Business Matters

Each year the Goodman School of Business presents a panel of industry experts to discuss business topics of interest to the community.

The Business Matters series is supported by the D.G Willmot Lecture Fund.

2024 Business Matters

Goodman’s 2024 Business Matters panel delved into the current influence of AI on musicians and the industry, ethical issues associated with it and discuss what AI means in terms of things like song writing, deep fakes and more.

Songs in the Key of ChatGPT

Wednesday, March 27, 2024 – Webinar and Q&A

Thank you to our panelists:

  • Eric Alper, Owner, Eric Alper Public Relations
  • Chelsea Masse, Market Research and Data Specialist, Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA)
  • Noah Mintz, Senior Mastering Engineer, Lacquer Channel Mastering
  • Kirsten Robertson, Associate Professor of Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources, School of Business, University of the Fraser Valley
Watch the webinar recording.

Past events:

Three panelists and event host in a virtual meeting for Business Matters 2023

Business Matters

A DISCUSSION ON THE EVER-CHANGING LANDSCAPE OF SOCIAL MEDIA

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 – Webinar and Q&A

Thank you to our panelists:

  • Christina Garnett, Principal Marketing Manager, Offline Community and Advocacy at HubSpot
  • Meg Shannon, Communications Manager at Broadbent Institute
  • Carly Snider, Strategy Director at Hughes & Co.
Watch the webinar recording.
Four panelists in a virtual meeting for Business Matters 2022

Operating in a changing climate

A conversation ON SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS PRACTICES

Tuesday, March 29, 2022 – Webinar and Q&A

Thank you to our panelists:

  • Jessica Blythe, Assistant Professor, Brock’s Environmental Sustainability Research Centre
  • Gabriel Demarco (BSc ’13), Winemaker and Viticulturalist at Cave Spring Vineyard
  • Natalie Lowe, President of Celebrate Niagara and the Sustainable Events Forum
  • Mikayla Richards (BBA ’19), Sustainability Analyst at EcoVadis
Watch the webinar recording.
Screenshot of four panelists speaking at a virtual meeting for Business Matters 2021

Inclusive Decision-Making Matters

A conversation on what it means to be inclusive when making decisions

Thursday, April 13, 2021 – Webinar

Thank you to our panelists:

  • Leela MadhavaRau, Director, Human Rights and Equity at Brock University
  • Ivana Musich, VP, Managing Director, Digital Products at No Fixed Address Inc. | Founder of Nomad
  • Yvonne Nasri,  Founder & CEO of Victory & Co.
  • Mark Dockstator, Member of the Oneida Nation of the Thames | Professor at Trent University
Watch the webinar recording.
Five panelists on stage

Crafting the Brand

A conversation on what it means to take an artisanal approach to business.

Wednesday, April 10, 2019 – Goodman Atrium, Brock University.

Thank you to our panelists:

  • Conrad Davies, General Manager at Breakwall Brewing Company
  • Geoff Dillon, President of Dillon’s Small Batch Distillers
  • Tamara Jensen, Brand Strategist for Form & Affect and proprietor of Dispatch restaurant
  • Nadia Senchuk, Co-founder of Leaning Post Wines
Women in Business Matter Panelists on campus

Women in Business Matter

A discussion on the importance of women as entrepreneurs and business leaders to building a vibrant economy.

Wednesday, April 4, 2018 – Scotiabank Atrium, Brock University.

Thank you to our panelists:

  • Bonnie Lysyk, Auditor General of Ontario
  • Shawna Chen, Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship, Goodman School of Business
  • Taylor Book, Co-owner, Beechwood Doughnuts
  • Mishka Balsom, President and CEO, Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce
Making Business Matter presentation

Making Business Matter

A discussion on social responsibility in the business world.

Tuesday, April 4, 2017 – FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre.

Thank you to our panelists:

  • Shannon Passero, Owner, Shannon Passero Design
  • Jim Letwin, CEO Jan Kelley
  • Betty-Lou Souter, CEO, Community Care of St. Catharines and Thorold
  • Dr. Todd Green, Associate Professor of Marketing, Goodman School of Business
Four people on stage at Monster Pitch

Innovation Matters

Tuesday, March 22, 2016 – FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre

  • Jim Treliving, one of five judges on CBC’s Dragons’ Den and Chairman and Owner of Boston Pizza International Inc.
  • Bruce Croxon, co-host of BNN’s The Disruptors and CEO of Round13
  • Deborah Rosati, corporate director and co-founder of Women Get On Board
  • Jason Sparaga, co-founder and co-CEO of Spark Power Corp. and founder of Spara Capital Partners.
Three panelists sitting in chairs onstage at Music Matters discussion

Music Matters

Thursday, March 19, 2015 – Sean O’Sullivan Theatre

  • Alan Cross, host of “The Ongoing History of New Music”
  • Murray Foster,  musician
  • Paul Morris, HTZ FM Music Director
  • Noah Mintz, an audio mastering engineer who has worked with some of Canada’s most successful acts and
  • Eric Alper, director of media relations for eOne Music Canada and well-known music commentator.
Watch the recording.