FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 2, 2005                                                            

TO: All Media Outlets
FROM: Yukon Convention Bureau

YUKON NABS CANADA’S TOP BUSINESS EXECUTIVES

WHITEHORSE, YUKON – The Yukon Convention Bureau (YCB), in partnership with the Whitehorse and Yukon Chambers of Commerce, are pleased to announce that the Canadian Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its summer board of directors meeting in Whitehorse! The meetings are slated to take place June 20 – 22, 2006.

“Hosting this conference will provide a tremendous opportunity to showcase Yukon to some of the most influential business leaders in Canada.” - Comments Donna Mercier, Chair Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce.

Founded in 1925, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce is the largest influential advocate for business in Canada. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is a non-political association that provides a unified voice for Canadian Business across the country.

“We are so pleased to have been able to secure Yukon the host for this meeting. For the Yukon to be increasingly successful as a meeting destination, YCB needs to have the support of local groups like the Whitehorse and Yukon Chambers of Commerce, who believe in Yukon and contributing to its economy.” said Jenn Houtby, Managing Director, Yukon Convention Bureau.

“It is through these kinds of partnerships such as the one between Yukon Convention Bureau, The Whitehorse Chamber and Yukon Chamber that we can work together to bring new business to the Territory.” Sandy Babcock, President & CEO of the Yukon Chamber of Commerce.

YCB projects that this 50-person meeting will generate approximately $30,000 in direct spending for the Territory. Winning this proposal is a direct result of the marketing efforts of the YCB. This contact was established through the Convention Bureaus tradeshow program.

The Yukon Convention Bureau is charged with marketing the Yukon as a favorable destination for meetings and events and is currently selling Yukon through 2010!

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