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The organization's global fair trade store on Rosser Avenue, Worldly Goods, recorded a small profit of around $5,000 in 2008, though Buizer admitted they may have to consider diversifying beyond fair trade items to stay alive and relevant - considering such niche products can now be found at pretty much any grocery store. Marquis' solid financial footing will allow the organization to apply for a range of government grants that debt has kept the group away from in recent years, she noted, adding that the only grant Marquis currently receives is $30,000 from the province for educational programming.
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Volunteers Key As Marquis Project Wipes Out Debt
Brandon's Marquis Project enters its 30th year with a clean financial slate and a continued sense of optimism, says outgoing president P...
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