LUMBY- BC NDP MLA Harwinder Sandhu says that people in Lumby will benefit from funding to promote economic diversification and sustainability in rural communities.

“Lumby is a vibrant and resilient community, home to dedicated leaders who care deeply about its future,” said Vernon-Lumby MLA Harwinder Sandhu. “This grant will support the Lumby & District Chamber of Commerce in growing local economic opportunities, creating good-paying jobs and bringing people together through more community events.”

In Lumby, the Lumby & District Chamber of Commerce is receiving $94,00 to undertake a project to expand and support economic capacity in the area. They will develop a clear path towards business retention, growth and training services, community event expansion, and marketing for residential and visitor attraction

More than 130 projects across B.C. are receiving a total of $43 million in funding this year from the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP). Projects are being led by local governments, First Nations, and not-for-profit organizations, and will create an estimated 1,200 jobs across the province.