Summit 2021: Advanced Agenda, Speaker Announcement

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Economic Development Virtual Summit

The Leeds Grenville Economic Development Office, in partnership with Michael Barrett M.P., the 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.

Province's top real estate CEO is Summit Keynote Speaker

Tim Hudak, CEO of the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA), will give the opening keynote address at this year's Leeds Grenville Economic Development Summit on November 19th.

As chief of Canada's largest provincial real estate industry association representing 78,000 realtors, Tim will talk about the big picture in Ontario's current housing market along with taking questions from summit attendees.

Tim joined OREA in 2016 following a distinguished 21 years of public service in the Ontario Legislature.

Since becoming CEO in December 2016, Tim and his team have focused on transforming OREA into Ontario’s most effective professional association that delivers high-impact advocacy on behalf of REALTORS® and consumers, and provides quality services to members.

During his first year as OREA CEO, Tim was named one of the most powerful people in residential real estate by Swanepoel Power 200.

Advanced Agenda Available Now

Join us for a day focused on Economic Development and Leadership.

Date: Friday, November 19, 2021

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

Schedule begins: 9:00 a.m.

Registration: $15. Advanced payment is required.

For more information visit www.investleedsgrenville.com/summit2021, call 613-342-3840 ext. 5362, or email Joanne Poll.

Local Food Option

Back for 2021 Counties Economic Development will again 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 15^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 3 pm on November 16th.

$25 Local Food Package

Hunter’s Maple Butter from Spencerville
¼ pound piece of Fudge from O’Mally Kourt Fudgery, Brockville
50g Bag of Loose Leaf Tea from Tea by G, Merrickville
Single Serving Locally Roasted Coffee from Rideau Roastery, Kemptville

$50 Local Food Package

Honey from Barking Bee Honey, Kemptville
¼ pound piece of Fudge from O’Mally Kourt Fudgery, Brockville
50g Bag of Loose Leaf Tea from Tea by G, Merrickville
1 pound of Locally Roasted Coffee from Lazy Dog Coffee, Kemptville
Jam from Grammies Jammies, Kemptville

$75 Local Food Package

500g Honey from Vichos Honey, Kemptville
Sea Salt Caramels from Pickle and Myrrh, Merrickville
Peach and Pear Chutney from Mrs McGarrigles, Merrickville
¼ pound piece of Fudge from O’Mally Kourt Fudgery, Brockville
Handmade Candy or Chocolate Bark from Culinary Creations by Mark Beacock, Brockville
Freeze Dried Ice Cream Crisps from Sincere Preserves, Spencerville
1 pound Locally Roasted Coffee from No Go Coffee, Kemptville

* 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 16th, and 48 hours notice prior to the event for cancellation of summit event tickets.

My Local Markets packages can be purchased with your registration.