2009 Conference

The 2009 Celebrating Communities Conference and Awards, Growing Together, will be held at the Best Western Trade and Convention Centre in Truro from September 23 to 25, 2009. This years conference and Awards will be held in partnership with the Colchester Regional Development Authority, the conference draws upwards of 300 participants from across the province. Ian Hanomansing will be the Emcee for the Awards Gala and a Key Note Speaker.

2009 Nominations

We are please to present you with the 2009 Nominee Finalists. Thirty Seven nominations were received and the evaluation team has had a challenging task to choose the top entries. The team reviewed all the submissions and have made their recommendations for the 18 finalists along with one Honourable Mention. Finalists and guests will assemble on September 24th in Truro to find out who the winners will be. Stay tuned for more details.

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2009 Speakers

We have a great line up of speakers for our 2009 Growing Together Conference. Our keynote and awards host is Ian Hanomansing and he will be joined by

  • Barbara Stegemann, the 7 Virtues of a Philosopher Queen
  • Jon Steinman, Deconstructing Dinner
  • Michael Howell, The Edible School Yard
  • Michael Jones, Pianoscapes
  • The Honourable Percy Paris, Minister of Economic and Rural Development

 

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2009 Agenda

The 2009 Growing Together Conference has a dynamic 3 day line up of great workshops and community success stories. Highlights include:

  • A Community Farmers Market with local producers
  • A cultural celebration hosted by the Colchester Regional Development Agency
  • Discovery tours of best practices around Colchester communities
  • A line-up of great speakers and a wonderful array of conference delegates

 

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