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SUMMARY:"BC's Northern Economy - Canada's New Economic Powerhouse" with MLA Pat Bell
DESCRIPTION:In the midst of the global uncertainty created by events in the European Union\, the United States and Eastern Canada the time has come for Northern British Columbia to demonstrate leadership. Our geographic location relative to China and India\, our extensive port potential  and our vast natural resources have all positioned us to become an economic powerhouse but the risks of missing the opportunity are great.\n\n \n\nPat Bell will discuss what actions need to be taken to deliver on the economic promise of prosperity and wealth and what could get in the way of achieving our goals.\n\n \nPat Bell was appointed Minister of Jobs\, Tourism and Innovation on March 14\, 2011. He was re-elected for a third term as MLA for Prince George - Mackenzie in 2009. He was previously elected MLA for Prince George  North in 2001 and 2005\, respectively. Pat previously served as Minister of Forests\, Mines and Lands\, Minister of \n\nForests and Range\, Minister of Agriculture and Lands and as Minister of State for Mining. He is currently the Co-Chair of the Small Business Roundtable and is the Chair of the Cabinet Committee on Jobs and Economic Growth. He is also a member of the Priorities and Planning Committee as well as the Environment and Land Use Committee. Prior to becoming an MLA\, Pat served on the Board of Directors for Tourism Prince George. He has worked in the hospitality business his entire life\, both at the corporate level and as a small business owner. He has also owned a trucking company and co-owned a logging company. Born in Vancouver and educated at the University of British Columbia\, Pat has lived in Prince George since 1988. He and his wife Brenda have three children.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<br />\n<br />\nIn the midst of the global uncertainty created by events in the European Union\, the United States and Eastern Canada <strong>the time has come for Northern British Columbia to demonstrate leadership.</strong> Our geographic location relative to China and India\, our extensive port potential&nbsp\; and our vast natural resources have all <strong>positioned us to become an economic powerhouse but the risks of missing the opportunity are great.</strong><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<strong>Pat Bell will discuss what actions need to be taken to deliver on the economic promise of prosperity and wealth and what could get in the way of achieving our goals.</strong><br />\n&nbsp\;\n<div>Pat Bell was appointed Minister of Jobs\, Tourism and Innovation on March&nbsp\;14\, 2011. He was re-elected for a third term as MLA for Prince George - Mackenzie in 2009. He was previously elected MLA for Prince George &ndash\;North&nbsp\;in 2001 and 2005\, respectively.&nbsp\;Pat previously served as Minister of Forests\, Mines and Lands\, Minister of&nbsp\;</div>\n\n<div>Forests and Range\, Minister of Agriculture and Lands and as Minister of State&nbsp\;for Mining.&nbsp\;He is currently the Co-Chair of the Small Business Roundtable and is the&nbsp\;Chair of the Cabinet Committee on Jobs and Economic Growth. He is also a&nbsp\;member of the Priorities and Planning Committee as well as the Environment&nbsp\;and Land Use Committee.&nbsp\;Prior to becoming an MLA\, Pat served on the Board of Directors for Tourism&nbsp\;Prince George. He has worked in the hospitality business his entire life\, both&nbsp\;at the corporate level and as a small business owner. He has also owned a&nbsp\;trucking company and co-owned a logging company.&nbsp\;Born in Vancouver and educated at the University of British Columbia\, Pat&nbsp\;has lived in Prince George since 1988. He and his wife Brenda have three&nbsp\;children.<br />\n<br />\n<br />\n&nbsp\;</div>\n
LOCATION:Sandman Signature 2990 Recreation Place
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URL:https://business.pgchamber.bc.ca/events/details/bc-s-northern-economy-canada-s-new-economic-powerhouse-with-mla-pat-bell-08-27-2012-97
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