Published Monday, 18 June, 2007 at 02:00 PM

Minister for State Development, Employment and Industrial Relations
The Honourable John Mickel

MEDIA ALERT- MICKEL TO LAUNCH TOWNSVILLE AND THE NORTH WEST’S CENTRES OF ENTERPRISE

MEDIA ALERT

Minister for State Development John Mickel will visit Townsville tomorrow to announce the region as one of six Queensland Centres of Enterprise.

Delivering an election commitment the Centre of Enterprise initiative is designed to help build key industries and attract new investors and businesses to the regions.

Mining and minerals processing, and tropical science and expertise are the first two industries to be targeted under Townsville and the North West’s Centres of Enterprise Initiative.


WHEN
12.30 Tuesday June 19


WHERE
Southbank Hotel and Convention Centre
23 Palmer St, Townsville


Advisor travelling with the Minister: Catherine Savage 0408 725 919

Media contact: Chris Brown 3224 7349 or Elouise Campion 3224 6784.

18 June, 2007