Beyond the City Lights™
Rural Tourism Conference Series 2009

10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Hidden Gems Tour: Covering an area of Lambton Shores with presentations at Twin Pines Orchards and Cider House including a cider tasting and Forest Glen Herb Farm with highlights of other rural destinations of note.
Informal talk with Tourism Sarnia Lambton General Manager John Dickson

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Lunch: Forest Golf & Country Hotel
Greetings from local Dignitaries
Janet Jones - Perspectives from the Ministry of Tourism

2: 00 pm - 3:00 pm
Keynote Speaker - Wendy MacQueen, Mormac Brand Re-Engineering, Alvinston, Ontario: Getting your message out there! What may be missing and how to fill the gap. Our Keynote speaker is a small business expert who has returned to her rural roots in Lambton to share her knowledge with you. Wendy is an innovative, award winning small business marketing specialist and author who helps everyone she meets 'cut-to-the-chase'. With 25 years of experience, you're guaranteed to gain new insight, learn economical strategies, and be thoroughly entertained. An unforgettable, grass-roots information event.

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Moderated Panel Discussion
Topic: Recession…What Recession? Beat the Economic Downturn, here's how!
Moderator: Jeff Kinsella, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Panel: Cynthia Cook, Forest Glen Herb Farm
Roger Thurston, Korny Korners
Judy McLellan, Business and Tourism Consultant, Apple Tree Restaurant

4:00 pm
Wrap-Up
Brochure Swap

Forest Golf & Country Hotel
102 Main St South, Forest, Ontario
April 28, 2009 - 7:00 pm
April 29, 2009 - 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Registration Form

Registrant's Name: _____________________________________

Company/Organization: _____________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________

City: ____________________________________________________

Postal Code: _____________________________________________

Telephone: ____________________________        

Fax: _________________________________

E-Mail: _______________________________        

Registration Fee & Payment
Conference Registration Fee: $60.00 per person ($56.43 + $3.57 GST)
Fee includes the evening reception with cash bar, full day conference, lunch, refreshments and tours.
Limited Seating Available - Pre-Registration Required so Register Today!

Early Bird Registration: $50 if registration and payment received before April 7, 2009.
*Subsequent Attendees from Organization $40.00

Please check if you are willing to have your contact information shared with today's attendees and next
year's Beyond the City Lights Committee.

Come prepared to do a brochure swap: Please bring a quantity of brochures, business cards, etc. Please bring a door
prize to promote your business or area!

Payment Options: Cheque Cash Credit Card
Credit Card Type: VISA Mastercard Am/Express
Card Number: ________________
Expiry Date: __________________
Card Holder Name: _______________
Card Holder Signature: ____________

Fax completed registration to
Shauna Carr, Project Co-ordinator, Tourism Sarnia Lambton
Fax: 519-336-3278 Phone: 1-800-265-0316
Email: scarr@tourismsarnialambton.com

For more information:
Toll Free: 1-888-588-4111
Fax:1-519-826-4336
E-mail: rural.omafra@ontario.ca