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KIMBERLEY SPIRIT OF BC COMMUNITY COMMITTEE HOSTS REGIONAL ROUNDTABLE
Vancouver, B.C. (May 1, 2007): 2010 Legacies Now and the Kimberley Spirit of BC Committee are hosting a roundtable for committees in the Kootenay Rockies region.
"Members of the Kootenay Rockies committees are building partnerships and creating and enhancing local programs to serve their communities and celebrate local achievements," said Allen Langdon, director of the Spirit of BC program for 2010 Legacies Now. "This roundtable gives Spirit of BC committees a chance to learn from each other and work together to reach shared goals that will benefit the entire region."
The roundtable runs May 1-2 at the Trickle Creek Residence Inn in Kimberley. The following communities will be represented by Spirit of BC committee members: Castlegar, Cranbrook, Creston, Kimberley, Fruitvale, Grand Forks, Montrose and Trail.
"The City of Kimberley has a lot to offer, including business opportunities, an active mountain lifestyle and a vibrant arts community," said Heather Hornoi, chair of the Kimberley Spirit of BC Committee. "We're excited to host this roundtable and talk with other Spirit of BC committees about how the Kootenay Rockies region can benefit from B.C. hosting the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games."
Guest speakers at the roundtable will include Ken Veldman, business connections manager for the 2010 Commerce Centre, and Trevor Kier with Tourism BC. Chris Gudgeon, a project manager for the Ministry of Tourism, Sport and the Arts, will also be on hand to talk about BC2008, a province-wide event celebrating B.C.'s 150th anniversary.
"As we get closer to the 2010 Winter Games, the opportunities will become even greater and we want communities of every size and from every region involved," said Colin Hansen, Minister of Economic Development and Minster Responsible for the Olympics. "Events like this roundtable are helping communities identify ways to come together and turn their Olympic dreams into reality."
Supported by 2010 Legacies Now and the Province of B.C., Spirit of BC is a province-wide initiative that promotes community innovation, pride and excellence, and involves British Columbians in the opportunities arising from the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. There are more than 95 Spirit of BC committees representing more than 200 communities across the province. For more information please visit www.SpiritofBC.com.
2010 Legacies Now is a not-for-profit society that works in partnership with community organizations, non-government organizations, the private sector and all levels of government to develop sustainable legacies in sport and recreation, arts, literacy and volunteerism. 2010 Legacies Now actively assists communities to discover and create unique and inclusive social and economic opportunities leading up to and beyond the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. For more information please visit www.2010LegaciesNow.com.
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