More than $200,000 awarded to agricultural projects in the Peace Region in 2019 through the BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Compensation Fund. Northern Development is now accepting applications for the 2020 intake.
August 12, 2019 Northern Development announced today that it will now offer a consulting rebate to small and medium sized businesses in its service region that may be affected by permanent mill closures or curtailments. The Forestry Affected Business (FAB) Consulting Rebate will reimburse small and medium sized businesses for contracted consulting services. A rebate of up to 75 per cent, to a maximum of $15,000, can be recovered for the cost of hiring a consultant to assist with business …
Northern Development Initiative Trust is pleased to announce it has approved over a half a million dollars for economic development projects in its service region. At their July 23 meeting, Northern Development’s board of directors approved the following projects through the Economic Diversification Infrastructure Program: $76,760 was approved for the Williams Lake Indian Band for renovations to the Elizabeth Grouse Gymnasium. This project will include the purchase and installation of new flooring, new air conditioning and heating systems, commercial grade …
August 6, 2019 – On Friday, August 2, Northern Development began accepting applications to the BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Compensation Fund (PACF) – the $20 million fund BC Hydro established to support agricultural production and related economic activity in the Peace Region. The fund reflects BC Hydro’s recognition of the role agriculture plays in the Peace River region and the potential effects of the Site C project on agriculture. The initial intake allocation is $250,000 and is open to: Corporations, …
Northern Development approved four major projects in its service region that will support and strengthen the local economy through its Economic Diversification Infrastructure Program. At their April 24 meeting, Northern Development’s board of directors approved funding for the following projects: $250,000 was approved for Coast Mountain College (CMTN), Terrace Campus, for the construction of a new community recreation centre. This centre will be accessible by the public and will provide cardio machines, free weights, an open workout zone and a …
From left: Wendy Benyk, Joel McKay, Margo Wagner, Lori Ackerman and Carol Leclerc April 26, 2019 – Prince George | Northern Development Initiative Trust announces the acclimation of three new executive members to its board of directors, voted in at the Trust’s annual general meeting on April 24, 2019. For the first time since the inception of the Trust, the board has a female chair and an all-female executive committee. New board chair Margo Wagner is the newly acclaimed Chair …
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