Winnipeg, MANITOBA - During CED Week, declared by the Province of Manitoba earlier this week, The Canadian Community Economic Development (CED) Network is hosting the 2009 National CED Conference at the University of Winnipeg, June 3-5, 2009. The number of attendees is confirmed at 400, and includes representatives of local community organizations and community members, as well as national and international experts on community economic development.

Winnipeg, MANITOBA - Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Steve Ashton has formally declared this week Community Economic Development Week in Manitoba. The declaration recognizes the important contribution CED-based initiatives, including this week's National CED Conference, are making to meet the social and economic needs of Manitoba communities.

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