Third Bay Area Economic Summit takes place June 5th

By Pepper Parr

May 28th, 2025

BURLINGTON, ON

The 2025 Bay Area Economic Summit takes place in Burlington on Thursday, June 5 at the Pearle Hotel & Spa.

Single-day event running from 7:45 – 11:15 a.m.

The event is a partnership with the Burlington Chamber, Burlington Economic Development and Hamilton Economic Development, uniting Hamilton and Burlington leaders to tackle economic challenges and opportunities.

Featuring expert discussions, strategies, and networking, this year’s theme focuses on driving regional progress through sustainability, transportation and supply chain investment.  Hamilton and Burlington leaders will tackle economic challenges and opportunities. Expert discussions, strategies, and networking, this year’s theme focuses on driving regional progress through sustainability and A.I.

This year’s theme, Catalyst for Growth: Housing, Sustainability & Supply Chain, explores issues that sit at the intersection of policy and business. These topics are more than policy discussions; they’re real -world factors that influence how companies scale, build talent pipelines, and navigate complex supply chains.

Terry Caddo, president of the Burlington Chamber, reports that 200 + people have registered.  The location can hold 225 – we’d like to fill the place,” said Caddo.

The Pearle is the smartest destination the city has.

Mike Moffatt, Founding Director at Missing Middle Initiative.

Dr. Mike Moffatt, Founding Director at Missing Middle Initiative, Professor and Economist, is the keynote speaker.  He will tell anyone who will listen that if you don’t get housing right, nothing works out.  Moffatt has become the leading thinker on how the country’s housing needs can be worked out and where the government can play a leading role.

Moffatt is worth listening to.