Humber Current - March 2012
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Businesses - need Fall Protection Certification??
Good news...The College of the North Atlantic (Corner Brook campus) just received approval from WHSCC to deliver the Fall Protection curriculum on the west coast. They are the only company or institution to have that approval outside of St. John's. This si a requirement for workers in many industries and will reduce the long waittime frmerly experienced by companies needing this certification. For more information, please contact the College of the North Atlantic in Corner Brook.

SWASP grants awarded
The SWASP Community Service Component grants through the Community Sector Council have been awarded and applicants should be hearing soon if they have received approval. Good luck!

Spring/Summer Tourism Info Session
On May 10, 2012 HEDB, along with its partners GCBBT, City of Corner Brook, Western DMO and the Downtown Business Association, hosted a Tourism Information session. There were 45 attendees from various businesses and organizations who shared info on what they have happening in the coming months. They were also informed about the upcoming Cruise Ship session that will be held on May 31st (check here for more details). Feedback was positive and the sessions will continue in future.

Business Improvement Program
The City of Corner Brook is once again accepting applications for a tax credit for businesses who want to improve the front facade or landscaping at their place of business to a maximum of $10,000. Please go to www.cornerbrook.com and click on the "Apply for Business Improvement Program" on the right of the screen.

BizPal: new communities added
Looking to start a business and unsure of what permits are needed or what the regulations are for a particular municipality? BizPal can help. It is an online tool that provides you with just that information when you input the municipality you are interested in working in. They just added 12 new municipalities, including Deer Lake, Cormack, Pasadena, and Humber Arm South. Go to: www.gov.nl.ca and click on "BizPal" on the right to use this very useful tool.

Youth Ventures started again
Youth Ventures is once again up and running to assist youth in this area with starting and running a small business. Sherry Bombick is the coordinator in the Corner Brook area and Melanie Bingle is the coordinator in the Deer Lake area. They can help students do business planning, market research, business start-up and even apply for small loans. Contact the local CBDC office for more information.

New Reports Uploaded
To view our current Integrated Business Plan (2012-2013, our Annual Report (2011-2012) and our revised Strategic Economic Plan (2011-2014), please click on the documents drop-down menu and click reports.

Recruiting for HEDB Board
HEDB is now recruiting for five positions on its Board of Directors. Please see "Reports" section for recruitment ad.

Job Ad: Economic Development Officer
HEDB is currently recruiting for the position of Economic Development Officer. For more details, please see www.jobsinnl.ca or the "Reports" section of this website. Deadline to apply is May 30, 2012.

New Executive Assistant
Jennifer Johnson has just been hired as HEDB's Executive Assistant. Jennifer brings years of experience in the field as well as a solid business education background. She started on May 7, 2012. Welcome, Jennifer!

2012 Agriculture Festival and Events
If you are interested in knowing what Agriculture Festivals and Events are scheduled in your area this year, please go to the News Releases section of this website and see the listing provided by the Department of Natural Resources.