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    Lunch & Learn Webinar: Bridging Auto Opportunities: Gordie Howe International Bridge Coming Soon

    August 20, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    With construction nearing completion, the Gordie Howe International Bridge will soon add another crossing option between Ontario and Michigan through the Windsor-Detroit corridor.


    The new six-lane bridge will provide additional crossing capacity, advanced onsite processing facilities, and highway-to-highway connectivity, delivering unparalleled benefits for supply chains, industry, and commercial users moving goods through this key trade corridor. Join Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority representatives to learn more about key amenities and features that will enhance the automotive supply chain following opening day.

    Presenter: Heather Grondin 

    Heather Grondin has 20 years of experience, specializing in strategic planning, communications, and engagement. As part of diverse public-sector teams working on high-profile projects and portfolios, Heather’s consistent goal has been to build meaningful relationships based on trust, openness, and understanding. Holding the executive position of Chief Relations Officer at Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) since 2015, Heather leads an integrated team of professionals who inform, inspire, and interact with others in support of WDBA and the Gordie Howe International Bridge project.

     

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    Attendance is free, but registration is required.

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