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Naicatchewenin First Nation Focuses On Improving Local Economy
August 12, 2009
McGuinty Government Supports Business Investment Opportunities
NEWS
Band council members and staff of a First Nation community in Northwestern Ontario will strengthen their knowledge about economic development to attract and keep business in the community.
The Naicatchewenin First Nation is receiving funding from the Northern Communities Investment Readiness program (NCIR) for two training workshops that will cover:
- Analysing the community’s current economic performance;
- Identifying the community’s specific goals;
- Prioritizing potential investment opportunities; and
- Completing a strategic economic development plan.
“Through these educational workshops, Naicatchewenin First Nation band council and staff will be equipped with the tools they need to focus on increasing business investment in their community; putting them in a position to move forward with a strong economic development strategy.”
- Michael Gravelle, Minister of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry
QUICK FACTS
- The Naicatchewenin First Nation is receiving $9,000 through the NCIR program.
- To date, over $1.5 million in Northern Communities Investment Readiness funding has been approved for 162 initiatives.
- About the Naicatchewenin First Nation
Mike Dunlop, NCIR Initiative, 807-475-1773
ontario.ca/north-news
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