Guest Presenter: Brock Dickinson, Assistant Director of the Economic Development Program at the University of Waterloo

Topic: Understanding Tariffs in Today’s Global Environment and How They Impact Your Business

May 15, 2025
12:30-1:30pm

Rural Commons
92 Main Street, Erin, ON N0B 1T0
Meeting link can be shared with those who prefer to attend virtually

Cost: $20 for Erin Chamber members ($30 for non-members)

Join us for an engaging discussion on: 

• How have tariffs impacted your businesses’ pricing, revenue, expenses and other metrics?
• How will tariffs impact the overall economy? How long will these impacts last?
• What are the ongoing implications of tariffs on the supply chain?
• How do we know small businesses will survive? How can we prepare now to thrive for the future?
• What resources are available locally through the County of Wellington?

Brock Dickinson is an Assistant Director of the Economic Development Program, and has worked in local economic development for 25 years. He is currently an Adjunct Professor with the University of Waterloo. He was previously CEO of MDB Insight, Canada’s largest specialist economic development consultancy, where he worked with hundreds of communities across North America. Before this private sector role, Brock headed a number of provincial and municipal economic development agencies in both Ontario and Nova Scotia, and spent six years as a consultant with the United Nations, leading sustainable development projects in 30 countries.

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Erin Chamber Business Seminars provide participants with a small group experience that encourages discussion and idea sharing. Presentations will be provided by local professional experts, Erin Chamber business owners will share their experiences, and group discussion will focus on ideas and challenges shared by seminar participants.

Please note that capacity is limited and advanced registration is recommended

Brought to you by a partnership between the Erin Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Erin

Planning support generously provided by Culture & Talent Works