Public Events for the Week of April 1, 2012

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Public Events for the Week of April 1, 2012
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April 1, 2012 - Office of the Governor

Monday, April 2, 2012

The Monday Media News Briefing has been cancelled this week.

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

IDEXX Groundbreaking Ceremony

Location: 1 IDEXX Drive, Westbrook

Background

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. will break ground Tuesday on a $35 million expansion to the Company’s corporate headquarters in Westbrook. Governor Paul LePage, U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, Congressman Michael Michaud and other officials will join IDEXX CEO Jonathan Ayers to announce the project and remark on its future impact on the Maine economy as well as employee life at IDEXX.

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

2:00 p.m.

Turkish Cultural Day

Location: Hall of Flags, State House

Background

Governor Paul LePage will join Speaker of the House, Bob Nutting, Council of Turkic American Association President, Furkan Kosar, President of MABIAD (Marmara Spring Businessmen Associations) and the President of Turkish Cultural Center of Maine to mark the first State House celebration of Turkish Cultural Day.

Thursday, April 5, 2012

10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation’s 62nd Annual Paper Days 2012 Conference

Location: University of Maine Orono, Wells Conference Center

Background

Governor Paul LePage has been invited to attend the University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation’s 61st annual Paper Days 2012 conference being held at the University of Maine in Orono. This year's theme is "The Paper Industry - A Global Perspective" What Does the Future Hold?

The conference is Sponsored by:

University of Mains Pulp & Paper Foundation

Northeast PIMA/TAPPI

UMaine Student PIMA/TAPPI

Maine Pulp & Paper Association

The Governor is not expected to deliver formal remarks.

Friday, April 6, 2012

9:00 a.m.

State Workforce Investment Board Meeting

Location: Central Maine Commerce Center, Frances Perkins Room, Augusta

Background

Governor Paul LePage will deliver introductory remarks, which will reflect a plan to restructure the workforce development system, and utilize the Chambers of Commerce as conveners of the local business community.

The Maine Jobs Council leads, advises, and manages the effort to create a world-class workforce development system in Maine. The Council leads by focusing on the big picture, by setting a tone of collaboration, and by educating policy-makers and the public. The Council advises by making recommendations to the Governor and Legislature. As the Statewide Workforce Investment Board, the Council manages by overseeing the implementation of workforce development programs.