Harvesting Value: Business Opportunities in Value Added Agriculture

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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.

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.

Registration & Breakfast
Morning Keynote
Kim McConnell
Panel: Factors for Successful Value Added Enterprises
Jeff Vassart, Cargill	Christine Wentworth, McCain Foods
	Bill Vincent, Shape Foods
Champion of Ag Luncheon (Keynote)
Christine Wentworth, McCain Foods click here for more information
Panel: Manitoba Success Stories
HyLife
Farmery Estate Brewery		Wendell Estate Honey
Advancing Ideas: Getting Shelf Ready
LSAM (Life Science Association of MB)
FDC (Food Development Centre)
MAHRN (Manitoba Agri-Health Research Network)
CIC / Fibre City (Composites Innovation Centre)
Networking Reception: Innovation for Tomorrow
BU 3D Printer, ACC Drone & Farmery Estate Brewery

Opportunity exists: There are resources available; this conference can help you learn how to pick it up.
Success inspires: You can learn from the success of others; they will share their secrets.
Connect 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.
The future is limitless: This conference is just the first step; it sets the stage for future success on a community level.

Manitoba 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 responding to the changing tastes and preferences of consumers. This equals opportunity for additional revenue generation through value added agriculture opportunities.
View the poster here.

Included with conference registration:

Champions of Ag Luncheon, which can be purchased separately. More information & registration can be found here.

Business 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.

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Date and Time

Thursday Nov 19, 2015
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM CST

8:00 am - Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:00 am - Conference
11:30 am - Luncheon
5:00 pm - Business After 5 / Reception

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

Fees/Admission

Registration open to public

Full Conference:
$125 / person
Includes: Champions of Ag Luncheon & light breakfast
Luncheon Only:
$28.50 / Member Early Bird
$33.00 / Member after Nov 10th
$38.50 / Future Member/Non-Member:

prices include GST

Registration & Cancellation Deadline: November 16th

Contact Information

Registration open in October