Our Goals
Attract partnerships that share the same values as LNIBDC to grow their business and create sustainable wealth and opportunity for themselves and LNIBDC.
Attract Joint Venture partners who believe that together we can build a strong partnership, and who recognize the value of:
- LNIB’s increasingly skilled workforce
- Our location – the transportation hub that connects BC’s Lower Mainland to the BC Interior and the Prairie Provinces.
- The resources of the land.
- Land development opportunities in the Nicola Valley.
Attract partners who understand and will embrace the concept of environmentally sustainable development, and are committed to stewardship of the lands.
Attract companies that will work with LNIBDC on employment strategies that include training, safety and fair living wages for a sustainable future.
Build long term relationships with our business partners, leveraging mutual strengths to generate superior returns.
Our Current Major Partners Include
- Lower Nicola Site Services
- Infracon Construction Inc
- Hemmera
Three identified investment sectors with high potential
While the Lower Nicola Valley and Merritt offer many unique investment opportunities, there are 3 key ones that we are currently focused on at LNIB Dev. Corp.
Agriculture
We are exploring a wide range of agricultural activities for their potential, whether primary or value added. Two example possibilities are growing hops and garlic. Other considerations include food security through the growth of foodstuffs like carrots, tomatoes, peppers and corn.
LNIBDC is interested in agricultural businesses following sound agricultural and environmental best practices.
Renewable/Alternative Energy
- Solar
LNIB is at the forefront of solar having installed 330 photovoltaic solar panels on the roof of the Band’s school gym. It is the largest community owned system in BC. This system helps power the school and feeds electricity back into the local grid. - Wind
With multiple development opportunities, and existing partnerships underway, the Lower Nicola Valley will soon be home to substantial alternative/renewable energy projects. Wind conditions make these projects ideal and help promote the environmental stewardship of LNIBDC.
Alternative energy is a high priority for LNIBDC. We are actively looking for large scale projects within the energy sector.
Tourism & Recreational Land Development
Pristine lakes, towering mountains, rolling foothills, and winding rivers are just a few of the natural features that make Lower Nicola valley a potential hot spot for increased tourism and recreational development. With ample land ripe for fishing, hunting, and other ‘adventure’ focused recreation, opportunities for development are at their peak.
Eco-tourism continues to be a driver for the region and LNIBDC hopes to further promotes environmentally sound recreational development through Joint Ventures.
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LNIB DEVELOPMENT CORP’S INVESTMENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
A number of large-scale industrial developments are slated for the area. Some opportunities are short term but have potential for significant wealth creation.
JVs with established industry leaders would likely be required when opportunities are too large and/or LNIBDC does not have the required capacity, expertise and financial ability to hold the contract.
Contemplated Agricultural Development
- Community Food Lands Plan
- Garlic Farm (seed & culinary)
- Organic Hop Pilot Project
- Market Garden Farm/greenhouse/indigenous/medicinal plants/value added processing
- Alternative Cash Crops
- Alternative Livestock
- Highest & Best use for existing agricultural land assets
Potential & Existing LNIBDC Land Holdings Developments
- Recreational Property Development
- Aggregate/gravel pit development
- Industrial Park Development – New office space, incubating commercial and light industrial space
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LNIB Development corp. is the corporate entity of the LNIB, or the Nlaka’pamux. Our goals is to create wealth and prosperity for bands members as well as the local economy businesses. Through partnerships and joint ventures, LNIB DC is changing the future of our people in a positive way.