News Release
Dryden Plans for Future Economic Development
July 30, 2009
McGuinty Government Supports Diversification Efforts
NEWS
Ontario is supporting Dryden’s efforts to attract new business and strengthen its economy.
With the support of the Northern Communities Investment Readiness Program (NCIR), the Dryden Development Corporation is:
- taking an inventory of wood supplies in local forest management units;
- identifying investment properties suitable for manufacturing and processing facilities and;
- hosting a familiarization tour for a company that could manufacture local timber into wood products in the community.
“The NCIR Program is an effective tool for northern communities identifying opportunities for economic diversification.”
- Michael Gravelle, Minister Northern Development, Mines and Forestry
QUICK FACTS
- The province supported this initiative with $13,970 from the Northern Communities Investment Readiness (NCIR) program.
- To date, more than $1.5 million in NCIR funding has been approved for 162 initiatives across the North.
- Dryden is well connected by highway and air, and boasts a sophisticated wireless network to meet the needs of the most demanding businesses.
- About Economic Development in Dryden
- About the GO North Program
Mike Dunlop, NCIR Initiative, 807-475-1773
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