Home to one of the world’s greatest wilderness areas, Newfoundland and Labrador is the ultimate outdoor adventure destination. To enhance marketing and development opportunities, the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology, today announced nearly $231,000 for five businesses through the Business Development Support program.
Well-known adventure tourism entrepreneur Stan Cook is offering visitors a new way to discover Newfoundland and Labrador with other passionate travelers. Rock Water Luxury Tours is a luxury helicopter business, with stops in Deer Lake, Fogo and St. Johns. To aid in the marketing and branding of this new business, Rock Water Luxury Tours is receiving a non-repayable contribution of $79,400 from the Business Development Support program. The company is matching the provincial contribution for the project.
To further grow and develop marketing opportunities, Sylt Lake Tent Camps is receiving $62,660 from the Business Development Support program. This non-repayable funding will allow this Lewisporte-based company to undertake several marketing initiatives to attract more non-resident visitors, including website improvements. The company is providing $21,370 towards the initiative.
For over 25 years, A1 Hunts Twin Lakes has been offering a moose and black bear hunting experience. The company is receiving a non-repayable $42,875 contribution from the Business Development Support program to assist with digital marketing initiatives to attract more visitors to its lodge. This Springdale-based company is providing $32,875 towards project costs.
Based in Corner Brook, Where-Ya-Wannabee Outfitting Lodge is a year-round operation that offers moose and bear hunts, as well as snowmobiling experiences to targeted markets outside of Canada. To assist with its marketing and promotion, Where-Ya-Wannabee Outfitting Lodge is receiving $29,600 in non-repayable support from the Business Development Support program. The company is contributing $29,100 towards the project.
Located at West Brook on the Great Northern Peninsula, Caines Adventure Outfitters is an outdoor adventure tourism destination that is accessible year-round. The company is receiving a non-repayable $17,250 contribution from the Business Development Support program to help further promote its business and build its clientele. Caines Adventure Outfitters is contributing $23,550 for the initiative.
The Business Development Support Program supports small and medium-sized businesses that demonstrate a desire to develop and grow by improving the operations of their business and expanding their export markets. Support for these projects demonstrates a focus on small businesses in Newfoundland and Labrador, and contributes to the Provincial Government’s commitment to strengthen the province’s economic foundation.
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“Supporting economic development is a priority for our government. This support will aide these five businesses, helping them attract even more outdoor enthusiasts to come to our province and experience some of the most rewarding adventures in the world.”
Honourable Andrew Parsons
Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology
“We have something really special here in Newfoundland and Labrador when it comes to outdoor tourism. Our pristine natural environment is beloved as a prime location for outdoor sport and adventure, and our nature-based experiences are our most sought after from a tourism perspective. Supporting these businesses is an excellent way to grow this sector of our economy.”
Honourable Steve Crocker
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
“Funding received from the BDS Program allows Sylt Lake Tent Camps to step-up its brand development, website refresh and marketing. This will allow for new targets, especially those who completely rely on online channels when seeking hunting opportunities. The funding also ensures the company is current as well as progressive in maintaining, and attracting non-resident clients, resulting in keeping another local business alive and competitive.”
Elaine Bursey
Sylt Lake Tent Camps
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Business Development Support Program
Where-Ya-Wannabee Outfitting Lodge
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