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Richmond Business News – February 2023

Hy Tea Patisserie opened in Richmond on Wednesday.

Below is a collection of local news success stories that showcase both innovation and resilience. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #RichmondHasHeart when sharing your stories.

BCIT gets $16.5 million for new aerospace and biomanufacturing programs

The federal government is contributing $14.5 million toward projects at BCIT. $9.3 million of which will come from the Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative to develop a gas turbine maintenance, repair and overhaul training program which the federal government claims is the first of its kind in North America.

BIV • February 14

Government of Canada Renews Commitment to Collaborative Innovation
On February 13th, the Ministry of Innovation, Science & Economic Development (ISED) announced the continuation of its commitment to collaborative innovation through the Global Innovation Cluster program with the allocation of up to $125m to the Digital Supercluster.

Digital Supercluster • February 13

General Fusion Seeking to Raise $335 Million From Canadian Government to Support Its Fusion Energy Commercialization Strategy
General Fusion indicated in the Globe article that the funding could be part of a larger government investment in a Canadian fusion hub, and that it has gathered industry and academic support for the idea in advance of the coming federal budget.

BC Tech • February 13

Potato Corner: Popular chain for specialty fries has opened in Richmond

Potato Corner operates a location in Vancouver on Kingsway, as well as one at Surrey Central, but now the chain has officially opened up its third BC spot at Richmond’s Aberdeen Mall food court.

Daily Hive • February 13

New patisserie opens in the heart of Richmond

Many iconic personalities were spotted at a popular patisserie’s grand opening in Richmond on Wednesday.

Richmond News • February 8

Richmond receives $2.3 million for dyking improvements

The City of Richmond has received almost $2.3 million to upgrade pump stations and do flood mapping.

Richmond News • February 3

Yuanheng Holdings makes final donation pledge to Richmond Hospital

A local company completed its $100,000 donation pledge to benefit Richmond Hospital in December.

Richmond News • February 1

New net-zero innovation network to fast track B.C.’s clean-tech sector

A new business innovation network is launching on the West Coast, aimed at helping British Columbia transition to a clean, net-zero economy.

Richmond Sentinel • February 1

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