George W. Bush wowed crowds in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Quebec with a three-day speaking tour Oct. 20, 21 and 22.

Bedford Biofuels sponsored the event that brought the 43rd President of the United States to Canada to share his thoughts on his eight years in office and his take on recent world affairs.

“It was a paramount event for Bedford Biofuels,” said David McClure, President and CEO of Bedford. “To offer our guests an opportunity to hear George Bush speak and to get that much exposure for Bedford was incredible.”

McClure himself introduced the President – both during a private reception before the main event and immediately before Bush’s speech – and had several hours of one-on-one time with Bush.

“President Bush completely understands what Bedford is all about,” said McClure. “He has done some incredible work in Africa and appreciates the humanitarian side of our business, but he also supports alternative energy initiatives, believes that entrepreneurs drive the economy, and he supports the fight against global warming.”

McClure acknowledged that each event attracted a number of protesters and said that’s part of the beauty of such an event – to get people passionate, talking and engaged.
Dustin Mitchell, VP Sales and Marketing for Bedford, said he was more than pleased with the reception Bedford got at the speaking events.

“Presenting an event of this caliber was a great way to familiarize people with Bedford and to share our plan to drive innovation in the finance industry,” said Mitchell. “It was a great opportunity to get into the public eye while offering people a chance to listen to a former president speak.”

Bedford was the title sponsor of the events in Edmonton and Saskatoon and a lead sponsor of the event in Montreal.

Bedford previously sponsored A Conversation with Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton in Toronto in June, 2009 and plans to host similar events and additional speakers in the future.