Enterprising business people in Kapuskasing and Hearst have received support from the NOHFC. The new businesses that these people are bringing to their communities will boost the local economies at the same time. La Piazza Spa and Wellness Centre in Kapuskasing has received over $92,000 to set up a place for a healthy food café, leased space for health and beauty businesses. Maurice Welding in Hearst has received $58,000 for a specialty shop for welding and sale and repair of truck & tractor trailer parts. Party Central in Kapuskasing has received almost $15,000 to help with their store stocking party supplies, tableware and unique gifts. Lutherie Dubosq has received almost $100,000 for his company that repairs and makes custom guitars.