Innovation, Business and Rural Development - 2011
January, February,
March, April,
May, June,
July, August, September, October,
November, December
On October 28, 2011, most of the programs of the Department of Business were merged with the Department of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development
News releases from the former Department of Business.
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January
January 12
Locally-Baked Goods Reaching Store Shelves Across Canada
January 17
Media Advisory: Minister to Participate in Investment Announcement
January 18
Media Advisory: Significant Funding to be Announced for C-CORE
January 19
$2 Million Investment Enables C-CORE to Look North
January 24
Atlantic Companies Looking to Grow Business Connections in Panama
January 26
Minister Sullivan Highlights the
Benefits of the Trans-Gulf Fibre Optic Network
January 28
Media Advisory: Minister Sullivan to
Make Announcements in Clarenville
January 31
Clarenville Yacht Club Charts Course to Accommodate Recreational Boaters
Greater Accumulation of Snow Creates Greater Opportunities for Clarenville Businesses
February
February 2
Cape St. George Memorial Helps Commemorate Journey of Acadians
(Version fran�aise)
February 7
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Craft Industry�s Awards of Excellence
February 10
Harbour Grace School to Use Funding to Enhance Program
February 14
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Investments Focused on Boosting Ocean Technology Capabilities
Ocean Technology Capacity Boosted with Provincial Support
February 16
Lights, Camera, Action for Corner Brook Students
February 21
Media Advisory: Minister to Make
Announcements in Labrador
February 22
Federal and Provincial Governments Invest in
College of the North Atlantic�s Labrador Campuses
Improvements Fortify Labrador Ski Club on
International Stage
February 23
Investments Enable Nunatsiavut Government to
Harness Economic Development Opportunities
March
March 1
Mining Activity Leads Labrador Company to Expand
March 9
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Technology Summit
March 10
Media Advisory: Minister to Highlight Value of Innovation at Millcrest Academy
March 11
Cain�s Quest Breaking Trails for Extreme Sporting in Labrador
Sparking Innovation Among Grand Falls-Windsor Students
March 17
Provincial Government to Participate in Canada-European Union Trade Negotiations
March 18
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador Central Regional Meeting
March 21
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Multilateral Roundtable
March 23
Media Advisory: Ministers to Announce
Funding
The Governments of Canada and Newfoundland
and Labrador Announce Investments in Infrastructure
March 24
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce
Support for Industry Training in Grand Falls-Windsor
March 25
Cranberry Farmers in Central Region Look
to Harvest Greater Yield
March 30
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at NLOWE Conference in Corner Brook
March 31
Lean, Streamlined Operations Goal of Businesses
April
April 5
Ministerial Statement - Investments in Workforce Improve Productivity and Competitiveness
April 7
Ministerial Statement - Program Helps Business Address Expansion and New Growth Opportunities
April 13
Ministerial Statement - Cluster Development Helping Companies Become More Competitive
April 19
Business and Innovation Investments Enhance Road to Prosperity for Newfoundland and Labrador
April 21
Giving Graduates and Businesses an Advantage
May
May 3
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Investment in NavSim Technology
May 4
Local Company to Navigate Waters to International Markets
May 12
Media Advisory: Minister to Make Announcements in Bonavista
May 13
Bonavista�s Cultural Tourism Cluster Gets Boost
Culture Leads to New Developments in Bonavista-Trinity
Media Advisory: Minister to Participate in Regional Youth Summit
May 17
Booming Activity in Labrador West Continues to Lead to Benefits for Small Business
May 18
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at 10th Anniversary of Techsploration
May 20
Investments Support a Rapidly Growing Aquaculture Industry
May 24
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Funding
May 25
Stage is Set for Film and Television
Industry to Expand
Ministerial Statement - Women Continue to
Progress into Senior Leadership Roles
May 27
Media Advisory: Minister to
Recognize Provincial Francophone Day
(Version fran�aise)
May 31
Ministerial Statement - Session Enables
Businesses to Target Opportunities in Mining Industry
June
June 2
Media Advisory: Minister to Provide Opening Remarks at Manufactured Right Here Exhibition
June 3
Media Advisory: Minister to Participate in Centennial Celebrations
June 6
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce
Funding for Interpretation Centre in Manuels
June 7
500 Million Year Old Fossils Lead to
Economic Development Opportunities Today
June 8
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce
Investments in Research and Development
June 9
Mining and Petroleum Industries Receive
Funding for Research and Development
June 10
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend SEUS-CP Conference in New Brunswick
June 14
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Meeting of Internal Trade Ministers
June 17
Media Advisory: Ministers to Participate in MADD Ceremony
June 23
Media Advisory: New Exhibit Explores the Science of Genomics
New Exhibit Explores the Science of Genomics
June 29
Rural Broadband Initiative Launched with Call for Proposals
June 30
Norman�s Cove Wholesale Food Company Expands Product Line
July
July 13
Quality North Building for the Future
July 14
Local Businesses Explore Links in the Public Sector Supply Chain
July 21
Gander Software Company Targets Bigger Market
July 25
Media Advisory: Minister to Make Announcement in Ferryland
July 26
Media Advisory: Minister to Make Announcements in Central Region
Colony of Avalon Undertakes Upgrades That Enhance Visitor Experience
July 27
Marine Institute�s First Regional Fisheries and Marine Centre to Open in Lewisporte
Media Advisory: Ministers to Attend Events in Grand Falls-Windsor
Prospects Brighten for Pine Cove Gold Mine
July 28
New Skilled Trades Suite Expands Programming Opportunities at College of the North Atlantic in Grand Falls-Windsor
August
August 2
Partnership with National Geographic Will
Lead to Development of Geotourism Guide
August 5
Gander-Based Aviation Museum Lands Provincial Investment
August 11
Media Advisory: Premier to Make Significant Announcement in St. Lawrence
Premier Announces Support for St. Lawrence Fluorspar Mine
Media Advisory: Premier to Announce Funding in Marystown
August 12
Town of Marystown Receives an Additional $543,000 to Attract Commercial and Industrial Developments
August 16
Investing in the Opening of New Markets for
Atlantic Region Businesses
August 18
Petroleum R&D Receives Provincial Government
Funding
August 22
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Initiative that Supports Women Entrepreneurs
August 23
Partnership Focused on Increasing Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs
Awards Program to Support Province�s Youth Announced by Provincial Government
August 25
Crafts of Character Website is Re-stitched, Revamped and Redesigned
August 26
Ocean Technology Company Targets Increased Sales
Media Advisory: Minister to Make Announcement in Grand Falls-Windsor
August 29
New Programs to Enhance Innovation-Related Activities
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Funding for Town of Grand Falls-Windsor
August 30
Grand Falls-Windsor�s Riverfront and Downtown Development Supported by Provincial Government
Town of Gander Building a Stronger Downtown
August 31
Clarenville Events Centre Targets Expanded Potential
Increased Activity Opens the Door for New Accommodations in Marystown
Board Appointments Announced for Research & Development Corporation
October
October 3
Atlantic Canadian Offshore Industry Businesses Head to Brazil
October 13
Ocean Week Highlights Local Sector
October 14
Small Business is Big Business in Newfoundland and Labrador
October 17
Co-operating for Economic Gain
October 18
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Opening Night of St. John�s International Women�s Film Festival
November
November 4
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at International Food and Craft Fair
November 7
Program Improves Business Success through Improved Quality Controls
November 9
Community Radio Creating a Stronger Cultural Connection (Version fran�aise)
November 14
New Simulator Software Increases Safety for Fish Harvesters
Expanded Old Perlican Marina Targets Recreational Boaters
November 15
Ocean Industries Student Research Awards Competition Targets Top Talent
Funding Supports New Craft Centre for Makkovik
Media Advisory: Minister to Participate in Opening Ceremonies of Employers� Conference
November 16
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Showcase
Local Manufacturer to Secure Industry Certification
November 17
Investment Supports Women Entrepreneurs on the Burin Peninsula
November 18
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce
Investment in Research and Development
November 21
Research & Development Corporation -
Statoil Canada and RDC Invest $2 million to Grow Research and
Development Petroleum Education in Newfoundland and Labrador
Media Advisory: Minister to Address Reverse
Trade Show
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce
Investment in Future Generation of Student Researchers
November 22
Research & Development Corporation -
Memorial University Student Researchers Net $835,000 in Funding
November 23
Harbour Breton Looks to Capitalize on
Thriving Business Activity
November 24
Media Advisory: Minister to Address
Economic Development Summit in Gander
November 25
Research & Development Corporation - College of the North Atlantic Making Waves in Applied Research
November 29
Battle Harbour Historic Site Plans for the Future with Investments from the Government of Canada and Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
November 30
Renovations to St. Gabriel�s Hall Will Bring the House Down
December
December 1
A Bright Future for Local Marine Lighting Manufacturer
Labrador Heritage Society Upgrades North West River Waterfront with Government Support
December 7
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at OceansAdvance�s AGM
December 14
Research & Development Corporation - New
Funding to Help Researchers Acquire Valuable Work Experience in the
Private Sector
December 15
Spotlight on Brazil: Study Confirms Huge Market Potential for Atlantic Canadian Companies
December 19
Research & Development Corporation Supports Health Research that Benefits Province
Media Advisory: Minister to Highlight Value of Innovation at Goulds Elementary
December 20
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Funding to Improve Broadband Access in Labrador
Projects Directed at Unleashing the Potential of Youth
December 21
Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador Invest to Increase Broadband Services in Labrador
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Funding Under Rural Broadband Initiative
December 22
Minister Announces Funding for Rural Broadband Initiative
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