Collingwood, ON [16 October, 2024] – The Town of Collingwood is excited to announce that the Business in Motion Speaker Series returns Wednesday, October 30 with keynote speaker Sal Guatieri, Senior Economist and Director at BMO Capital Markets. Guatieri’s talk, entitled “Take It Easier”, addresses a topic at the forefront of many minds – the Canadian economic outlook and its regional business impacts.
Following the keynote, there will be an expert panel discussion about innovation in your business that you won’t want to miss! The event also includes an opportunity to connect with business peers over refreshments.
About the Keynote Speaker
Sal Guatieri is a Senior Economist and Director at BMO Capital Markets, with over two decades experience as a macro economist. With BMO since 1994, his main responsibilities include analyzing and forecasting the U.S. economy, Canadian and U.S. housing markets and commercial real estate markets. He is responsible for the Department’s economic forecasts prepared for regulatory and stress testing purposes. He oversees analysis of financial services markets and industry reports. He is a regular commentator in the media.
Prior to joining BMO, Sal worked at the Bank of Canada, contributing to its quarterly economic projection and analyzing foreign exchange markets.
Sal received his Masters’ degree in Economics from Queen’s University in 1990.
About the Innovation In Your Business Panelists
- Sonja Hamilton, owner of Rappid Design, specializes in launching both market-ready and custom tech solutions. With over 20 years in the tech industry, she integrates teams, processes, and systems to streamline operations across diverse sectors like digital health, skilled trades, and professional services. Her team now focuses on AI-enabled tech solutions. Sonja also serves on a Canadian College advisory board and collaborates on an open-source product development methodology from strategy to launch.
- Jeff Young is the Supply Planning & Sustainability Manager for Georgian Bay Spirit Co. As a key player in planning production and driving sustainability initiatives, he focuses on product innovation, carbon accounting, and fostering impactful partnerships. Living in Collingwood with his wife Tori and their two young boys, ages 5 and 3, he is passionate about the outdoors, enjoying activities such as hiking, skiing, and camping. Beyond his professional work, he is actively involved in local grassroots organizations like Pollinate Collingwood and the Environment Network, reflecting his commitment to environmental stewardship and community engagement.
- Sidhant Sakhuja, is the Business Development and Commercialization Manager for the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI). The centre brings industry, academic, and government partners together to invest in collaborative R&D, technology development, and commercialization opportunities that generate the highest return on innovation for Ontarians. As an ecosystem connector, OCI initiates partnership opportunities, develops and manages successful industry-academic collaborations, supports high-potential SMEs in commercializing ground-breaking research, and provides hands-on training and skills development opportunities for the next generation of highly-skilled talent.
Don’t miss this great event on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at The Bear Estate in Collingwood. Tickets are $25 +HST and available on Eventbrite at https://canadianeconomicoutlook.eventbrite.ca.
The Business in Motion Speaker Series is sponsored by the Town of Collingwood, Collingwood Chamber of Commerce, BMO, Community Futures South Georgian Bay, The Town of the Blue Mountains, South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Centre and Town of Wasaga Beach.
