Thursday, Sep. 5th, 2024
A Prince George business is receiving $450,000 through the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund to assist with its new product line.
Open Waters Design and Manufacturing who manufactures solar panels used by the marine and transportation sectors is retrofitting its facility with advanced and automated equipment.
According to the province, scaling up the new product line will help them expand into new markets, creating 20 full time jobs.
“Open Waters is delighted to have received funding from the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund,” said Simon Angus, founder and CEO, Open Waters Design and Manufacturing Inc.
“Creating a new product from conception is not an easy task and we would not be successful without provincial funding opportunities. The production plant will directly create high-paying manufacturing jobs in northern B.C., helping to diversify employment opportunities from the forest sector and sets the stage for future growth.”
Businesses in Fort St. John and 100 Mile House also received funding to assist with projects and new jobs.
