The CLEDB is a not for profit organization run by a volunteer board of directors. The economic zone includes the communities of Happy Valley Goose Bay, North West River, Mud Lake and Sheshatshiu. The current mandate of the CLEDB expires on Dec 31st, 2009. The CLEDB works in partnership with local businesses and organizations to strengthen the local economy and community outlook.

CLEDB is a member of Newfoundland and Labrador Regional Economic Development Association (NLREDA).

Winterlights Promotional Booklet

The CLEDB proudly hosts the Big Land Fair on Saturday Sept 11th, 2010 at the College of the North Atlantic. The event starts with a concert featuring Canadian band The Stampeders on Sept 3, and gardening workshops from Sept 8 - 11th with gardening guru, Ross Traverse. The Big Land Fair is possible because of funding received from Growing Forward, Canadian Heritage, and the Department of Tourism Culture and Recretaion, as well as through paid advertising from local businesses. The Fair would not be possible with out the support of the Town of Happy Valley Goose Bay and the College of the North Atlantic. http://www.explorelabrador.nf.ca

Newcomers to our region are invited to participate in a guided hiking tour of Birch Brook Nordic Ski Club and a enjoy a social after the hike in the brand new Chalet. Registration for participation in the event is required so we will have enough treats for everyone. The Mayors of Happy Valley Goose Bay and North West River have also been invited to join the tour and mingle with our guests.
A bus will be available to pick up any participants with stops in three strategic locations in town. Register by calling 709-896-8506. There is NO participation fee.

More information HERE http://www.cledb.ca/home/newcomers.htm

The CLEDB is developing a regional tourism strategy. The first phase was a regional tourism summit held on January 13th, 2010. More information HERE

Explore Labrador For more information about our region, festivals and events, please visit our partner websites http://www.explorelabrador.nf.ca http://tourismlabrador.com

The following link is the final report from a study undertaken by 5 Zone Boards from Central Labrador to Western Newfoundland exploring opportunities for business starts or expansions related to the completion of the road link between Goose Bay and Cartwright Junction Route 510.

Business Opportunities on the Trans Labrador Highway

The new road link is now open between Goose Bay and Cartwright, on the Atlantic seaboard. Travellers can continue their road trips directly to the Labrador Straits for the ferry crossing of the Strait of Belle Isle from Blanc Sablon, Quebec between May and January.
SAFETY NEWS - There is NO cell phone service on this long route, but the Provincial Government has a program in place for you to "borrow" a satellite phone for use between Labrador City and Goose Bay and Port Hope Simpson. There is NO FEE for this service. Pick up and drop off points at the hotels in each town. For residents of Newfoundland you must provide a drivers licence or credit card. For non- residents, you must provide a credit card. The phones are only for emergency use and are programmed to enable direct calls to the police.

Satellite phones can now be picked up at the following participating hotels:
• Wabush Hotel in Wabush;
• Midway Travel Inn in Churchill Falls;
• Hotel North Two and Royal Inn and Suites in Happy Valley-Goose Bay; and,
• Alexis Hotel in Port Hope Simpson.

This website was designed for us by Smart Labrador and they continue to provide technical assistance. Thanks Doug!

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For more information, please contact us during business hours at 709-896-8506 or via email cbest@cledb.ca