New award, new sponsor

commandite LIENSCHARLOTTETOWN – Feb. 11, 2016 – The LIENS project, which supports the integration of newcomers into the local workforce, has officially confirmed its sponsorship of the new 2016 Immigrant Entrepreneur Award. The award will be presented during the Acadian Entrepreneurs’ Gala, organized by the Acadian and Francophone Chamber of Commerce of PEI, March 12, at the Centre Belle-Alliance in Summerside. Here, Amy Richard, left, assistant coordinator of the Gala, thanks LIENS coordinator Catherine Rioux for the $1000 sponsorship. Seven awards will be presented during the formal evening. Tickets are available at the Wellington Rural Action Centre, the Centre Belle-Alliance and the RDÉE PEI office in Charlottetown.