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Innovation, Business and Rural Development
August 15, 2012

Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at 15th Annual Youth Ventures Awards

The Honourable Keith Hutchings, Minister of Innovation, Business and Rural Development, will speak at the 15th Annual Youth Ventures Awards tomorrow (Thursday, August 16). The event begins at 3:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland, St. John’s.

The Youth Ventures Program works with students between the ages of 12 and 29 who are interested in exploring entrepreneurship as a career option within Newfoundland and Labrador. Since its inception in 1992, Youth Ventures has assisted over 5,000 youth.

The awards are an opportunity to recognize the successes and achievements of the young entrepreneurs that participate in the program each year.

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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 

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