/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - BDC chief economist to present new research findings at West Island breakfast event/

MONTREAL, May 14, 2014 /CNW Telbec/ - Pierre Cléroux, Vice President  and Chief Economist, Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), will be the keynote speaker at a breakfast hosted by the West Island of Montreal Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec  (FCCQ) Thursday, May 15 at the Sheraton Montreal Airport Hotel.

Join Mr. Cléroux as he presents new research on advisory boards that looks at the gap between what many seasoned entrepreneurs already know – that to be the best, they must work with the best – but have yet to incorporate in their businesses operations.

Media: Interview opportunities available following the breakfast event.

West Island of Montreal Chamber of Commerce  - Presentation by Pierre Cléroux, Vice President  and Chief Economist, Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)

Title of Speech:  Advisory committees: an essential tool to meet a changing business environment. A question period will follow. Bilingual presentation.

Date:	Thursday, May 15
Time:	Mr. Cléroux's speech –  8:25 a.m.
	Q&A session – 8:45 a.m.
	Event end – 9:00 a.m.
Place:	Sheraton Montreal Airport Hotel
	555 McMillan Boulevard
	Dorval, QC H9P 1B7

About BDC
Canada's business development bank, BDC, puts entrepreneurs first. With almost 2,000 employees and more than 100 business centres across the country, BDC offers financing, subordinate financing, venture capital, securitization and consulting services to more than 28,000 small and medium-sized companies. Their success is vital to Canada's economic prosperity. www.bdc.ca

About the Chamber
The West Island of Montreal Chamber of Commerce is celebrating 36 years in existence. Our mission is to encourage and promote the development of our business community by helping members grow their companies; with 900 members, this represents a great window into the West Island business community. We represent members on issues to governmental agencies, provide networking opportunities and recognize business excellence. The Chamber is the voice of the West Island business community! https://www.ccoim.ca

SOURCE: Business Development Bank of Canada

Daniela Pizzuto, Public Relations, BDC, 514 443-7260 , [email protected]