September 30, 2024
Growers Fall Dinner 2024
Join us at Pipers Heath Golf Club for an evening of updates and networking with fellow growers. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with industry peers and stay informed about the latest developments.
 

Registration information:

  • Online registration closes November 24, 2024 at midnight.
  • Day of, in-person registration(s) may not be guaranteed.
 
Pricing:  
LO Member: $70
Non-Member: $80

REGISTER HERE

Featured speakers:

Larry Hildebrandt

Larry helps agricultural businesses secure funding for SR&ED tackling challenges like optimizing irrigation and adopting eco-friendly pest control. He has guided over 900 funding claims, achieving a 98.7% success rate for funds claimed versus funds accepted by the CRA.

Imagine turning your tax dollars into funding for innovation, transforming your operations and taking your ideas to market faster. Over 14,000 companies claim SR&ED tax credits yearly, with over $4 billion paid out last year. 

Growing up working on farms and in greenhouses, Larry experienced the challenges and opportunities in agriculture firsthand, inspiring his commitment to help agricultural businesses thrive. As the founder of Technology Initiatives Group, Larry has spend over 20 years helping companies secure government funding through SR&ED and CAP, driving growth and innovation. 

 

Rob Megaw

Rob Megaw, General Manager of CSOLVE, brings 30 years experience in delivering IT services. In his role as a Virtual Chief Information Officer (vICO), Rob partners strategically with over 30 organizations. The vCIO role involves identifying business risks, guiding long-term strategy, managing technology budgets, and overseeing the overall business relationship.

Compu-SOLVE Technologies (CSOLVE) is a managed service provider and value added-reseller located in Simcoe County. Since 1994, CSOLVE has been delivering technology solutions to a wide range of organizations.

CSOLVE's Managed Service practice, launched in 2015, has evolved to address the changing landscape of security trends and cyber threats. Today, CSOLVE operates as a Managed Services and Security Provider. Rob and his team of IT professionals manage over 60 networks.

Agenda/event timeline:
 
5:30 - 6:30 PM - Arrival, registration, networking
6:30 PM - Dinner
7:00 PM - Welcome and opening comments 
7:10 PM - Presentation and updates from Cassie Russell, OMAFA, Jeanine West and Joe Salemi
7:30 PM - Presentation from Larry Hildebrant from Technology Initiatives Group Ltd on Securing Funding for SR&ED
7:45 PM - Presentation from Rob Megaw from CSOLVE on Cybersecurity

Event questions:

Connect with Lauralee Gonzalez
Landscape Ontario Membership Events Specialist, Chapter & Sectors
lgonzalez@landscapeontario.com