Supporting Economic Development in Superior North Region

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Ontario Creating Jobs, Strengthening Northern Economy

April 22, 2014 10:30 a.m.

Ministry of Northern Development and Mines

The Ontario government is helping to build a stronger, more diverse northern economy while creating 10 jobs in communities across the north shore of Lake Superior.

With $419,105 in support from the province’s Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), seven projects in the Superior North region are boosting the local economies and creating jobs.  Projects include:

• The Town of Marathon is receiving $148,160 to renovate its former visitor centre into office space for the local forest management corporation, creating six jobs.
•  The Township of Schreiber is receiving $50,000 to hire a consultant who will develop a revitalization plan for the community.
• Elements, a health and wellness centre in Greenstone is receiving $73,000 to launch operations, creating two jobs.
•  Whitesand First Nation is receiving $50,000 to complete a technical study on opening a wood pellet plant.
•  Ginoogaming First Nation is receiving $44,325 to develop a comprehensive economic development plan for the community.
• The Municipality of Greenstone is receiving $40,000 to examine its energy needs and ensure it has the capacity to participate in future economic development opportunities.
• Superior Strategies, a consulting business on the Lake Helen Reserve is receiving $13,620 to provide health and safety training and create two jobs.

Supporting business and community development is part of the government’s economic plan that is creating jobs for today and tomorrow. The comprehensive plan and its six priorities focus on Ontario’s greatest strengths — its people and strategic partnerships.

Quick Facts

• Since 2003, the NOHFC has invested $930 million in 6,055 projects in Northern Ontario, creating or sustaining more than 23,400 jobs.
• The NOHFC has invested $93 million in 835 projects in Thunder Bay-Superior North since 2003, creating or sustaining more than 3,115 jobs.

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