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.
Lesser Slave Lake Economic Alliance (LSLEA).Lesser Slave Lake Economic Alliance is poised as Alberta's next advantage.Located just 2.5 hours from the City of Edmonton and connected with northern Alberta's oilsands resources, ours is a region full of cultural diversity, creative communities, natural wonders, unique quality of life and endless opportunity.We invite you to explore our winter wonderland and summer playground by watching our video of the Lesser Slave Lake Economic Alliance Region.
Community Futures Northwest Alberta, a Community Futures Development Corporation is a federally sponsored, but community directed not for profit organization. Our geographic area of service includes all the communities and residents of the North Western corner of Alberta The community development role of our organization within the region is to facilitate or enable communities to help themselves.