Huron County, Ontario – The THRIVE Summit is back for its second year, taking place on April 14 and 15 at the Blyth Community Hall. This event is a collaboration of the County of Huron’s Economic Development Department and Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) for Huron. This two-day conference promises to be a catalyst for innovation, collaboration, and community progress.
“We invite business, not-for-profits and municipal partners to engage with world class speakers close to home and to focus on business basics and the value of community in these uncertain times,” says Vicki Lass, Director of Huron County Economic Development. “Together, let’s seize this opportunity to step out of our day to connect, collaborate, and chart a course forward.”
The THRIVE Summit will provide an opportunity for participants to step back, assess available tools and resources, reframe the current reality, identify new opportunities, and reengage with their community.
Attendees will participate in expert-led discussions, engage in panel sessions, and take part in interactive breakout workshops, all carefully crafted to address key opportunities and challenges facing our local communities. Topics will include:
- Strategies for resilience and adaptability in uncertain times
- Leveraging tools and techniques to tell your unique story
- How to harness the latest digital marketing trends
- Practical strategies to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Pitfalls of selling a business and how to avoid them
- Building safer, healthier communities
- The power of social connections for overall well-being
- Unlocking the key to well-being and belonging
- Energizing your team and boosting mental health in the workplace
- Inspiring recovery journeys in rural communities
“The ever-changing economy in early 2025 reminds us that resilience comes from balancing business fundamentals with new technologies, valuing our assets, and acknowledging the importance of strong, vibrant communities,” says Lass. “By gathering in-person to share our stories and ideas, access tools and resources, we can foster creativity and better navigate the current climate together.”
This event is sponsored in part by Bruce Power.
Single day tickets for Day 1 and Day 2 are available for $40.00 per person. The ticket price includes refreshments, lunch, and exclusive networking opportunities throughout the day.
Visit huroncounty.ca/thrive-summit to learn more about the THRIVE Summit and secure tickets.
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About Huron County Economic Development:
The Economic Development Department works to support a diverse, thriving, and sustainable economy and rural community. They accomplish this by providing services and programs in four primary service areas:
- Investment Attraction and Sector Supports (Thrive: Invest)
- Tourism Marketing (Ontario’s West Coast and Taste of Huron)
- Business and Advisory Services (Huron Business Center)
- Newcomer Services (Immigration Partnership)
About Community Safety and Well-Being for Huron:
Community Safety and Well-Being for Huron is roadmap for how lower-tier municipalities in Huron County can unite across diverse sectors to build vibrant, inclusive, and resilient communities where everyone can thrive. This forward-thinking plan highlights four key priority areas for action, shaped by extensive research and community engagement:
- Mental Health and Addictions,
- Housing Stability and Homelessness,
- Domestic and Family Violence, and
- Community Safety and Security.