NUNAVUT, May 13, 2021 /CNW/ - Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented event, which brings unique challenges to businesses across the territories. CanNor has been there to support entrepreneurs and businesses since the beginning of the pandemic and continues to support their recovery by making strategic investments that help contribute to Canada s economic recovery.
Through its $15 million Northern Business Relief Fund as well as its $34.3 million portion of the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund, CanNor has supported small- and medium-sized businesses across the territories in an investment of over $31.3 million maintaining over 1,685 jobs and supporting 565 businesses. This funding has gone a long way to help Northern businesses survive the pandemic and position them for a strong recovery.
From: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Audioptics Medical receives federal support to further test and develop its inner ear imaging technology
May 11, 2021 · Halifax, Nova Scotia · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Research and development play important roles in continuing to create non-invasive healthcare solutions for Canadians and people around the world. That’s why Audioptics Medical is working to test, develop and prototype the Ossiview Middle Ear Imaging system to help clinicians provide safe and accurate diagnoses to people experiencing inner ear conditions.
Federal support for innovative healthcare
Today, Andy Fillmore, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities and Member of Parliament for Halifax, announced contributions totalling up to $732,052 to Audioptics to help further develop its imaging technology and establish manufacturing capabilities. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Mini
Governor Cuomo Launches a New Decade of the Regional Economic Development Council Initiative Share
Round XI Will Award More Than $750 Million Across All 10 REDC Regions to Build Back Better in a Post-COVID Economic Recovery
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today launched Round XI of the Regional Economic Development Council initiative, officially kicking off a new decade of economic development in a post-pandemic recovery. The 2021 funding round includes more than $750 million in state economic development resources. The Consolidated Funding Application will open on May 10, enabling businesses, municipalities, not-for-profits and the public to begin applying for assistance from dozens of state programs for job-creation and community development projects.
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Shareholders of the Moundsville Country Club are in the process of being contacted to decide on the clubâs possible sale.
Editor’s note: Story has been updated to reflect that the Moundsville Country Club is a for-profit enitity.
MOUNDSVILLE Shareholders in the Moundsville Country Club are being contacted to determine the future of the 81-year-old institution after the club has received a purchase offer from the Regional Economic Development Partnership.
The partnership, commonly referred to as “RED,” offered $8.025 million in July 2019 to buy the country club and its 163.5 acres of land just south of Moundsville along W.Va. 2. The letter of intent from RED has a closing date of Dec. 31, 2021, club officials said.
Four key provincial organizations in Saskatchewan are encouraging communities and First Nations to celebrate Economic Development Week May 9 to 15, 2021. (Mayor Marcel Roy is shown here signing the. . .