Summit 2019

A day focused on Economic Development and Leadership.

This event is in partnership with Michael Barrett, M.P., Steve Clark, M.P.P., the Eastern Workforce Innovation Board and the 1000 Islands, Grenville and Valley Heartland Community Futures Development Corporations.

This year's theme focused on blending Industry 4.0 into our local diverse economy by getting connected, learning best practices and the funding opportunities available.

Held Friday, November 22nd at the North Grenville Municipal Centre 285 County Rd 44, Kemptville, Ontario.

Agenda & Keynote Speaker Announcements

Final Agenda

Video & Presentation Slides

Speaker Biographies and Photos (292 KB pdf)


  • Improved Connectivity for Today and Tomorrow
  • CareerLabsVR: What's It All About
  • Giant Tiger - Building of a World-Class Distribution and Transportation Network
  • Leeds Grenville Business Retention and Expansion Report and Update
  • Bill Thake Memorial Economic Development Leadership Award
  • Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
  • Local Update: JAE Automation
  • Funders Update and Opportunities Ahead
    • Lynne Groulx, Director (A), Business Advisory Services Branch, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
      Slides | Video
    • Innovation Canada - The In's and Out's of Government Funding
      Giuseppe (Joe) Esposito, Senior Innovation Advisor,
      Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
      Slides | Video

Bill Thake Award glass trophy

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.

Nominees:

Ken Davies, Township of Rideau Lakes

Terri Dawson, Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands

Congratulations to 2019 Award Winner:

Debbie Wilson, Municipality of North Grenville

The winner of this award was announced at the Economic Development Summit on November 22nd, 2019.

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Contact Us

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Economic Development Office
32 Wall Street, Suite 300
Brockville, Ontario, Canada K6V 4R9

613-342-3840 ext. 5362
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Email: econdev@uclg.on.ca

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613-342-3840 ext. 5363
Email: smallbusiness@uclg.on.ca

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