NEWS & EVENTS
PLUS Industries invites you to visit their new website

The Board of Directors, staff, and participants of PLUS Industries are excited to announce the release of our new website. We invite everyone to visit our website and take a virtual tour of the people, programs, and places that are part of our organization.  Enter our online Website Contest - two lucky winners will win a $100 gift certificate.  Entry deadline is November 30, 2017.  Visit: https://www.plusindustries.ca/ 
New Landfill Hours

Please be advised that effective Tuesday, November 14th, the hours at the City Landfill will be changing to 9:30 am - 5:15 pm, Monday to Saturday. 
[Tues, Nov 14]
Historic Post Office Window Restoration Project

The Melfort Preservation and Rehabilitation Committee is continuing conservation and restoration of the Melfort Historic Post Office with the removal and repair or replacement of all windows on the main floor of the building.  Have your name engraved on a heritage postal box...a tax deductible legacy gift for family and friends.
 
BUSINESS INCENTIVES


The City of Melfort recognizes the benefit of ongoing development and growth in the community. To assist existing businesses to grow and, to help new businesses to be successful, the City of Melfort has developed policies to accommodate expansion and improvement in the community.

The Economic Development office is readily available to answer any questions or provide input and assistance concerning the incentive policies or other economic priorities in the community.

Links:
  • Business Incentive Policy
  • Community Services Guide - 2016
  • Heritage Building Incentive Policy
  • Multi-Unit Rental Incentive Policy
  • Residential Incentive Policy and application form to access Residential Incentives
  • Labour Incentives:
    • Job Start/Future Skill
      • This Government of Saskatchewan initiative provides funding to Saskatchewan employers to promote training that creates new employment in full time positions. Training subsidies are available up to a maximum of $5,000 (Cdn) per trainee. See www.aeel.gov.sk.ca/jsfs.
    • National Research Council
      • NRC-IRAP provides financial support for a range of research and development activities that will improve a company’s competitiveness and provide assistance with Youth Employment Strategy. See www.irap-pari.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca.
  • Equity Investment:
    • Investment Saskatchewan
      • One of the most important vehicles for industry expansion is equity financing through Investment Saskatchewan. See www.investsask.com.
    • Saskatchewan Entrepreneurial Fund
      • Small businesses recommended by the Entrepreneurial Foundation of Saskatchewan are eligible for assistance under this program. See www.efsk.ca.