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Weekly Coffee Chat with Special Guest: Hon. Heath MacDonald!
June 22, 2018 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Calling all entrepreneurs! Come have your Friday morning coffee with us at Startup Zone! Bring your business ideas, questions, and grievances and get some great advice from local, like-minded entrepreneurs!
Our special guest on June 22nd is the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Finance.
Heath MacDonald was first elected to the provincial legislature on May 4, 2015 representing District 16 – Cornwall/Meadowbank. He was appointed Minister of Economic Development and Tourism on May 19, 2015 and Minister of Finance on January 10, 2018.
Prior to his election as MLA, Mr. MacDonald was the Executive Director of Quality Tourism Services, Atlantic Canada Manager of Access Advisor, and President and Co-Founder of BamText Information Technology and Consulting. Mr. MacDonald has over 20 years experience in the private sector with a particular focus on the tourism industry.
Mr. MacDonald has been an active volunteer for many years, with ties to numerous sports and community organizations.
Mr. MacDonald has earned praise from various organizations for his efforts to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. They include the Access Award from the PEI Council of People with Disabilities, and the City of Charlottetown Accessibility Award. Mr. MacDonald was a Chair Leader as part of the Canadian Paraplegic Association’s annual awareness campaign.
Mr. MacDonald lives in Cornwall with his wife Elizabeth and they have two children, Jacklyn and Isaac.