Minister Ng to announce support for women entrepreneurs, tour three PPE suppliers

July 16, 2020 – Cobourg, Ontario

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, will be in Cobourg and Peterborough to announce support for women entrepreneurs on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages. Minister Ng will also tour three local companies that have joined the fight against COVID-19 and transitioned their businesses to supply personal protective equipment (PPE) for their communities.

Event: Minister Ng will announce an investment to support local women entrepreneurs as they rebuild their businesses

Date: Friday, July 17, 2020
Time: 9:30 a.m. (ET)
Location:
Venture 13
739 D’Arcy Street
Cobourg, Ontario

Notes:

• No media will be allowed on site.
• A media availability via virtual conference will follow the announcement.
• Media are asked to submit their request to participate by 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Thursday, July 16, 2020, to fdo.rsvp-rsvp.fdo@canada.ca to receive the login information to access the virtual announcement.
• People attending the event must not present any symptoms associated with COVID-19 or have been in contact with anyone who has received a positive diagnosis within the last 14 days. Please note that wearing a mask or face covering is mandatory.

Event: Minister Ng will visit BCM Chem Products, a biodegradable chemical products manufacturer that now also produces hand sanitizer

Date: Friday, July 17, 2020
Time: 11:45 a.m. (ET)
Location:
BCM Chem Products
650 Victoria Street, Unit 3
Cobourg, Ontario

Notes:

• Open coverage
• Journalists who want to participate must confirm their attendance in writing to the following email address by 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Thursday, July 16, 2020: ryan.nearing@international.gc.ca.
• Media are asked to arrive no later than 11:30 a.m.
• People attending the event must not present any symptoms associated with COVID-19 or have been in contact with anyone who has received a positive diagnosis within the last 14 days. Please note that wearing a mask or face covering is mandatory.

Event: Minister Ng will visit AVIT Manufacturing, a company that has helped lead the retooling effort in Peterborough

Date: Friday, July 17, 2020
Time: 2:40 p.m. (ET)
Location:
AVIT Manufacturing
1961 Fisher Drive, Unit 4
Peterborough, Ontario

Notes:

• Open coverage
• Journalists who want to participate must confirm their attendance in writing to the following email address by 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Thursday, July 16, 2020: ryan.nearing@international.gc.ca.
• Media are asked to arrive no later than 2:25 p.m.
• People attending the event must not present any symptoms associated with COVID-19 or have been in contact with anyone who has received a positive diagnosis within the last 14 days. Please note that wearing a mask or face covering is strongly recommended.

Event: Minister Ng will visit Imprinted Apparel, a recipient of support from the Women Entrepreneurship Fund, which has added face masks to its product lineup

Date: Friday, July 17, 2020
Time: 3:35 p.m. (ET)
Location:
Imprinted Apparel Store
730 The Kingsway, Unit 6
Peterborough, Ontario

Notes:

• Open coverage
• Journalists who want to participate must confirm their attendance in writing to the following email address by 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Thursday, July 16, 2020: ryan.nearing@international.gc.ca.
• Media are asked to arrive no later than 3:20 p.m.
• People attending the event must not present any symptoms associated with COVID-19 or have been in contact with anyone who has received a positive diagnosis within the last 14 days. Please note that wearing a mask or face covering is strongly recommended.