(Photo: CBC)
January 5, 2012 - Sportscaster Ron MacLean of Hockey Night in Canada will be the keynote speaker at the new Breakfast with Champions event at the CRFA Show, organizers announced today.
The quick-witted and engaging MacLean has won ten Gemini awards for broadcasting and is best known for being the host of Hockey Night in Canada on CBC Television. He also recently released a memoir, Cornered written with Kirstie McLellan Day.
In addition to MacLean, several well-known industry leaders will appear at the event and share their insights panel-style, with business lessons for real-life situations, organizers said. These speakers include:
· Mark Pacinda, president and CEO of Boston Pizza International;
· Donna Dooher, president of the Mildred Pierce Group;
· John Betts, president of McDonald's Restaurants of Canada;
· Kevin Friesen, chief operating officer of Scores Rotisserie, Imvescor Restaurant Group;
· Warren Erhart, president and CEO of White Spot Hospitality.
The CRFA Show takes place March 4 to 6 at the Direct Energy Centre at Exhibition Place in Toronto. The inaugural Breakfast with Champions event will be held March 6 from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.
For more information, visit www.crfashow.ca.
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