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SUMMARY:Harvesting Value: Business Opportunities in Value Added Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:Opportunities in Value Added Agriculture will bring the Westman community together to explore the processing of agricultural products within our province.  Opportunities in Value Added Agriculture will bring the Westman community together to explore the processing of agricultural products within our province.  This one-day forum brings together dynamic speakers\, experienced business leaders and agri-processors with resourceful  agencies to help identify opportunities in value-added agriculture and the steps to get started. \n\n \n\nA diverse and experienced roster of presenters will generate thought-provoking and stimulating discussion and raise awareness of the possibilities that exist. Agriculture is an exciting and dynamic industry and a staple of the Western Manitoba economy. The Brandon Chamber of Commerce\, through the Ag Committee\, recognizes the important role agriculture and agri-product processing has in the Westman economy.  \n \n\n\n	\n		\n			Registration & Breakfast\n		\n		\n			Morning Keynote\n		\n		\n			Kim McConnell\n		\n		\n			Panel: Factors for Successful Value Added Enterprises\n		\n		\n			Jeff Vassart\, Cargill\n			Christine Wentworth\, McCain Foods\n		\n		\n			 \n			Bill Vincent\, Shape Foods\n		\n		\n			Champion of Ag Luncheon (Keynote)\n		\n		\n			Christine Wentworth\, McCain Foods\n\n			click here for more information\n		\n		\n			\n			Panel: Manitoba Success Stories\n			\n		\n		\n			HyLife \n			 \n		\n		\n			Farmery Estate Brewery\n			Wendell Estate Honey\n		\n		\n			Advancing Ideas: Getting Shelf Ready\n		\n		\n			LSAM (Life Science Association of MB)\n		\n		\n			FDC (Food Development Centre)\n		\n		\n			MAHRN (Manitoba Agri-Health Research Network)\n		\n		\n			CIC / Fibre City (Composites Innovation Centre)\n		\n		\n			Networking Reception: Innovation for Tomorrow\n		\n		\n			BU 3D Printer\, ACC Drone & Farmery Estate Brewery\n		\n		\n			 \n			 \n			 \n		\n	\n\nOpportunity exists: There are resources available\; this conference can help you learn how to pick it up.\n\nSuccess inspires: You can learn from the success of others\; they will share their secrets.\n\nConnect and grow: This conference brings like-minded people together with a diverse set of skills and knowledge\; you could find a partnership you didn?t even know you needed.\n\nThe future is limitless: This conference is just the first step\; it sets the stage for future success on a community level.\n\n \n\nManitoba has the benefit of a thriving primary agricultural sector contributing millions of dollars to the Manitoba economy.  Agribusiness\, particularly the food sector\, is rapidly consolidating and increasingly respond ing to the changing tastes and preferences of consumers.  This equals opportunity for additional revenue generation through value added agriculture opportunities.  \n\nView the poster here.\n\n\n\nIncluded with conference registration:\n\n \n\nChampions of Ag Luncheon\, which can be purchased separately. More information & registration can be found here. \n\n \n\nBusiness After Five - Innovation for Tomorrow Reception. A complimentary networking reception open to all Chamber members as a separate event. More information can be found here.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;"><span style="font-size: 12pt\;"><span style="font-family: calibri\;">Opportunities in Value Added Agriculture will bring the Westman community together to explore the processing of agricultural products within our province.&nbsp\; </span></span><span style="font-family: calibri\;"><span style="font-size: 12pt\;">Opportunities in Value Added Agriculture will bring the Westman community together to explore the processing of agricultural products within our province.&nbsp\; This one-day forum brings&nbsp\;together dynamic&nbsp\;speakers\, experienced business leaders and agri-processors with resourceful&nbsp\;&nbsp\;agencies to help identify opportunities in value-added agriculture and the steps to get started.&nbsp\;</span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-size: 12pt\;"><span style="font-family: calibri\;">A diverse and experienced roster of presenters will generate thought-provoking and stimulating discussion and raise awareness of the possibilities that exist. Agriculture is an exciting and dynamic industry and a staple of the Western Manitoba economy. The Brandon Chamber of Commerce\, through the Ag Committee\, recognizes the important role agriculture and agri-product processing has in the Westman economy.&nbsp\; </span></span></span></p>\n&nbsp\;\n\n<table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border: currentColor\; border-image: none\; border-collapse: collapse\;">\n	<tbody>\n		<tr>\n			<td colspan="3" style="padding: 0in 5.4pt\; border: 1pt solid windowtext\; border-image: none\; width: 427px\; vertical-align: top\;"><span style="font-size: 12pt\;"><span style="font-family: calibri\;">Registration &amp\; Breakfast</span></span></td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td colspan="3" style="background: rgb(217\, 217\, 217)\; border-width: 0px 1pt 1pt\; border-style: none solid solid\; padding: 0in 5.4pt\; width: 427px\; vertical-align: top\;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt\;"><span style="font-family: calibri\;">Morning Keynote</span></span></strong></td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td colspan="3" style="border-width: 0px 1pt 1pt\; border-style: none solid solid\; padding: 0in 5.4pt\; width: 427px\; vertical-align: top\;"><span style="font-family: calibri\;"><span style="font-size: 12pt\;">Kim McConnell</span></span></td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td colspan="3" style="background: rgb(217\, 217\, 217)\; border-width: 0px 1pt 1pt\; border-style: none solid solid\; padding: 0in 5.4pt\; width: 427px\; vertical-align: top\;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt\;"><span style="font-family: calibri\;">Panel: Factors for Successful Value Added Enterprises</span></span></strong></td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td style="border-width: 0px 1pt 1pt\; border-style: none solid solid\; padding: 0in 5.4pt\; width: 157px\; vertical-align: top\;"><span style="font-family: calibri\;"><span style="font-size: 12pt\;">Jeff Vassart\, Cargill</span></span></td>\n			<td colspan="2" style="border-width: 0px 1pt 1pt 0px\; border-style: none solid solid none\; padding: 0in 5.4pt\; width: 270px\; vertical-align: top\;"><span style="font-family: calibri\;"><span style="font-size: 12pt\;">Christine Wentworth\, McCain Foods</span></span></td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td style="border-width: 0px 1pt 1pt\; border-style: none solid solid\; padding: 0in 5.4pt\; width: 157px\;">&nbsp\;</td>\n			<td colspan="2" style="border-width: 0px 1pt 1pt 0px\; border-style: none solid solid none\; padding: 0in 5.4pt\; width: 270px\;"><span style="font-family: calibri\;"><span style="font-size: 12pt\;">Bill Vincent\, Shape Foods</span></span></td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td colspan="3" style="background: rgb(217\, 217\, 217)\; border-width: 0px 1pt 1pt\; border-style: none solid solid\; padding: 0in 5.4pt\; width: 427px\;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt\;"><span style="font-family: calibri\;">Champion of Ag Luncheon (Keynote)</span></span></strong></td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td colspan="3" style="border-width: 0px 1pt 1pt\; border-style: none solid solid\; padding: 0in 5.4pt\; width: 427px\;"><span style="font-size: 16px\;"><span style="font-size: 14px\;">Christine Wentworth\, McCain Foods</span><br />\n			<u><strong><a href="http://brandonchamberofcommerce.chambermaster.com/events/details/15-16-chamber-luncheon-champion-of-agriculture-333">click here </a></strong></u></span>for more information</td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td colspan="3" style="border-width: 0px 1pt 1pt\; border-style: none solid solid\; padding: 0in 5.4pt\; width: 427px\;">\n			<div style="background: rgb(238\, 238\, 238)\; padding: 5px 10px\; border: 1px solid rgb(204\, 204\, 204)\; border-image: none\;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt\;"><span style="font-family: calibri\;">Panel: Manitoba Success Stories</span></span></strong></div>\n			</td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td colspan="2" style="border-width: 0px 1pt 1pt\; border-style: none solid solid\; padding: 0in 5.4pt\; width: 160px\;"><span style="font-size: 12pt\;"><span style="font-family: calibri\;"><span style="font-size: 12pt\;"><span style="font-family: calibri\;">HyLife </span></span></span></span></td>\n			<td style="border-width: 0px 1pt 1pt 0px\; border-style: none solid solid none\; padding: 0in 5.4pt\; width: 268px\;">&nbsp\;</td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td colspan="2" style="border-width: 0px 1pt 1pt\; border-style: none solid solid\; padding: 0in 5.4pt\; width: 160px\;"><span style="font-size: 12pt\;"><span style="font-family: calibri\;">Farmery Estate Brewery</span></span></td>\n			<td style="border-width: 0px 1pt 1pt 0px\; border-style: none solid solid none\; padding: 0in 5.4pt\; width: 268px\;"><span style="font-size: 12pt\;"><span style="font-family: calibri\;">Wendell Estate Honey</span></span></td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td colspan="3" style="background: rgb(217\, 217\, 217)\; border-width: 0px 1pt 1pt\; border-style: none solid solid\; padding: 0in 5.4pt\; width: 427px\;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt\;"><span style="font-family: calibri\;">Advancing Ideas: Getting Shelf Ready</span></span></strong></td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td colspan="3" style="border-width: 0px 1pt 1pt\; border-style: none solid solid\; padding: 0in 5.4pt\; width: 427px\;"><span style="font-size: 12pt\;"><span style="font-family: calibri\;">LSAM (Life Science Association of MB)</span></span></td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td colspan="3" style="border-width: 0px 1pt 1pt\; border-style: none solid solid\; padding: 0in 5.4pt\; width: 427px\;"><span style="font-size: 12pt\;"><span style="font-family: calibri\;">FDC (Food Development Centre)</span></span></td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td colspan="3" style="border-width: 0px 1pt 1pt\; border-style: none solid solid\; padding: 0in 5.4pt\; width: 427px\;"><span style="font-size: 12pt\;"><span style="font-family: calibri\;">MAHRN (Manitoba Agri-Health Research Network)</span></span></td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td colspan="3" style="border-width: 0px 1pt 1pt\; border-style: none solid solid\; padding: 0in 5.4pt\; width: 427px\;"><span style="font-size: 12pt\;"><span style="font-family: calibri\;">CIC / Fibre City (Composites Innovation Centre)</span></span></td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td colspan="3" style="background: rgb(217\, 217\, 217)\; border-width: 0px 1pt 1pt\; border-style: none solid solid\; padding: 0in 5.4pt\; width: 427px\;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt\;"><span style="font-family: calibri\;">Networking Reception: Innovation for Tomorrow</span></span></strong></td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td colspan="3" style="border-width: 0px 1pt 1pt\; border-style: none solid solid\; padding: 0in 5.4pt\; width: 427px\;"><span style="font-size: 12pt\;"><span style="font-family: calibri\;">BU 3D Printer\, ACC Drone &amp\;&nbsp\;Farmery Estate Brewery</span></span></td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr height="0">\n			<td style="border: 0px rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; border-image: none\;">&nbsp\;</td>\n			<td style="border: 0px rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; border-image: none\;">&nbsp\;</td>\n			<td style="border: 0px rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; border-image: none\;">&nbsp\;</td>\n		</tr>\n	</tbody>\n</table>\n<span style="font-family: calibri\;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt\;"><span style="font-size: 18px\;">Opportunity exists:</span></span></strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt\;"> There are resources available\; this conference can help you learn how to pick it up.</span><br />\n<span style="font-size: 18px\;"><span style="font-family: calibri\;"><strong>Success inspires:</strong></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt\;"> You can learn from the success of others\; they will share their secrets.</span><br />\n<span style="font-family: calibri\;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt\;"><span style="font-size: 18px\;">Connect and grow:</span> </span></strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt\;">This conference brings like-minded people together with a diverse set of skills and knowledge\; you could find a partnership you didn?t even know you needed.</span><br />\n<span style="font-family: calibri\;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt\;"><span style="font-size: 18px\;">The future is limitless:</span></span></strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt\;"> This conference is just the first step\; it sets the stage for future success on a community level.</span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-size: 12pt\;"><span style="color: black\;"><span style="font-family: calibri\;">Manitoba has the benefit of a thriving primary agricultural sector contributing millions of dollars to the Manitoba economy.&nbsp\; Agribusiness\, particularly the food sector\, is rapidly consolidating and increasingly respond&shy\;ing to the changing tastes and preferences of consumers.&nbsp\; This equals opportunity for additional revenue generation through value added agriculture opportunities.&nbsp\;&nbsp\;</span></span></span><br />\n<span style="font-size: 16px\;"><a href="http://cloud.chambermaster.com/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/1595/File/HarvestingValuetrifold.pdf"><em><strong><u>View the poster here</u></strong></em></a>.</span><br />\n<br />\n<u><span style="font-size: 12pt\;"><span style="font-family: calibri\;">Included with conference registration:</span></span></u>\n\n<div style="font-weight: normal\;">&nbsp\;</div>\n\n<div style="font-weight: normal\;"><span style="font-size: 12pt\;"><strong>Champions of Ag Luncheon</strong>\, which can be purchased&nbsp\;separately. More information &amp\; registration can be found <a href="http://brandonchamberofcommerce.chambermaster.com/events/details/15-16-chamber-luncheon-champion-of-agriculture-333"><u><strong>here</strong></u></a>. </span><br />\n&nbsp\;</div>\n\n<div style="font-weight: normal\;"><span style="font-size: 12pt\;"><strong>Business After Five - Innovation for Tomorrow Reception</strong>. A complimentary networking reception open to all Chamber members as a separate event. More information can be found <a href="http://brandonchamberofcommerce.chambermaster.com/events/details/business-after-5-innovation-for-tomorrow-reception-393"><u><strong>here</strong></u></a>.</span></div>\n
LOCATION:Keystone Centre 1175 18th Street Conference - MNP Hall Luncheon - UCT Pavilion Reception/BA5 - MNP Hall Should you require hotel reservations\, use discount code "Harvesting Value" at Canad Inns
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