Honourable Murray Coell

Minister announces B.C.’s first regional innovation chair
November 15, 2006

Advanced Education Minister Murray Coell, left, and regional innovation chair recipient George Penfold at the event announcing the B.C. Regional Innovation Chair in Rural Economic Development. Provincial government funding, through the Leading Edge Endowment Fund, has contributed to the creation of this $2.5-million endowed chair at Selkirk College. Its research will help the West Kootenay Boundary region reach its full economic potential.

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