The Municipality of Port Hope is bringing local businesses and industry representatives together next week to explore new opportunities in manufacturing, energy and regional supply chains.
An Industry Breakfast and Networking Event is scheduled for Wednesday, November 18, from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Jack Burger Sports Complex, located at 60 Highland Drive.
The event is part of the municipality’s Business Retention and Expansion and Energy and Manufacturing Supply Chain Readiness initiative, which aims to help businesses strengthen their competitiveness and prepare for emerging investment opportunities.
Municipal officials say registration has already attracted considerable interest from businesses, industry representatives and economic development partners.
Companies involved in manufacturing, construction, engineering, fabrication, logistics, transportation, skilled trades, technology and industrial services are encouraged to attend.
Businesses do not need to currently work in the energy or nuclear sectors to participate.
“The response tells us there is a strong appetite for these conversations,” said Julian Douglas, Port Hope’s Manager of Economic Development.
“Port Hope has an opportunity to help businesses build the connections, capabilities and readiness needed to compete as new investment and supply-chain opportunities emerge.”
The initiative is focused on identifying businesses with skills and services that could transfer into new markets, while helping them understand potential requirements for entering those sectors.
The breakfast will feature an update on the municipality’s business retention and supply chain readiness work, along with industry perspectives and networking opportunities.
Participants will also have access to regional organizations offering business support, training and other resources.
The municipality says the goal is to help local and regional companies build relationships and prepare for future opportunities.