We are excited to host the Kawartha Manufacturers Association at Launch Kawartha for their Quarterly Meeting, followed by a tour of Mariposa Dairy.

Join us for networking over a continental breakfast, a tour of Mariposa Dairy’s manufacturing facility, and a peer discussion forum focusing on novel opportunities to develop a manufacturing skills base. 

The event is complimentary for all KMA members. We also welcome non-members who would be interested in these topics. We do ask that everyone please register as soon as possible.

Event Agenda

7:30 am – 8:30 am (Optional) KMA Board Executive Meeting

Open to KMA members to attend as guests (preregistration required)

8:30 am – 9:30 am Members Breakfast Meeting and Peer Council Discussion

Topic: Manufacturers Recruitment + Retention Efforts and the impact of upcoming changes to staffing/recruiting agency licensing

Facilitator: Vicki Goulah-Heinlein, Head of Human Resources, Mariposa Dairy

Guest Speakers:

• Katie Ford, IE Weldon High School

• Brittany Finigan, Trent University

Join us for discussion around what strategies local MFRs are currently using to address staffing shortages. Are you impacted by the Jan 2024 changes in Staffing Agency licensing and Is your facility reliant upon staffing agencies for worker recruitment?

9:50 – 10:30 am Shop Tour of Mariposa Dairy

MARIPOSA DAIRY 201 St George Street, Lindsay, ON K9V 5Z9

Join KMA members and guests for an exciting tour of Mariposa Dairy, Canada’s award-winning goat and sheep cheese producers.