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By Cecilia Nasmith
The Municipality of Port Hope is bringing together local businesses, key industry representatives and regional partners on Nov. 18 for an Industry Breakfast and Networking Event from 8 to 10 a.m. in the Jack Burger Sports Complex Community Room.
The event is part of Port Hope's Business Retention & Expansion and Energy & Manufacturing Supply Chain Readiness initiative, which is examining how local and regional businesses can strengthen their competitiveness and position themselves better for emerging opportunities.
Businesses involved in manufacturing, construction, engineering, fabrication, logistics, transportation, skilled trades, technology and industrial services are encouraged to participate – whether or not these businesses currently supply the energy or nuclear sectors.
The announcement said that registration has already attracted significant interest from industry, businesses and economic-development partners which, according to Manager of Economic Development Julian Douglas, indicates a strong appetite for these conversations.
“Port Hope has an opportunity to help businesses build the connections, capabilities and readiness needed to compete as new investment and supply-chain opportunities emerge.”
A key focus of the initiative is identifying companies with transferable capabilities, understanding what may be requited to enter new markets, and connecting businesses with industry, training and business-support resources.
The event will include updates on the initiative, industry perspectives, and opportunities to network and access regional business-support organizations.
Space is limited – if you are in the targeted sectors, you can learn more (and RSVP) at engage.porthope.ca/industry-readiness
