For Immediate Release – March 7, 2011
London, Ont.

On March 29, 2011, TechAlliance will present its second annual Gearing up for Growth: Regional Growth Strategies Conference at the London Convention Centre. This full-day conference features three keynote speakers and a host of breakout sessions designed to foster growth in the business community. Breakout sessions, to be held throughout the day, follow four streams including Growing Leaders, Growing Innovation, Growing Markets, and Growing CEOs. Presenters and session information have just been released and include individuals and organizations from throughout our community. Please click here for more information about the breakout sessions.

Gearing up for Growth is the ultimate opportunity for business owners and leaders along with service providers, aspiring business executives, and employees interested in capitalizing on the newest growth trends.

The breakouts compliment three renowned keynote speakers that include Robert Herjavec, star of CBC’s Dragons’ Den and ABC’s Shark Tank. The one-day conference will also feature keynotes Sarah Prevette, one of North America’s top young entrepreneurs and founder of Sprouter, and Bill Johnson, former President and CEO of both McDonald's Canada and McDonald’s Mexico who credits London as his hometown.

The Gearing up for Growth Conference will allow Ontario’s business community to explore strategies and gain the tools needed to spark growth and ease growing pains. Held at the London Convention Centre, the Conference hopes to welcome over 400 attendees and is part of London Tech Week, the city’s only week designated to celebrate and recognize the many world-class technology businesses that call the city home. London Tech Week is made possible by platinum sponsor Ernst & Young and with support from NRC-IRAP.

Conference participants can attend the entire conference, including the Power Breakfast ($175 for TechAlliance members, $249 for non-members), or choose to attend only the Power Breakfast ($50 for TechAlliance members, $65 for non-members). Special pricing is also available for corporate tables and large groups. For further information and registration details visit www.gearingupforgrowth.ca.

For media inquiries, please contact Matt Quin, Director of Communications and Engagement, w:519-858-5082, c:519-709-3076 or matt [dot] quintechalliance [dot] ca

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