2020 OCC Advocacy Day at Queen’s Park

2020 OCC Advocacy Day at Queen’s Park

By Ontario Chamber of Commerce

Date and time

Mon, Mar 9, 2020 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM EDT

Location

Hart House

7 Hart House Circle Toronto, Ontario M5S 3H3 Canada

Description



JOIN US FOR ADVOCACY DAY AT QUEEN'S PARK
On Monday, March 9, the Ontario Chamber Network will hold its fifth annual Advocacy Day at Queen’s Park. Advocacy Day is a forum to share ideas on how to foster a competitive business climate and strong, prosperous communities. As a key benefit included with your membership, all Chamber Network members are encouraged to join us in Toronto for this important day.

This is your opportunity to interact directly with elected and non-elected officials, sharing top ideas and concerns of your members. You will have the opportunity to attend THREE meetings this year with senior government officials - more details to come!

This full-day event will bring together leaders from chambers of commerce and boards of trade from across Ontario. Last year, more than 52 local chambers were represented, and we hope to see even more in 2020!

PROGRAM TO INCLUDE
  • Small group consultations with senior government officials
  • Closing reception with MPPs
  • More to come!
As space is limited, OCC chamber members are permitted to have a maximum of two representatives attend. Chambers are encouraged to register one staff member and one board volunteer. Additional spaces may be offered after Monday, February 24 on a first-come, first served basis and as space permits

Please Note: Participating chambers/boards must be members in good standing of the OCC. Registration is included with annual OCC membership – exclusive of travel and accommodation expenses.
THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020.

AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
8:30 am – 9:00 am | Registration & Continental Breakfast |​ Hart House
9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Remarks, Opening Presentation & Plenary Sessions |​ Hart House
12:00 pm – 1:15 pm | Lunch |​ Hart House
1:25 pm – 4:00 pm | 2020 Advocacy Day Meetings| Various Locations
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm | Closing Reception | Queen's Park

LOCATIONS
Queen's Park Legislative Building (Room: Dining Room)
111 Wellesley Street West (map)

Hart House (Room: The Great Hall)
7 Hart House Circle (map)

*Please be advised that you must show photo identification before entering Queen's Park.
MINISTRY MEETING SELECTIONS

You will have the opportunity to attend THREE separate government meetings this year with senior government officials - more details to come!

Step 1: You will first be prompted to choose your top THREE theme choices as part of the Eventbrite registration.

Step 2: By Monday, February 10, you will receive an email to request and select your specific meetings.

Step 3: You will be notified of your meeting selections by Monday, March, 2. As a reminder, there is a maximum of one representative per chamber/board of trade per meeting. We will do our best to accommodate each attendee, but cannot guarantee placement.

ACCOMMODATIONS
Should you require accommodations, please contact the Chelsea Hotel (Gerrard Street @ Yonge). Individual participants will be responsible for making their own reservation and any subsequent changes directly with the hotel's reservation department.
  • RESERVATIONS: Book Online or call 1-800-CHELSEA (243-5732) or 416-595-1975
  • REFERENCE: Ontario Chamber of Commerce - 2020 Advocacy Day
  • COURTESY RATE: The courtesy rate of $145/night will be available until Friday, March 1
SUNDAY DINNER
An unofficial group dinner is being planned for 5:30 pm on Sunday, March 9 at Scaddabush Italian Kitchen and Bar. This is directly across the street from the Delta Chelsea Hotel.

Please note, there is a set menu to include shared starters, individual choice for main, and shareable selection of desserts served with coffee/tea. Cost is $40/person. We will book the reservation and individuals will be responsible for their own dinner costs. If you would like to attend, please be sure to confirm upon registration. More details to be sent out with the logistics email before the event. MAIN CONTACT
Jason Chang, Manager, Programs
Phone: (647) 243-3540

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Oriel Thomson, Director, Business Development
Phone: (647) 243-3559

Organized by

Ontario Chamber of Commerce
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