Speakers
Keynote Speaker
Steve Baker (Performer, Magician and Consultant)
Born and raised in Cornwall, Ontario, Steve has been performing magic professionally since 1988.
He is a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians and CAEA and Equity, the two professional actor's unions of Canada. His combined magic and acting talents create shows that are polished, professional and always entertaining. Steve has worked as a professional magic consultant for television and theatre, and has performed at a variety of corporate functions. His clients include City T.V., the Harry Potter Premier, Toronto Convention Centre, Queens Park, the Royal York Hotel and more.
For more information, please visit Steve Baker's official website.
Steve Baker (Performer, Magician and Consultant)
Born and raised in Cornwall, Ontario, Steve has been performing magic professionally since 1988.
He is a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians and CAEA and Equity, the two professional actor's unions of Canada. His combined magic and acting talents create shows that are polished, professional and always entertaining. Steve has worked as a professional magic consultant for television and theatre, and has performed at a variety of corporate functions. His clients include City T.V., the Harry Potter Premier, Toronto Convention Centre, Queens Park, the Royal York Hotel and more.
For more information, please visit Steve Baker's official website.
Speaker
Stefanie True (Opera Singer)
Stefanie True has performed in Europe, Canada, Mexico, and South Korea, appearing in operas, oratorios, festivals, and solo recitals. Past opera experience includes roles such as Euridice (Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice), Cephise (L’Europe Gallante), Poppea (Agrippina), Adelaide(Lotario), Serpina (La Serva Padrona), and Belinda (Dido and Aneas). Her discography includes Aci in Aci, Galatea e Polifemo, Maddalena in La Resurrezione, Fillide in Aminta e Fillide, and solo recordings of Handel: Complete Cantatas, all under the direction of Marco Vitale with Contrasto Armonico, Lully’s Ballets & Recits Italiens under the direction of Fabio Bonizzoni with La Risonanza, Arne Canatas and Overtures and Great Britain Triumphant! under the direction of Mary Terey-Smith with Cappella Savaria. In the past, she received scholarships to participate in several young artist programs, including Tafelmusik Baroque Summer Institute, Gregynog Festival Masterclasses, and the Britten-Pears Young Artist Program. She placed first in the London Handel Singing Competition 2011 (Adair Prize) in London, UK, and second prize in the John Kerr Award competition 2010 in Kent, UK.
During her time growing up in Cornwall, she attended CCVS (class of '99), and was a member of various performing groups, including the CCVS Vocal Ensemble, Glen Productions (The Mystery of Edwin Drood, The Music Man, Carousel, and Sweet Charity), Dream Maker Productions (The Wizard of Oz, Charlotte's Web, and Grease), as well as the Celtic band Haggis. She also worked as a summer student at Upper Canada Village as a singer/musician. She studied violin with Rosemonde Laberge, piano with Deborah Laundrie, and voice with Carol Millar-Hague.
For more information, please visit Stefanie True's official website.
Stefanie True (Opera Singer)
Stefanie True has performed in Europe, Canada, Mexico, and South Korea, appearing in operas, oratorios, festivals, and solo recitals. Past opera experience includes roles such as Euridice (Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice), Cephise (L’Europe Gallante), Poppea (Agrippina), Adelaide(Lotario), Serpina (La Serva Padrona), and Belinda (Dido and Aneas). Her discography includes Aci in Aci, Galatea e Polifemo, Maddalena in La Resurrezione, Fillide in Aminta e Fillide, and solo recordings of Handel: Complete Cantatas, all under the direction of Marco Vitale with Contrasto Armonico, Lully’s Ballets & Recits Italiens under the direction of Fabio Bonizzoni with La Risonanza, Arne Canatas and Overtures and Great Britain Triumphant! under the direction of Mary Terey-Smith with Cappella Savaria. In the past, she received scholarships to participate in several young artist programs, including Tafelmusik Baroque Summer Institute, Gregynog Festival Masterclasses, and the Britten-Pears Young Artist Program. She placed first in the London Handel Singing Competition 2011 (Adair Prize) in London, UK, and second prize in the John Kerr Award competition 2010 in Kent, UK.
During her time growing up in Cornwall, she attended CCVS (class of '99), and was a member of various performing groups, including the CCVS Vocal Ensemble, Glen Productions (The Mystery of Edwin Drood, The Music Man, Carousel, and Sweet Charity), Dream Maker Productions (The Wizard of Oz, Charlotte's Web, and Grease), as well as the Celtic band Haggis. She also worked as a summer student at Upper Canada Village as a singer/musician. She studied violin with Rosemonde Laberge, piano with Deborah Laundrie, and voice with Carol Millar-Hague.
For more information, please visit Stefanie True's official website.
'Musicians Panel' Panelist
Roxanne Delage (Singer/Songwriter)
With a background in Music Theatre and two decades fronting various cover bands, Roxanne’s original music defies genre classification, hinting at country, folk, pop, rock and jazz flavours. She has just finished recording her first CD, The Way I Am, which will be officially launched on November 24, at the St Lawrence Power Development Visitor Centre. Roxanne also writes a music column for Cornwall Seaway News.
Please visit www.facebook.com/RoxanneDelageMusic for further details about the CD release show and a sample of her music.
Roxanne Delage (Singer/Songwriter)
With a background in Music Theatre and two decades fronting various cover bands, Roxanne’s original music defies genre classification, hinting at country, folk, pop, rock and jazz flavours. She has just finished recording her first CD, The Way I Am, which will be officially launched on November 24, at the St Lawrence Power Development Visitor Centre. Roxanne also writes a music column for Cornwall Seaway News.
Please visit www.facebook.com/RoxanneDelageMusic for further details about the CD release show and a sample of her music.
'Musicians Panel' Panelist
Eric Willison (Lead Singer, The Shiners)
With over 20 years in the Music Industry, Eric Willison started playing music at an early age and continues to write, record and perform to present with his band The Shiners. Touring the US and Canada, he has seen numerous projects secure International licensing publishing and distribution deals, contributing to overseas chart attention in Germany and surrounding territories.
The Shiners are a roots-rock group from Cornwall and the Seaway Valley. As a founding member of The Shiners, Eric has contributed to the writing, recording and release of two full length CDs since their start in 2003. Playing almost 1000 shows in their short time together, The Shiners continue to grow beyond their back roads roots. The band has shared festival stages with the likes of Burton Cummings, Ashley MacIsaac, Colin James, Amanda Marshall and Glass Tiger. Selling thousands of copies of both their debut CD, 'Happy Now' and the recently released 'Not Alone', The Shiners are constantly writing and recording, with plans to film a video and release more music in the near future.
For more information, please visit The Shiners website.
Eric Willison (Lead Singer, The Shiners)
With over 20 years in the Music Industry, Eric Willison started playing music at an early age and continues to write, record and perform to present with his band The Shiners. Touring the US and Canada, he has seen numerous projects secure International licensing publishing and distribution deals, contributing to overseas chart attention in Germany and surrounding territories.
The Shiners are a roots-rock group from Cornwall and the Seaway Valley. As a founding member of The Shiners, Eric has contributed to the writing, recording and release of two full length CDs since their start in 2003. Playing almost 1000 shows in their short time together, The Shiners continue to grow beyond their back roads roots. The band has shared festival stages with the likes of Burton Cummings, Ashley MacIsaac, Colin James, Amanda Marshall and Glass Tiger. Selling thousands of copies of both their debut CD, 'Happy Now' and the recently released 'Not Alone', The Shiners are constantly writing and recording, with plans to film a video and release more music in the near future.
For more information, please visit The Shiners website.
'Musicians Panel' Panelist
Denis Carr (Lead Singer, The Brigadoons)
Formed in 1971, The Brigadoons have promoted the Celtic music so popular in Glengarry County. Over the years the band has had many members who epitomized the vast talent present in the county.
To this day they perform annually on Caribbean cruises and have had the pleasure of working with such stars as the Alexander Brothers, Natalie MacMaster, the Barra MacNeils, the Rankin Family, the Tanahill Weevers and the Battlefield Band and have had the pleasure of performing for Queen Elizabeth II. One of the highlights for the group is their performances each year at the Friday night Tattoo at the Glengarry Highland Games - a spectacle equal to any in North America.
For more information, please visit The Brigadoons website.
Denis Carr (Lead Singer, The Brigadoons)
Formed in 1971, The Brigadoons have promoted the Celtic music so popular in Glengarry County. Over the years the band has had many members who epitomized the vast talent present in the county.
To this day they perform annually on Caribbean cruises and have had the pleasure of working with such stars as the Alexander Brothers, Natalie MacMaster, the Barra MacNeils, the Rankin Family, the Tanahill Weevers and the Battlefield Band and have had the pleasure of performing for Queen Elizabeth II. One of the highlights for the group is their performances each year at the Friday night Tattoo at the Glengarry Highland Games - a spectacle equal to any in North America.
For more information, please visit The Brigadoons website.
'Musicians Panel' Panelist
Jason Sauve (Musician, SwitchGear)
Jason Sauve aka "Kerosene" is a music Composer, Producer, Engineer and Recording artist. He has worked with artists such as Wolvengard, axe slinger Allan Chuley out of the west, Jessy James Brown and his very own rebel rousing band SwitchGear.
SwitchGear broke into the country/rock scene in 2010. Their passion fueled chemistry has driven them to collectively write a ton of songs teeming with ultra-catchy gems. Some of SwitchGear's notable showcases include opening for the legendary Burton Cummings and Suzie McNeil at the Kinsmen Lift-Off Festival.
For more information, please visit the SwitchGear website.
Jason Sauve (Musician, SwitchGear)
Jason Sauve aka "Kerosene" is a music Composer, Producer, Engineer and Recording artist. He has worked with artists such as Wolvengard, axe slinger Allan Chuley out of the west, Jessy James Brown and his very own rebel rousing band SwitchGear.
SwitchGear broke into the country/rock scene in 2010. Their passion fueled chemistry has driven them to collectively write a ton of songs teeming with ultra-catchy gems. Some of SwitchGear's notable showcases include opening for the legendary Burton Cummings and Suzie McNeil at the Kinsmen Lift-Off Festival.
For more information, please visit the SwitchGear website.
'Local Success Stories' Panelist
Kevin Lamoureux (Videographer, Photographer & Owner of KAV Productions Inc.)
Kevin Lamoureux is a well-established media professional and entrepreneur. With several years of practical experience and a sound educational background in arts and technology, Mr. Lamoureux has helped make KAV Productions Inc. the successful small business that it is today.
Mr. Lamoureux's Formal Accreditation includes a BA in Communication from Ottawa University; AV Technician Diploma from
Fanshawe College; Government certified French and English language proficiency; Adobe Training Certificate from Perspectives
Informatique.
For more information, please visit KAV Productions.
Kevin Lamoureux (Videographer, Photographer & Owner of KAV Productions Inc.)
Kevin Lamoureux is a well-established media professional and entrepreneur. With several years of practical experience and a sound educational background in arts and technology, Mr. Lamoureux has helped make KAV Productions Inc. the successful small business that it is today.
Mr. Lamoureux's Formal Accreditation includes a BA in Communication from Ottawa University; AV Technician Diploma from
Fanshawe College; Government certified French and English language proficiency; Adobe Training Certificate from Perspectives
Informatique.
For more information, please visit KAV Productions.
'Local Success Stories' Panelist
Candice Nixon (Stain Glass Artist, Graphic Designer & Owner of Melting Pot Studio)
Since 2004, award-winning artist, graphic designer and entrepreneur Candice Nixon has received critical acclaim for her work in varied
forms of visual media, including stained glass and graphic design. Her commissioned and personal creations adorn the halls of private homes and public spaces, allowing her to share her gift for capturing the essence of everyday beauty.
Today, Melting Pot Studio creates ‘floating stained glass’ artwork - a lead-free technique that uses epoxy adhesive to maximize light penetration and highlight the interplay of texturesThe studio has also become a school for aspiring artisans looking to learn the technique with guidance from Candice.
For more information, please visit the Melting Pot Studio website.
Candice Nixon (Stain Glass Artist, Graphic Designer & Owner of Melting Pot Studio)
Since 2004, award-winning artist, graphic designer and entrepreneur Candice Nixon has received critical acclaim for her work in varied
forms of visual media, including stained glass and graphic design. Her commissioned and personal creations adorn the halls of private homes and public spaces, allowing her to share her gift for capturing the essence of everyday beauty.
Today, Melting Pot Studio creates ‘floating stained glass’ artwork - a lead-free technique that uses epoxy adhesive to maximize light penetration and highlight the interplay of texturesThe studio has also become a school for aspiring artisans looking to learn the technique with guidance from Candice.
For more information, please visit the Melting Pot Studio website.
'Local Success Stories' Panelist
Thom Racine (Author)
Thom Racine is the author of Constable Davey- A Future Lost, which tells the story of the horrific events of Sept.6, 1892, when Constable John Robert Davey’s life was tragically cut short. The book tells the story of Davey's family, his three sons and three of his brothers as they make their lives in Cornwall, Buffalo and South Texas during the turn of the century (circa 1900). The book also delves into other key players on that fateful day and provides a grisly account of the killer’s execution. Sgt. Racine also provides insight on the amazing
coincidences that he uncovered during his research for the book.
Thom is a well know Cornwall Community Police Officer, sports broadcaster and teacher at St. Lawrence College. He also volunteers for a number of local agencies including the MS Society, Heart and Stroke and Hospice.
For more information, Thom Racine's official website.
Thom Racine (Author)
Thom Racine is the author of Constable Davey- A Future Lost, which tells the story of the horrific events of Sept.6, 1892, when Constable John Robert Davey’s life was tragically cut short. The book tells the story of Davey's family, his three sons and three of his brothers as they make their lives in Cornwall, Buffalo and South Texas during the turn of the century (circa 1900). The book also delves into other key players on that fateful day and provides a grisly account of the killer’s execution. Sgt. Racine also provides insight on the amazing
coincidences that he uncovered during his research for the book.
Thom is a well know Cornwall Community Police Officer, sports broadcaster and teacher at St. Lawrence College. He also volunteers for a number of local agencies including the MS Society, Heart and Stroke and Hospice.
For more information, Thom Racine's official website.
'Local Success Stories' Panelist
Noella Cotnam (Artist & Sign Maker)
Noella Cotnam is owner and designer of Sign It Signs. Noella and her business partner have won dozens of international design awards and have been featured in numerous trade magazines.
For more information, please visit the Sign It Signs & Designs website.
Noella Cotnam (Artist & Sign Maker)
Noella Cotnam is owner and designer of Sign It Signs. Noella and her business partner have won dozens of international design awards and have been featured in numerous trade magazines.
For more information, please visit the Sign It Signs & Designs website.
'The Changing Faces of Marketing' Speaker
Candy Pollard (Business Consultant & Small Business Owner)
Candy Pollard will be familiar to many in the local business community as Business Consultant at the Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre. Candy has also worked at Cornwall & Seaway Valley Tourism for over 20 years, the last 15 years as the Marketing and Events Co-ordinator. In that role she worked with dozens of small business owners to realize their marketing and business objectives.
She has also operated Studio “C” Dance School for the past 20 years,helping many children develop skills and an appreciation for dancing. She is a long-time member of Team Cornwall.
For more information, please visit the Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre website.
Candy Pollard (Business Consultant & Small Business Owner)
Candy Pollard will be familiar to many in the local business community as Business Consultant at the Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre. Candy has also worked at Cornwall & Seaway Valley Tourism for over 20 years, the last 15 years as the Marketing and Events Co-ordinator. In that role she worked with dozens of small business owners to realize their marketing and business objectives.
She has also operated Studio “C” Dance School for the past 20 years,helping many children develop skills and an appreciation for dancing. She is a long-time member of Team Cornwall.
For more information, please visit the Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre website.
