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Agriculture Deputy Secretary Merrigan to Attend Opening TODAY of Pennsylvania Business Supporting Economic Growth and Job Creation
WASHINGTON, June 17, 2011 – TODAY, Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan will speak at the opening event for YorKitchen, a local business incubator in York, Pennsylvania, that is connecting the agricultural community with business opportunities and jobs.
The Deputy Secretary will discuss the importance of building a robust economic strategy for rural Pennsylvania and making sure that continued federal investments in rural communities create maximum benefit for all Pennsylvanians.
Last week, the President signed an Executive Order establishing the first White House Rural Council, which will focus on ways to bolster job growth and opportunities for rural families.
Friday, June 17, 2011
10 a.m. EDT
WHAT: Grand opening of YorKitchen, a shared commercial kitchen available for rent by the hour to food producers to prepare new products and stimulate small business growth.
WHO: Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan, Darrell Auterson, President of NutriCore NorthEast, Inc. and other local officials.
WHERE: York Central Market House
34 W Philadelphia St.
York, PA 17401
DIRECTIONS: From 83 South, at exit 21, take ramp right and follow signs for US-30 East/Arsenal Rd. Turn right onto Loucks Mill Rd. Turn left onto N. George Street, Turn right onto 74 North/462 West/W Philadelphia St, arrive at 34 W. Philadelphia St., York.
