MLA Linda Larson presents cheque Friday – flanked by Chamber directors left to right Mike Campol, Doug Lamb, Brian Highley and Eileen McGinn. Chamber Manager Denise Blashko 2nd from left.

Rural Dividend Fund

Rural communities struggling to reinvigorate and diversify their local economies will be supported in building and implementing their own solutions, based on their community’s values and needs. The Rural Dividend will support innovative and ambitious ideas and solutions with potential for the greatest impact on rural communities.

Supporting rural community transition and stability, the Rural Dividend will be focussed on the following priorities:
1.Building community capacity and quality of life.
2.Expanding learning and skill development opportunities.
3.Providing opportunities for rural youth to stay and return to rural communities.
4.Encouraging collaboration and partnerships between rural British Columbians and First Nations.