Attacks force business forum organizers to postpone Banff meeting

September 15, 2001
Source: Canada.com
Original story - link verified on September 15, 2001

The tentacles of terror that have gripped New York City and Washington, D.C., in the wake of this week's horrific terrorist attacks, found their way into Alberta on Thursday. Organizers of the Global Business Forum -- scheduled to take place in Banff next week -- announced they have postponed the second annual event, which would have seen more than 120 of North America's corporate chief executives meet with a cross-section of economic and political leaders to discuss a range of issues.

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