Fall 2013 Business Breakfast:
Driving Community Investment
Where
The Great Hall Ron Joyce Centre, Degroote School of Business4350 South Service Road, Burlington, ON L7L5R8
Contact
Anna Kiani
Halton Poverty Roundtable
905-635-3131 ext. 302
anna@haltonpovertyroundtable.com
The HPRT wants to encourage the participation of those who are currently experiencing the challenges of living on low, limited or fixed income. Should you need financial assitance to participate in this event please contact us directly.
Generously Sponsored By
In Halton over 10,000 families live below the poverty line.
The challenge of poverty creates the unique opportunity for companies to provide strategic input, innovative solutions, and create lasting community partnerships: join us October 30th in building a stronger local community, and economy.
Agenda
Welcome Address and Engaging Business in Community:
Paul Bates - Special Advisor to the President, McMaster University
The Economic Cost of Poverty:
Marc Hamel - Co-Chair, Halton Poverty Roundtable
The Perspective of Lived Experience:
Barb Chilwell - Member, Halton Poverty Roundtable
Fighting Poverty in Canada:
Honourable Hugh Segal - Senator for Kingston Frontenac - Leeds
Do the Math Challenge:
What would you need to make ends meet if your situation changed and you had to rely on social assistance?
Providing Practical Solutions:
Mark Chamberlain - President & CEO, Trivaris LTD
Community Investment:
Julia Hanna - Owner, Ristorante Julia and Ritorno
Community Greetings:
Rick Goldring - Mayor of Burlington & Gary Carr - Halton Region Chairman
Closing Remarks:
June Cockwell - Co-Chair, Halton Poverty Roundtable