Newfoundland and Labrador Regional
Economic Development Association
The NLREDA mandate is to represent the 20 Regional Economic Development Boards of the province on issues of common concern. As well, the association was formed to promote and strengthen relationships, communications, human resources and organizational developm ¬ READ MORE
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5 rural Minn. co-ops get broadband grants, loans
August 9th 2010The Associated Press August 5, 2010, 10:42AM 5 rural Minn. co-ops get broadband grants, loans ST. PAUL, Minn. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is providing more than $40 million in loans and grants to help bring broadband services to rural Minnesota. Five rural telephone cooperatives will shar...
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Helping rural communities be the best they can be
August 6th 2010Canada’s Rural Partnership www.rural.gc.ca Did you know rural communities have access to as much as $100,000 in federal funding for collaborative projects aimed at increasing a region’s competitiveness, encouraging innovation and tapping into existing natural amenities? In order to h...
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Board of Trade presents to Cabinet's Economic Policy Committee
August 4th 2010August 4, 2010 Board of Trade presents to Cabinet’s Economic Policy Committee CORNER BROOK – The Greater Corner Brook Board of Trade presented a brief to seven provincial cabinet ministers during a meeting with the government’s Economic Policy Committee in Corner Brook on Tu...
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Geological Mapping Program Results in Greater Mineral Knowledge and Information
July 28th 2010Natural Resources July 28, 2010 Geological Mapping Program Results in Greater Mineral Knowledge and Information As part of its summer field program designed to increase knowledge of Newfoundland and Labrador’s mineral resource potential, the Department of Natural Resources’ geological...
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MNL Northern Regional Meeting - Port au Choix
July 23rd 2010The Northern Region will meet in Port au Choix on Thursday, August 12th & Friday, August 13th. Discussions on the following will be on the agenda: Economic Crisis Response Program – an intensive session on managing economic change in • municipalities, including materials you can ta...
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Input Being Sought On Coastal and Oceans Management Strategy
July 7th 2010The Provincial Government is seeking input into the development of a strategy for coastal and oceans management in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, and the Honourable Charlene Johnson, Minister of Environment and Conservation, today rele...
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Conception Bay South Company Dives into Adventure Tourism
June 28th 2010With a Provincial Government investment of $63,000, Conception Bay South-based Ocean Quest is solely focusing on the adventure tourism market. The investment will enable Ocean Quest to add a dedicated resource to strengthen the company’s operations, enhance the skills of existing staff, and im...
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Four-Star Facility on Northern Peninsula to Expand
June 24th 2010Innovation, Trade and Rural Development Tourism, Culture, and Recreation Supported by the Provincial Government, Raleigh-based Burnt Cape Cabins is adding three units to its four-star facility. The expansion will enable the accommodations provider to service a growing number of visitors seeking ...
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MNL and the Irish Loop Development Board partner to support towns in economic zone 20
June 16th 2010St. John’s, NL (June 10, 2010) – Members of the MNL Board of Directors, along with representatives from the Irish Loop Development Board will be in Bauline East today attending a workshop on Local Governance. MNL Small Towns Director, Mayor Churence Rogers will be attending the con...
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Bombardier Inc. Supplier Forum
June 10th 2010Date: Thursday, June 24, 2010, 8:15 AM Location: Sheraton Hotel, St. John's, NL The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is committed to supporting the growth of the Aerospace and Defence (A&D) sector in the province. As part of its capacity building efforts, the Province is partnering with...
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New Certificate program in Regional Policy and Development designed with NL in mind.
June 3rd 2010When it comes to regional policy and development issues, Newfoundland and Labrador is a unique place, with specific challenges and opportunities— that’s why Memorial University’s Division of Lifelong Learning is proud to announce a new university-level certificate in regional polic...
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Kittiwake Economic Development Corporation adopts new look!
June 3rd 2010The Kittiwake Economic Development Corporation has adopted a new look. The Corporation has adopted the provincial Newfoundland and Labrador Regional Economic Development Association’s (NLREDA) logo, in an effort to unite under one common brand. To date, 12 of the 19 regional economic boards i...
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New Co-operative Enterprise Pilot Project Encourages Skill Development and Career Opportunities for Youth
June 3rd 2010Human Resources, Labour and Employment Innovation, Trade and Rural Development Young people throughout Newfoundland and Labrador will have the opportunity to develop new skills and pursue career development opportunities in the co-operative business sector through a new pilot project, Skills De...
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Direct Marketing of Local Lamb Dominates Sheep Symposium Discussions
May 31st 2010Marketing and selling lamb directly to commercial customers and consumers is seen as the most viable strategy for Newfoundland and Labrador sheep producers. At a Symposium in Springdale last week, sheep farmers and representatives of the independent retail, restaurant and culinary trades saw imme...
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Government of Canada invests in Succession Planning for Rural Small Businesses
May 20th 2010NEWS RELEASE – MARCH 2010 The Acadia Centre for Social and Business Entrepreneurship and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) have teamed up to deliver Succession Planning workshops aimed at helping rural small businesses understand and begin to develop succession plans. The Beyon...
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NOIA Conference 2010 - Play on the Edge
May 19th 2010June 15-18, 2010 NOIA’s Annual Conference is the region's largest, most important oil and gas industry event taking place at the St. John's Convention Centre, June 15-18 2010. With over 900 delegates and internationally renowned speakers, it is a must-attend event for anyone wishing to do p...
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Teacher Resource to Stimulate Innovation and Entrepreneurship
May 18th 2010Innovation, Trade and Rural Development May 18, 2010 The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Shawn Skinner, Minister of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development: Today’s youth are the building blocks of our province’s future. As reflect...
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Alliance Formed to Target Business Opportunities
May 12th 2010Innovation, Trade and Rural Development The Eastern Suppliers Development Alliance, a partnership of economic development organizations, is undertaking an analysis of business opportunities associated with the Hebron oil project. Enabled by an investment of more than $61,000 from the Provi...
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CBDC Day 2010
May 11th 2010CBDC Business Award of Distinction 2010 announced (see attached)
Rio Tinto restarts iron ore expansion programme in Canada with US400 million investment
May 7th 2010Rio Tinto has announced the re-commencement of its expansion programme in its Iron Ore Company of Canada (IOC) operations. The Board of IOC has approved new investment of US$401 million (Rio Tinto share US$235 million) to increase its annual concentrate capacity by four million tonnes to 22 million ...
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New Skilled Trades Mentoring Program Launched
April 30th 2010Human, Resources, Labour, and Employment In response to the increasing demand for skilled workers in the province, the Williams Government has committed $1.2 million in 2010-11 and a total of $2.5 million over the next three years to support the implementation of a new skilled trades mentoring pr...
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Town of Branch - Rural Sustainability Workshop
April 28th 2010The Town of Branch is hosting John McKnight from the Institute of Asset Based Community Development, Northwestern University, Chicago on May 20th at the Branch Community Centre. For details, and information on registration, click here.
Grenfell: Memorial University seeking input on renaming of Sir Wilfred Grenfell College
April 22nd 2010A Memorial University committee is seeking input from the public on the renaming of Sir Wilfred Grenfell College, Memorial University’s Corner Brook campus. In recent years, Sir Wilfred Grenfell College has been challenged by its name. Specifically, the term “college” has presente...
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Innovative Craftspeople Contributing to Provincial Economy
April 21st 2010Innovation, Trade and Rural Development April 20, 2010 The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Shawn Skinner, Minister of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development: Innovative Craftspeople Contributing to Provincial Economy Newfoundland and Labrador&r...
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Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador Symposium
April 20th 2010Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador is hosting a Muncipal Symposium in Gander April 29th - May 1st. Please download the symposium flyer for more information and all details.
Government to Update Labradorians on Northern Strategic Plan Achievements
April 8th 2010Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs April 8, 2010 Following the release of the Northern Strategic Plan (NSP) Progress Report on March 25, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador will hold information sessions in communities throughout Labrador on the progress of the plan. The Honourable John...
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NEIA Conference & Trade Show
April 7th 2010The Newfoundland and Environmental Industries Association has set the agenda for their annual Conference & Trade Show April 14, 2010 at the Holiday Inn in St. John's. This year's theme is "Green in the New Black." Details can be found at www.conferen...
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Farmers Focus on Supplying Province's Food Requirements
March 30th 2010Farmers are meeting in Gander this week to discuss how the industry can best deliver on the expectations of consumers for a sustainable, safe, reliable supply of local food products for their tables, as well as a varied and affordable selection. The two-day meeting, Agriculture…2010 and Beyo...
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Government Invests in Co-operative Development in the Atlantic Provinces
March 26th 2010CHARLOTTETOWN, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, MARCH 26, 2010 ─ The Government of Canada is helping to create and develop co-operatives in the Atlantic region, thus contributing to community economic development. The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Minister of State (A...
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Provincial Government to Fund Aquaculture Conference
March 25th 2010The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture: I rise in this Honourable House today to inform members present and the public of an important initiative that is supported by the Department of Fisheries and Aqu...
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Board to Target Investment and Business Opportunities
March 12th 2010The Irish Loop Development Board (ILDB) is using $12,500 from the Provincial Government to attract foreign investment and new business to the region. The investment and business attraction strategy is an element of the board’s three-year strategic economic plan. “The Irish Loop holds ...
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New Local Food Producer's Co-op for Fogo Island-Change Islands
February 18th 2010Residents of Fogo Island and Change Islands, along with restaurant owners and other businesses are being given a greater opportunity to purchase locally produced agricultural products. In November 2010 local vegetable and livestock producers, along with others seeking access to fresh, top quality a...
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Performance Management Framework Launched for REDBs
February 15th 2010NLREDA and with its funding partners, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and the Department of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development (INTRD) recently launched a REDB performance management framework and performance-based funding model for Regional Economic Development Boards (REDBs).&...
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GOVERNMENT OF CANADA INVESTS $62.4 MILLION IN R&D TO DRIVE GROWTH IN ATLANTIC CANADA, $13.8 MILLION IN NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
January 31st 2010Research and development across Atlantic Canada is benefiting from an important federal investment of $62.4 million under Round VII of the Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF). In Newfoundland and Labrador, a total of seven R&D projects, representing both private and public sector research, will benef...
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NLREDA and MNL co-host launch of new book on regional economic development
January 19th 2010Remote Control: Governance Lessons for and from Small, Insular, and Remote Regions (Download pdf) Edited by Godfrey Baldacchino, Rob Greenwood, and Lawrence Felt How does one transform small size and relative isolation into a powerful combination for sustainable growth and prosperity? http://www...
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NLREDA publishes Co-operative Development Guide
January 1st 2010NLREDA publishes Co-operative Development Guide in partnership with the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Co-operatives (NLFC), the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Community Business Development Centres (NLACBDC) and the Department of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development (DITR...
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Satellite Phone Service Expanded to Trans Labrador Highway, Phase III
December 18th 2009Transportation and Works Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs December 18, 2009 Satellite Phone Service Expanded to Trans Labrador Highway, Phase III Motorists travelling Phase III of the Trans Labrador Highway (TLH) between the South Coast of Labrador and Happy Valley-Goose Bay will have access to r...
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REDB's Work Recognized
December 16th 2009On December 16, 2009, the Coast of Bays Corporation (COBC) recieved favourable mention in the provincial House of Assembly. The Hon. Tracey Perry, the Member for Fortune Bay - Cape La Hune acknowledged COBC's recent winning of NLREDA's Community Economic Development Award for Partnerships. Statement...
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Provincial Government Invests
December 15th 2009Tourism, Culture and Recreation December 15, 2009 Provincial Government Invests Over $150,000 in Burin Peninsula Recreation Infrastructure Two recreational facilities on the Burin Peninsula are getting substantial infrastructure upgrades, with the help of a $150,409 investment provided by the Pro...
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NLREDA Annual General Meeting 2009
October 15th 2009NLREDA Annual General Meeting 2009 begins October 15th - 17th, 2009 at The Glynmill Inn, Corner Brook Download Agenda
Website Revisions
April 28th 2009The NLREDA website is currently being revised to better serve you. In the coming weeks the site will be populated with new stories, information, and resources. If there is anything you would like to see added to the site or suggestions, please let us know. You can e-mail your comme...
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