Innovation, Trade and Rural Development
October 26, 2009
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at
Stephenville High School
The Honourable Shawn Skinner, Minister of Innovation,
Trade and Rural Development, will launch the fifth
edition of the Getting the Message Out (GMO) Classroom
Kit and 2010 GMO Case Study Competition tomorrow
(Tuesday, October 27) at 11 a.m. in Stephenville High
School.
The GMO program highlights the stories of people in
Newfoundland and Labrador whose ingenuity and
determination turned their dreams of entrepreneurship
into reality. It is shared with community organizations,
educators, business people, and students throughout the
province. Every presentation is customized to reflect
regional differences and highlight the many sectors that
are exploding with opportunity.
GMO also plays an active role in supporting youth
innovation and entrepreneurship. A supplementary
resource guide � the GMO Classroom kit � is produced for
the high school economic education courses Enterprise
3205 and Career Development 2201. The guide features
case studies of local businesses, showcasing the
enterprising spirit in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Media contact:
Scott Barfoot
Director of Communications
Department of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development
709-729-4570, 690-6290
scottbarfoot@gov.nl.ca
2009 10 26
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