Community Futures Ontario has recognized Haliburton County Development Corporation’s Local Initiatives Program (LIP) as the winner of its prestigious members’ choice award.

Community Futures Ontario has recognized Haliburton County Development Corporation’s Local Initiatives Program (LIP) as the winner of its prestigious members’ choice award.

“The purpose of the LIP is to strengthen Haliburton County communities by supporting community economic development projects that are incremental (new initiatives or enhancements/additions to existing activities) and strive to enhance the resiliency and vibrancy of the community,” Tallman said.

“The purpose of the LIP is to strengthen Haliburton County communities by supporting community economic development projects that are incremental (new initiatives or enhancements/additions to existing activities) and strive to enhance the resiliency and vibrancy of the community,” Tallman said.

Each year, Community Futures Ontario, a government funded program to facilitate rural economic development, recognizes the successes and impact of Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs). It handed out awards May 2 at the end of its annual conference.

Each year, Community Futures Ontario, a government funded program to facilitate rural economic development, recognizes the successes and impact of Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs). It handed out awards May 2 at the end of its annual conference.