Thursday, April 19, 2012
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Any exciting new program - save your business money and be green
Our corporation has done a few trips across the province with the business improvement areas in Quesnel (Downtown, South and West). We have imaginative, exciting conversations about the potential of Quesnel and interesting things we, as community tax payers, community leaders, community members, want to see in Quesnel. Today one of those ideas that was discussed on a trip is coming to life. And I have to admit that I'm excited about the potential of this idea.
We are opening an exchange of supply materials for Quesnel and area businesses. We are hoping to match up businesses that have "waste" with businesses that can make use of the "waste" - making it no longer waste and giving some products a longer life.
Our kick off item comes from a green minded business, The Outlaw, located on Reid Street under Granville's. They had a large shipment of sandals come in for their summer season and with the sandals came piles of this...
We are opening an exchange of supply materials for Quesnel and area businesses. We are hoping to match up businesses that have "waste" with businesses that can make use of the "waste" - making it no longer waste and giving some products a longer life.
Our kick off item comes from a green minded business, The Outlaw, located on Reid Street under Granville's. They had a large shipment of sandals come in for their summer season and with the sandals came piles of this...
FOAM
The foam pieces are white or blue and could be used for shipping for businesses that are transporting things away from Quesnel or maybe a classroom in Quesnel has an art project or an artist has a project or some innovative growing medium or... we have 2 garbage bags full of the foam.
These are available for FREE - from our office. Simply call us at 250.992.3522 or email agoffic@quesnelinfo.com.
We would like to be a location for free exchange for businesses - do you have something you know could be re-used by another business and don't want to throw it in the land fill - do you need shipping materials or other items for your business and this could be a cost-savings for your company - let us know if you have something or are looking for something - we are happy to connect businesses and support a positive green exchange program!
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Absurd comparison of the week
Vancouver apartment available through MLS, Royal Lepage
This is a condominium/strata with monthly strata fees of $200.79
1 bedroom/1 bathroom, 549 sq ft
Listed for $269,900
Quesnel home available through MLS, North Cariboo Realty #N215857
House, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,075 sq ft
Walking distance to Dragon Lake - world renowned fly fishing lake, 5 minutes from shopping and schools - A great home and community to raise a family
Listed for $269,900
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Innovation and energy grant program for small business
The 2012 call for applications of the Small Business Champion Program has been launched. The program provides funding to small businesses that demonstrate leadership in their community by developing and implementing creative methods for making energy improvements within their business operations.
The program will award up to $25,000 (or 75% of your project's cost, whichever is lower) towards realizing your energy saving project and telling your community about it! More information is available on the program at www.livesmartbc.ca/green_business
Our office is pleased to provide support to small businesses in Quesnel and regional area in applying to this program. Email April at agoffic@quesnelinfo.com or call our office at 250.992.3522. Copies of the application and program information are available at our office at 339A Reid Street in Downtown Quesnel.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Nazko Gateway Project
QUESNEL, B.C. - An exciting economic development proposal from the Nazko First Nation is being wholeheartedly supported and applauded by Quesnel City Council. The proposed Nazko Gateway Project calls for the expansion of three-phase power, creating a westward gateway designed to spur significant long-term economic development and business investments throughout the Nazko, Quesnel and the Cariboo Regional District.
Quesnel City Council and the Quesnel Community and Economic Development Corporation Board have officially endorsed the vision expressed in the Nazko Gateway Project. Both bodies have also joined with the Cariboo Regional District Board to support the Nazko First Nation in their efforts.
"We are pleased to be working together with the City of Quesnel and the CRD on this important initiative", said Nazko First Nation Chief Delores Alec. "The provision of this single piece of critical infrastructure, supported by government and all stakeholders, will allow the timely implementation of a string of massive and rapid developments that would benefit everyone and secure a sustainable economic future for us all."
"This type of partnership and co-operation with First Nations is critical to the future sustainability of Quesnel and the North Cariboo," added Mayor Mary Sjostrom. "On behalf of City Council, I congratulate the Nazko First Nation for their forward thinking, leadership and motivation in launching such an ambitious endeavour."
"This plan is a significant move towards diversifying the economy in the region," said Quesnel Community and Economic Development Corporation Board Chair Tony Bensted. "We've worked on multiple projects that would have benefitted greatly from a three-phase power extension. It represents a very positive step in our efforts to attract investment."
Nazko First Nation, in partnership with Quesnel City Council and the Cariboo Regional District Board are now working together on the Nazko Gateway Project to lobby for Provincial support of the extension of three-phase power, westwards to the Nazko Valley.
The start-up investment and long-term operations of the projects identified in the plan would inject billions of dollars into the economy and generate thousands of long-term, well-paying jobs, directly and indirectly, for many years.
Quesnel City Council and the Quesnel Community and Economic Development Corporation Board have officially endorsed the vision expressed in the Nazko Gateway Project. Both bodies have also joined with the Cariboo Regional District Board to support the Nazko First Nation in their efforts.
"We are pleased to be working together with the City of Quesnel and the CRD on this important initiative", said Nazko First Nation Chief Delores Alec. "The provision of this single piece of critical infrastructure, supported by government and all stakeholders, will allow the timely implementation of a string of massive and rapid developments that would benefit everyone and secure a sustainable economic future for us all."
"This type of partnership and co-operation with First Nations is critical to the future sustainability of Quesnel and the North Cariboo," added Mayor Mary Sjostrom. "On behalf of City Council, I congratulate the Nazko First Nation for their forward thinking, leadership and motivation in launching such an ambitious endeavour."
"This plan is a significant move towards diversifying the economy in the region," said Quesnel Community and Economic Development Corporation Board Chair Tony Bensted. "We've worked on multiple projects that would have benefitted greatly from a three-phase power extension. It represents a very positive step in our efforts to attract investment."
Nazko First Nation, in partnership with Quesnel City Council and the Cariboo Regional District Board are now working together on the Nazko Gateway Project to lobby for Provincial support of the extension of three-phase power, westwards to the Nazko Valley.
The start-up investment and long-term operations of the projects identified in the plan would inject billions of dollars into the economy and generate thousands of long-term, well-paying jobs, directly and indirectly, for many years.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Why are there flags Downtown?
The 25th anniversary of Rick Hansen's World Tour is being marked this month in Quesnel. There will be a variety of community events happening on March 22 and as part of the lead up to this event the community has begun celebrating by hanging flags of the countries that Rick Hansen passed through.
Watch for event listing and community activities in the Quesnel Observer and on the City of Quesnel website, www.quesnel.ca.
Watch for event listing and community activities in the Quesnel Observer and on the City of Quesnel website, www.quesnel.ca.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Burns Lake
On Friday evening a fire erupted at Burns Lake's largest employer, Babine Forest Products. This is a tragedy for the community and we want to extend our support to Burns Lake and help any way we can.
If you would like to help the Burns Lake Rotary Club will be accepting donations for the Lakes District Tragedy Fund to assist community members as we cope with the devastating accident at Babine Forest Products. Cheque donations may be made to Burns Lake Rotary Club - PO Box 616, Burns Lake, V0J 1E0 The Rotary Club will be organizing a benefit for the Tragedy Fund on Saturday, February 4th. Donations for a silent auction would be very much appreciated. For more infomation call Terri at 250-695-6684.
If you would like to help the Burns Lake Rotary Club will be accepting donations for the Lakes District Tragedy Fund to assist community members as we cope with the devastating accident at Babine Forest Products. Cheque donations may be made to Burns Lake Rotary Club - PO Box 616, Burns Lake, V0J 1E0 The Rotary Club will be organizing a benefit for the Tragedy Fund on Saturday, February 4th. Donations for a silent auction would be very much appreciated. For more infomation call Terri at 250-695-6684.
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