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Wood: It's the Hot, New
Renewable Energy Source

Renewable energy sources are catching on in the Northwest - and BCEDC is exploring ways to more fully utilize the biomass from surrounding forests. Spokane Public Radio reported on the subject recently, including an interview with BCEDC's Karl Dye. Click here to read a transcr"+"ipt of of their recent story; if you prefer to listen to the story, click here.


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BCEDC Sets Sights on Long-Term Goals
The game is still on for economic development groups, but the playbook has changed entirely in a rough economy. The BCEDC is taking steps to refocus its mission to respond to both the dynamic local economy and the needs of local companies. Click to read the Bonner County Daily Bee's recent profile on the EDC.

Small Business Administration 2009 Recovery Act FAQs
What's the SBA's Recovery Act got in it for your small business? Click the title above to download a FAQ document (pdf format).

BCEDC's Strategic Plan 2009
BCEDC directors recently completed a major update of our strategic plan, aiming to refocus efforts in response to a changing economy and the needs of local businesses. To read the plan in its entirety, click here to download the pdf document.

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Fiber Optic Workshops
The BCEDC earlier this year held a series of workshops on fiber optic network possiblities for our area. These meetings were designed to illustrate various public-private potential solutions. Click the links below to download various pdf documents about the fiber optic initiative.

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Local Lumber Goes to Washington!
Congratulations to Sandpoint's Riley Creek Lumber, which provided the lumber for the Presidential Inauguration dias at the Capitol in Washington D.C. last January. The platform was built with more than 10,000 board feet of Riley Creek lumber designed to hold about 1,600 people, including president-elect Barak Obama, vice president-elect Joe Biden, outgoing president George Bush and members of the Senate and House\". Click the title to read more.

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