CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR BUSINESS GROWTH and FOOD SAFETY: Highlighting The Craig Richardson Institute of Food Processing Technology programs and capabilities, this special networking event will also take a closer look at Leadership Development and Employee Engagement with Value Stream Solutions and Karma Candy Inc. of Hamilton, Ontario.

GROWTH, INNOVATION AND EXPANDING MARKET SHARE: Rising costs, global competition, emerging niche brands and shifting trends in consumer behaviour - what is the best way to approach growth and product innovation in these challenging times?

ATTENDANCE TRACKING and HOST PROBLEM SOLVING OPPORTUNITY: We are delighted to be visiting with Hobart Food Equipment in Owen Sound and together with our Host, EMC Owen Sound Consortium Members look forward to welcoming you to two great back to back opportunities for those involved in Human Resources, Health and Safety or Continuous Improvement Roles! The first session will examine Attendance Tracking and the methods and policies implemented successfully within our organizations. The second event will provide those in CI the opportunity to take part in a Host Problem Solving activity and sharing of best practices!

ORGANIZING & PLANNING CI OPPORTUNITIES and FOCUSING ON HEALTH AND SAFETY: The first of two special events will feature an overview of Lance Canada Ltd. and Snyder's-Lance Incorporated followed by discussion on their approach for organizing and planning CI opportunities based on organizational needs and flexibility requirements. Our second session will focus on Health and Safety initiatives and in particular meeting compliance standards along with discussion on MSD, Noise/Chemical Exposure, Violence and Harassment in the Workplace, and PPE!

BEST PRACTICE SHARING - CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: Managers with an interest in aspects of Continuous Improvement will have an opportunity to learn from the Team at The Original Cakerie in London as they share their best practices relative to CI initiatives. This is a London and Oxford Regional Consortium activity and on behalf of their Members, our Host and EMC, we welcome your participation!