I also attended at the AGM. The meat of the focus was small business getting in on a piecte of this enormous pie.

Again as I posted on the NOT forum, I am always amazed that whenever there is a question and answer period, that nobody asks any questions. Golden opportunities lost.

Frank mentioned they were opening up an office in Thunder Bay. It appears we will be the hub up here.

Another word on the lack of questions. We all know what Frank et al will say. I got the impression that they were tring to wake up Thunder Bay small business. Almost spoon feeding them. i don't know if its because of the "cabin fever" or what. It sounds like Thunder Bay will be a hub for services etc... And the group had to be warned that Winnipeg or elsewhere would be more than willing to do the supplying.

I spent some time Chatting with Neil Novak. He was in good spirits so I enjoyed our time together. There was good representation there from several plays.

There were many members of our First Nations in attendance. A few with whom I spoke re these issues moving forward.

I met Frank for the first time. Nice guy.

I wish I'd have known Mr. Allard was there. I'd have paid my respects.

Don