After a distinguished career of service, Janine North, Chief Executive Officer, Northern Development Initiative Trust, has indicated her desire to retire in the fall of 2016. The Trust’s Board of Directors supports her decision, and will determine the process and timeline for selecting and hiring a new CEO at its next meeting in April. Ms. North will remain CEO until her replacement has been selected and hired, and will work with her successor to ensure a smooth leadership transition. “Janine’s …
Read MoreUp to $1 million two-year fund will provide $50,000 grants to support research and development, new technologies and techniques Forest sector research and development is getting a boost with the help of Northern Development Initiative Trust’s new Forest Innovation Fund. The fund will provide up to $1 million in grants over a two-year period for small and medium-sized companies and community forests engaged in resource extraction, resource processing and supply chain activities related to the forest sector. The Forest Innovation …
Read MoreLILLOOET – Funds approved through Northern Development’s Economic Diversification Infrastructure program will transform the Lillooet Municipal Airport into a long-term asset that will generate benefits for the local economy. The Trust’s Board of directors approved $122,786 in funding for the airport, which will be used for repairs, a revamping of the fueling system and an updated pilot lounge. The upgrades mean Lillooet can promote the airport to a wider range of users, contributing to increased air traffic in the area …
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Director, Communications and Marketing
Northern Development Initiative Trust
hollyp@northerndevelopment.bc.ca
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"Having the population explode in the summer months because of the recreational facilities available in the South Cariboo greatly enhances our business opportunities and economic growth. Many stakeholders utilize the trail system that the Interlakes Snowmobile Club keeps maintained and groomed. The Snowmobile Club also spends countless hours clearing the trails in the summer months in preparation for winter use by snowmobiles."
David and Cheryl Levick, President and Corporate Secretary, Levick Enterprises Ltd.Given the increasing market for adventure tourism in the Cariboo area, the Interlakes Snowmobile Club is passionate about providing the highest quality snowmobiling trails that the area has to offer. The increase in quality of recreational trails, such as the Interlakes trail system, is providing the foundation for a greater…
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