Economic Opportunities for Robson Valley to be Explored

Friday, December 17, 2010 03:55 AM

Prince George, B.C.- With funding from CEDI (Community Economic Diversification Initiative) and OBAC (Omineca Beetle Action Coalition), the Regional District of Fraser Fort George, has commissioned a study to identify where the opportunities exist and how the Canoe and Robson Valley communities can position themselves to best take advantage of the economic opportunities that exist there.

The study determined the following as top opportunities:

Recruitment of independent business people

Tourism and Culture Sector

Forestry and Wood Products

Active Retirees

Agriculture

The Regional District has been meeting with representatives from McBride, Valemount and area to develop next steps in implementing recommendations from the report.

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