Inner City Renovation (ICR) was an enterprise that was founded to resolve disintegrating infrastructure of inner city Winnipeg areas whereas providing opportunities for residents – who would most probably have been unemployed and on social assistance – to learn trade and earn a living. ICR developed 30 full time permanent jobs and finished more than 100 construction projects in the Winnipeg region.
Nonetheless, its financial viability was an issue. It was close to the limit on its line of credit and had lost money on operations each year. However most important customer had discontinued operations that served as a threat to the very existence of ICR, its creator was decided to keep it going.
PUBLICATION DATE: February 18, 2015 PRODUCT #: W14687-PDF-ENG
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