First Nation Conservation Program
If you would like to learn more about the First Nations Conservation Program, please visit the following link: http://www.hydroone.com/MyHome/SaveEnergy/Pages/FNCP.aspx
Programs and Services:
- Property management
- Leasing of the commercial plaza, the industrial building, and MNCFN Community Centre (click on the following: community_centre_rental_rates for rates)
- Administration of the operation of New Credit Variety /Gas Bar convenience store
- MNCFN infrastructure – Prepare proposals for, and implement the infrastructure required, to support the MNCFN community and economic development plans
- Business development – Continue exploring potential joint ventures as opportunities present themselves
- Community services – Advise community members on issues which may impact them through community economic/entrepreneurial development
- Employment opportunities – Assist in the creation of employment opportunities for New Credit Band members both directly and indirectly (from tenants)
- MNCFN Business Grants Program (click on the following: mncfn_business_grants for the application form)
- Business resources
- Liaise with departments/assist departments with funding proposals
- Commercial and Industrial development. An area of 59.6 acres has been designated for commercial and industrial development. The establishment of the 60-acre park came about as a result of many years of planning and development by the First Nation. During this time the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation investigated a number of economic development opportunities which would provide long-term income for the First Nation and employment opportunities for the members of this vibrant and growing First Nation community. Designed to include the feasible developments of:
- – Light industrial lots
– Medium to heavy industrial lots
– Existing retail/office complex
– Commercial development
– Road allowance
Main Initiatives:
- Waterline expansion project
- Phase III of the MNCFN waterline expansion project which will provide potable water for residences on a portion of Second Line Road and Townline Road
- Proposed subdivision development
- Completion of the funding package for infrastructure development on 18 additional lots
- MNCFN development conference
- Grand valley water supply project
- Participate in a partnership model whereby the feasibility of water distribution from the Nanticoke Water Plant to outlying areas is reviewed
- Leasing of commercial plaza
- Leasing of industrial building
- Leasing of Kuiper and Armbruster Properties
- New business opportunities (click on the following: developmentopportunities for development opportunities)
- Performing on-going project reviews, including proposed partnerships, joint ventures and investment requests for required approval by Chief and council
