Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure to invite my colleagues in the House to attend Business Connections '96.
Built around a change and technology theme, Business Connections '96 promises to be a very exciting all day event. This initiative promotes rural economic development, helping to secure our future and guarantee the quality of life we value into the next century. From agricultural research on the ground to the information highway in cyberspace, my constituents are involved.
Over 50 exhibitors will display their products and services, representing micro businesses, high tech, retail, service based and large industries. Keynote speakers and panellists will share their knowledge and experience.
Sponsors include Gibbard Furniture Shops, in its 160th year, Celanese Canada, Goodyear Canada, Lafarge Canada, Municipal Trust, Scotiabank and Strathcona Paper. We have also gained the endorsement of four area chambers of commerce.
I am especially pleased that the Secretary of State for Science, Research and Development will join us to discuss science and technology opportunities.
We hope that everyone will come to Napanee on April 13. I guarantee them an informative and exciting event.