Friday 17 July 2009

VANOC board of directors meeting come up with major milestones in challenging economy

ANOC is responsible for the planning, organizing, financing and staging of the XXI Olympic Winter Games and the X Paralympic Winter Games in 2010. The 2010 Olympic Winter Games will be staged in Vancouver and Whistler from February 12 to 28, 2010. Vancouver and Whistler will host the Paralympic Winter Games from March 12 to 21, 2010

VANOC board of directors’ meeting highlights major milestones in challenging economy

- Domestic sponsorship revenue target fully met

- Significant progress on major operational contracts

- Funding approval for venue finishing touches; venue program now complete

- Continued efforts required to deliver Games with a balanced budget