HICK Tech 2007

In 2007 our conference looked like this:

  1. Keynote presentation by Jennifer Evans: The Momentum Machine. Sponsored by BALL, the Sun Times and the Ginger Press
  2. Thirty three workshops in four different content streams: read the summaries.
  3. Digital Fair featuring thirteen businesses.

Thanks to our sponsors:

Georgian College
Location sponsor: Georgian College
The Owen Sound Sun Times
Keynote sponsor:
The Owen Sound Sun Times

The City of Owen Sound
Conference Sponsor: The City of Owen Sound

the owen
BOF Business: The Owen

The 2007 advisory committee consisted of:

  • Marzio Apolloni (CEO, Bruce County Public Library)
  • Simon Baker (Scientist and business consultant to resource-based industries)
  • Jan Chamberlain (Community Fundraiser)
  • Michael Den Tandt (Editor, The Owen Sound Sun Times)
  • Anne Finlay-Stewart (Public Relations and Promotions, Rhymes With Orange)
  • Anne Frost (Arts/Culture Management and Grant Writing Expert)
  • Steve Furness (Manager of Community Development, City of Owen Sound)
  • Dr. Hazel Lynn (Chief Medical Officer of Health for Grey and Bruce)
  • Anne MacLaughlin (Principal, Grey Highlands Secondary School)
  • Lise Mollon (Business Co-op Consultant, Georgian College)
  • Jane Phillips (Manager, The Business Enterprise Centre)
  • Karen Petley (Experience with large industry (PPG) and author/poet)
  • Maryann Thomas (Owner, The Ginger Press)
  • Richard Thomas (Author and Videographer)

Talkin' 'bout HICK Tech

I'm amazed at how much talent we have in the area.

— Brad Rodriguez

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