The Long Lake Regional Economic Development Authority Inc. is a provincial partner in delivering economic development, assisting municipal and community stakeholders, and primary clients in job creation, wealth creation, enhancing community viability, and quality of life. Long Lake REDA performs community economic development, business development services, and other services needed in the region. Services include:

Information. Through networking with other REDAs, with the Canada/Saskatchewan Business Service Centre, through the use of the internet, and through Saskatchewan Industry and Resources, the Long Lake REDA is able to give rural entrepreneurs easier access to government information and services within the region.

Business Counseling. We provide assistance for local entrepreneurs to develop business plans, feasibility studies, etc.

Small Business Loans Association. Long Lake REDA currently administers three Small Business Loans Association which each has access to a $200,000 line of credit in order to provide small business loans of up to $15,000 per entrepreneur.

Community Development. Long Lake REDA facilitates community development projects designed to meet specific local needs. Such assistance includes:

• Coordination
• Organizational Development and Planning
• Education and Training
• Information
• Research and Development
• Promotion and Marketing
• Local Initiative / Project Management Assistance

 03/09/07