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City of Brampton’s Second Annual Food and Beverage Processing Summit

July 17, 2024

Hosted by City of Brampton, the 2nd Annual Food and Beverage Processing Summit will gather Ontario’s food and beverage community.

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Location: Millenium Gardens Centre, 20 Polonia Ave #100, Brampton, ON L6Y 0K9
Date: Friday, September 13, 2024
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Event Agenda: Mayor Brown’s Second Annual Food and Beverage Processing Summit

Objective

The summit aims to gather Mayors, Councillors, Ministers, and the business community to discuss challenges and opportunities in the food and beverage sector, with a focus on growth in diversity, equity, and business performance improvement. The event will also highlight financing and programming available from various partners through a panel discussion.

Agenda

10:00 am – 10:30 am

  • Registration and Networking/Refreshments: Attendees will have the opportunity to network and enjoy refreshments as they arrive.

10:30 am – 11:00 am

  • Opening Remarks:
    • Mayor Patrick Brown will kick off the event by introducing Councillors Gurpartarp Singh Toor and Rowena Santos, who will serve as event moderators.
    • Guest Speakers:
      • John Jordan Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness and Member of Provincial Parliament Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston
      • TBD (Ministry of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) – Minister Lawrence MacAulay

11:00 am – 11:20 am

  • Fireside Chat:
    • Topic: “Tapping into Potential: Hiring, Training, and Retaining Young People”
    • Speakers:
      • Isabel Dopta, Program Director, CareersNOW!, Food and Beverage Ontario
      • Farah Mohamed, CEO, The King’s Trust Canada
    • Moderator: Councillor Santos

11:20 am – 12:00 pm

  • Panel Discussion:
    • Topic: “Business Resources Available to Companies”
    • Introduction by: Councillor Toor
    • Welcoming Remarks:
      • Greetings from the Mayor of Brantford
    • Kevin Davis
      • Greetings from the Mayor of Caledon
    • Annette Groves
      • Greetings from the Town of Halton Hills
    • Town Councillor Jason Brass
      • Greetings from the Mayor of Pickering
    • Kevin Ashe
    • Panel Presentations from:
  • Ian McGuire, National Manager, Food and Beverage Industry, TD Commercial Bank
  • Dawn Hennessey, Senior Client Partner, BDC Advisory Services, BDC
  • Jaz Chauhan, Senior Relationship Manager, Corporate and Senior Accounts, FCC

12:00 pm – 12:30 pm

  • Company Interview:
    • Company: Amir Quality Meats
    • Topic: Leading with Heart and a ‘Halal First’ Vision: A Conversation with Amir Quality Meats
    • Interviewee: Sherry Aziz, CFO, Amir Quality Meats, Brampton
    • Interviewer: Brad Bida, Partner, MNP
    • Moderator: Councillor Santos

12:30 pm – 1:00 pm

  • Round Table Discussion / Questions and Comments: An interactive session allowing attendees to engage in discussions, ask questions, and share comments.

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

  • Lunch and Networking: Attendees will enjoy lunch while continuing to network.

During the Event:

  • Table Top Resources: Various services and programs will be showcased at resource tables.

End of Event

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Read more about Brampton’s Food and Beverage Processing Sector.

About the City of Brampton 

As one of the fastest-growing cities in Canada, Brampton is home to 700,000 people and 100,000 businesses. People are at the heart of everything we do. We are energized by our diverse communities, we attract investment, and we are embarking on a journey to lead technological and environmental innovation. We partner for progress to build a healthy city that is safe, sustainable, and successful. Visit brampton.ca to learn more. 

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