Overview

A Premier Leadership Initiative Facilitated by the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce

People & Profits
Energizing Our Lower City
May 12, 2011 | 7:30 am to 3:00 pm | Hamilton Convention Centre

Development is happening in our lower city —from McMaster Innovation Park, to downtown and the waterfront, to the north end industrial corridor. It’s bringing new life to mature neighbourhoods and generating jobs and prosperity.

What’s needed now?

• More private sector investment
• More development projects – large and small
• More renewal of existing assets
• More transportation options

As a community leader, what will you bring to the task?

Be bold. Join us at the summit.

Reasons to Participate

• Capitalize on new and emerging business opportunities
• Help build a leadership consensus on economic action
• Influence investment decisions shaping Hamilton
• Strengthen Hamilton as an investment-ready community
• Connect with new customers and markets
• Help attract and retain investment and talent
• Contribute to realizing Hamilton’s vision: “To be the best place in Canada to raise a child, promote innovation, engage citizens and provide diverse economic opportunities”

Leadership Team

Chair
Tyler MacLeod, Investment Advisor, DundeeWealth Inc.

Honorary Co-Chair
Louise Dompierre, President and CEO, Art Gallery of Hamilton

Honorary Co-Chair
Gary Graham, Partner, Gowlings

Moderator
Dr. Nick Bontis, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University

Luncheon Speaker
Christopher Leinberger, Land Use Specialist, Developer and Visiting Fellow with The Brookings Institution

Managing Director
Richard W. Allen | rallen@mountaincable.net | 905-572-0363

Director Business Development
Brent Kinnaird | brent@inspiremarketing.ca | 905-515-3639

Goals and Objectives

The overriding goal of the Hamilton Economic Summit is to help Hamilton become Canada’s top midsize city measured by our ability to attract talent and investment.

HES 2011 is focused on achieving three objectives related to energizing our lower city:

1. Understand the inherent economic value of this area
2. Produce fresh ideas to accelerate lower city development
3. Agree on strategic actions to ensure long-term results

These objectives align with the priorities established by Hamilton City Council and reflected in the City’s economic development strategy:

• Create more jobs
• Increase non-residential assessment ~ industrial and commercial
• Diversify our economy
• Embrace innovation
• Transform our economy

HES 2011 Agenda

Moderator: Dr. Nick Bontis, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University

Morning Portion (7:30 am to 12:30 pm) by Invitation Only

7:30 am	Registration & Breakfast
8:00 am	Welcoming Remarks & Context Setting Demetris Tsafaridis, Chair, Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Tyler MacLeod, Chair, Hamilton Economic Summit Louise Dompierre, Honorary Co-Chair, HES 2011 Gary Graham, Honorary Co-Chair, HES 2011
8:15 am	HES 3rd Anniversary: Economic Progress Report Rob MacIsaac, President, Mohawk College, HES 2010 Honorary Co-Chair
8:30 am	Hamilton in a Regional Economy Dr. Patrick Deane, President, McMaster University The Honourable Glen Murray, Minister of Research and Innovation
9:15 am	The Future is Now! Presentation by Hamilton Hive Young Professionals & Entrepreneurs
9:30 am	Dialogue I: The Business of City Building — Downtown Perspective
11:00 am	Dialogue II: Priorities for Hamilton’s Industrial Corridor
11:30 am	Facilitated Plenary Conversation: Bold Ideas to Energize Hamilton’s Lower City
12:15 pm	Discussion Wrap Up
12:30 pm	COMMUNITY LUNCHEON
1:15 pm	Transforming Tomorrow Juergen Schachler, President and CEO, ArcelorMittal Dofasco
1:30 pm	Regeneration Recognition
1:45 pm	Breaking News Announcements
2:00 pm	Keynote Address Here Comes the Neighbourhood — Walkable Hamilton Christopher B. Leinberger, The Brookings Institution
3:00 pm	Closing Remarks