BUSINESS INCENTIVE PROGRAMS
Love Telkwa
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This is a Northern Development Initiative Trust online program that connects people with independent locally owned businesses in Telkwa.
Business Façade Improvement Program
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The Village of Telkwa, in partnership with Northern Development Initiative Trust, is happy to offer the Business Facade Improvement Program for existing or new businesses, as well as non-profits, to make improvements to their building's exterior.
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The Village of Telkwa will provide a 50% reimbursement grant up to the maximum of $5,000 per building/project to improve the façades of business in Telkwa’s downtown.
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Business Façade Improvement Grant Application
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National Emergency Safety Services received $5,000 from the Business Façade Improvement Grant in 2021 to improve their entranceway.
​Business Retention and Expansion Program
The Business Retention and Expansion Program (BRE) is an on-going program based on the provincial guideline to ascertain the health of existing businesses in the community and help build stronger ties with businesses by assessing their needs.
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Because a community’s existing businesses are major contributors to the local community, the program is designed to help existing establishments stay and grow in the community by working hand-in-hand with local businesses to identify risks, examine barriers to business growth, assess and address needs using an evidence-based solution approach.
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Examples of Telkwa’s BRE program include:
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Introduce local businesses to resources, support networks, government assistance programs and potential investors.
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Engagement with local businesses through annual business walks, on-site visits and conversations.
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Develop collaborative relationships for participating in long-term retention and expansion activities.
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Provide better information and understanding for local leaders to identify and address the strengths and weaknesses of the local business climate.
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Promote revitalization of the Village’s downtown area, for example, the business façade improvement program, funding by Northern Development Initiative Trust.
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Promote shop local programs, including Love Telkwa, ShopLocalBC.
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Provide a resource for new businesses and entrepreneurs.
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