Kootenay Rockies Innovation Council is Dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation as well as the development of science and technology in the East Kootenay, the Kootenay Rockies Innovation Council (KRIC) is a non profit society that provides programming and events targeted at businesses, communities and students/educators involved in science, technology and innovation.KRIC's program are delivered in partnership with the British Columbia Innovation Council (BCIC).
Building a resilient food system to revitalize rural communities.What We DoMain Street Project is working to build a socially, economically and ecologically sustainable food system with the power to revitalize rural communities.What's unique our approach is that it combines economic development principles and social justice values with a deep understanding of ecological connectivity. What's exciting is thatwe're moving from a working prototype to a regional solution in Southeast Minnesota.'Our unique Spanishlanguage training and our incubator program connect aspiring immigrant farmers with practical resources. [.]fThe Grow a Farmer microloan fund finances startup costs for new farmers on incubator sites. [.]lFarm incubator arrangements and apprenticeships with established farmers offer opportunities for our beginning poultry farmers. [.]kRegional partners collaborate to develop resources and infrastructure to launch a regional poultry food hub.