Daniel Tisch to deliver keynote address at Huron Marine and Economic Forum in Goderich

Huron Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Huron Marine and Economic Forum in October at Beach Street Station in Goderich.

Daniel Tisch, President and CEO of Ontario Chamber of Commerce will deliver the keynote address at the forum, examining Ontario’s trade relationships with the United States and its impact on businesses in Ontario.

“Connecting community leaders is what the Chamber does,” said Colin Carmichael, Executive Director of the Huron Chamber of Commerce.

“This Forum puts the right people in the right room at the right time, so our businesses can prepare for what is coming next in trade and transportation.”

According to the Chamber, Tisch will highlight the importance of strengthening domestic supply chain infrastructure and will share insights into the Ontario Chamber’s work with the Great Lakes states to resolve trade disputes and reinforce cross-border business ties.

Tisch is a widely recognized leader in business, public policy and community engagement. He spent two decades building Argyle Communications (now Changemakers) into Canada’s largest management-owned reputation and communications firm, while serving in senior government roles.

Tisch has represented Canada at the G7 Economic Summit, lectured at Queen’s University since 1996, and provided commentary in national media.

In 2025, Tisch was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for his contributions to his community, to the province and to Canada.

According to the Huron Chamber, Tisch’s breadth of experience makes him uniquely suited to frame the challenges and the opportunities facing Ontario’s economy at this moment of global uncertainty.

The forum will spotlight the Port of Goderich as a strategic economic asset for Huron County. With expansion plans underway, the Port is poised to unlock new opportunities by opening access to global markets.

Panels will discuss Great Lakes shipping and port development, trade and tariffs, and supply chain resilience.

Moderators will include Jessica Linthorne, CEO of the Nuclear Innovation Institute, and Dave Shorey, Executive Director of Georgian College’s Owen Sound Campus.

The Huron Marine and Economic Forum will be held at Beach Street Station in Goderich on Thursday, October 2, preceded by an evening reception at Benmiller Inn on Wednesday, October 1.

Registration for the forum is open now. Seating is limited. The forum is open to business owners and executives, industry leaders, municipal and county officials, economic development professionals, educators and community partners across Ontario.

Members of the Huron Chamber of Commerce receive preferred pricing.

For details visit https://huronchamber.ca/marine-forum-keynote/