Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) 50th Annual Conference

TORONTO, February 8, 2007 - Minister of Economic Development and Trade Sandra Pupatello delivered the luncheon address at the 50th Annual Conference of the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) and announced a new partnership that will help communities respond to restructuring in the global economy.

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The Minister spoke about how the government is working closely with EDCO to promote job creation and investment across Ontario. 

EDCO’s membership includes municipal, business and economic development professionals, land developers, industrial and commercial realtors and tourism industry representatives.

Minister Pupatello (right) greets Patti Watson, EDCO’s 2007 President.

Minister Pupatello speaks with Andrew Tai, Founder and Chairman of Investors of Tomorrow, a youth-focused charity promoting financial literacy and investor education.

Left to right: Jeffrey Shave, Executive Director of Site Selection Services for Bell Canada; Patti Watson; Olympic athlete Charmaine Crooks, and Minister Pupatello.

Ms. Crooks addressed the conference on how sport can support both economic growth and youth development in our communities.