## [ @MarketPlace Conference Exploring the Future, Now ](/articles/marketplace-conference-exploring-future-now) Submitted by [Linda Ockwell-Jenner](/whois/4068) on Monday, September 10, 2012 - 17:18 On **September 17th**, the [Small Business Community Network (SBCN)](http://www.sbcncanada.org/) will be hosting the @MarketPlace Conference at [THEMUSEUM](http://themuseum.ca/) in downtown Kitchener from **9:00am - 4:30pm**. This year's theme is **Exploring the Future, Now**. With the rapid pace of change in technology, community and business we're looking to see what the future holds. Some of the themes we'll be exploring include: **You're invited to join us** and see how upcoming trends can help you build better businesses, communities, environments and lifestyles. We're expecting an audience ranging from entrepreneurs, social thinkers, community educators, corporate leaders and visionaries. ![CMHA](http://www.marketplaceconference.com/images/cmha.png)But it doesn't stop there. We are very proud to give back, and this year we're supporting the **Canadian Mental Health Association** (CMHA) in their mission to provide opportunities for all individuals to enhance their mental health and the quality of their lives. We urge you to check out the [Grand River Branch of the CMHA](http://www.ontario.cmha.ca/branches.asp?fn=view&BranchID=32) and find out about the great work they're doing. You'll find a representative from the branch at the conference! Get your tickets now: Check out our wonderful sponsors: - [Log in](/user/login?destination=/articles/marketplace-conference-exploring-future-now%23comment-form) to post comments