Blue Sky Net is receiving federal funding to help businesses innovate and adopt new technologies to grow their operations and create jobs.

MP Anthony Rota announced a million dollars from FedNor to support ongoing operations at Blue Sky Net for three years.

$890,000 is earmarked for a Business Technology Improvement Fund, providing small and medium-sized businesses with up to $25,000 for digital technology and other hardware and software solutions.

“Our government recognizes that technology and innovation will shape the economy of the future and we are proud to assist businesses in their efforts to modernize their operations, grow and compete on the world stage. Today’s announcement will help local firms enhance their productivity and efficiency, leading to more good, middle-class jobs that support local families and strengthen our region’s economy,” says Rota.

“The Government of Canada, through FedNor, is a strong supporter of ICT Networks and the work we do to spur innovation, support skills training and help businesses adopt new technologies and processes. These strategic initiatives will help us improve connectivity and access to technology for business and residential consumers by expanding infrastructure, increasing knowledge, developing applications and investing in businesses,” says Susan Church, Executive Director, Blue Sky Net.

Meantime, the federal government has announced a $3.3 million investment into road work on the Nipissing First Nation.

The project will see 2.1 kilometres of road work between Yellek and Duchesnay.

There will be a paved road once the project is complete and there will pedestrian walkways, two culverts and shoulders.

The province is contributing $800,000 to the project and the First Nation close to $300,000.

(File photo by station staff)

Filed under: Blue Sky Net, FedNor, Nipissing-Timiskaming