Governance – “The Burlington Model”
Hosted by Tim Dobbie, Past City Manager, City of Burlington
Tim Dobbie was appointed City Manager for the City of Burlington in October of 1995, overseeing 700 employees and an annual budget of $100 million. Helping to guide the City thru explosive growth and civic reform. In June of 2007, Mr. Dobbie retired after 33 years of service. Tim has served on many boards and gives of his time generously to support organizations within his areas of interest.
Tim will share his views of the governance reform in Burlington as well as other initiatives that he is has found to be highly beneficial in developing the economic and social health of a community.
Tuesday, February 23 2010
Building Downtown Niagara
Hosted by Mordechai Grun, President Historic Niagara Developments Inc.
Mordechai Grun is…well…something else. He has vision, experience, and resources. As a passionate Niagaran, he is leading a small team to completely transform downtown Niagara Falls. He has travelled internationally to see what works and what doesn’t work and has participated in a number of urban development projects. This session promises to be an interesting view into the thought leadership and resources needed to successfully transform and sustainably energize downtown Niagara.
Tuesday, March 23 2010
Arts, Culture, and a bit of Haircloth
Hosted by Rosemary Dragle-Hale, Dean, Faculty of Humanities, Brock University
Rosemary, believes that the study of humanities is the heart and soul of a university, and that arts and culture is a vital thread that weaves together the Region of Niagara. Rosemary is a strong voice in so many important aspects of the arts and culture in Niagara. She is the driving force behind the creation of the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts…an extraordinary located in downtown St.Catharines. Come join Rosemary as her infectious passion leads a discussion on the social and economic potential of the Arts in Niagara.
Phil Ritchie, Innkeeper
Keefer Mansion Inn
14 St.Davids Rd West
Thorold. Niagara, Ontario L2V 2K9
V. 905 680 9581
F. 905 680 8188
www.keefermansion.com
