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The Killarney region continues to be a great place to invest and start a new business. Many opportunities exist in our stable and growing economy and we are always pleased to be of assistance to new investors.
 
Municipality of Killarney-Turtle Mountain
Economic Development Grant Program
 
The Municipality of Killarney-Turtle Mountain would like to introduce an economic development grant Program for new or existing businesses.
  1. Grant is available for Commercial property only;
  2. Maximum grant is $30,000 for the first year;
  3. Only new assessment qualifies to receive a grant;
  4. Grants will not be given for reassessment.
The grant is available for three years for a new business that creates an increase of assessment of 100,000 or more.  The business will receive a declining grant equal to the municipal mill rate, excluding school division mill rate, provincial school mill rate and local improvement mill rates.  The structure of the three years is as follows: 100% in the first year, 66% in the second year and 33% in the third year.
 
On an existing business the grant is available for construction that increases the assessment by 50,000 or more.  The business will receive a grant equal to the municipal mill rate, excluding school division mill rate, provincial school mill rate and local improvment mill rates.  The structure of the three years is as follows: 100% in the first year, 66% in the second year and 33% in the third year.
 
Businesses that do not qualify under the above criteria may be eligible for a start up grant on case by case bases.
 
*Below are some helpful resources to assist you in your research.  As always, we want you to feel welcome to contact us with any questions you may have.
 
Helpful Business Links
 
You can also find additional information and access to business start programs at Community Futures Westman.

Community Futures Westman has been in operation since 1987 and is federally funded through the Department of Western Economic Diversification.

The program was established to assist rural communities in the development of strategies for dealing with a changing economic environment. While financial support comes from the federal government, control and operation of the organization rests with a regional board of directors comprised of 15 volunteers. 
 
 
 
The 2010 Manitoba Venture Challenge (MVC) is a province wide competition open to new and existing businesses in Manitoba　seeking outside investment or in need for advice in order to launch or expand their businesses.　For more information, please visit 　www.umanitoba.ca/entrepreneur/outreach_programs.
 
　

Capturing Opportunities 2010 - the Entrepreneur Boot Camp.  

 

We are pleased to work together with:

§  Chad Hughes, President and CEO of ResQ Mobile Services and the 2009 Manitoba Venture Challenge Winner,

§  Bonnie Nay-Draper, Manitoba Entrepreneurship Training & Trade – Western Regional Office and

§  Rob Warren, U of M Asper School of Business and the Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship.

 

This new two day event is a fantastic opportunity for new entrepreneurs or individuals with an idea to come and learn how to pitch their idea to others for financing or to market their enterprise to others.  This event is being offered Free of Charge for this first year and participants have the opportunity to win three prizes valued at $2000, $1500 and $1000.

 

The purpose of this Boot Camp is to provide people with the skills and techniques to take their ideas to others.  Even if your idea is still in the very early concept stage, we encourage people to attend.  It may lead to applying to the Manitoba Venture Challenge in the Future!

 

There is a limited registration so call now to register or for more information.

 

                        Laurie Crowe  761-0551

                        Bonnie Nay-Draper  726-6253

 

 

Chris Bird

Capturing Opportunities Administrator

1129 Queens Ave.

Brandon, MB  R7A 1L9

 

Phone:     204-761-6317

Toll Free: 1-800-933-9863

Fax:        204-726-6220

Website: http://www.capturingopportunities.ca/

Email:     Christopher.Bird@gov.mb.ca

 

Small Business Workshop

 

Date:               April 21, 2010

Time:               10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Location:                Minto, MB

Silver Saddle Restaurant

 

 

10:00 a.m.       Opening Remarks

 

10:15 a.m.       Small Business Start-up & Funding

Rhonda Linde – BDS, Business Management MAFRI

 

11:00 a.m.       Networking Session – Group Brainstorming

Joy Dornian – BDS, Community Development MAFRI

 

LUNCH

 

1:00 p.m.         Successes, Challenges and Opportunities in the AgriTourism Industry and Opportunities for Farm Diversification

Aggie Buhler - General Manager, Pembina Valley Development Corporation

 

2:00 p.m.         Tax Planning and Tips for Small Businesses

Deb Calverley - MNP

 

3:00 p.m.         Workshop Review and Closing Comments