The Argentia Port Corporation (APC), a subsidiary of the Argentia Management Authority Inc. (AMA), is pleased to welcome Integrated Logistics (NL) Ltd. (IL) to the Port of Argentia, and as part of the Town of Placentia Business Community. 

(Left to Right) Bruce Dyke of Ocean Management Trading Co, Andrew Short of Integrated Logistics and Ken Browne of Argentia Management Authority inspecting a reach stacker at the Port of Argentia. Integrated Logistics has invested in several unique pieces equipment in their new terminal in Argentia this month.

Today, at the Argentia Management Authority’s office in Argentia, Integrated Logistics General Manager Mr. Andrew Short officially signed their lease option agreement for land located on Waterfront Drive in the Port of Argentia with AMA Chief Executive Officer Ken Browne. Integrated Logistic is part of an extended stevedoring network that has the partnerships in place to handle cargo through 23 port terminals strategically located along the St. Lawrence Seaway, from Eastern Canada to the North American heartland.

AMA Chief Executive Officer, Ken Browne said, “AMA is delighted that Integrated Logistics chose to locate its expanded operations at the Port of Argentia.  We welcome companies such as Integrated Logistics who want to position themselves to capitalize on the many exceptional opportunities presented by major projects happening throughout Newfoundland and Labrador today like Vale Inco’s $2.8 billion Commercial Nickel Hydrometallurgy Project and the Hebron Project to mention just a few.”

(Left to Right) Integrated Logistics General Manager Andrew Short and Argentia Port Corporation Chief Executive Officer Ken Browne at the official lease signing at Argentia April 27, 2010

IL General Manager, Andrew Short, excited about today’s official lease signing with the APC and the tremendous business potential provided by establishing their operations at the Port of Argentia stated, “We have been discussing the marine transport needs for both the primary owners, and supplier firms, of the major industrial projects in the province. This new port terminal combined with our unique equipment shows our commitment to these projects and clients.  We are pleased to join the local business community of the Argentia area and we are planning a recruitment campaign for the coming weeks.”

IL will provide outstanding logistics services to the Port of Argentia consisting of material handling, warehousing, stevedoring, marine transportation, shipping logistics, security, and other related services.  For more information, please contact their office at 709-739-4036, or visit their website at http://www.integratednl.com.

The Port of Argentia is ready for any business requiring land and docking facilities, in close proximity to available buildings and boasts very competitive rates.  As a distribution hub, Argentia is the right location as confirmed by our other tenants and now Integrated Logistics today!  For more information, please contact our office at 227-5502, or visit the web at www.argentia.ca.

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NEWS RELEASE

AMA Donates to Three Charities
Press Release - September 16, 2009

For Immediate Release

Argentia, NL – AMA Staff Donation - The employees of the Argentia Management Authority (AMA) established a staff volunteer donation fund with the AMA organization participating in this activity by matching “dollar-for-dollar” and raising $1,872.00.  This year, we agreed to divide the fund equally and distribute the donation to the following:

1. Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada – Newfoundland & Labrador Chapter
2. Canadian Cancer Society - AMA Circle of Life Relay Team 
3. Meghynn Norman – Double Lung Transplant Patient

We believe that community involvement assists in championing all causes of charitable fundraisers/organizations, and is a fitting testimony of the AMA’s belief in supporting worthwhile community causes.   We are certainly proud to be able to contribute to such meaningful fundraising initiatives.

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release                                                 

AMA Gives Standing Ovation to Tacamor Inc.

Argentia, NL, March 02, 2009.  On Thursday, February 26, 2009, Tacamor Inc., a call centre based in the Argentia Technology Park, Town of Placentia since September 2006, has been the voices for the past two and a half years for Thumbplay, one of the largest and fastest-growing mobile-content providers in the United States, and one of the top companies of its kind in the world.
Thumbplay was recently recognized as Customer Service Leader of the Year at the Stevie Awards gala at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas. Michael Biondo, VP Customer Operations for Thumbplay, Inc., said that “Tacamor is an integral component in Thumbplay's great service!”  The 60-agent call center provides live, "24/7/365" phone, email and web chat support for Thumbplay and other companies, with a focus on delivering exceptional customer service. 
AMA Chairperson, Harvey Mercer praised the management and staff of Tacamor for the delivery of outstanding customer service to the mobile technology users; “AMA congratulates Mr. Ken Hann, management and staff for their superb excellence in meeting the needs of their clients.”  He further elaborated that “it is a tremendous milestone for the employees of Tacamor to reach such an important verification of their exceptional customer service and to be recognized in such a short time.” 
The Argentia Technology Park, owned and operated by the AMA, is located just one kilometre from the Port of Argentia, and offers 10 acres of prime real estate at a reasonable cost, quick access to supplies and services, communications infrastructure, and established transportation networks.  General Manager, Ken Browne, said, “The IT knowledge-based industry has been one of the AMA’s strategic sectors from the beginning, and Mr. Hann’s commitment to Argentia and the Town of Placentia was instrumental in our attraction of this business that currently employs 60 plus people, together with the associated benefits surrounding the supply of products and services, to our community.”

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NOTICE TO SHIP HARBOUR, FOX HARBOUR, POINT VERDE AND
PLACENTIA AREA RESIDENTS

ARGENTIA MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
BOARD RENEWAL PROCESS

The Board of Directors of the Argentia Management Authority (AMA) is seeking nominations to fill five (5) vacancies on the AMA’s Board, due to the expiration of terms for four (4) current Board Members, and vacancy not filled last year.

The AMA is a non-profit corporation with a mandate to market, develop and manage Argentia’s assets including the administration, maintenance and operation of the Port of Argentia.

The AMA’s eight (8) member voluntary Board of Directors along with the ex-officio members of the Board and its Management Staff, generally meet monthly or as frequent as necessary to effectively and efficiently handle the business at hand as follows:

• Developing Argentia’s marketing strategies and policies
• Marketing Argentia’s infrastructure including the Port of Argentia
• Redevelopment of Argentia
• Leasing of properties and/or sale of properties and land
• Operating of the Port of Argentia and maintenance of its related infrastructure
• Maintenance of infrastructure of Argentia and management of the Argentia Industrial Park
• Major expenditure decisions
• AMA and APC staffing
• Financial reviews
• Relations with the AMA’s Federal, Provincial and Municipal government partners
• Relations with the communities
• Landlord/tenant relationships
• Maximization of benefits from Vale Inco project for the community

The Selection Committee is seeking persons whose skills, knowledge and experience will meet the needs of the Board and strengthen the Board in working as a team. The selection process will take place as follows:

• Candidates shall have their principal place of residence or business within the AMA’s operating area Ship Harbour, Fox Harbour, Point Verde and Placentia.
• Candidates have to be nominated by two (2) residents in the AMA’s operating area.
• The nomination must be accompanied by a resume of the nominee.  Nominations have to be received to the address below by March 20, 2009.
• Nominees will be selected for skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the mandate of the AMA.
• Selected nominees will serve a two (2) year term expiring May 1, 2011, and be eligible to apply for reappointment for a further two (2) year term.
• Existing Board members whose term has expired are eligible to reapply and will be processed through the Selection Committee.          

In the best interest of the Board’s operation and its mandate to develop and manage Argentia assets the Selection Committee may choose not to accept a nominee to fill a vacancy on the Board.  If the advertisement does not provide sufficient acceptable nominees, the Selection Committee, with Board approval, will seek out a person(s), who have a desire and experience relevant to the AMA’s mandate, to serve on the Board in a manner that is productive and progressive and who is willing to function as part of a “Team” work group.

The nomination must be placed in a sealed envelope with nominee’s name and telephone number placed in the upper left hand corner of the envelope, and be addressed as follows: (Note: Nominators names shall not appear on the outside of the envelope) 

                                         Board Selection Committee   
                                         P.O. Box 95
                                         Argentia, NL
                                         A0B 1W0
                                         ATTENTION: Ms. Hickey 

Ms. Hickey will record the nomination name, date and time received, and will assign a sequential record number to each nomination received.  She will verify with the sender that the nomination has been received and provide nominee with the record number assigned. 

If there are any questions, please contact Ms. Hickey at (709) 227-5502.  

NEWS RELEASE

AMA Congratulates Province and Vale Inco

Press Release – January 30, 2009

For Immediate Release

Argentia, NL, -  On Thursday, January 29, 2009, the Provincial Government and Vale Inco reached an agreement-in-principle on amending the original 2002 Development Agreement for the construction of a commercial hydromet processing plant at Long Harbour.  The Argentia Management Authority Inc. (AMA), an organization responsible for the redevelopment of Argentia, offers their congratulations to Premier Williams, Minister Dunderdale, and Vale Inco on this very positive news announcement.
AMA Chairperson, Harvey Mercer is confident that this new agreement will mean greater benefits for the Province as well as for the business community and increased employment opportunities for our residents.  “AMA has continued an excellent working relationship with the Vale Inco Team for twelve years now, and we support the Premier and his government on this particular project because it will bring so many positive benefits and provide new growth opportunities for our local communities, businesses, and residents” said Chairperson Mercer.

AMA General Manager, Mr. Ken Browne, stated “this announcement brings a renewed certainty to Vale Inco’s Commercial Hydromet Processing Plant for the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, especially in light of the major downturn in the global economy and the cancellations or delays of many major projects elsewhere.”  Browne further added, “Local residents can be assured that there will be increased employment opportunities according to this welcomed announcement and businesses will be able to access the tremendous opportunities available during both the construction and operating phases of the project.”

AMA believes that Argentia with its superb port, fully serviced commercial and heavy industrial parks, and more than 3000 acres of relatively flat land, makes an ideal location for businesses wishing to establish or expand their operations to take advantage of this huge $2.2 billion project.  Browne said, “Argentia is ready for your business now, and yesterday’s announcement demonstrates that the economic future looks bright for the Town of Placentia and the surrounding communities.”    

 
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NEWS RELEASE

AMA Donates to Four Charities
Press Release - April 28, 2008  

For Immediate Release

Argentia, NL – AMA Staff Donation - The employees of the Argentia Management Authority (AMA) established a staff volunteer donation fund with the AMA organization participating in this activity by matching “dollar-for-dollar” and raising $1,672.00.  This year, we agreed to divide the fund equally and distribute the donation to the following organizations:

1. Canadian Cancer Society  - Daffodil Place
2. Janeway Children Hospital Foundation
3. Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada – Newfoundland & Labrador Chapter
4. Dr. William Collingwood Memorial – The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #33 Placentia

We believe that community involvement assists in championing all causes of charitable organizations, and is a fitting testimony of the AMA’s belief of great work performed by them.   We are certainly proud to be able to contribute to such worthwhile fundraising initiatives.

Argentia is the First North American Port of Call for New Eimskip Vessel

Argentia, NL: - July 27, 2007.  Under warm sunny skies this morning, a brand new reefer vessel of Eimskip, called the M/V Dalfoss, arrived in the Port of Argentia.  It is the first North American port of call for the new combined reefer and container vessel, and is part of the current Eimskip service going from Iceland and the United States through Argentia.  Constructed at Myklebust Verft AS in Norway, the Dalfoss is the third newbuilt reefer vessel received by Eimskip-CTG in the last 18 months which is in accordance with their building programme for reefer vessels announced in 2004.

The reefer vessel arrived in Argentia to pick up 800 tonnes of frozen fish product stored in the Argentia Freezers and Terminals Facility at Argentia.  The Dalfoss is 82m long and 16m wide, has a maximum cruising speed of 16 nautical miles per hours, and deadweight of 2,500 tonnes.  The vessel has substantial loading and discharging capacity, about 200 tonnes per hour, and is able of carrying 1,800 pallets and 28 forty-foot containers on deck.  It also has side ports which enables driving pallets directly onboard instead of having to hoist them using a crane. 

AMA General Manager, Mr. Ken Browne was dockside this morning to meet Mr. Jón Jóhannsson, Manager of Eimskip Newfoundland, and Agnar Gudmundsson, Captain of the Dalfoss at the Port of Argentia.  During the brief presentation, Mr. Browne said, “On behalf of the Argentia Port Corporation (APC), I would like to welcome Mr. Jóhannsson, and the Dalfoss’s captain and crew to the Port of Argentia.  Argentia and Eimskip have had an excellent long relationship, and we are happy that you chose Argentia as your first port of call in North America.”

Eimskip Manager, Mr. Jóhannsson remarked, “Eimskip is thrilled to add a new reefer vessel to our fleet, and this development further strengthens our vision to become a key international player in temperature-controlled cargo worldwide, as well as to further consolidate our position as a transport market leader offering total services in the North Atlantic.  Your welcome this morning to the Port of Argentia is most appreciated.”

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Sunny day for the Dalfoss Visit


On the Bridge of the Dalfoss
(L to R) Ken Browne, AMA - Jón Jóhannsson, Eimskip -  Agnar Gudmundsson, Captain of the Dalfoss

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Fibre Optic Cable Ship at Argentia
Press Release - June 7, 2007  

For Immediate Release

Argentia, NL – FIBRE OPTIC CABLE - Like a ghost ship in the fog the M.V. IT  Intrepid arrived through the fog in Argentia Harbour on Tuesday June 6, 2007.  However, far from being a ghost ship, the IT Intrepid is a state of art cable laying ship that will bury a sub sea fiber optic cable between Nova Scotia along the south coast Newfoundland.  This cable will terminate at Argentia before it heads overland to St. John’s thus giving the Island a truly diverse, second, separate company communication connection to the mainland of North America. 

Ken Browne, General Manager, of the Argentia Management Authority Inc. (AMA) said, “this is a bright day for the future of Newfoundland and Labrador.  Communities such as Burgeo, Ramea, Harbour Breton and Grand Bank, to name a few, who traditionally relied on the fishery, now have the ability to attract Information Technology (IT) to their communities.  This will also allow for use of internet telephone systems thus giving rural Newfoundland legitimate competition among the phone industry service providers which should lower prices in the long term.”

The fiber optic cable will also provide IT business in Argentia with significantly better options for communication than the community currently has in place.  The AMA applauds and thanks Persona for choosing Argentia as the sea termination site for its Fiber Optic Cable.

For further information:

Ken Browne, General Manager
Telephone:  (709) 227-5502

New Recreational Vehicle and Travel Trailer Park Slated for Argentia
Press Release - June 1, 2007

For Immediate Release

Argentia, NL – NEW RECREATIONAL VEHICLE AND TRAVEL TRAILER PARK SLATED FOR ARGENTIA - The Argentia Management Authority Inc. (AMA) is pleased to announce the start of a new recreational vehicle (RV) park that will be called the Argentia Sunset Park and will be located on the site formerly known as the 1000 Housing Area, Southside, Argentia, Newfoundland. The RV Park will include 40 RV lots measuring 25 ft wide by 80 ft long set at 45 degrees to the existing roads, with a 10 ft buffer between each lot.

The new park will provide all of the necessary services expected today for the modern RV user, namely: water, sewer, and a 30-amp electrical service. Also, a building located at the entrance to the park will be used for management and administration activities, and will receive complete internal renovations including: electrical, fluorescent lighting, electrical receptacles, drop ceiling, washrooms, and showers.

The AMA is also glad to announce that a management agreement for the management of the RV Park will be completed with the owners of Fitzgerald’s Pond Park, David and Susan Bartlett. They will be responsible for the full operation of the park, including the day-to-day booking/marketing operations and maintenance of the park facility. Overall, we are marketing the RV Park to capture tourists and visitors to our area who are: 1) incoming and outgoing on the Marine Atlantic ferry, 2) vacationers who are visiting the Town of Placentia and area, and 3) special events, such as the regatta, reunions, or festivals as an additional source of accommodations to attract more visitors to our historic town. Having tourists stay at a single location allows for input into the local itinerary, thus promoting local attractions and businesses.

Construction of the RV Park has been awarded to Edward Collins Contracting Ltd. from the Town of Placentia and work will begin on July 17, 2006, with an estimated completion date of October 31, 2006. The new RV Park is part of the AMA’s “Tourism Argentia” Strategy which primarily is focused on the promotion of the Museum of the Atlantic Allies proposal, the 282 Coastal Defense Battery Guns, the Q Driving Range, and the Argentia Backland Trail.

For further information:

Ms. Vivian Smith, Chairperson
Argentia Management Authority
Telephone: (709) 227-5502

Mr. Ken Browne, General Manager
Argentia Management Authority
Telephone: (709) 227-5502

AMA Launches New Web Portal for Argentia
Press Release - June 1, 2007

For Immediate Release

Argentia, NL – AMA LAUNCHES NEW WEB PORTAL FOR ARGENTIA - The Argentia Management Authority Inc. (AMA) is pleased to announce the official launch of their new web portal which will take place at the AMA Boardroom at 11:30 am on June 1, 2007.  As part of the AMA’s ongoing strategic plan to develop and grow Argentia, the Authority contracted Wanda Cuff Young Inc. (WCYi) to design and develop a new leading edge web portal to marketing and promote Argentia and “The Argentia Advantage.”

 
The new site is focused on key areas of development for the AMA, namely:  the Port of Argentia, Argentia Industrial Park, Argentia Technology Park, Tourism Argentia, and the AMA.   The Argentia Web Portal has hundreds of pages of reference, research material, and related information providing, potential investors, and companies looking to set up or establish their business at Argentia.  Also, the web portal is providing information for our residents, tourists and/or visitors regarding the tremendous tourism product available at Argentia. 

 
AMA Board Chairperson, Ms. Vivian Smith said:  “that in today’s fast paced world, technology plays a very important part in the overall marketing and promotion strategies for Argentia and the Argentia Management Authority.  Indeed, the web portal is a marvelous tool that allows rural locations, such as Argentia, to position ourselves on an even level with the much larger global centers.  We believe that our web portal will provide the AMA with another very efficient and effective means of communicating with both the business community and our residents regarding what’s happening in Argentia Today!”

 
AMA General Manager, Mr. Ken Browne added:  “AMA’s new web portal is a result of many lessons learned from comments and suggestions provided by the end users of our previous web sites. The Wanda Cuff Young Inc. team did a great job in implementing the best suggestions into our newly designed web portal, and  we welcome all visitors to log on at www.argentia.ca to learn more about the great opportunities available right here in Argentia

 
Overall, www.argentia.ca  provides for improved navigation, and streamlined organization of the information, with the look, feel, and user-friendly, intuitive design that allows for quick, efficient retrieval of information located on the web portal including the addition of a search function, site map, media centre, attractions/accommodations and a guest book.

 
Ms. Wanda Cuff Young from WCYi will provide a presentation and demonstration of the many new features found on AMA’s new web portal today at the AMA Boardroom located in the AMA Building on Marquise Ave. in Argentia at 11:30 am this morning, so please join us. 

 
If you can’t join us for today’s presentation, please log on to the Internet at www.argentia.ca, and we encourage you to give us your comments, and/or suggestions via the form provided on our web portal. 

For further information:

Ms. Vivian Smith, Chairperson
Argentia Management Authority
Telephone: (709) 227-5502

Mr. Ken Browne, General Manager
Argentia Management Authority
Telephone: (709) 227-5502

Wanda Cuff Young and Chairperson Smith at the official launch of 
the Argentia web portal.