FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

AJAX/PICKERING, ON (July 11, 2011) - The Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade responded positively to the release of the 2010 Pickering Lands Needs Assessment Study.  The APBOT has been a strong advocate for the release of this information for the review and consideration of its membership.

"Our Board has been working tirelessly to move for the release of this report." says Donna McFarlane, President of the Board,"The future use of the area known as the Airport Lands continues to be raised as a leading topic of interest among our members."

The Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade looks forward to receiving the full study later this week, and will closely review the recommendations.  Issues regarding transportation are key to the Board, as are areas of infrastructure, job creation and economic activity.

About the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade:

The Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade is the voice of the business community in Ajax and Pickering. Established in 1955, the 550-plus members represent an array of business sectors ranging from the service industry to manufacturers and distributors. The group’s advocacy and policy initiatives focus on issues relating to such things as economic development, health care, education, transportation issues, community and social development, environment, and energy.

To learn more about the Board, or to become a member, please go to www.apboardoftrade.com.

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For additional information, or to arrange interviews please contact:

Nathan B. MacDonald
Communications Specialist
Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade
3-144 Old Kingston Road
Ajax, ON   L1T 2Z9
Ph: 905.686.0883  ext. 229
Fax: 905.686.1057
nmacdonald@apboardoftrade.com
www.apboardoftrade.com