Productivity and supply chain management has been an ongoing challenge area in recent years for Canadian companies, and with the trade disruptions currently impacting the global value chain, it’s as important as ever that our businesses are equipped to ensure business continuity and growth.
Join us for this informational and practical session to discuss the current micro and macro economic landscape and learn about the latest developments and tools around productivity.
Secure your spot to this valuable event to help your business navigate the confusion and uncertainty around the tariff conversation!
Date: June 10, 2025
Time: 8:30 am – 11:00 am
Location: Lock 3 Museum, 1932 Welland Canals Parkway, St. Catharines, ON L2P 0A2
Agenda:
- Networking & Refreshments – 8:30 AM
- Meeting Start – 9:00 AM
- Greetings and introduction from the NIA
- Presentation, Blake Landry – Niagara Region Economic Development
- Presentation, Arnaud Franco – BDC
- Meeting End, followed by additional networking opportunities – 10:30 AM
REGISTER HERE!
Thank you to our event sponsors:
PRESENTERS:
Blake Landry, Niagara Region
Blake Landry’s primary focus on the Niagara Economic Development team is overseeing economic industrial and business research and analysis. He is a Certified Economic Developer (Ec.D.) in Canada.
His experience in economic development ranges from business start-up services, innovation commercialization, economic research and analysis, and investment attraction. He has been active on various boards and committees relevant to industry in Niagara and has mentored foreign trained professionals new to Niagara.
Blake holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Brock University, a Graduate Certificate in Public Administration from Humber College, and a Certificate in Economic Development from the University of Waterloo.
Arnaud Franco, BDC
Arnaud Franco was appointed Director of Economic Research at BDC in January. 2024
He leads a team of brilliant economists, tasked with providing real and actionable insights to Canadian Small and Medium Enterprises (SME’s). Additionally, he keeps senior leaders informed about critical developments in the economic landscape.
Mr. Franco has nearly 20 years of analytical experience and a decade of management and leadership training. He is also a seasoned public speaker, having presented at numerous global conferences.