Summit 2020: Registration now Open and Speaker Announcements

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Economic Development Virtual Summit

The Leeds Grenville Economic Development Office, 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 invite you to the region’s top Economic Development event of the year.

Minister Vic Fedeli will lead keynote session

The Honourable Victor Fedeli is an entrepreneur, successful business person, philanthropist, and serves with the Ford government as Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. He is the keynote speaker of this year's Leeds Grenville Summit.

In his keynote address, the Minister will speak on the provincial plans for growth, renewal and recovery, along with the evolving strategies and made-in Ontario solutions. Minister Fedeli will share how we can strengthen our province's business resiliency and build back our economy together.

Trevin Stratton, Ph.D., Chief Economist and Vice President, Canadian Chamber of Commerce

State of the Economy: A Global and National Snapshot

Dr. Trevin Stratton is an award-winning business economist, specializing in global and technological change. He helps organizations identify and manage opportunities arising from the trends that are reshaping industry and international business. Dr. Stratton is an advisor to both private and public sector leaders, and has counseled senior corporate executives and policymakers around the world.

Dr. Stratton will kick-off the Summit with a State of the Economy address from the global and national perspective. He will share where we are heading and what economic and business recovery looks like.

Date: Friday, November 20, 2020

Location: Webcast open beginning at 8:00 a.m.

Schedule: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Registration: $10 including HST. Advanced payment is required.

Local Food Option

New for 2020 Counties Economic Development is proud to partner with My Local Markets in support of Leeds Grenville local food products for this year’s virtual Summit.

Packages are $25, $50 or $75 and will be delivered the week of November 16^th. Taxes and delivery* are included in the price. Substitute local products may be required in some packages depending on demand. Packages will be available for purchase until

5 pm November 17th.

* The shipping address you provide is where your food products will be delivered. Additional delivery charge for orders outside of Leeds Grenville - please contact us for more information.

Cancellation of My Local Markets packages must be done before 3 pm November 17th. 48 hours notice prior to the event for cancellation of summit event tickets.