Wednesday, October 24th
2:00 pm EST – Roy B. Norton, Consul General of Canada at Detroit. As the Consul General of Canada based in Detroit, Roy Norton represents Canada in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. The Canadian Consulate General, which he leads, promotes Canadian interests – trade, investment, the environment, culture and academic relations being among the principal ones. The office also provides consular, passport, visa, and immigration services.
The afternoon will also feature a panel on alternative energy and other speakers to be confirmed followed by the UPEDA board meeting and networking reception.
Thursday, October 25th
9:00 am EST – Welcome by Kim Stoker and the Twin Sault Mayors
9:15 am EST – Opening Keynote by Phil Becker, Executive Director of the International Bridge Authority. The bridge is celebrating 50 years of service to the US and Canada this year.
Throughout the day we will hear from others such as:
- The Great Lakes International Trade and Transport Hub;
- Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Economic Development Corporation;
- Pete Anastor from Michigan Economic Development Corporation;
- Algoma University, Lake Superior State University, Michigan State University;
- A cross border business roundtable; and
- Much more!
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