Thursday, April 28, 2011

Conferences Kick Off Today



Regional business and community leaders are taking part in two separate conferences starting today.

In Kenora, the Northwestern Ontario Associated Chambers of Commerce is holding its spring meeting.

President-elect Andy Scribilo says it's a chance to discuss issues effecting their communities.

"This is our spring resolutions to take them down to Ontario Chamber of Commerce," says Scribilo. "We're really hoping the community gets involved through the Chamber to get some resolutions. That's the only way we can get the voice down to the Parliament."

Meantime, Thunder Bay is hosting the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association conference.

President Ron Nelson says four members of the McGuinty cabinet will also be there.

"The Minister of Natural Resources (Linda Jeffrey) will be there," says Nelson. "The Minister of University Colleges and Training (John Milloy) should be an interesting discussions knowing that Lakehead University is pushing for a law school."

Infrastructure Minister Bob Chiarelli and Northern Development Minister Michael Gravelle are also attending.