Deputy Minister of Economic & Rural
Development Ian Thompson speaks
to a nearly full house for the 
luncheon keynote address.

Participants gather in the River John school
library for one of several morning workshops.
Workshops were held in several locations
throughout the village.

Networking at the trade show

Participants learn about the business support
agencies available to assist rural entrepreneurs.

Jeff Gunn gets delegates primed for 
the rural conference with an engaging
morning keynote address.

Jeanette Hermanson of Green Thumb
Farmers Market speaks at the Rural 
Tourism Potential workshop.

Members of the RJ's accept thanks and
appreciation for the fantastic lunch served
at the conference.

Participants get put to work at this session 
exploring how to make our communities 
more welcoming and inclusive.

The River John School Gymnasium was 
packed full of trade show participants, 
showcasing a broad array of rural products
and services.

Participants break bread. It's clear
that many already know their 
neighbours, judging by the volume
in the room!