About the Conference

Moving Business Forward 2008 is the region's foremost one day conference delivering the insights and tactics that will engage, inspire and empower strong business minds. This conference features outstanding networking and sponsorship opportunities, media exposure and a delightful array of complimentary refreshments and luncheon.

Conference attendees will have an opportunity to learn from an outstanding assembly of successful Canadian business principals including:

Pamela Wallin O.C., Chancellor of University of Guelph, Journalist and Diplomat

Frank O'Dea O.C., Co-Founder of Second Cup and Proshred Security

Gerry Fedchun, President and Director of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association (APMA)

Georgina Steinsky-Schwartz, President and CEO of Imagine Canada

Mac Voisin, Chairman and Founder of M&M Meat Shops Ltd.

These prominent business minds will share personal stories about getting started, overcoming challenges and creating or fostering some of the country's most successful companies.

Donations will be made to charitable organizations in name of the event's volunteer speakers, and additional proceeds will be donated to the Guelph Chamber of Commerce's Millennium Scholarship Fund.