The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology, will bring greetings at econext’s annual conference tomorrow (Thursday, October 20).

The event will take place at the Sheraton Hotel, 115 Cavendish Square, St. John’s, beginning at 8:35 a.m.

Minister Parsons will also participate in a panel discussion on the province’s renewable energy future. He will be joined by Jennifer Williams, President and CEO of Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro, and Saqamaw Misel Joe, Chief, Miawpukek First Nation.

Working on behalf of over 200 members to foster environmentally sustainable economic development, econext is a not-for-profit association of businesses that aims to accelerate clean growth in Newfoundland and Labrador.

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