Forage PEI, a new food symposium taking place October 18 and 19 in Charlottetown, will host a formidable line-up of food leaders from across North America.
Renowned chefs, writers, food photographers, farmers, and brew masters will join keynote speaker, Chef Amanda Cohen, for a series of food-related panel talks and food experiences with Forage attendees.
Cohen, a well-known leader of the vegetable-forward movement and owner of New York City’s award-winning vegetarian restaurant, Dirt Candy, will deliver the keynote on the first day. She’ll touch on a number of topics including vegetable centric cuisine, the year of the female chef, tipping and current food trends.
Amongst her many accomplishments, Cohen was the first vegetarian chef invited to compete on Iron Chef: America, her restaurant was selected as one of the ten best vegetarian restaurants in America by Food + Wine magazine, and she received an award for her writing from Gourmet (RIP).
“Forage PEI is an excellent new resource for growing experiential and food tourism in Atlantic Canada,” said Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA). “The Government of Canada is pleased to support this innovative approach to education and collaboration in our vibrant food industry with an ACOA investment of $47,500. Engaging these talented people will help businesses in the region expand on our renowned food and tourism offerings.”
“We’re really excited to have Chef Amanda Cohen joining us at Forage PEI. She has a wealth of knowledge regarding many relevant topics and will be a big draw for attendees,” said Jeff McCourt, PEI Food Advocate and co-chair of the Forage PEI Committee.
The deadline for early-bird tickets has been extended until September 30 to ensure those working in the height of the harvest and tourism season have an opportunity to register. A limited number of tickets are available to primary producers at 50 percent off the regular rate.
Participants will have the opportunity to take in four panels throughout the first day of the symposium. “The panels will focus on current trends and topics relevant to the Island’s food scene. We’re extremely pleased with the high caliber of knowledge and experience represented by the panelists,” said McCourt.
The first panel will focus on the importance of influence and engagement. It will feature Dennis Prescott, a Moncton-based chef, cookbook author and food photographer; Todd Perrin, a Top Chef Canada 2011 competitor and Executive Chef/Co-owner of Mallard Cottage in Newfoundland; Halifax-based lifestyle blogger Kayla Short, and Al Douglas, PEI Food Advocate and Director of Branding & Community Engagement with the PEI Brewing Company.
The afternoon will kick-off with a panel discussion about women in food. Joining the panel are Charlotte Langley, Chef, Culinary Curator and MSC Ambassador; Ivy Knight, writer, cultural programmer and former cook; Sarah Bennetto O’Brien, chef and owner of The Handpie Company; and Sally Bernard, organic farmer and co-owner of Barnyard Organics. Craft brewery owners Mitchell Cobb of Upstreet Craft Brewing and Steve Beauchesne of Beau’s All Natural Brewing will be joined by fishmonger Hana Nelson of Halifax’s Afishionado, Mike MacKenzie from Seed to Sausage, and PEI’s Jason Tompkins of Poke Shack for a panel entitled ‘Meet the Trendsetters’.
The final panel of the symposium will explore one of the country’s most timely trends, cannabis edibles. Panelists for the 420 Flavours discussion will include Chef John MacNeil of Retreat Edibles, Vladimir Klacar, Auxly’s Associate General Counsel & Head of Regulatory Affairs and Alex Smith, CFO & VP of Canada’s Island Garden/FIGR East.
The second day of Forage PEI will feature an immersive five-hour food experience at the Inn at Bay Fortune with host Chef Michael Smith. A highlight of the day will be the creation of a Guinness World Record Charcuterie Board curated by renowned Canadian Expert Michael McKenzie of the legendary Seed to Sausage. An after party at Upstreet Craft Brewing will close out the first annual Forage PEI with a taste of the Island’s burgeoning craft brew scene.
This Open House will create education and awareness for both visitors and police officers in getting to know Islanders who have Autism and their families.
It will be a great opportunity for clients and kids to visit the police station and to get familiar with the sights and surroundings of police vehicles, police officers, etc.
We will also be providing some family safety resource kits and you will have an opportunity to get autism stickers for your home and vehicle if needed.
As a new or aspiring manager, resolving conflict in your work team can be one of the most daunting tasks. How do you recognize when conflict is happening, how do you prevent it and what is the manager’s role?
Grant Funding Available
Students can apply for a grant funding for this program. For more information please contact Charlene Miller at (902) 620-5216.
For more information on course offerings, please contact Koren Glenn at 902-628-4394 or email [email protected]
On October 17, 2018 Canada will fully legalize recreational cannabis (marijuana), making it the only drug approved for both medical and recreational uses. Cannabis for medical purposes has been available in Canada since 2004; however, the pending legalization of cannabis for recreational use has led to much uncertainty, particularly as relates to work environments.
This course will address a wide range of those topics relevant to cannabis knowledge for organizations. When cannabis is legalized, organizations will face challenges and important questions related to employees health, office culture and enterprise policy. This course will make participants organizational leaders in confronting these challenges by extensively addressing each of those core areas.
Grant Funding Available
Students can apply for a grant funding for this program. For more information please contact Charlene Miller at (902) 620-5216.
For more information on course offerings, please contact Koren Glenn at 902-628-4394 or email [email protected]
As a new or aspiring manager, resolving conflict in your work team can be one of the most daunting tasks. How do you recognize when conflict is happening, how do you prevent it and what is the manager’s role?
This course provides tools and strategies for managing workplace conflict. Through lectures and exercises, participants will:
- Explore self-awareness
- Examine various conflict resolution styles
- Examine the basis of interest-based conflict resolution
- Work on active listening skills and on sharing perspectives
- Learn to frame conflict around needs and interests
- Learn to use collaborative strategies
Grant Funding Available
Students can apply for a grant funding for this program. For more information please contact Charlene Miller at (902) 620-5216.
For more information on course offerings, please contact Koren Glenn at 902-628-4394 or email [email protected]
Adult Education offers high school credits and GED preparation classes at 6 locations across PEI.
The day program has three 8-week terms, and classes run Monday through Friday. Students attend classes in an instructor-led environment similar to high school.
Day classes run from 9 to noon for morning classes and 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm for afternoon classes.
Days Term 1 – Oct 25th to Dec 20th
Days Term 2 – Jan 3rd to Feb 28th
Days Term 3 – Mar 4th to May 3rd
The night program has two 16-week terms, which begin at the end of August and in January. Classes run two nights a week: Monday and Wednesday evenings OR Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6:15 pm to 9:30 pm.
Nights Term 1 – August 27, 2018 thru December 20, 2018
Nights Term 2 – January 7, 2019 thru May 7, 2019
Some courses are also offered online or through video conferencing. Currently, chemistry, biology and physics, are offered at different times throughout the year in this format.
On October 17, 2018 Canada will fully legalize recreational cannabis (marijuana), making it the only drug approved for both medical and recreational uses. Cannabis for medical purposes has been available in Canada since 2004; however, the pending legalization of cannabis for recreational use has led to much uncertainty, particularly as relates to work environments.
This course will address a wide range of those topics relevant to cannabis knowledge for organizations. When cannabis is legalized, organizations will face challenges and important questions related to employees health, office culture and enterprise policy. This course will make participants organizational leaders in confronting these challenges by extensively addressing each of those core areas.
Grant Funding Available
Students can apply for a grant funding for this program. For more information please contact Charlene Miller at (902) 620-5216.
For more information on course offerings, please contact Koren Glenn at 902-628-4394 or email [email protected]
The Chamber, in partnership with Downtown Charlottetown Inc. is hosting the 2018 City of Charlottetown Mayoral Candidiates debate. We invite the public to attend to learn what each mayoral candidate would do to promote business growth and development in the City.
With Candidates:
Philip Brown
Kim Devine
Jamie Larkin
Cecil Villard
Join us for an information session presented by our local members about public speaking and interviewing.
A big thank you to CBDC for partnering with us to help make these sessions possible!
On October 17, 2018 Canada will fully legalize recreational cannabis (marijuana), making it the only drug approved for both medical and recreational uses. Cannabis for medical purposes has been available in Canada since 2004; however, the pending legalization of cannabis for recreational use has led to much uncertainty, particularly as relates to work environments.
This course will address a wide range of those topics relevant to cannabis knowledge for organizations. When cannabis is legalized, organizations will face challenges and important questions related to employees health, office culture and enterprise policy. This course will make participants organizational leaders in confronting these challenges by extensively addressing each of those core areas.
Grant Funding Available
Students can apply for a grant funding for this program. For more information please contact Charlene Miller at (902) 620-5216.
For more information on course offerings, please contact Koren Glenn at 902-628-4394 or email [email protected]
On October 17, 2018 Canada will fully legalize recreational cannabis (marijuana), making it the only drug approved for both medical and recreational uses. Cannabis for medical purposes has been available in Canada since 2004; however, the pending legalization of cannabis for recreational use has led to much uncertainty, particularly as relates to work environments.
This course will address a wide range of those topics relevant to cannabis knowledge for organizations. When cannabis is legalized, organizations will face challenges and important questions related to employees health, office culture and enterprise policy. This course will make participants organizational leaders in confronting these challenges by extensively addressing each of those core areas.
Grant Funding Available
Students can apply for a grant funding for this program. For more information please contact Charlene Miller at (902) 620-5216.
For more information on course offerings, please contact Koren Glenn at 902-628-4394 or email [email protected]
- Introduction to Food Safety / HACCP
• History
• Importance of HACCP
• Role of Maintenance in Company food safety program - Food Safety Hazards for Maintenance Staff
• Biological
• Chemical
• Physical - Control of Hazards Associated with Maintenance Work in a Food Processing Plant including requirements for BRC and SQF
Explore Economics East is an annual conference put on by the Eastern PEI Chamber of Commerce that celebrates business success in Eastern PEI.
It provides entrepreneurs with the opportunity to make connections and network, be educated on topics pertaining to their everyday challenges, hands on information that can be taken back and implemented into their business, and informs them on key issues relevant to doing business in Eastern PEI.
The half day conference will begin with a networking event, which will include the opportunity to meet informally with legal, accounting, HR, financing and other specialized services that all small businesses require.
Speed round presentations, where local entrepreneurs speak to the success and/or challenges of growing their businesses, will be the featured morning session.
It will be followed by a panel focused on HR related issues pertaining to the following:
- Finding skilled workers (in all sectors)
- Navigating wage subsidy programs
- Increasing the skill base in our communities
- Aging population
- Seasonal employment
- Engaging youth
Mark MacDonald, CEO/ President of Northumberland Ferries will cap the fast paced day with his lunch presentation on where he sees the ferry services, a key service for businesses in Eastern and Central PEI, going into the future.
Sponsors
On October 17, 2018 Canada will fully legalize recreational cannabis (marijuana), making it the only drug approved for both medical and recreational uses. Cannabis for medical purposes has been available in Canada since 2004; however, the pending legalization of cannabis for recreational use has led to much uncertainty, particularly as relates to work environments.
This course will address a wide range of those topics relevant to cannabis knowledge for organizations. When cannabis is legalized, organizations will face challenges and important questions related to employees health, office culture and enterprise policy. This course will make participants organizational leaders in confronting these challenges by extensively addressing each of those core areas.
Grant Funding Available
Students can apply for a grant funding for this program. For more information please contact Charlene Miller at (902) 620-5216.
For more information on course offerings, please contact Koren Glenn at 902-628-4394 or email [email protected]
On October 17, 2018 Canada will fully legalize recreational cannabis (marijuana), making it the only drug approved for both medical and recreational uses. Cannabis for medical purposes has been available in Canada since 2004; however, the pending legalization of cannabis for recreational use has led to much uncertainty, particularly as relates to work environments.
This course will address a wide range of those topics relevant to cannabis knowledge for organizations. When cannabis is legalized, organizations will face challenges and important questions related to employees health, office culture and enterprise policy. This course will make participants organizational leaders in confronting these challenges by extensively addressing each of those core areas.
Grant Funding Available
Students can apply for a grant funding for this program. For more information please contact Charlene Miller at (902) 620-5216.
For more information on course offerings, please contact Koren Glenn at 902-628-4394 or email [email protected]
Dotgain is a one-day professional development conference specifically created for graphic designers.
You will meet talented, award-winning designers, and connect with the local and regional graphic design community. Find out more about emerging trends.
Learn new skills. Join the discussion about our industry’s future.
Check out more about the event on Facebook.
Techstars Startup Weekend is a 54 hour event that brings together Charlottetown designers, developers, entrepreneurs, and experts from all domains to do amazing things.
All Techstars Startup Weekend events follow the same basic model: anyone is welcome to pitch their startup idea and receive feedback from their peers.
Teams form around the top ideas (as determined by popular vote) and embark on a three-day frenzy of business model creation, coding, designing, and market validation. The weekend culminates with presentations in front of local entrepreneurial leaders with another opportunity for critical feedback!
If you want to put yourself in the shoes of an entrepreneur and contribute to a more sustainable world, be part of Techstars Startup Weekend Charlottetown. View upcoming events.
The Skills Canada PEI Alumni Association will be hosting a “Young Women’s Build-A-Skill” event on November 3rd at the Stratford Town Hall!
This event will allow women, ages 13-17, to come explore possible careers in the skilled trade and technology fields through various hands-on workshops, guest speakers, and female mentors. Participants will begin the day with various hands-on Try-A-Trade demonstrations which will allow them to handle tools and try their hand at various trades and technologies.
From there they will be given the opportunity to test their abilities on a sample project, participate in an empowering mentoring session with female role models who are currently employed in the skilled sector, and learn about career opportunities within the skilled trades.
Through these workshops, the Skills Canada PEI Alumni Association hopes to encourage more young women to pursue careers in many of the male dominated skilled trade or technology fields on PEI!
*Lunch Provided
*Registration Required
