SARS and Economic Development

Not much has been said about the impact of SARS on economic development efforts, but a recent Buffalo News article reminds us that is having an impact.

The Buffalo Niagara Enterprise has canceled a major marketing event in Toronto because of the SARS virus and lower projected attendance. The BNE, a regional marketing office, was scheduled to host a party May 2 at the York Event Theater for business people attending the CoreNet Global summit. Toronto has suffered the largest Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome outbreak outside of Asia. Canada has reported 13 deaths.