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For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010  

MEDIA NOTICE

 Assiniboine Park CEO to Share Park’s Future Plans

 At We Believe in Winnipeg Breakfast Tomorrow

Jan. 19, 2010 – The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce along with the Winnipeg Free Press are pleased to announce that Margaret Redmond, CEO of Assiniboine Park Conservancy, will deliver the keynote address at a We Believe in Winnipeg breakfast, sponsored by Manitoba Lotteries Corporation.

Redmond will discuss how Assiniboine Park has the potential to become an even greater magnet for tourism and will share the vision and outline the new attractions that will make that happen.

In addition, Wendy Koberstein of Variety the Children's Charity and Craig McIntosh of Acrylon Plastics will share their success stories in helping make Winnipeg a strong and vibrant city.

Date:                    Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010

Location:               Radisson Hotel – Provincial Ballroom

Registration:         7:15 a.m.  

Address:               8:15 a.m.        

The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1873, is the largest organization representing the voice of business in Winnipeg.  Our mission is to foster an environment in which Winnipeg business can prosper.

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Contact:                 Chuck Davidson – Vice-President Policy and Communications

                             Tel.       (204) 944-3316           Cell.     (204) 782-1679

                                Email   cdavidson@winnipeg-chamber.com