Mayor's Networking Luncheons - Past Events
Thursday February 21st
Driving Sustainable Growth Through Innovation and Entrepreneurial Teamwork
Keynote Speaker: John van Leeuwen, CEO, EcoSynthetix
Mr. van Leeuwen shared his insights on EcoSynthetix’s 3 keys to success: innovation, entrepreneurial teamwork and sustainability and how
instilling these tactics in your organization will lead to future growth and success.
Thursday November 1, 2012, 11:30am-1:30pm
Thoughts on how to get "The World to say Eh!" - AKA - Expanding Canadian Business Brands into a Global Market Leadership Position
Keynote Speaker: Patrick Sugrue, President & CEO, Fearmans Pork Inc.
Mr. Sugrue shared his experience and expertise on developing and sustaining brand identity in the global marketplace.
TVCogeco video highlights from the luncheon.
Thursday September 20, 2012, 11:30am-1:30pm
The Mobile Revolution and How it Affects You!
Keynote Speaker: Ray Reddy, Group Product Manager, Google Canada
Mr. Reddy shared his vast knowledge and expertuse wuth the local business community on the next wave of mobile commerce and what the benefits are to local
businesses' growth and success.
TVCogeco video highlights from the luncheon
Thursday March 29, 2012, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Information Bombardment: Rising Above the Digital Onslaught
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Nick Bontis, Author; Strategy and Management Guru; Director, Institute for Intellectual Capital Research Inc.
Dr. Bontis ignited, entertained and enlightened attendees, while empowering them with both the tools and the inspiration to perform at a higher level of accelerated performance.
Follow-up resources from Dr. Bontis's presentation
TVCogeco video highlights from the luncheon
Thursday February 16, 2012, 11:30am - 1:30pm
X Marks the Spot for Innovation
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Paul Smith, Vice President and Centre Manager of Xerox Research Centre of Canada
Paul shared his insights on Ontario being a hot spot for idea generation and pioneering, taking advantage of the many“excellent” research centres and major industries, and how the students of today are the scientists and inventors of tomorrow. Paul Smith is a named inventor on 61 U.S. patents and 16 publications, and has 16 years with Xerox Canada managing teamsthat developed materials for Xerox product platforms.
TVCogeco video highlights from the luncheon and NewsClipTv video highlights
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Thursday November 3, 2011, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
[INSPIRE TO ACTION] with Canada’s Creative Coach
Gerry Visca, Author and Creative Coach
Gerry Visca is recognized internationally as Canada's Creative Coach and ignites creativity and innovation within people and organizations. Gerry has over 15 years of experience leading companies in several sectors and is a creative consultant to Fortune 500 organizations. Gerry inspired, informed and illuminated the audience to get creative with their brand.
Thursday September 22, 2011, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Diversity & Inclusion: The Path to Achieving Our Full Potential
Gordon Nixon, President and CEO of Royal Bank of Canada
Over the past decade, Gord has led Canada's largest financial institution, He is a recipient of Canada's Outstanding CEO of the Year Award and the driving force behind RBC's diversity journey. Gord shared his insights on why diversity matters, the success behind RBC's activities and how diversity can help spur growth and innovation.
Thursday May 12, 2011, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
From Bedpans to Boardroom: A Local Entrepreneur’s Story
Tanya Sarakinis
President and CEO, Emerg-Plus Healthcare Consulting Group
Named one of the top 100 Canadian Women Entrepreneurs of 2009 and 2010 by Profit Magazine, Tanya has seen the company grow more than 1000% since its opening in 2002. Tanya shared her insights and experience on the world of health care, managing a business, and what it’s like to be one of Canada’s top female entrepreneurs.
Thursday March 24, 2011, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Ontario’s Innovation Agenda: Turning Great Ideas Into Real Jobs
The Honourable Glen Murray, Minister of Research and Innovation
Innovation is more than invention. It’s about making things work better. It’s about turning bright ideas into businesses that can compete and win in the global marketplace. And it’s about creating good jobs for Ontarians. The audience found out about Ontario’s plan to create more jobs and greater prosperity!
Thursday February 10, 2011, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
What I have Learned So Far… And How It Can Help You
Lessons from 50 Leaders Educated at the School of Hard Knocks
Book Launch with Author Paul Bates
DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University
During difficult times – business, career and life – wouldn’t it be great to know there is light at the end of the tunnel? Absolutely! Paul Bates brought us the fascinating and heart-warming stories of personal mistakes and recoveries from 50 leaders – the famous and not-so-famous – who have been there, done that, and lived to succeed.
