Economic News/Trends and Analysis — February 2, 2010
Notice - Minister of State Goodyear to make important economic development funding announcement for Hamilton and Niagara regions
Minister Goodyear will participate in a photo opportunity and will be available to answer questions from the media following the event.
Date: February 3, 2010
Location: Springer's Meats Inc.
7 Morley Street
Hamilton, Ontario
L8H 5Y7
Time: 10:00 a.m.
For further information: Gary Toft, Director of Communications, Office of the Honourable Gary Goodyear, (613) 943-7599
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