Innovation, Trade and
Rural Development - 2008
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January,
February, March, April,
May,
June,
July, August, September,
October, November,
December
January
January 10
Daniel�s Harbour
Produces Community Improvement Plan
January 17
Labrador and Baffin Groups to Co-Host
Major Business Conference
Town of Gander
to Study Feasibility of Relief Centre
January 22
Two Labrador
Communities Receive Help to Upgrade Ski Facilities
January 24
Local Companies to
Participate in Two International Craft Shows
January 25
DVD to
Market Francophone and Acadian Communities
(Version fran�aise)
January 29
Companies on Bonavista Peninsula Targeting New
Opportunities
January 30
Program Creates Awareness of Entrepreneurial Culture
February
February 4
St. John�s Craft Centre Wins Award
February 5
Manufacturing Workshop to be Held in Corner Brook
February 8
ECMA
International Program Promotes Atlantic Canada�s Music and Artists to the World
February 12
Success of
Design Workshops Leads to More Sessions
February 14
Popular
Program Helps Rural Groups Plan Economic Development
February 18
MediaAdvisory: Premier
Williams and Minister Taylor to Tour Marine Institute
February 19
Marine
Institute Earning Reputation as a Leader in Ocean Development
February 22
Argentia Chamber Receives Funding to
Help Identify Business Operations from Nickel Project
February 26
Minister
Responds on North East Trade Corridor Transportation Study
February 27
Port Hope
Simpson Pottery Studio Targets New Markets
Newfoundland and
Labrador Companies to Participate in Irish Trade Mission
February 29
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Funding for
MedicLINK Systems Ltd.
March
March 3
Young Entrepreneur Receives Funding to Launch New
Software
Media Advisory: Minister
to Launch Export and Innovation Awards
March 4
Provincial Government Seeks Nominees for Export and
Innovation Awards
March 6
Province Helps Establish Tele-presence Technology
Centre at Marine Institute
March 14
Annual
Provincial Wholesale Craft Show and Conference to be Held March 15-16
March 18
Media Advisory: Minister
to Announce Funding for dataSentinel
Organization to Help
Find New Uses for Forest Resources
March 19
Thumb-Sized Device
Provides Private Data Storage Across the Globe
March 20
Eleven Companies Attend
Toronto Food and Beverage Show
Team Canada Atlantic
Heading to Chicago for Fall Trade Mission
March 26
MI International Receives Provincial Government
Funding
April
April 3
Minister Marketing Province�s Ocean Technology Sector
in San Diego
April 17
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Winners of
Export and Innovation Awards
April 18
Provincial Government Celebrates
Industry�s Best
Media Advisory: Ministers to Announce
Funding for College of the North Atlantic�s Stephenville Campus
April 22
Projects Announced for Tip of Northern Peninsula
Provincial Government Investment Increases Access to
Paramedic Training
April 23
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at NOIA's Spring
Seminar
April 29
Newfoundland and Labrador
Continues to Invest to Lead the Country in Poverty Reduction Initiatives
Budget 2008 Investments in Natural Resources,
Business and Tourism Sectors Will Strengthen Province for Future Generations
May
May 13
Media Advisory:
Minister to Announce R&D Funding
May 14
Provincial Government Invests in
Expanding Capacity for Industrial Research and Development
May 15
High-Tech Company Offers Safety
Solution to Parents of Teenage Drivers
May 16
Government Supports Call Centres
in Marystown and Stephenville
May 22
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at NATI�s AGM
Ministerial Statement - Province Selected
Meeting Site of Trade Alliance
May 23
Over the Horizon Radar Targeted for
Worldwide Markets
May 28
New Ice-Making Plant Planned for Cape Shore
May 29
Projects Announced for Bonavista Peninsula
June
June 2
Next Phase of
Placentia�s Town Square Project Underway
June 10
MyTelescope.com Brings
Heaven to St. John�s
June 12
Great Book of Gaelic Exhibition Launched in
Corner Brook
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at
Official Opening of Marine Institute�s Command and Control Centre
June 13
International Convention to Showcase
Atlantic Canada�s Contributions to Biotechnology Innovation
June 18
Media Advisory: Minister to Address Conference
Board of Canada�s Innovation Council
June 20
Development
Opportunities to be Showcased at Expo Labrador
June 25
Media Advisory: Funding to be Announced for
Dynamic Air Shelters
June 27
Grand Bank Company
Benefits from New Program for Displaced Workers
July
July 2
Software Company�s New
Program Will Complete Timesheets Automatically
July 4
Local Entrepreneurs
Use Indigenous Ingredients to Develop Spa Products
July 9
New Scholarship
Recognizes Legacy of Local Entrepreneur
July 11
Province Links with Greenland
July 17
Local Manufacturer of Marine Lighting Seeks New Markets
July 23
Expedition Strengthens Ties Between Province and Rhode
Island
July 25
Media Advisory: Minister Marks Arrival of Research
Vessel in St. John�s
July 28
Ministers Announce $632,274 in Funding for Programs
and Projects under the Northern Strategic Plan for Labrador
July 31
Panel Manufacturer Targets Northern Countries
August
August 5
New Boat Industry Training Program Will Aid Local
Industry August 14
Hi-Point
Industries Expands Reach into United States
August 15
Oil and Gas
Service Company to Increase Technical Capabilities
August 19
Local Magazines Poised to Penetrate Atlantic
Canada Markets
August 21
Kilbride Food Manufacturer to Export Snacks to
Atlantic Canada
August 22
Southern Avalon Heritage Group Receives Funding
to Promote Area
August 26
Local Tour and Diving Company Sets Sights on
European Markets
Media
Advisory: Minister to Participate in Memorial
September
September 2
Mussel Farm Seeks to Distance Itself from Competition
with New Brand
September 4
Governments of Canada and Atlantic Provinces Support for Atlantic Film Festival Means New Opportunities for Industry
September 5
Placentia Receives Funding to Continue Archeological Project
September 9
Town of Grand Falls-Windsor to Evaluate Riverfront Development
September 11
Town of Tilting to Examine Feasibility of Centre for Newfoundland/Irish Field Studies
September 12
East Coast Trail Receives More Than $728,000 in Provincial Support for Extension and Maintenance
September 16
Investments
Focused on Increasing Tourism Capacity on Northern Peninsula
September 17
Media Advisory:
Minister to Participate in Investment Announcement
September 24
Media Advisory: Premier and Ministers to Announce
Expansion of Footwear Manufacturer in Harbour Grace
September 25
World-Leading Footwear Manufacturer Expands Harbour
Grace Facility
September 26
ACE Memorial to Represent Canada in Singapore
September 30
Lewisporte to Develop Marina Business Plan
October
October 3
SIFE Memorial Wins International Competition
October 7
St. John�s Company Helps Monitor the World of
Advertising
October 10
Reverse Trade Show Helps Local Business Target
the Public Sector
October 14
Provincial
Government Enables Extension to Ivy Durley Place
Deer Lake Metal Fabrication Company Expands
October 16
Exploits Pelletizing Inc. to Maximize Raw Materials
October 17
Media Advisory: Minister to Deliver
Opening Remarks at World Summit
October 20
Small Business Week Celebrates Role of Entrepreneurs
October 21
$45,000 Provided to Golf Newfoundland and Labrador To Support Education and Marketing Efforts
October 23
Project Strengthens Competitiveness of Enterprises
October 24
Media Advisory: Minister to Address Exploits Valley Chamber of Commerce
October 31
Media Advisory: Ministers to Attend Poverty
Reduction Strategy Consultation in Harbour Breton
November
November 12
Manufacturing Insights Session to be Held in
Labrador City
November 13
Western Newfoundland Hotel to Boost Marketing
Efforts to Attract Tourists
November 14
Team Canada
Atlantic Announces Companies and Technology Organizations Participating
in Chicago Mission
November 17
Team Canada Atlantic Arrives in Chicago for Trade Mission
November 18
Team Canada Atlantic Hosts Taste of Atlantic Canada in Chicago
November 25
Trinity Historical Society to Chronicle Local History
November 26
Ministerial Statement - BR&E Program Supports Development of Private Sector Enterprises
November 27
Chapel Arm Woodcrafts Receives Support to Market Products
November 28
Media Advisory: Minister to Participate in Launch
Media Advisory: Minister to Address Workshop
December
December 1
Ministerial Statement
- Workshop to Enhance Capacity of Manufacturing Sector
Province Invests in Fur Farm
Operation for Comfort Cove
December 5
Program Aimed
at Young Francophones
(Version fran�aise)
December 9
Media Advisory: Ministers Available to Media in Grand
Falls-Windsor
December 10
Town of
Winterton Celebrates History of Wooden Boat Building
December 11
Media
Advisory: Minister to Speak at OceansAdvance�s AGM
SmartBay
Project Strengthens Province�s Position as Industry Leader
December 16
International Appalachian Trail
Progressing In Western Newfoundland
December 18
Town of Heart�s Delight-Islington
Receives Funding to Develop Marina and Boat Basin
December 23
Northern Peninsula Trail System Receives
Provincial Government Support
December 30
SABRI�s Tourism Plan Made Possible with
Provincial Government Support
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