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November 2-5, 2023
Inspirational
Marriott Eaton Centre Toronto, Ontario
The event brings together a diverse group of people—students, young professionals, established businesspeople, clients, and experts in international economic development—many of whom are MEDA’s major supporters throughout North America.
400-500 including speakers & staff
October 1, 2023
Business is a powerful tool. It creates opportunity, uplifts communities, and drives the economy. For 70 years MEDA has been focused on harnessing the power of business to create sustainable and lasting solutions to poverty for entrepreneurs around the globe. From MEDA’s first investment in Paraguay in 1953 to today, we’re honored to have worked with hundreds of thousands of business owners and farmers over the last 7 decades. Brilliant, innovative and resilient entrepreneurs who, with access to the right business supports, have lifted themselves, their families, and their communities out of poverty.
So many people have contributed to MEDA’s journey to our 70th year. From donors and investors, to business partners, to staff, board members, and volunteers. We haven’t done this alone! With your support MEDA has equipped entrepreneurs around the globe with access to the resources they need to fulfill their God-given potential to earn a livelihood. Join us this November in Toronto, ON, CA as we celebrate MEDA@70, commemorating the past and looking to the future.
Attendees to MEDA’s Convention have some important things in common: they are passionate about business, faith, and alleviating poverty. The event brings together a diverse group of people—supporters and their families, students, young professionals, established businesspeople, clients, and experts in international economic development.
Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre welcomes MEDA-convention goers with contemporary style and award-winning service. Located in downtown Toronto, Canada, our convention hotel is in the heart of the city, near shopping, dining, and entertainment. Stay fit while in Toronto in their 24-hour fitness centre. Practice your golf swing in Par Bar Topgolf Swing Suite or take a dip in the rooftop indoor pool before enjoying a delicious meal at Trios Bistro.
The Marriott is an easy walk from the Scotiabank Arena, CN Tower, Ripley’s Aquarium, Rogers Centre, the University of Toronto and shopping at the iconic CF Toronto Eaton Centre. Experience the city in style at Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre.
MEDA partners with entrepreneurs around the globe to build sustainable businesses that create opportunities for families to give their children a better future. Alongside local partners, we support women, men and youth to move into valuable and equitable roles that aren’t dependent on aid, so they can become agents of change and leaders in their community.
For over 70 years, we have been global leaders in economic development; providing financial services, impact investment, improved technology, business training, and better access to markets for those who have the skills, but need extra support for their business to succeed and flourish long-term.
Through partnerships with private and institutional donors, millions of people have been given the tools they need so they are empowered to not just meet basic needs, but to earn a livelihood, grow their business and create a sustainable future for themselves, their families, and their communities.
Mennonite Economic Development Associates is an international economic development organization that creates business solutions to poverty.
MEDA International is a Canadian non-share capital not-for-profit corporation incorporated under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act.
Mennonite Economic Development Associates is a 501(c)(3) status non-profit organization in the United States: EIN 23-7398678.
Mennonite Economic Development Associates of Canada is a registered charity in Canada: No. 107 691 057 RR0001.
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