December 2, 1999
(Development and Rural Renewal)

Public consultations on economic renewal strategy continue tonight

Public consultations on an economic renewal strategy for Newfoundland and Labrador will continue in St. John's tonight, beginning 7 p.m. at Holiday Inn.

Ten presentations are scheduled to be heard by the Cabinet Committee on Jobs and Growth. They are: Tim Froude, Newfoundland and Labrador Chamber of Mineral Resources; Dr. Jack Botsford, president and CEO, Operation Online; Calvin Manning, executive director, Avalon Gateway Regional Economic Development Inc.; John Conners, director of marketing and business development, Marine Institute; Phyllis Reardon/Dr. Myrle Vokey, on regional economic development and schools; J. L. Barron; Capt. Mark Turner, Newfoundland Ocean Industries Association; Pam Hall, president, Association of Cultural Industries of Newfoundland and Labrador; Mona Wall, and Susan Blagdon, Newfoundland and Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs; and Ken Pittman, chair, advisory committee to the Newfoundland and Labrador Film Development Corporation.

The next scheduled forums are December 8 in Mount Pearl and December 9 in St. John's.

Media contact: Josephine Cheeseman, Communications Director, (709) 729-4570.

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