January

January 13
Telefilm Tax Credit Program launched

February

February 9
Newfoundlanders win awards at Atlantic Craft Trade Show

February 22
Pilot project to be test of rural training initiatives
Theatre company to receive support for year-round venue in Trinity

February 24
Craft Division wins award at Toronto Craft Trade Show

February 26
Minister congratulates group on organizing show for women entrepreneurs

March

March 1
Cabinet Committee on Rural Revitalization to meet with Capital Coast Development Alliance

March 22
Financing more accessible to inshore fish harvesters
New resources, strategic investments strengthen regional economic development agenda

March 23
Ministerial Statement - Y Entrepreneurship Conference

May

May 21
Cabinet Committee on Rural Revitalization meeting with Central Labrador Economic Development Corporation, May 21

May 27
Ministerial Statement - New soft-shell clam operation for Burgeo
NOTE TO EDITORS: News conference - May 28, St. John's

May 28
Strategy unveiled to support development of small-scale manufacturing industry
Newfoundland and Labrador Manufacturing Development Forum established

June

June 17
Report of Outdoor Resources Committee being prepared for public release

July

July 2
NOTE TO EDITORS: Minister to speak on community economic development, July 3

July 5
NOTE TO EDITORS: News conference, July 6, Corner Brook

July 6
Outdoor resources committee releases final report

July 29
Young people from province heading to South East Asia to promote trade

July 30
Minister clarifies statements on White Hills

August

August 2
St. John's entrepreneur runs growing business

August 5
Regional economic development board captures national award

August 31
Appointments to Board of Film Development Corporation announced

September

September 3
Government announces additional measures arising from outdoor resources consultations

September 23
Local apparel producer wins recognition as Canadian fashion designer

September 24
NOTE TO EDITORS:  Minister to speak at banquet for Newfoundland-Labrador Federation of Co-operatives

October

October 7
Learning the Fine Art of Film Finance -  Film and Television Financing Workshops scheduled October 15 at the Hotel Newfoundland

October 12
Information sessions on Small Scale Manufacturing scheduled

October 13
Local television and feature film scripts to be developed at National Roundtable

October 15
Consultation on jobs and growth under way

October 19
Second Jobs and Growth public consultation meeting added for Gander

October 20
Funding approved for mussel growers

October 22
Consultations on Jobs and Growth continue next week
Development and Rural Renewal salutes small businesses

October 29
Province-wide Business Service Network launched
Jobs and Growth consultation continues with three meetings next week

November

November 4
Music industry plan will maximize benefits for province

November 5
Jobs and Growth consultation moves to Labrador

November 8
NOTE TO EDITORS: Additional Jobs and Growth public forum, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, November 9

November 12
Jobs and Growth consultation in Wesleyville, November 15

November 15
Craft Week, November 12 - 21

November 17
NOTE TO EDITORS:  Minister to open annual craft fair, St. John's, November 18

November 18
Ministerial Statement - Crafts Week

November 19
Jobs and Growth Committee add public forums in Stephenville, St. John's

November 24
Public consultations on jobs and growth continue tonight with 10 presentations

November 25
Ministerial Statement - Progress of Cabinet Committee on Jobs and Growth

November 26
Eleven presentations to be heard at public consultations meeting, Stephenville

December

December 2
Public consultations on economic renewal strategy continue tonight

December 7
Ministerial Statement - Update on information sessions for province's manufacturing industry

December 8
Consultation forums on economy continue tonight; additional meetings scheduled

December 14
NOTE TO EDITORS:  Public forum for tonight cancelled

December 17
Town of Elliston finds tourism potential in its roots
Agriculture initiative plants seed for entrepreneurship and training
Discovery Trail improvements planned for 2000

December 21
Grand Codroy Estuary attracts birds and development
Marina to be constructed in Fortune

December 29
Emerald Zone Forest Access Road System to be upgraded

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