Eastern Ontario Economic Showcase with Donald Trump
BOOK NOW! Don’t wait too long to register as an exhibitor for this event. We’d hate for you to be disappointed when all the prime spots are gone. Register now, get a great location and use the summer wisely to plan your space. Think creatively, constructively and strategically to catch the eye of the media, the public and Mr. Trump himself!
We are getting so many phone calls about the event – but I think folks are already in vacation mode and believe that September 24 is far enough away. Well, in some aspects it is – it is after summer vacation – it is another school year…. but it is only 3 months away and 2 of those are July and August! This is a great event with an amazing lineup and Donald Trump will actually be here in Ottawa talking to the business community. Those that have booked are calling us to ask how they should set themselves up, what is the most strategic place to be on the floor etc! They are very keen and have jump-started their organization to be ready for September 24!
One connection made between you and another exhibitor at the “water cooler” on the tradeshow floor can transform a business. Just like this story….
Earlier this year, a potential development partner backed out of a deal because of the economic downturn (they didn’t understand the unprecedented and continued growth happening in the Kemptville area). Westerra Homes approached a local business lawyer earlier this year to see if he had any contacts that would assist with the land development. He was referred to a contractor in Embrun who was a recent acquaintance of the lawyer. The contact knew of Kemptville and believed in the project. A partnership was formed which allowed the infrastructure and servicing to begin for Phase I. The municipality required security worth several hundred thousand dollars to support the land servicing work. Westerra’s commercial banker referred them to an existing developer located just 30 minutes west of Kemptville to assist in this regard. A partnership was formed and the project is now underway.
The power of multi-jurisdictional networking within the region resulted in two separate partnerships that enabled the start of a development that will generate more than $20 million in economic activity for Eastern Ontario and recurring property tax revenue of ~$200,000/year for the municipality of North Grenville.
Remember – just one new contact or one new piece of information can make a difference for a business and its community.
See you in September!
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