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For Immediate Release

Monday, Jan. 25, 2010

MEDIA NOTICE

HUGE CROWD EXPECTED AT

 STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS

Jan. 25, 2010 – The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that more than 1,100 people are expected to be in attendance when Winnipeg Mayor Sam Katz delivers his annual State of the City Address tomorrow at the Winnipeg Convention Centre.

In addition, The Chamber and Mayor Katz are pleased to announce that 50 per cent of the net proceeds from the State of the City will be donated to Agape Table and Osborne House.

Date:          Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010

Location:     Winnipeg Convention Centre (Third Floor)

                    375 York Ave.

Luncheon:  12:00 noon  

Address:     12:45 p.m.             (POOL SOUND AVAILABLE)

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