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Discover how small businesses can boost profits through sustainability in this inaugural event supporting a strong, green local economy.

Join fellow entrepreneurs, industry experts, and business support organizations at the inaugural Sustainable Business Summit—a collaborative initiative between the North Grenville Mayor’s Task Force on Clean Technology and Community Futures Grenville. This event will explore how small businesses in any sector can reduce emissions, boost profits, and lead with confidence in a changing economy. Learn how small businesses across sectors are turning sustainability into opportunity. Hear real-world stories from local business leaders, connect with organizations offering practical tools and funding, and leave inspired to lead in a changing economy.

Agenda

7:30 am: Doors open, hot breakfast available

8:00 am: Welcome

8:15am: Small Business Panel – Opportunities and Challenges integrating sustainability into operations

Phil Audet – Arbru Solar Brewery, Mallorytown; first fully solar powered brewery in Canada
Jamie Fortune, Fortune Farms; FSC Certified and carbon emissions-audited maple syrup operation
Will Pearl – Stevens Creek Shutter Co; Chair, North Grenville Chamber of Commerce

9:15 am : Business Resources for Sustainability:

Panel
Nadia Ponce Morales, Senior Business Advisor, Sustainability, BDC Advisory Services; Climate Action Centre
Garrett Elliott, General Manager, Launch Lab; i.d.e.a. fund
Katie Nolan – Community Futures Grenville, Eco-Futures Loan launch

10:15am: Closing remarks and Networking

FREE Registration!