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.
