New Small Business Centre Will Create Economic Opportunities
July 29, 2009 10:30 AM
McGuinty Government Supporting Moose Cree First Nation
The new John R. Delaney Small Business and Youth Opportunity Centre in Moose Cree First Nation will strengthen the local economy by providing guidance and mentoring to youth who want to become entrepreneurs.
The centre will offer a wide range of programs to youth and current small business owners including:
- Entrepreneurship coaching and mentoring services
- Office space to nurture new business enterprises
- Courses and lessons on business and leadership skills
It is expected that the centre will also directly generate 10 new jobs and nearly $3 million in local economic activity over the next 10 years.
Quick Facts
- The centre will also provide personal counselling and programs promoting health, fitness, arts and culture, life skills and spirituality.
- Ontario provided over $2.1 million towards construction of the new facility through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation, the Aboriginal Community Capital Grants Program and the Rural Economic Development Program.
Learn More
- About Ontario's progress on Aboriginal affairs
- About the Aboriginal Community Capital Grants Program
- About Ontario's Rural Economic Development (RED) Program
- About Ontario's Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs
ontario.ca/aboriginal