Educational Program Highlights

• Pierre Desmarais , Deputy Director, Investor Services Division, Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada — a primer on the role of his department in attracting investment and management of the ICCI program; plus, how you can access the services and approach investors looking at opportunities in your community.
• World Trade Centre — Your One Stop Shop for Economic Development Resources
• Young Entrepreneurs — Attracting and Retaining in your Community—A local panel of young entrepreneurs will share with us what attracted them to Boissevain and what keeps them there, what supports provide value and what else can be done
• Arts and Culture in Boissevain — Finding your Niche and Nurturing its Growth — community leaders will share their perspectives on the impetus for arts and culture excellence in Boissevain
• Roundtable Discussions — your chance to express your views on Hot Topics of the Day
• Local tours — out of the classroom and onto the streets of Boissevain to see what makes the community unique

Social Events

For your planning purposes, the Forum kicks off at 7:00pm on Wednesday May 13th and concludes at noon on Friday.

• Tour of the Goodon International Wildlife Museum
• Welcome Reception at Canadian Wilderness Inn
• Dinner at Viva’s Restaurant (Thurs)
• Sawmill—post dinner socializing (Thurs)

Download the EDAM 2015 Spring Forum registration form