The City of New Westminster and New Westminster Chamber of Commerce are hosting the "New New West Economic Forum" on Nov. 8, to talk about the city's market potential and position.
"We're very excited to partner with the city on this initiative," chamber of commerce president Andrew Hopkins said in a media release. "New Westminster has experienced tremendous growth over the past decade, and this is a great opportunity to hear from some of the key players behind the success."
Presented by Westminster Savings Credit Union and supported by sponsors Avison Young Intelligent Real Estate Solutions and Wesgroup, the economic forum will feature Rennie Marketing Systems principal Bob Rennie giving the keynote address, along with speakers from a range of sectors.
Each speaker will shine a light on why New Westminster offers a competitive advantage for those seeking investment or expansion opportunities at the centre of Western Canada's largest market, the release states.
"The New New West Economic Forum 2012 will feature leaders in retail, health care, education, real estate and demographics, sharing their views on key issues and trends influencing the regional economy into the future," Mayor Wayne Wright said in the release. "New Westminster's position and economic advantages will be a key focus of the event, and I look forward to seeing everyone there."
FUNDRAISING FOR WORLD SIGHT DAY
Local optometry practice Family Eyecare Centre of New Westminster, a partner of FYidoctors, is joining the World Sight Day Challenge during the month of October to help give the gift of vision to people in developing countries.
On World Sight Day (Thursday, Oct. 11), Family Eyecare Centre will sell cookies to help the more than 600 million people in the world who are blind or vision impaired simply because they do not have access to an eye exam or glasses, says a media release.
"We are proud supporters of Optometry Giving Sight and are happy to support a worthwhile cause that is dramatically changing peoples' lives," Dr. Brenda Horner, an optometrist at Family Eyecare Centre, said in the release.
Family Eyecare Centre, a partner of FYidoctors is located at 233 - 610 Sixth St. Visit the practice on Oct. 11 to join in the fundraising fun.
For more information about Optometry Giving Sight and the World Sight Day Challenge, visit www. givingsight.org.
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