Guest Speakers
The Oakville Chamber of Commerce is recognized for its outstanding business events throughout Ontario. Much of our visibility comes from the politicians and business leaders who have accepted our invitation to speak.
While it is important for local business people to hear directly from our political leaders—it is equally as important for us to have the opportunity to speak to them and inform them of our business concerns.
The Hon. John Milloy, Minister of Colleges, Training and Universities and Dr. Jeff Zabudsky, Sheridan College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning's new president delivered an informative presentation on the future of business and post-secondary education to an audience of Oakville Chamber of Commerce members and their guests at RattleSnake Point Golf Club on May 13, 2010. Due to time constraints, Dr. Zabudsky did not have an opportunity to answer all the questions posed to him. Dr. Zabudsky graciously agreed to respond to the remaining questions. REVIEW the questions and answers.
Paul Ferley, RBC Assistant Chief Economist and James Milway, Executive Director of the Institute for Competitiveness & Prosperity, shared their insights on the economy at the RBC 2010 Economic Outlook held on January 28, 2010. VIEW Paul Ferley's presentation. VIEW James Milway's presentation.
Our guest speakers have included a number of high profile government officials including:
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The Oakville Chamber has also hosted a number of prominent business leaders and celebrities:
Bill Osborne, President of Ford Canada, Pierre Morrissette, Founder & CEO of the Weather Network, Dr. Sherry Cooper, Executive Vice President & Global Economic Strategist BMO Financial Group, Tom Grifferty, Founder and CEO of First Canadian Title, John Suk, Founder and CEO of Altana Pharma Canada, Craig Wright, Senior Vice-President and Chief Economist, RBC, Don Drummond, Senior Vice-President and Chief Economist, TD Financial Group, Jim Treliving, Owner, Boston Pizza International Inc., James Milway, Executive Director of the Institute for Prosperity and Competitiveness and world renowned wildlife artist Robert Bateman.
The Oakville Chamber of Commerce was the 2007 Chair’s Award recipient. This award is presented annually by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce to Chambers developing outstanding new programs.
The Oakville Chamber is an active member of both the Canadian and Ontario Chambers of Commerce.
For Oakville Chamber of Commerce events, please visit our online calendar.
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