The Simcoe and District Chamber of Commerce is hosting a new event focused on discussion about the future of Norfolk.
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The Innovation Frontier Forum will be held from 8:30 am to 2 pm on Thursday, April 4 at the Homecraft Building at the Norfolk County Fairgrounds in Simcoe.
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“We saw a great need for our community to come together to share information and learn about how we can best move forward together in developing Norfolk through business and tourism,” said Chamber president Catherine Akins. “This inaugural event will bring together these sectors for a half-day event to share ideas, network and listen to some very engaging speakers.”
Haldimand-Norfolk MP Leslyn Lewis, Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Bobbi Ann Brady and Norfolk Mayor Amy Martin will be “In Conversation” as the featured lunch panel “where they will be available to share their ideas and their roles in helping move forward the agenda for the area,” Akins said.
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Other speakers include the newly appointed president and CEO of Ontario Chamber of Commerce Daniel Tisch and keynote speaker Brock Dickinson, adjunct professor from the University of Waterloo whose talk The End of the World as We Know It will explore change and opportunities for growth. Also presenting is Caroline Polgrabia from the Ontario Ministry of Tourism and John Regan from Norfolk County.
“This day is designed to be educating, stimulating and provide networking opportunities and, most importantly, shine a spotlight on the importance of economic development and tourism for Norfolk County,” said Akins.
Tickets are $125. Chamber, BIA, and board of trade members in Norfolk can purchase a discounted ticket for $95. All attendees will receive a complimentary ticket from the Norfolk County Agricultural Society for the opening of Eat & Drink Norfolk. Tickets are available at simcoechamber.on.ca or by calling 519-426-5867.
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