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Prince George, BC – Northern Development Initiative Trust announced today that All-Wood Fibre Ltd. has been approved under Northern Development’s Capital Investment and Training Rebate program. All-Wood Fibre Ltd. is expanding their capacity to grind, chip and process fibre to supply the bio-energy sector in order to meet the increased demand in areas of central and northern British Columbia heavily impacted by the mountain pine beetle epidemic. With the support of Northern Development’s Capital Investment and Training program, All-Wood Fibre …

Dawson Creek, BC – Northern Development Initiative Trust announced today that Greensmart Manufacturing Ltd. has been approved under Northern Development’s ‘Capital Investment and Training Rebate’ program. Greensmart Manufacturing Ltd. manufactures modular homes, well site office structures, commercial buildings, hotels, motels and affordable living complexes.  Production is being increased to meet the demands of new opportunities including pre-manufactured school buildings, projects in Fort McMurray and the 2010 Olympics. As a result, their existing facility will be expanded and 83 new full-time jobs …

Do you have the analytical, problem solving and organizational skills to provide financial support to communities throughout northern BC? Will your skills strengthen a collaborative team of Northern Development staff and community economic development professionals focused on attracting investment and new business to the region? Providing superb accounting support and contract administration to over 40 communities and managing multiple project responsibilities while meeting challenging deadlines in support of a board responsible for this regional economic development corporation must be your …

Prince George, BC — May 1, 2009 — Northern Development Initiative Trust announced today that website upgrades including an expansion to the ‘Community Funding Resources’ section are now online. Included in the newly expanded ‘Community Funding Resources’ section is a vast selection of detailed funding program summaries to assist users in their quest for funding opportunities. Organization and navigation of the site has also been improved, and by organizing the information into five main sections, it will be easier to identify …

On April 4th, the District of Kitimat held the grand opening of the Sam Lindsay Aquatic Centre. This major infrastructure project has been supported by Northern Development with a $1.65 million zero interest loan and a $30,000 grant via the Community Halls and Recreation Facilities funding program. The major renovation of the pool cost close to $15 million. The pool incorporates a state-of-the-art mechanical air handling system, electrical system, and most importantly, a water system which will help to conserve …

Enterprising Non-Profits (ENP) has announced upcoming orientation sessions in March and April 2009 in Quesnel, Bella Coola, Kitimat, Burns Lake, and Vanderhoof.  ENP is a funding program that provides matching grants to non-profit organizations in BC that are planning for the start or expansion of a social enterprise business. To apply for funding, organizations are required to attend this one-day orientation session. Quesnel – Monday, March 30, 2009 Bella Coola – Tuesday, April 7, 2009 Kitimat – Tuesday, April 21, …