On February 8, 2018, the four North Simcoe municipalities (Penetanguishene, Midland, Tay and Tiny) and the Ecomomic Development Corporation of North Simcoe (EDCNS) will hold a joint presentation on "13 Ways to Kill Your Community" by author Doug Griffiths.

The presentation will focus on the factors and roadblocks to building successful communities, using the author’s vast experience as a former politician, and from talking with municipal and community leaders throughout North America.

“Our communities are all looking to grow and thrive, and the success of new and existing small businesses is a major element,” said Roy Ellis, EDCNS Chair. “This presentation discusses ways that residents and local government can help build these businesses up and the community-wide successes that result in doing so.”

The presentation will be held from 7-9pm in the Community Room at the North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre located at 522 Len Self Boulevard in Midland. Tickets are free to residents of all four municipalities, and available on www.eventbrite.ca.

For more information please contact Véronique Puderecki at 705-526-1371, x116, email 13ways@edcns.ca or visit Midland, Penetanguishene, Tay, Tiny.

Author of "13 Ways to Kill Your Community", Doug Griffiths, MLA (Alberta), Frontenac House, 2010, ISBN-13: 978-1897181423