May 15, 2008

NEWS

Ontario is helping the Municipality of West Nipissing develop a marketing strategy to increase tourism and create jobs.

The province is investing $25,000 to help the municipality and its partners develop a strategy to position the community as an attractive destination for tourists, investors and businesses looking to relocate. As part of the project, the municipality will also conduct research to gain the insights of residents in developing a new slogan and brand identity for West Nipissing.

The funding is part of the Rural Economic Development Program which invests in community-based projects in three priority areas:
•Improved access to health care services
•Revitalized communities and downtowns
•Enhanced skills training.

QUOTES

"I would like to congratulate the Municipality of West Nipissing and its partners on their initiative to make their community a tourist destination of choice in the north. Supporting communities that want to do more for their citizens is something that the McGuinty government is strongly committed to," said Timiskaming-Cochrane MPP David Ramsay.

"We are pleased with the support of the Ontario government for this initiative. With this funding, the vision of making West Nipissing a strong tourist destination is on its way to becoming a reality," said West Nipissing Mayor Joanne Savage.

QUICK FACTS

•Since 2003, Ontario has invested $50 million in 158 projects through the Rural Economic Development Program.

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Read more about the Rural Economic Development Program.

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For more information contact:

Kelly Synnott, Minister's Office, 416-326-6439
Brent Ross, Communications Branch, 416-326-9342