We’ve seen enough of this across the Niagara region over the years. . Here’s a Summit focused on formulating plans in Niagara for a stronger, more prosperous future
News from the Niagara, Ontario-based Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce
October 9th, 2015 – We are at a critical juncture in Niagara’s economic development. Our region continues to deal with cyclical, high unemployment, particularly amongst our youth. There is a shortage of skilled labour in key sectors. And yet, changes that would give our businesses and economy a competitive edge, have been slow in coming.
Building Niagara — our community — is a shared responsibility. On Friday, October 30, 2015 business and government leaders will gather at the Niagara Economic Summit, hosted by the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce, to formulate an ambitious plan for a stronger, more prosperous Niagara.
This year’s theme is Investing in Our Future and will tackle how to break down barriers to our economic success while building opportunities; improving infrastructure such as public transit; and finding returns in unlikely places by defining emerging industries and trends.
Investing in Our Future will cover all of these topics with engaging power talks to start the conversation, panel discussions to collaborate on solutions, and questions and comments from attendees to fuel the change we need. There will also be shorter sessions looking at issues such as hurdles facing women in leadership, and how to reduce poverty in the region.
Don’t miss out on innovate and forward-thinking speakers like David Wolfe (Co-director of the Innovation Policy Lab at the Munk School of Global Affairs), Brock Dickinson (CEO of MDB Insight, a firm specializing in economic development) and Karl Bauldauf (Vice-President of Policy and Government Relations for the Ontario Chamber of Commerce) that will help stimulate discussion on Niagara-based solutions to move us forward.
“Investing in Our Future is based on our most rigorous consultations to date. Every participant is passionate about Niagara and wants to see it grow and prosper for generations to come,” says Mishka Balsom, Chamber President and CEO. “Following the summit, the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce is committed to pursuing clear, attainable recommendations for Niagara governments and organizations to move us forward in the short and long term.”
The Niagara Economic Summit: Investing in Our Future welcomes everyone, both the public and private sector. It happens October 30 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at White Oaks Conference Resort and Spa, 253 Taylor Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake and includes breakfast and lunch.
Register at greaterniagarachamber.com or call 905-684-2361.
For more information on the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce and what it is all about visit – www.greaterniagarachamber.com
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