NLIS 1
April 5, 2002
(Industry, Trade and Rural Development)

 

NOTE TO EDITORS: 10th Annual Provincial Wholesale Craft Show to be held next week

The Department of Industry, Trade and Rural Development invites media and retailers to the 10th Annual Provincial Wholesale Craft Show in St. John�s next week. The two-day show runs from April 8-9 and will attract 44 exhibitors and upwards of 100 retailers from across the province to purchase locally made craft products for retail stores. It is expected to be the largest show in its 10-year history.

The provincial craft industry employs more than 2,000 people and is worth an estimated $38 million, with the potential to double within five years and create an additional 500 jobs.

Please note, the 10th Annual Provincial Wholesale Craft Show is intended for retailers only and is not open to the public.

Location:      Holiday Inn, St. John�s
Date/Time:   April 8, 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
                   April 9, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Media contact: Josephine Cheeseman, Industry, Trade and Rural Development, (709) 729-4570.

2002 04 05                         9:50 a.m.


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