Are you a business professional who targets older people? Do you want to better understand them? Are you an academic who thirsts for more knowledge about this growing demographic? Or perhaps you’re a mindful consumer who cares about issues pertaining to ageing and longevity.

Hosted by Niagara College, AGEWORKS – The Art of Ageing Forum presents a varied assembly of thought leaders, organizations, and individuals who are striving to make a difference in terms of reducing ageist attitudes and reshaping what it means to age. Each of the 12 intriguing presentations will contain information and facts that will enlighten professionals, academics and inquiring consumers alike.

Business professionals can hear and discuss how global and local population trends and longevity issues can impact their business, and get an inside track on emotional triggers affecting their clients’ decisions as they age. They can also examine their own personal thought processes and behaviours about ageing issues to improve their professional perspective.

For academics and mindful consumers who are curious about positive ageing, the Forum provides an opportunity to immerse oneself in engaging presentations that will invoke new thoughts and motivations about ageing positively beyond just eating well and exercising.

Topics and speakers include:

• Ageing is Changing: Global Trends in Ageing – Dr. Jane Barratt, International Federation on Ageing
• Shaping our Local World – Sarah Webster, Centre for Studies in Aging and Health
• Neuroplasticity: The Woman Who Changed Her Brain – Barbara Arrowsmith-Young, Author and Founder of Arrowsmith School
• Intelligent Fear – Michael Clarkson, Author
• Awaken Your Passion, Purpose and Potential – Grace Cirocco, Author
• Laugh Yourself Silly – Sandra Summerhayes, Leadership Consultant
• Making Sense of a Longevity Economy – Mark Venning, Change Rangers
• Protirement: How to Make the Most of Life – Ellis Katsof, Author of Life 3.0
• Your Future Reimagined – Michael Kennedy, Entrepreneur
• Courage, Freedom, Happiness – Janet Rouss, Author
• Creative Ageing & Connecting Generations – Pat Spadafora, Kaleidoscope Consulting
• The Positive Effects of Mindfulness – Deidre Walsh, Integrative Health Coach

Networking events, art displays, and musical entertainment make this forum a must-attend if you plan on ageing anytime soon.

Information about discounted room rates and on-campus accommodation options is available on our website.

This event is hosted by Niagara College & AGEWORKS.

Niagara Foreign Trade Zone (NFTZ) Exporting Seminars will include speakers from government agencies, public-private institutions, as well as provide networking opportunities to exporting businesses in Niagara.

The purpose of these seminars is to create greater awareness opportunities and connect you to Federal/Provincial programs for your exports. Generate leads to your international supply chain, benefit from duties refund and tax relief programs, apply for market development assistance, and other resources for scaling your international presence. For businesses preparing to export, this is your ideal contact point for building up your resources. Last year, NFTZ seminars reached more than 150 businesses and serviced more than 75 companies.

Seminar Highlights

• NFTZ introduction
• International Market Insight
• Key Exporting Programs
• Incentives
• Introduce Resource Institutions
• Client Testimonials
• Networking
• Discussion

RSVP by email to jayesh.menon@niagararegion.ca or adavidson@niagarafalls.ca

The second session in the Port Colborne Public Library’s “Let’s Talk About..” series will focus on human trafficking. The event is to raise awareness about human trafficking and how it impacts the lives of people in the Niagara Region.

With presenters: Krystal Snider (Trainer-Intervention with Survivors of Human Trafficking, YWCA, Niagara Region), Skylar Burbidge (Survivor), Amanda Sanders (Detective Constable, Niagara Regional Police Service), and Wendy Sturgeon (Executive Director, Native Women Inc., Niagara Chapter).

This is a free event. Seating is limited. Pre-registration required.

This session is hosted by Port Colborne Public Library.