Manitoba Chamber of Commerce
Issue link: http://publications.winnipegfreepress.com/i/97063
Snow Lake land of opportunity The future of Sustainable Mining lives here. Several mining projects beginning in the next 4 years creating vast opportunities. Proven deposits will see over 1 billion dollars invested into the future of Snow Lake. The result, is the ongoing revitalization of Snow Lake's downtown and a community where you can work and raise a family with confidence. Call or Visit us online today! Snowlake.ca 204-358-2551 • 204-299-4036 • Office Hours: Mon. to Fri. 8 A.M. - 5 P.M. Email: snowlake@mts.net "Every business person will have to look at when it's the most expedient to come in," she says. "Right now, land is available and prices are low. If you wait too long, you'll be paying a lot more. If you come too early, you'll be waiting." Entrepreneurs are already expressing interest. And Mihychuk hopes skilled immigrants will also consider sharing their talents with the town. In particular, she expects the remediation facility to garner international attention. "We're going to have people from around the world coming to Snow Lake for the bioleach project who are going to be enjoying a lifestyle of the rich and famous," she says. "When you work for a mine now, you make a six-figure salary, so you work hard and you play hard." Mihychuk has a plan in place to bolster long-term economic stability. She envisions Snow Lake as a hub to provide core services and supplies for the exploration mining industry. She says it's also an ideal location for a world-class mine remediation research centre. And she anticipates the town will become known for its business recruitment. MBiz B business is booming. For Advertising Inquiries: Contact your MBiz sales consultant or Edith Bonner at t: (204) 697-7389 e: edith.bonner@freepress.mb.ca PLANNING | ENGAGEMENT | DESIGN | ARCHITECTURE "In the next two to three years, Snow Lake will experience a resource boom like Fort McMurray, except on a smaller scale," she says. "Instead of a Big Mac, we're a Mini Mac. It's a billion dollars. It's an amazing thing that will occur for Snow Lake, Manitoba." Mihychuk invites workers and business owners to visit the town's website. "The door is open," she says. "Come and talk to us in Snow Lake. There's lots of opportunity." www.snowlake.com www.replan.ca info@replan.ca TORONTO OFFICE EDMONTON OFFICE 317 Adelaide St. W., 2nd Floor 10104-103 Avenue NW, Suite 2401 Toronto, ON M5V 1P9 Edmonton, AB T5J 0H8 tel: 416 593 6619 tel: 780 409 1763 MBiz November 2012 13