November 29, 2013
Strengthening the Economy through Strategic Investments
Investment of $36,000 Supports Skills Development and Planning Initiatives
In support of initiatives that provide training and development opportunities for non-profit organizations, seven Newfoundland and Labrador groups will receive funding totalling $36,000. Funding will support community-based organizations to attend industry-specific planning sessions that will enhance employee and volunteer skill-sets through new training and skill development.
“Community and volunteer-based organizations are essential to sustaining
and growing Newfoundland and Labrador’s economy, especially in rural areas.
It is important that we invest in a range of industries and organizations
which are working throughout the province to grow the local economy. This
$36,000 investment supports development initiatives by providing
organizations with the resources they need to grow and take advantage of
opportunities and resources.”
- The Honourable Charlene Johnson, Minister of Innovation, Business and
Rural Development
Funding supports training and planning sessions for the seven organizations to advance economic and business development. A list of organizations receiving funding can be found in the backgrounder below.
Through sound fiscal management and responsible decisions, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is strengthening the business environment, encouraging the development of innovative industries and building a vibrant economy.
QUICK FACTS
- Funding totalling $36,000 will support training for seven organizations to enhance skills and develop economic plans.
- Community Capacity Building funding is available to non-profit economic development organizations including regional economic development associations, municipalities, industry/sector groups and educational institutions involved in economic development.
- The program provides non-repayable contributions of up to $5,000 to regional organizations and $10,000 to provincial organizations.
- The Department of Innovation, Business and Rural Development offers a wide range of services to economic development organizations. Additional information on programs can be found at: www.ibrd.gov.nl.ca/programs/RDF.html
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Media contact:
Heather MacLean
Director of Communications
Department of
Innovation, Business and Rural Development
709-729-4570, 697-4137
heathermaclean@gov.nl.ca
BACKGROUNDER
Organizations Supported by Community Capacity Building Funding
| Organization | Community |
| Tourism Southwest Inc. | Pan-Regional |
| Walk A Ways Parks & Trail Committee | St. Georges-Stephenville |
| Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Agriculture | Pan-Provincial |
| Nortip Development Corporation | St. Barbe |
| Burin Peninsula Business Service Board | Burin |
| Atlantic Canadian Organic Business Network | Pan-Provincial |
| Southern Avalon Development Association | Ferryland |