Colin Hansen to speak at Fraser River Economic Lunch - October 16 Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at 9:49AM Details: Thursday, October 16, 2014 from 11:30am to 2:00pm at the Sheraton Hotel in Surrey (15269-104 Avenue). Admission is Free During the Summer, 13 Chamber of Commerce and Boards of Trade in the Lower Mainland released a report titled, ‘The Economic Importance of the Lower Fraser River’ highlighting the national economic significance of the Fraser River, and threats to future growth. The Lower Fraser River is a vitally important resource for not just the Lower Mainland and British Columbia but Canada as a whole. Port activity on the Lower Fraser rivals Canadian traffic on the St. Lawrence Seaway. Port Metro Vancouver as a whole is the largest port in Canada and the largest port by export tonnage in all of North America. This lunch will bring greater awareness and attention to the major risks facing the sustainability and prosperity of the Lower Fraser River plus reveal the details on our Federal Government Advocacy and economic development opportunities. Moderated by: Stephen Bruyneel, Chair, Fraser River Discovery Centre Keynote Speaker: Colin Hansen, Chair, Fraser Basin Council Panelists: Jeff Scott, Fraser Surrey Docks Tom Corsie, Port Metro Vancouver Matt Pitcairn, Richmond Chamber of Commerce Dave Park, Economist This event is being organized by the Surrey Board of Trade and New Westminster Chamber of Commerce on behalf of: Richmond Chamber of Commerce, Burnaby Board of Trade, Langley Chamber of Commerce, Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, Vancouver Board of Trade, Maple Ridge Chamber of Commerce, Mission Chamber of Commerce, Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce, Hope Chamber of Commerce, Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce, Delta Chamber of Commerce Sponsored by: Port Metro Vancouver and Fraser Surrey Docks -30- Anita Huberman CEO, Surrey Board of Trade 604-634-0342
Posted on: Wed, 15 Oct 2014 16:52:04 +0000
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