Nicole Dubé, Canadian Media Figure, to Keynote Bruce County Business Networking Event

Whether you're looking to strengthen your leadership skills, improve your communication or expand your professional network, this event offers practical tools you can use immediately.

Image of Nicole Dube with text that reads: Bridges to Better Business, Leading with Curiosity and Communicating Through Storytelling

Join Bruce County entrepreneurs, business owners and community members at the annual Bridges to Better Business networking event. Keynote speaker Nicole Dubé is the former host of CTV Morning Live Winnipeg and will inspire attendees to become influential leaders by tapping into their curiosity. 

The design of Bridges to Better Business is to inspire growth and build connections between businesses and entrepreneurs within Bruce County. The annual event, in partnership with the Province of Ontario, hosts speakers while giving the audience exciting tools and methods to take their businesses to the next level.

 

Event Details: 

Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025 

Time: 5 to 9 p.m. (5 p.m. – doors open, networking; 6 p.m. – program begins) 

Venue: Best Western Plus Walkerton Hotel and Conference Centre, 10 East Ridge Road, Walkerton 

Tickets: $45 + HST 

Register: Buy tickets online today at https://businesstobruce.com/training-and-events. 

Hearty appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages provided. Cash bar is available. 

 

About Keynote Speaker, Nicole Dubé: 

Nicole Dubé is a curiosity and communications expert with a 20-year broadcast journalism career as a reporter, network news anchor, and former host of CTV Morning Live Winnipeg. 

Now the owner of Dubé Media Consulting and Storytelling, Nicole’s presentation will inspire attendees to: 

  • Harness curiosity to adapt and lead through rapid change
  • Communicate with authenticity by owning and sharing your story
  • Build influence and connection with teams, clients, and stakeholders
  • Turn uncertainty into opportunities for clarity and growth 

 

Attendees are also welcome to sign up for a free, personal Coach on Call strategy session with Nicole at the end of the evening to get tailored advice to improve their leadership strategies. 

Emceeing the event is local entrepreneur and artist, Heather Lynne Travis, who will be sure to help attendees make valuable connections through interactive networking sessions. Heather is a strategist, storyteller and artist who turns bold ideas into brands that stick. 

"Bruce County's economic development team is excited to welcome a familiar Canadian media figure to our annual Bridges to Better Business event. It provides a valuable networking opportunity for entrepreneurs and business owners,” says Bruce County’s Director of Government Relations, Jeff Loney. “Our entrepreneurs are a key driving force behind our economy, and we welcome all to join us for a great networking and learning opportunity.” 

The Business to Bruce annual Bridges to Better Business event is in partnership with the Province of Ontario.