Media Advisory: Minister to Participate in Business Hall of Fame Induction

The Honourable Keith Hutchings, Minister of Innovation, Business and Rural Development, will participate in the Junior Achievement of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Business Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony tonight (Thursday, May 24). The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. at the St. John’s Convention Centre.

For over 50 years, Junior Achievement learning experiences have helped young Canadians discover leadership, entrepreneurial and workforce readiness skills. Across Canada, Junior Achievement reaches over 250,000 students annually with 15,000 business volunteers in over 400 communities. Since 1955, over three million Canadian youth have participated in its business and entrepreneurial education programs.

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Media contact:
Scott Barfoot
Director of Communications
Department of Innovation, Business and Rural Development
709-729-4570, 690-6290
scottbarfoot@gov.nl.ca

2012 05 24                             9:15 a.m.