CENE: Canadian Entrepreneurs in New England.

http://www.thecene.org/#!48-hours-in-the-hub/c11nc "48 Hours in the Hub": Cambridge Mass. Fall 2013 Program 48 Hours in the Hub is put on in conjunction with the Consulate General of Canada in Boston. Twice a year, 20 of Canada's most promising startups are invited to Boston/Cambridge for two days of mentorship, workshops, investor meetings, strategic partner visits and networking. (Comment: Several BIOMEDICAL firms) Biography - Consul General Patrick Binns Mr. Binns began his career in northern Alberta as a community development officer. In 1972 he moved to Prince Edward Island where he became Assistant Manager of the Rural Development Council. He served in P.E.I.'s public service from 1974 to 1978 and was a recipient of the Queen's Silver Jubilee Medal for Outstanding Public Service. From 1978 to 1984, he served in P.E.I.'s Provincial Legislature and held many cabinet portfolios. From 1984 to 1988, he was the Member of Parliament for Cardigan and served as a Parliamentary Secretary. From 1988 to 1996, he was President of Island Bean Ltd. and Pat Binns and Associates. He became leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of P.E.I. and the province's 30th Premier in 1996. Mr. Binns' government was re-elected to two more terms. During his 11 years as Premier, Mr. Binns established the P.E.I. Cancer Treatment Centre, founded and led Team Atlantic trade missions abroad and promoted the bio-science industry. From 2007 to 2010 he has served as Ambassador of Canada to Ireland. He is currently Consul General of Canada for New England and resides in Boston. Mr. Binns and his wife Carol maintain their farm property in Prince Edward Island. They have four adult children, Rob, Mark, Brad and Lilly as well as four grandchildren. Binns established an edible bean farm in Hopefield (Island Bean Limited) and operated a management consultant firm, Pat Binns & Associates.