Supplier seminars will show business how to provide goods and services to government

Minister Kathy Dunderdale is pleased to announce that the Department of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development, in collaboration with the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, Newfoundland and Labrador Division, is hosting two supplier development seminars this week. The first is being held in Gander on April 27, the second will be held in Grand Falls-Windsor, April 28.

"The three levels of government, federal, provincial and municipal between them purchase hundreds of millions of dollars worth of goods and services every year in Newfoundland and Labrador," said Minister Dunderdale. "The aim of these free seminars is to alert potential suppliers to the opportunities available to vendors in all parts of the province and show them how to participate in these business opportunities."

The Gander seminar will take place today (Wednesday, April 27) at the Hotel Gander from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will include presentations from municipal, provincial and federal purchasing agents, from school, college, and hospital officials, from Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro, Gander International Airport Authority, and Canadian Forces Base 9 Wing.

The Grand Falls-Windsor seminar will take place Thursday at the Mount Peyton Hotel from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will have similar presentations. A networking lunch will be provided at both events.

"There are tremendous opportunities to sell goods and services to government in all parts of the province. I urge local suppliers to build relationships with local purchasing agents," said Minister Dunderdale.

Media contact: Lynn Evans, Communications (709) 729-4570 or 690-6290

2005 04 27                         9:10 a.m.