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Alberta Innovates Announces New "Quality Food for Health" Funding Opportunity
Published May 24, 2011
Researchers invited to apply to new "Quality Food for Health" research and innovation funding program Edmonton…Launched by Alberta Innovates Bio Solutions and funding partners, the aim of the new "Quality Food for Health" research and innovation program is to improve… Read more
FCC funding available to rural community groups across Canada
Published May 24, 2011
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is accepting applications for its FCC AgriSpirit Fund from now until June 20. Registered charities and non-profit organizations interested in funding this year are encouraged to visit www.agrispirit.ca for eligibility requirements and to apply online. FCC… Read more
HAT Smart 2 will launch June 1
Published May 19, 2011
Medicine Hat – HAT Smart II will be launched on Wednesday, June 1, giving residents and businesses another round of energy conservation and renewable energy incentives. Qualification for rebates will be retroactive to April 1 so that homeowners and… Read more
Government of Canada provides businesses with tips on increasing productivity by thinking lean
Published May 18, 2011
The 5S System: Thinking lean about your business During your annual medical check-up, your doctor might suggest that slimming down would be better for your health. Likewise, if you conduct a regular business health check, you may realize that a… Read more
Statement from the Minister of Industry
Published May 17, 2011
Ottawa, May 17, 2011 — The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, today issued the following statement: "Our government clearly demonstrated its support for Diamond D-JET Corporation's project by providing the company with nearly $20 million in repayable contributions through the Strategic… Read more
Funding available for cleaner energy and carbon capture
Published May 12, 2011
CCEMC launches new EOI Funding available for cleaner energy and carbon capture The CCEMC is making $60 million in funding available for cleaner energy production and innovative carbon capture projects. Qualified projects will provide opportunities to transform the way we… Read more
Meggitt Training Systems Canada ranked # 3 on Canada's 2011 Top 50 Defence Companies
Published May 4, 2011
The Economic Development Alliance of Southeast Alberta, on behalf of our funding partners, would like to congratulate Meggitt Training Systems Canada for ranking # 3 on Canada's 2011 TOP 50 Defence Companies. For a complete listing from the Canadian Defence… Read more
Downtown Development Incentive Program (DDIP) Launches
Published May 3, 2011
The City of Medicine Hat launched its Downtown Development Incentive Program (DDIP). The program consists of incentives available to downtown property owners to assist them to redevelop or initiate new developments in the city centre. Read more on this new… Read more
SEAWA introduces the first web-based State of the Watershed Report
Published April 29, 2011
Building a better understanding about the current condition of the South Saskatchewan River Sub-basin (SSRSB), the South East Alberta Watershed Alliance (SEAWA) has introduced the first web-based State of the Watershed (WSoW) Report and mapping tool. The report presents current… Read more
Federal government reimburses wages for SMEs wanting to hire e-business interns
Published April 29, 2011
The Small Business Internship Program (SBIP), offered by the Government of Canada, is reimbursing over 75% of eligible wages, and related expenses, associated to hiring a student intern to improve competitiveness with e-business marketing practices. Small and medium-sized enterprises will… Read more