43 years of big business
Posted Oct 14, 2011 06:37:07 AM.
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This year marks the 43rd anniversary of Oktoberfest.
The President and CEO of the Greater K-W Chamber of Commerce Ian McLean says it’s a big year for the festival, and special one for the Chamber.
“The Greater K-W Chamber of Commerce, we’re celebrating our 125th anniversary this year, and to have been a partner all through the 43 years of Oktoberfest is a real honour for us.”
McLean says Oktoberfest has had a huge economic impact on the Region, saying that over the 43 years it’s generated about a billion dollars for the Region and has also attracted business.
“It’s a great opportunity to showcase the business community. Yesterday we had the passport to success where we had 32 businesses that were coming to explore the opportunity of setting their businesses up here in town.”
McLean added that Oktoberfest is more than just an economic force for the Region.
“The community comes together, we work together for a common goal. Oktoberfest supports so many charities, so many activities. It puts us on the map around the province around the country and around the globe.”
He is also confident that this years festival will be one of the most, if not the most, successful festivals yet.
The Greater K-W Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 125th anniversary this year.
