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Projects get provincial funding in North Bay

A trio of economic development projects designed to help strengthen the regional economy and attract tourists in North Bay is receiving nearly $1.4 million from the province.

Grants available from Yves Landry Foundation

The Yves Landry Foundation has some money to give away to some Northern manufacturers. A year ago, FedNor contributed $2 million to the foundation to help stimulate the Northern economy. “We have given out just more than $1 million.

WipWare on PROFIT 500 list

WipWare has grown from a home-based business to being ranked 127th on the 25th annual PROFIT 500, the definitive ranking of Canada’s fastest-growing companies.

Airport expansion has mining edge

North Bay 's Jack Garland Airport has been in the industrial park business for some time.
Economic development a community effort

Economic development a community effort

The Mattawa area was hit hard when its major industry closed its doors about five years ago. “We went from 1,100 jobs to 600 jobs. We lost half our labour force,” said Robert Corriveau, mayor of Papineau-Cameron Twp.
Established businessman shares hard-learned insights

Established businessman shares hard-learned insights

Rick Lemieux is no stranger to start­ing up businesses. The founder of RDH Mining Equipment in Sudbury , Rock-Tech and the Saenchiur Flechey Resort on Lake Nipissing knows what it takes to make a fledgling business grow into a successful one.

FedNor bucks airdropped into North Bay airport

North Bay 's Jack Garland Airport received FedNor funding more than $218,000 for infrastructure upgrades. Nipissing–Timiskaming MP Jay Aspin delivered the news March 8 on behalf of the Tony Clement, Minister for FedNor.
Businesses rebuild following devastating fire

Businesses rebuild following devastating fire

Vested Interest, Lefebvre's Source for Adventure and The Abbey eager to return to downtown home
Gold projects, dog tunnels keep North Bay duct company wagging

Gold projects, dog tunnels keep North Bay duct company wagging

Schauenburg Industries has had a presence in North Bay since 1969, but its profile has been very low key. However, in the past two-and-a-half years, it has doubled its workforce, doubled its sales, and expanded its footprint.
North Bay development focusing on airport, downtown

North Bay development focusing on airport, downtown

North Bay’s economic development department may have a new team, but it has set its sights on two big initiatives this year – the city’s new airport industrial business park and the downtown.