You need to attend if you:
- Are currently a value-added producer looking to expand your business.
- Are interested in starting up a value-added operation.
- Wish to meet potential investors, partners or sources of support for value-added operations.
- Want to find out about the latest technology in this area.
- Want to learn more about accessing the wood supply, financing and markets.
- Value the opportunity to hear other entrepreneurs share their challenges and lessons learned on the road to success in value-added.
- Recognize the need for Northern Ontario to pursue growing value from our forests.
- Wish to hear from a variety of workshop and keynote speakers on topics such as: buildings; non-timber forest products; selling to big box retailers; global markets; and, successful developments in other countries.
This forum is for existing producers, entrepreneurs interested in this area, community leaders, investors and anyone interested in maximizing the value of Northern Ontario forests. Come out, learn, network, grow your ideas, partnerships and value!
