Chamber events and diversification program update in Russell
Chamber notes a July meeting replaced by RCMPRide event on Main Street. August 2 welcomed Linda Ridley of Farm Credit Corp. Manitoba reports strong uptake of the 10 million Diversification Loan Guarantee Program with 3.8 million approved for hog potato and value added projects. Ministers and MACC highlight lender cooperation and projected 40 million private financing. Other items include zoning hearing, town sign, straw board and mini brewery studies, directory reprint, Small Business Week planning, a September 10 golf evening, Christmas party, Beef & Bailey Festival tables, and A CC programs plus Pelly Trail School Division new tech pathways.