THUNDER BAY – Business – Business News Digest is a new weekly feature which will run Wednesdays offering events which are upcoming in our region.
Business Digest
Think Globally… Act Locally
Think Globally… Act Locally is hosted by the North Superior Workforce Planning Board. The keynote address by Thomas Townsend will be followed by a facilitated discussion designed to bring community partners such as you, to a common understanding of what needs to be done to ready the region and its workforce for the opportunities in the coming years.
February 19, 2013 from 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
These opportunities will be presented through retirements of baby-boomers across all sectors, as well as sector-specific development (i.e. mining specific and related support services, forestry, manufacturing, etc.).
For more information: Think Globally… Act Locally
SHIFT Network
Join the SHIFT Network on Thursday February 21st at 6:30PM in Rumours Dining Room at Confederation College for a fabulous 3 course meal, cash bar, tips on formal business dinner etiquette from Lisa Lemarquand, the owner of White Fox Inn, and a speed networking tutorial by Herp Lamba (Investors Group).
Be sure to register for this annual event as it is sure to sell out fast!
Register at: https://www.tbayit.ca/
SHIFT Network is where Thunder Bay’s young professionals network and have fun!
Visit the SHIFT Network Facebook Page
Central Canada Outdoor Show
Central Canada Outdoor Show hosted by the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce takes place on Feb 22-24th 2013;
Event takes place at: The Sports Dome located at 141 Northern Ave., Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Fort William First Nations – Mining Conference
Date: March 25, 2013 8:30 AM – March 26, 2013 4:30 PM
Location: Fort William First Nation Community Centre, 90 Anemki Drive, Thunder Bay, ON
Open to the Public!
Hear from speakers in the mining industry about training, employment and economic development opportunities for the future.
Visit tradeshow booths from mining related industries.
For more information and to register online visit www.fwfnmining.com
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