EDR looking to grow the economy by growing local businesses
The program will offer companies like Crazy Ape, Sticks and Doodles and Greenwave Innovations mentorship, growth plans and $10,000 in federal funding — all in a effort to help these companies expand.
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EDR told Global News this initiative will also help grow the economy since growing business mean more jobs and investment.
This is the first year of the three-year program. A new set of companies will be selected to join the program each year.
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