Economic Development

The Economic Development program focuses on building different streams of income for the Nation through a variety of sources such as partnerships & business development initiatives. Couchiching First Nation Economic Development department supports ongoing entrepreneurial efforts & training for our members.

Chief and Council have invested in a Championship 18 Hole Golf Course called Heron Landing. This Golf Course is governed by a Board of Directors who reports to the Couchiching First Nation Chief & Council.

Economic Development Overview

Small business loan program, his program provides up to $10,000 from Couchiching First Nation. The applications for this loan include a business plan.

Shooniyaa Wa Bitoong operates a self employment program, and the local contact is also our Economic Development Officer who can connect entrepreneurs with the Shooniyaa program officers.

Rainy Lake Tribal Finance also operates a small business loan program and works with entrepreneurs by giving them equity through participating in a training program that builds the individual's capacity to have a successful business (business planning, accounting, etc.). The contact is at the Advisory Services offices at the Nanicost Building.

Economic Development and Training are both the mandate of our Economic Development Officer, Kaite Eide. She is very helpful and willing to work with local entrepreneurs and business to facilitate economic development within the community and by community members.