La Pêche, Quebec, May 9, 2008 – Acting on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Labour and Minister of Canada Economic Development, the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced $44,449 in repayable funding to the firm Entreprises Bizier Inc.
This assistance will allow Entreprises Bizier Inc. to acquire equipment needed for the manufacture of a range of products, including laminated solid wood countertops with different-sized patterns and custom counters of various shapes and sizes. These new products are the result of more than a year of research and development. The new equipment is expected to give the firm a significant edge by cutting order turnaround time.
"Canada Economic Development has chosen to fund this project because it promises to help the company boost its sales, expand into new markets and pursue its growth. Moreover, this initiative will also lead to the maintenance of some 10 jobs and help stimulate the manufacturing sector in the des Collines RCM. The Government of Canada has introduced a series of measures aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises like Entreprises Bizier by reducing taxes on investment and eliminating the barriers to expansion for these firms," stated Minister Cannon.
Secondary and tertiary wood processing, like high technology, tourism and agri-food processing, is a promising niche for the development of the Outaouais region. Indeed, it is in these priority sectors that Canada Economic Development has decided to focus its development efforts by supporting projects that will have an impact on both the region's urban areas and rural belt.
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Sources:
François Bélisle
Communications
Canada Economic Development
Tel.: 819-825-5260, ext. 235
E-mail: francois.belisle@dec-ced.gc.ca
Sylvain Frenette
Office of the Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn
Canada Economic Development
Tel.: 514-496-1282
E-mail: sylvain.frenette@dec-ced.gc.ca
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