We are honoured to welcome \;Michael Lee-Chin\, Chairman and CEO of Portland Holdings \;and one of Canada&rsquo\;s most successful investors and entrepreneurs. A self-made billionaire and globally respected thought leader\, Michael will share the principles behind his renowned 3P Framework&mdash\;Predict\, Plan\, Persevere&mdash\;and demonstrate how he is applying this disciplined approach to the unprecedented opportunities emerging across the nuclear landscape. Michael will explore how nuclear energy is poised to redefine the world&rsquo\;s energy infrastructure and play a transformative role in addressing one of humanity&rsquo\;s greatest challenges: cancer.
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\nAs global priorities shift toward clean energy\, energy security and breakthrough healthcare solutions\, nuclear innovation is accelerating. It represents one of the most important economic and technological opportunities of our time.
Join the Barrie Chamber of Commerce\, the Orillia Chamber of Commerce\, and Georgian College for \;The Nuclear Renaissance\, a high-level forum exploring Ontario&rsquo\;s leadership in nuclear energy and nuclear medicine\, and what it means for businesses\, workforce development \;and regional growth.
\n\nThis event will bring together leaders from industry\, education \;and the business community to examine the evolving nuclear landscape and the opportunities emerging for our region.
\n\nAs Founder and Chairman of Portland Holdings\, Michael Lee-Chin\, is widely regarded as a visionary entrepreneur whose philosophy of &ldquo\;doing well\, by doing good&rdquo\; has resulted in extraordinary business success and inspiring philanthropic initiatives.
\n\nPortland Holdings is a privately held investment company that manages public equity and private equity\, and has an ownership interest in a collection of diversified businesses operating in various countries and numerous sectors\, including financial services\, insurance\, tourism\, agriculture\, consumer goods and services\, real estate development\, targeted radionuclide therapy\, and nuclear and clean energy.
\n\nPortland is committed to &ldquo\;building strong Indigenous businesses&rdquo\; and\, equally important\, these businesses must seek to improve the social wellbeing of the communities in which they operate.
\n\nAmong his many personal accomplishments\, Michael has received Doctor of Laws degrees from a number of distinguished universities in Canada and Jamaica. He has been profiled in Forbes\, Fortune\, Canadian Business\, Black Enterprise and Time magazines. From 2011 &ndash\; 2016\, Michael held the esteemed position of Chancellor of Wilfrid Laurier University in Ontario\, Canada. In 2008\, he was awarded the Order of Jamaica\, one of the country&rsquo\;s highest national honours for outstanding service in business and philanthropy and\, in 2018\, Michael was appointed to the Order of Ontario\, the province&rsquo\;s highest honour\, reserved for those whose contributions have shaped the province\, the country and beyond.
\n LOCATION:Georgian College Barrie Campus Alumni Hall 1 Georgian Dr. Buildign K\, Barrie\, ON\, L4M 6J8 UID:e.3469.1834 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260423T001831Z URL:https://business.orillia.com/events/details/the-nuclear-renaissance-powering-innovation-and-opportunity-1834 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR