Thunder Bay is the place to be in October for all things value-added.
The Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre and the Valhalla Inn are hosting a two-day forum, Growing Forest Value: Opportunities in Northern Ontario, Oct. 15-16.
The event will bring together key forest industry speakers together with producers and investors to talk about opportunities and ideas. Participants will hear about success stories with industry leaders handing break-out sessions on topics ranging from maximizing the value of the forest to marketing value-added products.
The registration fee is $100 (GST included) which includes the choice of three workshops, a banquet dinner, two breakfasts and two lunches.
For details go online at www.growingforestvalue.com or contact Heather at 866-768-6682.