Media advisory - Minister Ng to announce support for women entrepreneurs, tour three PPE suppliers Français
COBOURG, ON, July 16, 2020 /CNW/ - The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, will be in Cobourg and Peterborough to announce support for women entrepreneurs on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages. Minister Ng will also tour three local companies that have joined the fight against COVID-19 and transitioned their businesses to supply personal protective equipment (PPE) for their communities.
Event: Minister Ng will announce an investment to support local women entrepreneurs as they rebuild their businesses
Date: Friday, July 17, 2020
Time: 9:30 a.m. (ET)
Location: Venture 13, 739 D'Arcy Street, Cobourg, Ontario
Notes:
- No media will be allowed on site.
- A media availability via virtual conference will follow the announcement.
- Media are asked to submit their request to participate by 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Thursday, July 16, 2020, to [email protected] to receive the login information to access the virtual announcement.
- People attending the event must not present any symptoms associated with COVID-19 or have been in contact with anyone who has received a positive diagnosis within the last 14 days. Please note that wearing a mask or face covering is mandatory.
Event: Minister Ng will visit BCM Chem Products, a biodegradable chemical products manufacturer that now also produces hand sanitizer
Date: Friday, July 17, 2020
Time: 11:45 a.m. (ET)
Location: BCM Chem Products, 650 Victoria Street, Unit 3, Cobourg, Ontario
Notes:
- Open coverage
- Journalists who want to participate must confirm their attendance in writing to the following email address by 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Thursday, July 16, 2020: [email protected].
- Media are asked to arrive no later than 11:30 a.m.
- People attending the event must not present any symptoms associated with COVID-19 or have been in contact with anyone who has received a positive diagnosis within the last 14 days. Please note that wearing a mask or face covering is mandatory.
Event: Minister Ng will visit AVIT Manufacturing, a company that has helped lead the retooling effort in Peterborough
Date: Friday, July 17, 2020
Time: 2:40 p.m. (ET)
Location: AVIT Manufacturing, 1961 Fisher Drive, Unit 4, Peterborough, Ontario
Notes:
- Open coverage
- Journalists who want to participate must confirm their attendance in writing to the following email address by 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Thursday, July 16, 2020: [email protected].
- Media are asked to arrive no later than 2:25 p.m.
- People attending the event must not present any symptoms associated with COVID-19 or have been in contact with anyone who has received a positive diagnosis within the last 14 days. Please note that wearing a mask or face covering is strongly recommended.
Event: Minister Ng will visit Imprinted Apparel, a recipient of support from the Women Entrepreneurship Fund, which has added face masks to its product lineup
Date: Friday, July 17, 2020
Time: 3:35 p.m. (ET)
Location: Imprinted Apparel Store, 730 The Kingsway, Unit 6, Peterborough, Ontario
Notes:
- Open coverage
- Journalists who want to participate must confirm their attendance in writing to the following email address by 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Thursday, July 16, 2020: [email protected].
- Media are asked to arrive no later than 3:20 p.m.
- People attending the event must not present any symptoms associated with COVID-19 or have been in contact with anyone who has received a positive diagnosis within the last 14 days. Please note that wearing a mask or face covering is strongly recommended.
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SOURCE Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Ryan Nearing, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, [email protected], 343-551-0244; Media Relations Office, Global Affairs Canada, 343-203-7700, [email protected]; Media Relations, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, 343-291-1777, [email protected]
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