July 15, 2018
Businesses and not-for-profit organizations impacted by last summer’s wildfires in B.C.’s Interior will be able to access up to $10,000 in financial support for training through a new program established by four Community Futures groups in the Cariboo-Chilcotin, North Cariboo, Sun Country and Thompson Country regions, thanks to funding from Western Economic Diversification. The training program is part of the Wildfire Business Transition Project, which provides targeted support to businesses and communities that were impacted by the wildfires.
Eligible businesses and not-for-profits will be able to access a maximum up to $5,000 per owner/manager for business coaching or other self-identified training program, and up to $2,500 per employee for a maximum of $10,000 per organization.