15 strategic initiatives in Nipissing-Temiskaming are receiving funding from FedNor. The money is going towards businesses that need assistance to adopt new technologies, commercialize new products and expand their operations.

$6.7-million is the total amount coming to the area with Canadore College receiving $1.7-million. As well Nipissing First Nation will get $1-million while the North Bay and District Chamber of Commerce will receive $475,000.

Other businesses that will benefit include:

Innovation Initiatives Ontario North (IION) -$1.5-million
Drillco Mining and Exploration – $750,000
B&G Industrial Services Ltd. – $636,626
Resolution Machining – $219,098
Miller Technology Inc. – $204,250
Ontario Wood WORKS! -$90,000
Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) -$55,879
Le Centre culturel ARTEM – $49,375
ACFO-Témiskaming – $25,000

Filed under: Canadore College, FedNor funding, IION, Nipissing First Nation