There is a lot of excitement in the community about the upcoming HGS Job Fair. I attended the 23rd Annual Guelph Wellington Employer Recognition Event this morning and it was one of the topics of conversation over breakfast. There are 19 community agencies that form the Employment Coordination Committee of Guelph Wellington – NINETEEN! All […]
May 24, 2013
Telling good stories is good for Guelph
This week, the Guelph Chamber of Commerce organized a panel discussion on promoting Guelph businesses. I was joined on the panel by Doug MacMillan from the Letter M Marketing who spoke about the importance of goods news stories and promoting a positive community image. Al Horsman, our Executive Director, Finance and Enterprise highlighted how the […]
May 23, 2013
Many benefits of sustainability
I recently had the good fortune to be invited to speak at the Toronto Sustainability Speakers Series with former Mayor David Miller on the topic of cities and climate change. I now receive their e-news and noticed an upcoming conversation on How a Culture of Innovation Drives Sustainability. This reminded me of a recent conversation with Barbara […]
May 22, 2013
Talk to our “well diggers”
Hot on the tail of my last blog posting about water, come and talk to our ”well diggers”! Water Services opens its doors to public on May 25 Event to feature one-day rain barrel, composter and plant sale Guelph, On, May 22, 2013 – Water Services is hosting its annual open house and tour of the city’s […]
May 22, 2013
Water concerns
When I read letters to the editor that express concern about our water supply in light of the growth of our city, I understand the concern. There was one this week in the Guelph Tribune. At the end of his letter, Mr. MacKinnon wrote: “All I want to know is how will Guelph provide this […]
May 16, 2013
Transatlantic Urban Climate Dialogue: Seeking Integrated Community Energy Solutions
Today, I was thrilled to showcase our Community Energy Initiative at the Transatlantic Urban Climate Dialogue fourth workshop. (From the left: Martin E. Nohe, Coles District Supervisor, Prince William County; Mayor Karen Farbridge; Bernd Tischler, Lord Mayor of Bottrop and Bob Lazaro, Mayor, Town of Purcellville.) My welcome speech to the participants: • Good morning! […]
May 15, 2013
New Hitachi Construction Truck Plant: Jobs for Guelph
Congratulations to Hitachi Construction Truck Manufacturing Ltd. on their grand opening today. Herewith my speaking notes at the event: • I am thrilled to be here today! I am pleased to welcome to Guelph Mr. Michijiro Kikawa, Chairman and Director of Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd. (parent company) • And Mr. Eiji Yamamoto, Consul General of […]
May 14, 2013
National Public Works Week – May 21 to 25
This is our chance to say “thank you” to Public Works employees who help keep roads and sidewalks safe and contribute to our quality of life. Come with family and friends and learn more about Public Works. There will be an Open House on Saturday, May 25.
May 10, 2013
More evidence of local green building expertise
Reid’s Heritage Homes chosen to build Net Zero Energy homes
May 10, 2013
Guelph Hosts the Transatlantic Urban Climate Dialogue
Guelph is proud to host the Transatlantic Urban Climate Dialogue (TUCD) fourth workshop focusing on Integrated Community Energy Systems: Sustainable City Building, Competitiveness and Economic Development on May 14-16. The Project is supported by the Transatlantic Program of the Federal Republic of Germany as Part of the European Recovery Program (ERP) of the Federal Ministry […]
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May 24, 2013
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