Machin, Dryden, Eagle Lake and Ignace are working together to support local businesses.
The Regional Business Retention and Expansion project begins June 2nd.
Coordinator Gwen Kurz says local businesses need to be supported to create job growth.
Kurz says trained volunteers will go out and deliver survey’s that cover a wide range of topics to business owners.
Kurz notes it’s about gathering primary data on what’s going on in the local business environment.
All information gathered will be kept confidential
Kurz says they need to support local businesses and notes 80% of all new jobs created come from the existing business community.