A-16 | Friday, April 27, 2018 COMMUNITY www.WeeklyVoice.com Niagara Foreign Trade Zone Oice In Fort Erie Now Open First Region In Ontario To Be Designated By Federal Government; Boost Expected For Economy

NIAGARA: The Niagara Re- ment that allows our companies gion celebrated the opening of to compete and succeed on the the Niagara Foreign Trade Zone world stage.” Alan Caslin, Ni- (NFTZ) ofice in Fort Erie, On- agara Regional Chair tario. Niagara’s central position, Regional Chair Alan Caslin, high-quality infrastructure and joined by municipal, provin- supportive business climate make cial and federal dignitaries, and the region an ideal location to members of Niagara’s business invest. The NFTZ supports Re- community, unveiled the new lo- gional Council’s established stra- cation on April, 9 with a ribbon- tegic priorities that aim to create cutting ceremony. a more prosperous Niagara for Located at 660 Garrison Rd., residents and businesses. the NFTZ storefront gives com- Jayesh Menon, representative panies that conduct business in- of Niagara’s foreign trade zone, ternationally greater access to said the new ofice provides a support services and information “one-stop window” for com- on trade-related government poli- panies to learn about and take cies and programs. advantage of the tax and duty The NFTZ is a partnership NFTZ and Niagara Regional oficials at the opening of the zone. advantages that an FTZ designa- between Niagara Region and Niagara is the irst region grow. in Companies within Niagara “I am pleased to announce the tion brings with it. “We provide the Niagara Development - CorOntario to be designated a For- Region can transfer goods into opening of the Niagara Foreign access to a variety of business ridor Partnership (NDCP Inc.),eign Trade Zone Point by the Canada, tax tariffs and duty-free Trade Zone ofice in Fort Erie. support services, educational fa- an incorporated consortium of Government of Canada. This while producing and manufactur- This ofice provides businesses a cilities, mentorship, advice and the Niagara Falls, St. Catharines,designation gives industrial man- ing products for inal export to single-point of access to informa- more. It’s all about international Welland, Port Colborne, Fort Erieufacturers access to certain tariff other countries and avail of FTZ tion and other helpful resources. trade.” and Lincoln’s economic develop- and tax incentives that can boost programs and speciic regional Niagara Region Council is com- For more information visit ment oficers. competitiveness and help them incentives. mitted to fostering an environ- www.nftz.ca To Speak On Dutt Foundation Work TORONTO: Ms. Priya Dutt - a for- lecture - Free, there will be a fundrais- cy and beyond. She is also the trustee of mer Member of Parliament in and ing Dinner: 730PM @ Thanjai Restaurant ADAPT (formerly Spastics Society) and chairperson of the (with minimum donation of $150) works towards the rights of the different- - will deliver a lecture on May 2, 2018, at Priya Dutt is the daughter of two Indian ly-abled. She believes no child should lose Carleton University. icons: Nargis and . a life or be unable to pursue an education Ms. Dutt’s lecture will focus on health Priya’s greatest inluence in her life has due to lack of funds. Priya Dutt has been and education related challenges in rural been her father, Sunil Dutt. Her turning a voice for the voiceless and is passionate India and the impact that the Nargis Dutt point in life came in 1987 when she ac- about making a difference. Foundation has had since its inception in companied her father on a 78 days peace Priya was elected for the irst time to 1981. Since 2004, the Foundation has been march from to Amritsar, covering the from Mumbai North conducting regular medical camps in the a distance of over 2700 kms with a mes- West constituency in on 22 slums of Mumbai, working with cancer sage ‘Give Peace a Chance’. November 2005, representing the Indian patients and Tata Memorial focusing on It was a time when the country especial- National Congress party. women and children both in health and ly Punjab was under a cloud of violence She represented the Mumbai North Cen- education. and communal discord. This walkathon tral constituency in the Event Details: Date: May 2, 2018 gave her unforgettable insights into the from 2009. In the 2014 Indian general Time: 6PM - 7:30PM: Location: Roomreal India, which touched her heart deeply. played a very important role in uplifting election, she was defeated by Poonam 2017 (20th loor), Dunton Tower, Carleton Priya has been a Member of Parliament the needs of the poor, empowering women Mahajan of the BJP by a margin of around University . Seating is limited. While thefor two terms and during this time she and improving health for her constituen- 1.86 lakh votes Wanted AZ Drivers REQUIREMENTS: • Valid Driver Licence AZ • 1 Yr. Experience • Montreal/City/US Routes • Dedicated Lanes Are Available • Owner Operators & Company Drivers

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