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Edelbrock Centre, 30 Centre Street, Orangeville (Dufferin Room)
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Event Details:

Join us for the first Team Dufferin: A Series by Economic Development session!

Date: March 5, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Edelbrock Centre, 30 Centre Street, Orangeville (Dufferin Room)
Format: Hybrid (In-person & Online)

This seminar will explore critical workforce challenges in Canada and their implications for economic development and investment attraction. Additionally, Brock will discuss the potential economic impacts of a Trump presidency on Canada, including trade policies, tariffs, and broader shifts in the global economy.

This event is free and open for all, making it a unique opportunity to enhance your understanding of cross-border economic dynamics.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this engaging dialogue that could shape the future of economic development in Canada!

About Brock Dickinson:
Brock Dickinson is the Director of the University of Waterloo’s Economic Development Program, where he provides professional training to economic developers across Canada and internationally. He was recently appointed Vice Chair of the Board of Directors at Invest Ontario and has served on the boards of EDAC and EDCO. Brock began his career with the United Nations, leading development projects in over 30 countries before returning to Canada to lead economic development agencies in Nova Scotia and Ontario. He later co-founded MDB Insight, Canada’s largest specialist economic development consultancy, supporting over 300 communities with investment attraction and job creation. A widely published writer and sought-after speaker, Brock holds a BA from the University of North Carolina and an MA in International Relations from Brock University, with additional studies at Queen’s, Waterloo, and Université Sainte-Anne.

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