Niagara Bottling is one of the largest privately-held beverage manufacturers in the world—and at the heart of our expansion efforts is a commitment to long-term partnerships that drive economic growth in the communities where we operate.  

Join Niagara’s Economic Development & Community Relations (ED&CR) Team as we explore our distinctive, community-centered approach to economic development, which touches on everything from our facility site selection process, how we engage with community partners, and the keys to successful collaborations with elected officials and other public sector partners. 
 
Attendees will hear directly from Niagara’s ED&CR Team about best practices to build reciprocal partnerships with community champions, proactively engage with prospect and host communities, and ensure strong, long-term relationships through open dialogue. The session is ideal for economic development professionals who seek further insights into what communities can achieve when private sector partners invest in people and communities. 

Join us for this deep dive into Niagara’s industry-leading approach to community engagement and the unique tactics Niagara deploys, including community ambassador programs, surveys, and economic development summits, as well as programs to bolster local recycling, provide career opportunities, and a host of other initiatives that uplift communities.   

Register now to discover how coordinated community engagement and stakeholder alignment can build key relationships, create meaningful change, and result in stronger outcomes for communities and companies alike. 

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Speakers:

Derieth Sutton, CEcD - Vice President of Economic Development & Community Relations 

John Krug, CEcD – Director of Economic Development & Community Relations 

Patrick Drinan, CEcD – Director of Economic Development & Community Relations 

Kevin Kieft, CEcD – Manager of Economic Development & Community Relations 

Stanley Moy – Economic Development Analyst & Community Relations II