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For Immediate Release

Friday, April 9, 2010

MEDIA NOTICE  

HEAD OF NATIONAL MICROBIOLOGY LAB TO ADDRESS CHAMBER AT NEXT LUNCHEON

April 9, 2010 – The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Dr. Frank Plummer, scientific director general of the National Microbiology Laboratory and chief science advisor of the Public Health Agency of Canada, will deliver the keynote address at the next Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce Membership Luncheon on Thursday, April 22.

Dr. Plummer is world renowned for his work in internal medicine and infectious diseases and has dealt first hand with high profile diseases such as AIDS and Ebola fever. In his address, Dr. Plummer will talk about the research taking place right here in Winnipeg and the success we have had in attracting world-class researchers and the impact they're having on the world's health.

In addition, the Manitoba recipients of the Manning Awards, which have recognized and encouraged innovation in Canada since 1982, will be announced at this luncheon.

Date:                    Thursday, April 22, 2010

Location:               Delta Winnipeg

                            350 St. Mary Ave.

Luncheon:             12:00 noon  

Address:               12:40 p.m.

The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1873, is the largest organization representing the voice of business in Winnipeg.  Our mission is to foster an environment in which Winnipeg business can prosper.

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Contact:           Chuck Davidson – Vice-president Policy and Communications

                        Tel.       (204) 944-3316           Cell.     (204) 782-1679

                        Email   cdavidson@winnipeg-chamber.com