Grand Forks Grand Forks is attracting residents Construction is occurring and people are moving to the city by WHITNEY BLACK
Growth has become a major factor within the city of Grand Forks. With the increase in residential construction around the city, there has been an influx of people. And more new residents means more businesses have been opening as well.
“Some of these small businesses will be storefronts,” said Wendy McCulloch, general manager for Community Futures Boundary, “but there are a lot of them that will be home-based.”
According to McCulloch, numerous job postings in Grand Forks are advertising for skilled labourers. She believes that with the increase in residential construction, the need for skilled people will continue to rise as well.
McCulloch feels this growth is directly linked to the expanding population in the Okanagan.
“Folks are moving out of the Okanagan because they are wanting a different lifestlye,” said McCulloch. “They are looking for more safety as well.
“I think the growth is good and will be interesting to watch. The people who move to the area and start businesses add a vitality to the economy; it’s an economic driver. Grand Forks really is the service hub for the region.”
Key Grand Forks contacts
Merit Mining Corp 550-580 HORNBY ST Vancouver, BC PHONE: (604) 694-2344 WEBSITE: www.meritminingcorp.com
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Kootenay Lake Development Corp. (kootenay Lake Village) Po Box 1053 Nelson, BC PHONE: (250) 505-5558
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