Innovation, Trade and
Rural Development - 2009
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January,
February, March, April,
May,
June,
July, August, September,
October, November,
December
January
January 12
Media Advisory: Minister to Participate in Launch of Research Network
Province Provides Information Sessions in Central
January 20
Media Advisory: Minister to Address IPMA
January 21
Media Advisory: Announcement of Funding
for Fogo Island and Change Islands
January 23
Federal and
Provincial Governments Support Tourism on Fogo Island and Change Islands
February
February 4
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Housing Forum
February 5
Old Perlican Marina to Expand
Fur Farm Operation Receives Provincial Funding
February 6
Precision Industries Seeks to Expand Export Capacity
February 9
Employment
Transition Services in Place for Abitibi Employees
February 11
Northstar Network to Secure
Industry Certification
February
13
Program Proves Valuable for Manufacturers
February 16
Media Advisory: Minister to Highlight Importance of New Internship Program
February 17
Program Focused on Growing Province�s Research and Development Capacity
February 19
Tourism Upgrades and Winter Tourism Campaign Launched for Clarenville Area
February 20
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Positive Thinkers Club
February 24
Media
Advisory: Minister to Address Workshop
February 25
NIFCO to
Expand Training and Professional Development Initiatives
February 27
Provincial
Government Support Enables Holyrood Company to Operate Year-Round
Media Advisory: Minister
to Address Chartered Accountants
March
March 3
Springdale-based
Inn to Launch Marketing Campaign with Provincial Government Support
March 5
Provincial Government
Funding Gives Local Company Mobility
March 6
Regional Arena Receives
Provincial Government Investment to Expand
March 10
Young Entrepreneurs Take Flight Through Program
March 11
Task Force Names Members of Community
Development Committee
March 12
Media Advisory: Minister to Address HR
Management Session
March 13
Over $90,000 in Provincial Government Support Towards Expanded Cain�s Quest Snowmobile Race
March 18
Chair of
Community Development Committee Announced
March 20
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Provincial Craft Wholesale Show and Seminar
New Employment Opportunities Created in Central Newfoundland by "Bridging the Gap"
March 24
Sessions Highlight Value of Protecting Intellectual Property
March 26
Economic Stimulus Investments in Budget 2009 Top $900 Million
Strength Through Innovation: Budget
2009 Positions Newfoundland and Labrador as Centre for Innovation
March 30
Media Advisory: Minister to Address Intellectual Property Workshop
Atlantic Canada Businesses to Take
Part in International Ocean Technology Trade Show
March 31
Newfoundland and Labrador
Company a Leader in Boat-building Technology
April
April 2
Media Advisory: Minister
to Speak at NATI Luncheon
Ministerial Statement - Local Food
and Beverage Companies Targeting New Export Opportunities
April 8
Town of Lewisporte to Improve
Recreational Marina
Provincial Government to Provide
Grants in Lieu of Taxes to Impacted Communities
April 9
Provincial Government
Supports Cultural Tourism in Change Islands
April 14
Oil and Gas Company�s Competitiveness Increases with Provincial Government Support
April 15
Information Sessions Scheduled for Grand Falls-Windsor, Happy Valley-Goose Bay and Labrador City
Agrifood Industry Receives Support from Provincial Government
April 16
Local Manufacturer Targets International Marine Market
Media Advisory: Ministers Available to Media
April 17
Provincial Government is Committed to Displaced Workers
April 21
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at CIM
Luncheon
April 22
College of the North Atlantic�s New Program
Supports Growth of Outfitting Industry
April 23
Aviation Museum in Central Region Receives Provincial Government Support
April 28
Improved West
Coast Trail Network to Boost Local Tourism Industry
Ministerial Statement - Province
Readying for International Conference
April 29
Media Advisory: Minister to Participate in
Opening Ceremonies
Ministerial Statement - Government
and Community Working Together
April 30
Media Advisory: Minister to Participate in
Opening Ceremonies of ROV Competition
May
May 5
Coast of Bays
Arts & Exploration Centre Takes Regional Approach to Tourism
May 7
Business, Labour and Government Working Collectively
May 11
Golf Newfoundland and Labrador Begins
Year 2 of Market Action Plan
May 12
Media Advisory: Provincial Government to Announce
New Crown Corporation
May 13
Province Launches Research & Development
Corporation (RDC) to Help Position Province for Prosperity through R&D
Investment in
Labrador Ski Club Increases Opportunities for Region
May 14
Ministerial Statement - Traditional Industries
Thinking Creatively
Media Advisory: Minister to Address National Marine
Engineering Conference
May 19
Protecting Workers: Premier Announces Financial
Support to Former AbitibiBowater Workers
May 21
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Atlantic
Provinces Chambers of Commerce
Media Advisory: Minister to Provide Opening Remarks at Manufactured Right Here Exhibition
May 22
Atlantic Canadian Ports to Promote Atlantic Gateway
at European Conference
May 26
Ministerial Statement - Ocean Creates
Opportunities for Ireland and Newfoundland and Labrador
May 28
Media Advisory: Minister to Address Land Surveyors
May 29
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at
Official Opening of Placentia Bay Cultural Arts Centre
Federal and Provincial Governments Support Atlantic
Companies Exploring Opportunities in Panama
June
June 2
Northern Peninsula's Ashton House Restored
June 4
Media Advisory: Provincial Government to Release Strategy for Internationally Recognized Ocean
Technology Sector
June 5
Strategy to Advance Canada�s Most Vibrant Ocean
Technology Sector Released
June 8
Corner Brook Contact Centre Receives Commitment from
Provincial Government
June 9
Delegation to Advance Irish Partnerships
June 11
Recognition of Vibrant Business Community
Continues to Grow
June 23
Media Advisory:
Minister to Speak at Official Sod Turning
June 24
Local Company to Use $420,000 Government
Investment to Target Risk and Insurance Industry
June 25
Media Advisory:
Minister to Announce Support for The British Group
June 26
Local Company Positions Itself as Leader in
Gaming Industry
Provincial Government Delivering on Commitment to
Central Region
July
July 9
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Economic Development Initiatives
July 10
Close to $4 Million in Economic Development Initiatives Announced for Central Region
July 16
Growing Interest in
Cambrian Explosion at Fortune Head Results in Expansion
July 17
Support Services Available
for Plant Workers Affected by Closure of Englee Fish Plant
Preparations for Cruise Ship Arrival Underway in Red
Bay
Recent International Meetings a
Springboard to SEUS//CP Conference
July 21
Newfoundland and Labrador a Trans-Atlantic Cruise Destination
July 22
Provincial Government and CEP Finalize Agreement to Deliver on $35 Million Commitment
July 24
Construction Corporation Pursues European
Markets
Delegations Set Out for St. John�s to Attend SEUS//CP
Conference
Media Advisory: Media Opportunities Available at
SEUS//CP Alliance Conference July 28
Town of Winterton to Advance Development of
Wooden Boat Museum July 29
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Funding To
Develop Marine Industrial Park July 30
Town of Marystown Receives Significant
Investment to Develop Marine Industrial Park July 31
Trinity Historical Society Launches Initiatives
to Enhance Historic Sites
August
August 3
Province Gearing Up to Enhance Labour Market
August 6
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Next Phase
of Government�s Broadband Initiative
August 7
Negotiations Set to Begin to Construct and
Manage Broadband Network
August 12
SmartBay Marks First Investment Under Oceans of
Opportunity
August 13
Media Advisory: Minister Skinner to Participate in
Unveiling Ceremony
August 14
Media Advisory: Minister to Address National
Association
August 18
Local Company to Commercialize Timesheet Software
August 27
Labrador Outfitters to Study Trouting Season Extension
August 28
Renovations to St. Gabriel�s Hall to Create New Opportunities
September
September 1
Media Advisory: Minister to
Announce Funding to Develop Industrial Area
September 2
Town of Burin�s
Business Community Expanding
September 4
Labrador Straits to
Improve Tourism Product
September 9
Province Selected as Gateway into North America�s
Communications Industry
Atlantic Canada to Host
International Bioscience Delegation
September 10
Media Advisory: Minister
to Announce Investment in East Coast Trail Association
September 11
Atlantic Canadian Food Industry Companies Return to North Carolina
Media Advisory: Minister
to Speak at Walk of Hope
East Coast Trail to
Expand its Network with Provincial Government Investment
September 14
Government Partnerships Invest in Artists at Atlantic Film Festival
September 15
Labrador Friendship Centre Sustains Aboriginal Programs with Provincial Government Funding
September 18
Permanent Irish Exhibit to Open at The Rooms
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Festival of the Sea
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak to National Association
September 21
Futures from Forests
Initiative Launched During National Forest Week 2009
September 24
Media
Advisory: Minister to Speak at Newfoundland-Labrador Federation of
Co-operatives AGM
September 25
Export and Innovation Awards to Celebrate Excellence
Media Advisory: Minister
to Speak at Police and Peace Officers� Memorial Service
October
October 1
Fall Schedule
Announced for Program Targeting Manufacturing Sector Development
October 2
Visitors to Relive Late 19th Century Fishing Settlement Through Experience Fogo
October 5
Media Advisory: Minister
to Speak at International Shipping Conference
Media Advisory: Minister
to Speak at Business Conference
October 6
Media Advisory: Minister
to Participate at VMT�s Graduation from Genesis Centre
October 7
Media Advisory: Minister to Participate in Official Launch of Outward Bound 2015
October 9
Boardwalk Development Promotes Tourism on Labrador�s North Coast
October 13
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Top 101 Awards
October 14
Provincial Government Provides $174,000 for Marine Analysis Project in Placentia Bay
October 15
Media Advisory: Ministers to Announce Funding for Atlantic Canada Venture Gateway
October 16
Atlantic Canada Venture Gateway Helps Atlantic Canadian Firms Target International Investment Opportunities
October 19
Small Business Week Recognizes Passion of
Newfoundland and Labrador�s Business Community
October 26
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Stephenville High School
October 27
New Edition
of Program Increasing Awareness of Successful Entrepreneurs Launched
October 28
Media
Advisory: Minister to Speak at Exploits Valley Economic Development
Corporation�s AGM
October 29
New
Provincial Program Helps Advance Competitiveness of Businesses
October 30
$2.1 Million
in Special Assistance Grants Committed to Impacted Communities in Central Region
November
November 2
Rising Tide to Enhance
Theatrical Production with Provincial Government Support
November 4
Deer Lake to Commence
Development Plan
November 5
New Positions Will Help
Manage Crown Land Resources
November 6
Media Advisory:
Ministers to Announce Funding for Industrial Trades Facility
November 9
Federal and Provincial Governments Announce Funding for Grand Falls-Windsor College Campus
November 10
Media
Advisory: Minister to Participate at Remembrance Day Ceremony
Media Advisory: Minister
to Speak at Fine Craft and Design Fair
November 13
Media Advisory:
Ministers to Attend Music NL Awards Gala
November 18
Export and Innovation Awards
Showcase Province�s Best
November 19
Battle Harbour to Undertake Improvements
November 20
Media Advisory: Minister
Skinner to Speak at AGM
November 24
Long Cove
Tourism Enhancement Project Launched
November 25
Channel-Port
aux Basques Modernizes Industrial Facility to Attract New Business
November 26
Media
Advisory: Minister to Speak at Public Policy Symposium
November 27
Media Advisory:
Minister to Speak at 100th Anniversary
December
December 1
CDC Helping to Create
Stronger, More Diversified Central Region
December 3
Alpine Development
Alliance Undertakes Renovations of White Hills Ski Resort
December 4
Bonavista Heritage
Encourages New Business Opportunities
December 8
Ministerial Statement - Local Businesses Gain Valuable Information from Government�s Suite of Programs
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Investment in Bluedrop
December 9
Bluedrop
Receives $500,000 Investment to Diversify e-Learning Solutions
December 10
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Veterans� Pavilion
December 16
Projects Aimed at Developing New Generation of
Innovators
December 18
St. John�s Engineering Firm to Secure Competitive
Edge
December 21
Ministerial
Statement - Trade Activities Creating New Opportunities
December 22
New
Infrastructure Enables Coast of Bays Company to Maximize Production
Significant Progress
Made in Improving High Speed Internet Access
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