MILTON, ON (May 1, 2017) – Mississauga Nation Chiefs will officially open World Class Supply Chain 2017 at the Granite Ridge Golf Club in Milton on Wednesday, May 10.
The Milton Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Lazaridis School of Business & Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University and CN to host the one-day Summit.
“We’re deeply honoured to have the Mississauga Nation Chiefs officially open World Class Supply Chain 2017,” said Scott McCammon, President and CEO of the Milton Chamber. “Our conference is being held on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation. It’s important, at the opening of such a significant gathering, to express our gratitude and respect.”
- Stacey Laforme, Chief of the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation, will lead the contingent of Mississauga Nation Chiefs. Chief
- Laforme officially opened the inaugural Summit in May, 2016.
“I welcome the fact that the history, contribution and future of the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation are once again being acknowledged and celebrated at the World Class Supply Chain conference,” said Chief Laforme. “I’m proud to be accompanied by my fellow Mississauga Nation Chiefs. We’re looking forward to engaging with the delegates, and providing our perspective on industry opportunities.”
Notable speakers, panelists and leaders from industry and academia will come together at World Class Supply Chain 2017 to discuss the current state of the supply chain and logistics function – in Canada and throughout the world – and provide insights on how challenges can be overcome and opportunities leveraged.
More than 130 delegates have registered.
To learn more, please visit http://WCSC2017.ticketfi.com
About the Milton Chamber of Commerce: As Milton’s Voice of Business, the Milton Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit, membership-based, volunteer driven organization representing over 700 member businesses and individuals. The Milton Chamber’s primary role is advocacy, fostering a business-friendly environment and allowing the free enterprise system to thrive.
About the Lazaridis School of Business & Economics: Established in 1966, the Lazaridis School of Business & Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University is one of Canada’s leading business schools, with 6,000 students enrolled in undergraduate, graduate and diploma programs. It is home to Canada’s largest business degree co-op program. For more information, visit Lazaridis-SBE.wlu.ca.
About CN: CN is a true backbone of the economy, transporting more than C$250 billion worth of goods annually for a wide range of business sectors, ranging from resource products to manufactured products to consumer goods, across a rail network spanning Canada and mid-America.For more information on CN, visit the company’s website at www.cn.ca.
