ALTONA RHINELAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT inc.

The Tax Incentive Program helped me to make the decision to build in Altona's Industrial Park. Receiving a tax rebate for the first three years of building new, will be a huge help when I need it the most. The SEED Business Grant program helped mitigate some of the risks associated with growing my business. Since receiving the grant, I acquired equipment to grow the operations, added 4 new jobs locally and have been able to better service the needs of the community.

Hiring foreign workers can be complicated and daunting at the best of times. The RNIP made the process clear and navigable for both us as a company and the international hire and their family. Through the program we were able to add a highly skilled employee to our team, and a growing family to our community.

Through the support and assistance our company has received from Stephanie and the representatives at SEED, we've been able to renovate and expand our location to better serve our clients. We recommend them to current and prospective business owners without hesitation; their presence is a great benefit to the business community in Altona and surrounding area.

The Business Grant from SEED offered important start-up costs related to renovating our space. With funding from SEED we were able to complete our renovation in a timely manner, and to use sustainable and local materials (which often come at a higher price), and to hire professionals to assist with the renovation. Receiving a SEED Business Grant has also facilitated greater community awareness of Altona Yoga. We have had a strange, but a successful first year of business, despite all the hardships during the pandemic.