This is a joint Food Sector and Regional EMC Consortium Event and as such Manufacturers from all sectors with an interest in Logistics, Transportation and Border Issues are welcome to participate.  

This special event will involve participants in a panel discussion on the challenges and opportunities surrounding Logistics, Transportation and Border issues to encourage discussion, and to provide knowledge and resources to assist in product shipment efficiency.  Many thanks to our Host, Greenfield Ethanol and our Guest Panelists - we look forward to seeing you at this event!

Topic - Logistics, Transportation and Border Opportunities   

This networking session will feature a panel of industry experts who represent various aspects of shipping to a global marketplace.  Each panelist will be providing a short presentation of their organization and value to industry and a facilitated discussion, question and answer period will follow.  This is a wonderful opportunity to network with your peers to discuss: 

• What is your biggest hurdle when it comes to getting your product to the global marketplace?
• What opportunities are available to improve efficiencies in this regard?
• What resources are available to help you succeed?

Our Agenda and Venue details follow below:

Agenda:
Welcome and Introductions
EMC Business Update
Topic:  "Logistics, Transportation and Border Issues"
Panelists:
* City of Brockville
* The Capital Corridor
* Ontario Food Exports
* A.N. Deringer
* Wills Transfer
Roundtable Networking and Feedback
Adjournment

Venue Details:
April 19th, 2012 - 8:30 am to 11:00 am
Greenfield Ethanol 
141 Pirelli
Prescott, ON

If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to Bren at bdeleeuw@emccanada.org! 

On behalf of our Host, Greenfield Ethanol, all of our Panelists and EMC Canada, we hope that you are able to join us for this special networking event!!

All the best!

Bren

Bren de Leeuw, Sr. Community Development & Food and Beverage Program Manager
EMC Canada - bdeleeuw@emccanada.org - 519-396-6521