Sault to host Italian-Canadian business moguls

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CANADIAN ITALIAN BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION

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SAULT STE. MARIE, ON - (September 15) – The Sault Ste. Marie chapter of the Canadian Italian Business Professional Association (CIBPA) is proud to be the host of the 2008 Annual General Meeting (AGM), September 18 to 20, 2008.

The Sault Ste. Marie organizing committee has a number of events planned for its members and the 20-plus delegates visiting Sault Ste. Marie from other CIBPA chapters across Canada.

Members of their sister clubs will be coming to the heart of the Great Lakes to participate in the AGM and take in the sights and hospitality of Sault Ste. Marie.

Plans for the weekend include a reception and food and wine pairing luncheon and President’s Night on Friday, and a tour of Sault Ste. Marie and gala dinner on Saturday.

The weekend festivities are proudly sponsored by Ruscio Construction, Green Circle Environmental, Dundee Wealth Management and First General Services.

In addition to the major sponsors, other supporters include Primavera Hall, Joey Calzones, Tourism Sault Ste. Marie (a division of the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation) and a host of other local businesses, fondly referred to as 'friends of the CIBPA'.

The CIBPA mission statement

To unite and strengthen the Canadian Italian business and professional community in Sault Ste. Marie through networking, relationship building and promoting interaction amongst members, and to be the recognized voice of the Italian Canadian business and professional community within Sault Ste. Marie.”

CIBPA objectives

- To serve as a voice of the Canadian Italian business and professional community of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.

- To initiate and foster programs and activities for the betterment of the Italian Canadian community in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario & Canada.

- To ensure the preservation of both the culture and heritage of the Italian Canadian community in Sault Ste. Marie.

- To provide a wide range of opportunities for business professional and personal growth through lectures, seminars, workshops and membership networking.

- To serve as a source of continuing input to all levels of government on issues of concern to the Italian Canadian business and professional community.

- To be a vehicle for providing public recognition to individuals for outstanding business and professional achievements and community service work.

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