Country Woodworkers Ltd. founder and owner, Rick Hopper, shows Minister Thorpe around his woodworking and cabinetry business in Powell River on Jan. 28, 2008. Minister Thorpe was in Powell River to visit local small businesses, host a Small Business Roundtable, and open a new StrongStart Centre on behalf of Education Minister Shirley Bond. From left to right: Minister Thorpe and Rick Hopper.

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