| July 29, 2010 Tri-Cities Public Safety Boosted by Provincial Funding COQUITLAM – Residents of the Tri-Cities and surrounding area will benefit from more than $1.2 million in provincial funding that will be put toward public safety initiatives and important municipal services. March 03, 2010 CANADA—BRITISH COLUMBIA PARTNERSHIP CREATES JOBS, STIMULATES ECONOMY IN TRI-CITIES Motorists in the Tri-Cities will benefit from federal and provincial infrastructure funding to resurface portions of the Mary Hill Bypass, announced today by MP James Moore, Port Moody-Coquitlam MLA Iain Black and Coquitlam-Burke Mountain MLA Doug Horne. February 05, 2010 Hosting, Ticketing Program Shwocases B.C. to the World VICTORIA - The Province released details today of its 2010 Olympic and Paralympic business hosting strategy, which will feature dozens of events and outreach opportunities January 28, 2010 B.C. Small Businesses Offered Tools to Boost Competitiveness CASTLEGAR - Small businesses in Castlegar will benefit from a workshop aimed at improving productivity and competitiveness, announced Iain Black, Minister of Small Business, Technology and Economic Development. January 25, 2010 Digital Gateway Opens at Robson Square VANCOUVER - The Digital Gateway, an interactive digital wall and the latest attraction at the British Columbia Showcase at Robson Square, was opened today by Iain Black. January 19, 2010 Life Sciences Summit with India Set for Vancouver VICTORIA - This week's Canada-India B2B (Business to Business) Partnership Summit on Life Sciences in Vancouver will strengthen research and development partnerships and build new economic opportunities between British Columbia and India January 14, 2010 B.C. and Small Business Step Up Battle Against Red Tape VICTORIA - The B.C. Government is making red tape reduction a fixed agenda item in its conversations with small businesses and has launched a new project to streamline and simplify government forms January 07, 2010 B.C. Small Business Offered Tools to Boost Competitiveness CAMPBELL RIVER - Small businesses in Campbell River will benefit from a workshop aimed at improving productivity and competitiveness, announced Iain Black, Minister of Small Business, Technology and Economic Development. December 11, 2009 'Tis the Season to Buy Locally COQUITLAM – The diversity of B.C.’s agricultural sector means that British Columbians can find everything they need for holiday entertaining and gift-giving close to home. December 02, 2009 B.C. Researcher Developing Vision-Saving Gene Therapy VANCOUVER - Another breakthrough treatment for macular degeneration - the leading cause of vision loss in Canada - is being developed in B.C. by a top genetic ophthalmologist November 27, 2009 New Fund Managers to Boost B.C. Tech Sector VANCOUVER - The BC Renaissance Capital Fund (BCRCF) has enlisted entrepreneurial leaders in the world of investment capital as its new fund managers to invest in British Columbia's promising technology businesses November 25, 2009 Major Construction Projects Reach New Heights VICTORIA - The value of major construction projects planned or underway across B.C. has risen to $189 billion, setting a record for the 20th time in a row November 18, 2009 Tri-Cities Receive Provincial Funds in Lieu of Taxes VICTORIA – Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam are receiving more than $1.4 million in total from the provincial government through annual grants-in-lieu of property taxes for 2009. November 17, 2009 B.C. Applauds Canada-India Trade Agreements VICTORIA - The Province of British Columbia is strongly supportive of the two economic development and co-operation agreements signed today by the governments of Canada and India October 28, 2009 Province Helps Boost Small Business Productivity CRANBROOK - Small businesses in Cranbrook will benefit from workshops aimed at improving productivity and competitiveness, announced Iain Black, Minister of Small Business, Technology and Economic Development. October 16, 2009 all Business Reports Confirm Strong Sector VANCOUVER - Two reports released today provide significant indicators of the economic health of small business in British Columbia October 15, 2009 Province puts $3.5M into Greener Crops and Gardens LANGLEY - State-of-the-art labs for research into ways to reduce pesticide use will open Friday at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. October 15, 2009 Government Supports Small Business COQUITLAM - October is Small Business Month in British Columbia and events will be taking place across the province to recognize this important sector that employs more than a million people. October 14, 2009 Funding Fuels Clean Energy Future VICTORIA - The Province is making $25 million available in a new call for applications to the on-going Innovative Clean Energy (ICE) Fund, Small Business, Technology and Economic Development Minister Iain Black announced today. October 14, 2009 Port Coquitlam Social Housing Benefits from B.C. - Canada Partnership PORT COQUITLAM – The Governments of Canada and British Columbia are investing more than $800,000 in local social housing through a cost-shared Housing Renovation Partnership (HRP). October 07, 2009 Time is Ripe for Picking the Best of B.C. Products COQUITLAM – The fall harvest is underway and British Columbians are encouraged to take advantage of the bounty of fresh B.C. food as the time for holiday meals approaches. October 02, 2009 Governments Fund Local Infrastructure in the Tri-Cities PORT COQUITLAM – Today, Canada, B.C. and local municipalities announced a joint investment of nearly $26 million through the Building Canada Fund and Infrastructure Stimulus Fund to get shovels in the ground on four local projects. October 01, 2009 Small Business Celebration Marks 30 Years VICTORIA - October is officially proclaimed Small Business Month in British Columbia, marking 30 years the province has celebrated the sector, announced Iain Black, Minister of Small Business, Technology and Economic Development. October 01, 2009 Small Business Celebration Marks 30 Years VICTORIA - October is officially proclaimed Small Business Month in British Columbia, marking 30 years the province has celebrated the sector, announced Iain Black, Minister of Small Business, Technology and Economic Development. September 16, 2009 BC's Trade Office in India Now Open for Business VICTORIA - British Columbia's newest overseas trade and investment representative office, located in Bangalore, the 'Silicon Valley' of India, is now open for business September 16, 2009 Strong BC Presence at Korean Green Energy Show VICTORIA - Green and renewable energy technology companies from British Columbia will be front-and-centre at this week's Environment Energy Tech Trade Show (ENTECH 2009) September 15, 2009 Tri-Cities Receive Nearly $1.7 Million from Provincial Government COQUITLAM – The provincial government is providing close to $1.7 million in support of public safety initiatives and local government operations in the Tri-Cities. | |
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