A former Stampeder will be speaking to business owners in hopes to help navigate owners through a sluggish economy.

A very special guest speaker is coming to speak to Cochrane business owners. Calgary Stampeder All Star, Jon Cornish, TD Wealth Private Investment Counsel is focusing his passion on helping people understand and grow their businesses in the current markets. Cornish says he always enjoys his time in Cochrane, as he grew up in a smaller town and feels he will have much to offer the business professionals here.

"I want to talk about when the good happens (in business) which is always great, but more importantly when the bad happens, and how to be prepared."

During his nine year football career, Cornish feels he has learned invaluable skills on and off the field. Very much aware that football wasn't a life long career, he began focusing on his second passion, business.  Through growing his own portfolio, and having the experience of dealing with stock market, and ebbs and flow of the economy, he has become a very established wealth private investment counsel.  Cornish recognizes that an open mind is essential in navigating and becoming successful in business.

"There are so many parallels with the game of football and real life. You can see the opportunity if you look closely enough. As a running back, I never thought something wasn't possible because I hadn't seen someone do it before. I always was looking for opportunities."

Cornish will be speaking to the Cochrane Business Network January 10 and all are welcome.  To find out more information, click here.