What else should the Economic Development Directorate be promoting

johnboy 19 January 2012 19 January 2012 1

It’s been a source of ongoing wonder to us here in the Eagle’s Nest.

Why does the Economic Development Directorate run ads for the Canberra Capitals on its website.

And what other events or businesses would you like to see getting similar benefit?

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One Response to What else should the Economic Development Directorate be promoting

Erg0 10:34 am 19 Jan 12

Maybe they just remember hearing the word “capital” in their economics course and figure it’s something they should be supporting?

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