You’re Invited to Cruise and Connect at the Largest Networking Event in Grey and Bruce Counties

Step aboard the M.S. Chi-Cheemaun on April 24^th, 2025, to experience an unforgettable night with professionals from across Grey and Bruce Counties.

Grey County and ­­­­­Bruce County are teaming up to bring you Cruise and Connect, a fun and relaxed way to meet new people, exchange ideas and build connections. Boarding starts at 6:15 p.m. at 1155 1^st Avenue West, Owen Sound where the Chi-Cheemaun in docked during the winter months. The ship leaves at 7:00 p.m. sharp.

• Tickets are $40 per person (plus applicable taxes).
• Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres with the option to purchase beverages.
• Enjoy live music from local musicians Just Duet and Ken Kelley Jazz Trio.
• Take part in engaging networking sessions hosted by Heather Travis, public relations expert, marketing strategist, and small business branding coach.

Whether you are looking to grow your business, meet new collaborators or simply expand your social circle, Cruise and Connect is the perfect opportunity to connect with hundreds of professionals all while enjoying a memorable evening aboard the iconic M.S. Chi-Cheemaun.

Limited tickets are available. Buy yours today: https://CruiseandConnectGreyBruceNetworkingEvent2025.eventbrite.ca

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For more information, contact: 

Rob Hatten

Communications Manager

Grey County

519-373-1592

robert.hatten [at] grey.ca (robert[dot]hatten[at]grey[dot]ca)

Aaron Stauch

Director, Government Relations

Corporation of the County of Bruce    

226-909-2646

Astauch [at] brucecountyon.ca (Astauch[at]brucecountyon[dot]ca)

About Grey County: Grey County is an upper tier municipality serving more than 100,000 full-time residents, 12,000 business and more than 3 million tourists annually. Grey County is a place where people feel genuinely at home and naturally inspired - enjoying an exceptional blend of active healthy living and economic opportunity. Grey County is committed to the coordinated delivery of responsive and cost-effective services that strengthen the economic, social, environmental, and cultural wellbeing of the diverse communities we serve.

About Bruce County: Bruce County is an upper-tier municipality in Southwestern Ontario, Canada made up of 8 lower-tier municipalities and 77,221 residents. Bruce County is located within the traditional territory of the Saugeen Anishnaabek and holds a government-to-government relationship with the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation and Saugeen First Nation, together as Saugeen Ojibway Nation. The explorers who visit, live, and work here are the dreamers who take roads less travelled and see tried and true as an invitation to try something new. Be an Explorer and call Bruce County home.

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