Why Niagara• Niagara has a long and successful history in

the production of renewable energy

• Niagara is an emerging leader in green energy production and technology

• Niagara’s existing industrial base can be readily reinvested in the growing green energy sector

Bio InitiativeBio Initiative

Training and Employment Skills Training and Employment Skills

• Planting

• Harvesting

• Field Remediation

• Fuel Production

• Planting

• Harvesting

• Field Remediation

• Fuel Production

Community Asset Development

Community Asset Development

Project Re-claimAn entrepreneurial green energy initiative

for at risk youth in Niagara

Project Re-claimAn entrepreneurial green energy initiative

for at risk youth in Niagara

• Needs Assessment

• Neighbourhood Gardens & Farms

• Biomass Production

• Contaminated Field Remediation

• Social Enterprise Business Opportunities

• Needs Assessment

• Neighbourhood Gardens & Farms

• Biomass Production

• Contaminated Field Remediation

• Social Enterprise Business Opportunities

Partners at the TableNiagara Resource Service for Youth

Recognised as a leader in working with at risk youth and families to build strong community assets

Niagara Citizens Advisory CommitteeProvides employment skill development and is based on an integrated

community corrections model that links industry, social services and at risk youth

Niagara Catholic District School BoardRegion of Niagara Prosperity Initiative

Grimsby HydroCity of Welland

Emerging PartnersMinistry of Agriculture, First Ontario Credit Union, Ontario Stewardship

Program, Niagara College, Brock University, St.Catharines Thorold Chamber of Commerce