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November 14

Northern Entrepreneurs Praise First Innovation Bootcamps

Innovation is alive and thriving in northern BC as evidenced by the turn out at the first-time Northern Innovation Bootcamps. Over sixty participants attended a one-day workshop session held in the communities of Fort St. John, Prince George and Terrace from November 1st to 3rd, 2011. The session was designed for entrepreneurs with a great idea who need to know the resources and support available to take their idea from concept to commercialization. Northern Development Initiative Trust (Northern Development), in …

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"Spirit Square was an idea in 2007 and is a reality today. It is a reality due to the hard work, devoted volunteerism and vision of many people. Take note of the many local contractors and individuals who provided services and materials to the project or who volunteered their time to work on the site, often on evenings and weekends. Spirit Square is truly a community project."

Mayor Carol Kulesha, Village of Queen Charlotte

Local Park Builds Community Spirit In Queen Charlotte

The Spirit Square project has had significant community and economic benefits. The new development will see the creation of two temporary construction jobs while also directly supporting the seasonal employment of twelve to twenty local vendors. In addition, the project supported local businesses and residents by employing local residents and…

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