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There’s something in the air…
The End of the World
The Demographic Time Bomb
The End of Globalization
The Return of Nature
Russian Demographics
Age 56 Healthy
Age 59.4
Youngest Cohort of Russian Engineers:
Life Expectancy of a Russian Male:
I: Demography is Destiny
Population Pyramid
Population Pyramid
Population Pyramid
Population Pyramid
Population Pyramid
China’s Demographic Collapse
Supply & Demand
China is the world’s manufacturing centre Cheap Chinese labour was the primary reason for this As the population declines, the labour force shrinks Labour becomes scarce China no longer has cheap labour Labour scarcity causes prices to rise – and so does inflation!
But wait, there’s more…
A population collapse not only means labour expense undermines export markets
It means that the domestic market is shrinking
This shrinks the economy, just as wages are starting to rise
The price of everything you make starts to rise – and so does inflation!
Canada’s Population Pyramid
Are we caught in the China Trap?
Population Pyramid
Population Pyramid
Supply & Demand
II: The End of Globalization
The Decline of Global Trade
The Global Order
War, Piracy, Sabotage & Bad Driving
Ontario’s Two Seasons: Winter & Roadwork
Global Energy Insecurity
More Insecurity, More Nuclear
Implications of Deglobalization
Increased instability makes trade more difficult Supply chains are stretched and challenged Rising energy costs make
supply chains more expensive Business vulnerability and risk increases –
insurance costs
The costs
all goods rises –
inflation
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III: The Return of Nature
Pushing Back Nature
SARS Avian
Swine Flu
Zoonotic Diseases Covid-19
Flu
Zoonotic Diseases
Ebola HIV/AIDS Monkeypox
Pandemics and Wages
Every historical plague and pandemic has caused a substantial rise in wages – and in inflation
Climate Change & Geography
Climate and Food
As climate patterns shift, food production is squeezed
Though some regions benefit, many more suffer
Global food production falls
Food prices rise – and so does inflation
Agricultural Inputs
That’s before we look at what’s happening with things like fertilizers…
These (mostly) come from global commodities (like oil and potash) that most places don’t have…
Or how about water, which many places are finding increasingly scarce?
In a deglobalized world, prices for these inputs rise – and so does inflation
Climate and Industrial Crops
China’s Food Insecurity
Inflation
Inflation
Inflation
So what does all this mean?
1.China is screwed
Signs of Stress
US vs China
So what does all this mean?
1.China is screwed 2.But Canada may actually be in a pretty good spot…
North American demographics generally strong Market integrated through NAFTA/USMCA Likely emergence of regional markets Regional supply chains have limited risk Region now has energy independence Strong health systems minimize zoonotic risk Climate impacts a challenge, but our region generally has water and agri-food security
Canada? Really?
Practical implications
Growing population means expanding domestic/regional markets
The agri-food sector is reshaped dramatically
Input prices, labour expenses and production costs all rise
But in world of food and agriproduct scarcity, prices rise farther
The domestic energy sector must find ways to grow rapidly and cleanly
The decline of global trade means the reshoring of manufacturing
Most rapid period of manufacturing growth in two generations, including automotive, electronics and heavy equipment
Really Practical Implications
Workers have the bargaining power Wage expenses will rise Workplace automation increases
Workforce
Really Practical Implications Supply Chains Increased risk and delay Risk management strategies Multiple suppliers Regional vs. Global networks Reliability vs. Price (Sorry, China!) Impacts vary by industry
More “Just in Time” Just in Time systems rely on global supply chains that function seamlessly Inventory management Shorter, less dispersed supply chains Increased use of warehousing and aggregation
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And so inflation…
Coping with Inflation Less use of credit Greater cash reserves Lines of Credit versus loans Emergence of barter structures Peer-to-peer lending tools
The Return of Co-operatives?
Coping with Local Governance Rising Wages Rising Cost of Living Rising Immigration (which may drive rising housing prices?) Municipal and Band Councils must be focused on: Workforce development Affordable housing Infrastructure development
Nuclear Thinking Some risks Energy & climate uncertainty Supply chain disruptions (e.g. uranium) Workforce shortages But even more opportunities Increased energy demand Need for clean energy Reshoring of spinoff opportunities (e.g. SMRs, medical isotopes)
So how long will this last?
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Clean Energy Frontier Summit
Jan. 13, 2023
Powering Ontario Forward
Clean Energy Lives Here
Life-Extension
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60+ suppliers have opened
or warehouses
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for the
Job
economic growth Safe, clean, reliable electricity 2 3
Bruce Power’s
Program is one of Canada’s largest infrastructure projects and a key driver of the local economy in Grey, Bruce and Huron counties — the Clean Energy Frontier. Since 2016,
offices
in the Clean Energy Frontier region, creating a ripple effect.
isotopes
global health care community
creation and
Pathways to Decarbonization
Released in December 2022, the IESO’s
Pathways to Decarbonization report identifies the need for an additional 17,800 MW of nuclear capacity by 2050 in order for Ontario to decarbonize, with overall capacity more than doubling to 88,000 MW.
The report maintains that a range of clean energy solutions will be required to meet climate targets and that nuclear energy has played, and will continue to play, a crucial role in the clean energy transition.
Pathways to Decarbonization 2050 Scenario 88,000 MW
Source: Pathways to Decarbonization, IESO, December 2022
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Nuclear: Creating Opportunities •
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new opportunities
Small modular reactors, micro reactors, advanced nuclear and other energy technologies complementary to nuclear
fusion, hydrogen)
Advancing our medical isotope production
Creating
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Cobalt-60 and
exploring production of yttrium-90
Continued growth in the clean energy sector
Carbon sequestration in agriculture, energy storage, carbon offsets, electrified transportation, other forms of clean generation, etc. Continued nuclear innovation and evolving technologies will create exciting new career and growth opportunities for decades to come.
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Growth in the Clean Energy Frontier
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Population in Grey, Bruce and Huron counties is projected to increase between 25-40% between 2021 and 2046. – Ontario Ministry of Finance Projections
Clean energy sector in Clean Energy Frontier:
Contributes more than $4 billion to provincial GDP
Gathers over $473 million in provincial tax revenue
Gathers over $233 million in municipal tax revenue (2020 figures)
2021 census shows significant growth across the region
Tri-county region expanded by 6.5% – a population growth rate 12% faster than Ontario’s (5.8%) and 25% faster than Canada’s as a whole (5.2%)
Increased population brings assessment growth for our communities
Additional investment in infrastructure such as roads, bridge repairs, parks, trails, recreation and other municipal projects Bruce County 7.7% Population growth from 2016-2021: Kincardine 7.7% Saugeen Shores 16%
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PAGE 83 Challenges • Housing – affordable, sustainable housing solutions throughout the region • Health care – recruiting and retaining physicians and nurses in rural Ontario, supporting hospitals and emergency rooms, funding • Labour market – labour shortages in certain sectors, including trades, health care, service industry • Education – opportunity for post-secondary training in select sectors, growing population putting strain on existing infrastructure • Other concerns – childcare, transportation, technology, healthy quality of life We must work together to address challenges and achieve sustainable growth for our communities.
A Closer Look at Housing
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• In Bruce County, affordable housing thresholds are rents below $1,014 and ownership costs below $346,000 (2020)
• The median sale price for single detached homes the end of Q3 2022 for Grey-Bruce was $617,000
• As of the 2016 census, 45% of renters in Bruce County reported spending more than 30% of their income on housing
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increase supply and reduce costs
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Our communities need developers and builders to create housing that is affordable to moderate income households – working with local municipalities
Need more diverse forms of housing – one- and two-bedroom units such as additional residential units on an existing property, low-rise apartments and townhomes, co-operative housing, mix-use buildings, etc.
Meaningful public consultation and engagement “There is progress to be made in support of safe, affordable and sustainable housing in the region.” – Bruce County Affordable Housing 101
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Petition in Support of CANDU Technology in Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit
• Canadians for Nuclear Energy has submitted a petition calling for the Government of Canada to include the existing nuclear sector and CANDU nuclear technology in the Clean Technology Investment Credit
• Please take the time to sign and share this petition advocating for CANDU technology and our Life-Extension Program
• Petition is open until Jan. 17, 2023
Visit petitions.ourcommons.ca and search ‘4201’ to sign this important petition today.
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Working Together for a Brighter Future
• Job creation and business expansion → tax revenue generated back into our communities • Work together as businesses, developers, builders and municipalities to advocate for support for infrastructure and to address the growing housing affordability problem in our region – at the provincial and federal levels • Collectively, we need to represent the Clean Energy Frontier region – for affordable housing, infrastructure, health care and education
Project update
Presented by: Lise Morton, Vice President of Site Selection
Canada’s plan for the long-term management of used nuclear fuel
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We all benefit from nuclear power. Canada’s plan will ensure the safe, longterm management of the country’s used nuclear fuel.
90 Fuel bundle Used Fuel Container Bentonite clay Rock A. Surface facilities B. Services area C. Placement rooms D. Excavated Rock ManagementArea How a deep geological repository protects people and the environment C
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Safety is always our top priority
Borehole testing and ongoing environment work
More testing and a 10-year regulatory decision-making process after site selection
Confidence in Safety Report Confidence
Canada’s plan will only proceed in an area with informed and willing hosts, where the municipality, First Nation and Métis communities, and others in the area are working together to implement it.
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We cannot and will not do this without Canadians and Indigenous peoples working together to implement Canada’s plan.
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Socio-economic studies
• Project labour force and workforce effects
Community and project infrastructure needs
Roads and traffic
Housing
Education and social programs
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Heading toward 2024 site selection
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www.nwmo.ca contactus@nwmo.ca Contact us
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EnergyFrontierSummit
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Background 2023
2016NuclearEconomic Development& InnovationInitiative
BrucePower madea deliberateeffortto growitssupplychain intheCleanEnergy Frontierregion
Initiativeevolved intotheCleanEnergy FrontierProgram Fundedby BrucePower& BruceCounty
Bruce,Grey&Huron countiesformallyendorsed theCleanEnergyFrontier Program
Successful; BrucePowerwent from13majorsuppliersinthe regionfiveyearsagotomore than60today
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103 2016MajorSuppliers 13majorsuppliers 3communities 1county BRUCECOUNTY 13 2016majorsuppliers KINCARDINE PORTELGIN TIVERTON 7 4 2 BRUCECOUNTY 13 GREY BRUCE HURON PORTELGIN TIVERTON KINCARDINE SAUGEEN FIRST NATION CHIPPEWAS OFNAWASH
104 2022MajorSuppliers 62majorsuppliers 14communities 3countiesand 1SONcommunity 2023majorsuppliers KINCARDINE PAISLEY PORTELGIN SOUTHAMPTON TEESWATER TIVERTON UNDERWOOD WALKERTON 22 1 19 11 1 6 1 1 BRUCECOUNTY 52 ELMWOOD DURHAM OWENSOUND 1 1 5 GREYCOUNTY 7 GODERICH WINGHAM 1 1 HURONCOUNTY 2 NEYAASHIINIGMIING 1 CHIPPEWASOFNAWASH 1 PORTELGIN GREY BRUCE TIVERTON KINCARDINE UNDERWOOD PAISLEY ELMWOOD DURHAM OWEN SOUND NEYAASHIINIGMIING SOUTHAMPTON WALKERTON TEESWATER WINGHAM GODERICH SAUGEEN FIRST NATION CHIPPEWAS OFNAWASH
Economicimpact:Ontariowide
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Provincial
$4.03 BILLION* *includesdirect,indirectandinducedeffects.
GDPcontributionin2020
106 Economicimpact:provincialGDP2020 BrucePower’sGDPcontributionismorethantheaerospaceproducts&parts manufacturingsector,pulp&papermillingandallprovincialsawmills combined. * includes direct, indirect and induced effects. $4.03 BILLION* $3.6 BILLION Aerospace products&parts manufacturing sector $2.8 BILLION $1.5 BILLION Pulp&paper milling Provincial sawmills
$473.6 MILLION $233.5 MILLION MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT SHARE 107 Economicimpact:taxes2020 Mostofthe$233.5 millionmunicipaltaxrevenueiscollectedby municipalitiesintheCleanEnergyFrontier. PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT SHARE
108 $1.43billioninhouseholdspendingin2020 $56 MILLION spenton restaurants $151 MILLION spenton groceries Theemploymentincomeinducedbythelocalnuclearsectorsupported…
109 $1.43billioninhouseholdspendingin2020 $71 MILLION spenton retailclothing &accessories $16 MILLION spenton householdpets (food,veterinarian services,etc.)
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* excluding the amount covered by insurance $12 MILLION ondental&eye careservices*
$1.43billionin
spendingin2020
111 IndustryclustersinOntario 2.66 3.11 4.41 6.01 7.13 7.5 8.61 9.93 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Toronto:Financialinvestmentandrelatedactivities Niagara:Accommodationservices Kingston/Frontenac:Universities Waterloo:Softwarepublishing Windsor/Essex:Transportationequipmentmanufacturing Ottawa:Federalgovernmentpublicadministration Bruce,Grey&Huron:Electricpowergeneration,transmissionanddistribution Sudbury:Miningandquarrying* Location Quotient SelectedregionalindustryclustersinOntario,LocationQuotientvalues(Canada =1.00) Source:StatisticsCanada2016Census- Figure6 *Excludes oil and gas extraction
Nextsteps
NuclearSectorSustainability andGrowthStudy
becompletedMarch
Willprovideinsighttowardopportunityfor localsupplychainandinformmunicipal stakeholdersofhowbesttosupportthesector
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2023
Nextsteps
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Implementmarketingandengagementplan Designedinconsultationwithfundersand stakeholders PromoteCleanEnergyFrontierregionacross theprovince
Nextsteps
engagementanddialogue
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Continuous
with localelectedofficials Developingmaterialtosupportmessaging forregionalambassadors
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JessicaLinthorne Director,CleanEnergyFrontierProgram JohnPeevers,Co-Chair BrucePowerRepresentative DerrickThomson,Co-Chair BruceCountyRepresentative BruceWallace,Co-Chair NuclearInnovationInstituteRepresentative
Contact
Thankyou!
CleanEnergyFrontierSummit | January2023
Indigenous Relations Supplier Network
Brief Overview
January 13, 2023
Top Supplier Commitments and Alignment
• Supplier has an Indigenous Relations (IR) program and policy within their company that aligns with Bruce Powers IR strategy around employment, engagement and procurement. This includes engagement with the local Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON), the Metis Nation of Ontario (MNO) and the Historic Saugeen Metis (HSM) as well as the suppliers local Indigenous community.
• Supplier has a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) engagement program and policy within their company that aligns with Bruce Powers DE&I strategy that aligns with Bruce Powers strategy around employment, engagement and procurement.
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PAGE 119 Indigenous Relations Supplier Network (IRSN) • Supplier-based network • Companies looking to build sustainable relationships with Indigenous communities, organizations and companies • Members of the Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) program through the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) • Support and guidance offered to IRSN members on achieving their PAR goals • Regular meetings to discuss best practices, updates, challenges, good news stories • Access to Indigenous talent, connect with local Indigenous businesses, awareness of opportunities to participate in community-engagement opportunities
PAGE 120 Indigenous Relations Supplier Network (IRSN) PURPOSE • lign with ruce Power’s commitments to increase Indigenous employee presence and procurement opportunities • Increase Indigenous presence at Bruce Power and within our supply chain through longterm employment and training opportunities • Support local Indigenous communities with their new and existing projects to help them develop the capacity within their communities • Increase Indigenous procurement opportunities through supporting new and existing Indigenous-owned businesses
Indigenous Relations Supplier Network (IRSN)
LOCAL INDIGENOUS-OWNED SUPPLIER COMPANIES
• E-Supply Canada - www.esupplycanada.ca/
• Makwa-Cahill - https://makwacahill.ca/
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Makwa-Cahill
Lunchbreak
Cathryn Love, Executive Director Mike
Comello,
Board of Directors Friday, January 13, 2023
About Catapult • We are a business incubator based out of Sydenham Campus Innovation Centre in Owen Sound • Entrepreneur-led not-for-profit • Integrator for the Grey Bruce Entrepreneurship Ecosystem - we connect entrepreneurs with one another, funders and supporters to help them scale their business • Startup Canada Community
Grey Bruce Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
Why Catapult Grey-Bruce?
• Providing a community for entrepreneurs to connect with one another, supporters and funders
• A regional incubator has an important role to play in growing the job market for future generations and attracting new businesses and talent.
• High interest in entrepreneurship, local support to test ideas, and grow businesses locally.
Founders
Supporters Funders
Toose, Truli Founder, Tobermory
Catapult provides connections, knowledge and space to growth stage companies to increase their market size, uncover new sales opportunities and plan for expansion.Mia
Client Intake
What We Offer Entrepreneurs Connections Mentor Referrals Networking & Masterminds Knowledge Industry specific programs to advance key sectors in the regions Space Coworking office space Incubation & low cost office space to pilot new businesses without risk
Industry Focus AgriFood – partnership with Georgian College and Venturepark Nuclear – identifying and filling gaps in supplier network Manufacturing/Tech – tech network and mentorship program
Mentor Network - Powering Connections 35 + “This program is for any entrepreneurs that are serious about growing their business. Having someone in your corner for a short period of time can have a lasting impact that could change the entire future of your business.” PilotMentorshipParticipant Mentors + Advisors Arts & Culture Retail Food Service Hospitality/Culture/Leisure Travel/Tourism Agricultural/Agribusiness AgriTech Packaged Goods Food & Beverage Consumer Goods Textiles Direct Service Life Sciences/Advanced Health/BioTech Pharmaceutical Hospitals Education Government Power/Energy/Utilities Advanced Materials Manufacturing Manufacturing CleanTech/Sustainability Telecommunications Digital Media/ICT/Software IoT/Digital Hardware Construction Transportation/Automotive Commodity Groups & Assc Community Economic Development Social Enterprise Not-For-Profit Financial Services Franchise Regulatory Marine
2019-22 Results - Over 70 businesses have received support and mentorship - Maintained and created 100+ jobs - Tech training for more than 150 entrepreneurs - Developing intellectual property and 3 patents for new products - Client Revenue Portfolio of over $5M
StevCon Success Story
Who they are: Stevcon is a packaging facility in Bruce, Grey, and Huron counties, providing a variety of specialized packaging solutions both locally and nationwide.
Connection: OCNI event and Jessica Linthorne, NII
What Came Next: Stevcon’s team was connected with local mentor and industry expert, Ken Brown.
Catapult Impact:
#1 The business evaluation helped identify the value of what Stevcon does best: “customized packaging solutions”. “Having both updated sales processes and business planning really helped us move our business forward,” Steve Warwick, President.
#2 The team ensured there was a renewed focus on a winning culture and more diversity within the organization, not just within the team, but partnerships, vendors, and community organizations.
Outcome: Made In Canada Isotope Packaging, increased workforce by 25%, export readiness.
What is the Value of a Regional Business Incubator/Accelerator
#1 We help small businesses and startups grow and scale their operations.
#2 We give entrepreneurs access to mentorship, peer-learning, networking and funding.
#3 The economic impact is significant for both the businesses that participate in the program and the region in which it is located. We increase revenue and job creation.
#4 The investment in small businesses has a positive ripple effect on the local economy.
#5 We bring new businesses and entrepreneurs to the region, which stimulates economic growth and development. We attract investment – provincial and federal government support.
Business
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Regional Incubator Communitech (Waterloo) - Silicon North, fully developed tech brand 25 yrs - Tech talent aggregator with new job board - Attracting talent and $30M investment (CAN health partnership enabling founders to sell into 27 health care organizations) - Connecting founders to enterprise, government, academic partners and investors
Economic Impact of a
Waterloo Today
Canada’s most dynamic tech ecosystem. 500+ tech startups working on solutions in fintech, autotech, robotics, automation, artificial intelligence and more. waterlooedc.ca
2023 Goals • Grow industry programs to support key industries - AgriFood, Nuclear and Manufacturing/Tech • Host 6-8 Tech Network Meetups • Launch online mentorship platform • Startup Grey Bruce platform to attract talent and create investment opportunities • Raise $250,000
Projects
– Women Entrepreneurs in Sustainable Energy Expansion EconoRoute – same day rural delivery service Startup SouthWest digital mentorship platform
Community
WESEE
Partners & Donors • Dan Aleven • Randy Boyd • Billie Bridgeman • Rob Cordell • Brian Davenport • Al Diggins • Dennis Doidge • Stan Didzbalis • Alex Hector • Ian Hendrie • Dr Jan Henning • Neale Kemp • Steve Lowe • Dr Mark Lukasik • Harry Marshall • Dr Colin McIvor • Jim McCoubrey • Dan Mock • Jamie Nicol • Peter Rissi • Rob Robinson • David Stobbe • Jeff Sziklai • Gil Vanderschot • Bob Vandolder • Peter Vandolder • Eric Zippel
Catapult Tech Network • Networking & education for entrepreneurs and tech professionals • Goal of identifying, developing and attracting talent to Grey Bruce • Hubs in Owen Sound, Hanover & Saugeen Shores • Being led by Mike Comello, Board Treasurer and Grey Tech Network Founder
Who am I? • 15 year resident of the “Greater Owen Sound rea” • Founding director Catapult Grey Bruce • Founder Grey Bruce Technology Network • Intrapreneur / Linchpin- Senior Project Manager –10in6 Inc. • 20+ year career in manufacturing control and information systems. • Continuous improvement evangelist. Problem solver. • Community advocate. • Hockey coach • Past member City of Owen Sound -Community Development, Tourism and Culture Advisory Committee
Why I do it? • I love the area “Owen Sound’s iggest Cheerleader” • Natural connector. I love to learn about what people are doing and their “origin stories”. • Volunteering Opportunity / New Skills • Not for profits • Boards • Economic development, municipal affairs
Technology in Grey Bruce
• LARGE number of remote and freelance tech professionals. Untapped networks.
• “Can Canada’s tech boom move to the boonies as millennials seek quality of life?”
• Connecting one person / lead / idea at a time. Cultivating connections
• Brick and Mortar – Leading Edge – CTRE Productions, KP9, StevCon, Nuts and Volts
• Newcomers – Rotolilly, Econoroute
• Web development, video production, digital marketing, cloud computing, aviation safety software.
• Location, Location, Location – Waterloo Region, Toronto, Guelph, London within reach. Compare to a 2 hour drive in California ☺
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AREYOUMOST campaign successes – Innovative Community Award from EDCO. Red Bay Lodge, Sundays Ice Cream
Grey
Mission: To facilitate networking among technology professionals and encourage growth in the technology sector within Grey Bruce.
Founded January 2017
169 members of Facebook group.
25 events (pre CTN)
KP9 – Catapult Update (30 people)
Experience Grey Bruce • Financial Analysis for Tech Companies
SWOT Analysis – Running a business in Grey Bruce • User Experience Testing • Member Showcases • Kubernetes and Containers
Limited In REACH. Did not have the capacity to reach into Bruce County and Nuclear Sector. Catapult Technology Network is the next chapter.
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History 2017 - 2019
2017
IDEA
Grey County plants the seed with the business community for an incubator/accelerator as it develops plans to purchase Sydenham Campus and create a regional skills and training centre. Bluewater Angels and 24/7 group begin discussions with Grey County
Grey Bruce Technology Network (GBTN) launches. Support quickly grows and 7 meetings are had with increasing attendance.
2018
DEFINE
2019
BUILD
Initially called Grey Bruce Business Generator the first meeting to discuss the idea was held at Grey County in summer 2018. Various business leaders and entrepreneurs were invited. Ashley and Lesya Chapman from Chapmans. Jeremy and Jim McCoubrey from Troy. Courtney Denard (chair) Valleykirk Farms. G TN participates in Mayor’s roundtable and further discussion on the Sydenham campus build out.
A board is formed and the process of creating the structure and vision for the organization begins. “we started a business”. Connections, knowledge and space form the pillars of the vision GBTN continues to grow and connect. A roundtable with Prime Minister Trudeau to talk rural internet is a highlight. Connections generate job opportunities and at least 4 people relocate to the area in small part because of GBTN / Areyoumost.
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History 2020 - 2022
2020 – PANDEMIC
2021 - FUNDING
2022
GROWTH
Catapult launch was scheduled for Feb. 2020. A snow storm delayed the event. March 2020 the pandemic hit. The board continued to meet. With no funding and little idea of the future in September the board was left with 3 people still believing in the vision. A successful pilot mentorship program was launched in September GBTN shuts down. Virtual was not an option for me.
January 2021 brought funding from Grey County / FEDEV. We ramped up and hired Jen Christie as our Executive Director in May 2021. Programs were being developed and internal business processes established. December 2021 brought our official grand opening with the announcement of the Catapult Technology Network (CTN).
Fast Lane and Fast Lane PLUS programs are offered and many businesses benefit from the programming. Cathryn Love takes over as Executive Director and pushes the organization forward with new partnerships, revenue streams and program offerings.
CTN hosted meetups and conversations across Grey / Bruce but ultimately paused in May as we typically did at GBTN over the summer. Looking to regroup/relaunch in 2023.
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“Connections make technology, technology makes connections.”
• Retention / attraction. Knowing a network of like minded individual exists is attractive to those looking to relocate from larger centres.
• Ideation / problem solving
• Local resources to solve local problems
CHATGPT
1. They allow people to communicate and share information with each other, which can be helpful for collaboration, problem-solving, and staying up-to-date on current events and trends.
2. They provide access to a wide range of resources, such as software, data, and applications, which can be used to accomplish various tasks and goals.
3. They enable organizations and individuals to connect with customers, partners, and suppliers, which can help to facilitate business transactions and build relationships.
4. They can facilitate the development and sharing of new ideas, innovations, and technologies, which can drive progress and improve the way we live and work.
5. They can help to build communities and foster social connections, which can be important for personal and professional development.
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Engage with us. Provid opportunities to spread the message and connect.
Help define what content and events would benefit the nuclear sector and draw out people from other technology sectors to create those connections.
How can you help?
Get Involved • Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated • Refer entrepreneurs to us • Join the Catapult Tech Network or volunteer board positions • Sponsorship catapultgreybruce.com
Maegan Cookson, Boon Bakery, Owen Sound
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SUSTAINING GROWTH IN THE NUCLEAR INDUSTRY
Howwillweknowifweweresuccessfulinmeetingourgoals?
SustainableGrowth
“Realisticandattainablegrowththatwehave preparedfor”
“Appropriategrowthalignswithplansandprojections”
“Investinginourcommunitiestodayforthegrowthof tomorrow”
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“Growththatwe’rereadyforandcanhandle”
Whatstrengths,weaknessesandopportunities arewefacedwith? Howcanweleveragetheseopportunities? *SelectTWOtopics(oneperworksheet) 157 Analysis–CleanEnergyFrontierregion
EconomicDevelopmentLeaders paneldiscussion
nii.ca/clean-energy-frontier
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