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Page 1: A City with a World of Possibilities - Choose Cornwall1/15/2010 1 A City with a World of Possibilities 2009 Year in Review Presentation to Team Cornwall Mark Boileau CllE iDl tCornwall

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A City with aA City with aWorld of Possibilities

2009 Year in Review2009 Year in Review

Presentation to Team Cornwall

Mark BoileauC ll E i D l tCornwall Economic Development

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The Big Picture

• 2009  ‐ Global Recession• World financial markets in significant turmoil

• North America, Europe and Asia under significant recessionary pressures

• Ontario loses position as Canada’s economic engine

• Demographic Shifts• Baby boomers continue to age• Baby boomers continue to age

• Migration of baby boomers to smaller cities

• Immigration key to growth

Cornwall’s Position

• Economy• Above average percentage of workforce in manufacturing• Above average percentage of workforce in manufacturing

• Growing logistics and service sectors

• No significant company closures due to recession

• Competitive Edge• Cornwall offers true value in a number of site selection factors

• People• Unemployment rate currently 7%

» Below national and provincial levels

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Building Permits

Record year with

$190 million in construction!$190 million in construction!

Building Permits

$160 000 0002009 permit values 

$40,000,000

$60,000,000

$80,000,000

$100,000,000

$120,000,000

$140,000,000

$160,000,000

exceed the last 3years put together!

22000099

$0

$20,000,000

1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009*

2009 figures do not include December as final data was not available

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Institutional Growth

Cornwall Community HospitalCornwall Community Hospital$119 million project broke ground in 2009$119 million project broke ground in 2009

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OPG Visitor Information Centre

$8 million showcase facility designed by 

the Thompson Rosemount Groupp p

St. Joseph’s Continuing CareCompletes work on 

$34 million expansion

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RCMP

New 32,000 New 32,000 sfsf detachment detachment built in 9 months by built in 9 months by 

Robert J. Robert J. BourgonBourgon ConstructionConstruction

South Stormont

• New municipal offices (15,000 sf)           under constructionunder construction

• New OPP Long Sault Detachment (16,000 sf) being built on the same site

• New forensic building (13,000 sf)                 to follow in 2010

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Service Canada Call CentreService Canada Call Centre

33,000 sf facility under constructionby Perras Distefano y

177 well‐paying jobs, recruitment has begun

Institutional Growth

• Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universitiesd• Moves to 132 Second Street E.

• Service Canada• Improvements to 111 Water Street

• Children’s Aid Society• $400,000 Renovations at 150 Boundary$ , y

• Ministry of Justice• $15 million Courthouse now complete

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Seaway Valley Health Centre$4 million project continues at Pitt and Fourth

Grant‐Marion Construction

Hospice Cornwall$3.75 million palliative 

care facility

The ThompsonThe ThompsonRosemount Group

Grant‐Marion Construction

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3 + 1 Multi‐Sport Facility

$30 million facility to include 3 ice pads, 

indoor field house and tennis court

$18.4 million funding from Prov and Feds

St. Lawrence River St. Lawrence River Institute of Institute of 

EnvironmentalEnvironmentalEnvironmental Environmental SciencesSciences

Celebrates its

15th Anniversary

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St. Lawrence College

• $10 million redevelopment ofredevelopment of Moulinette Hall set to begin 

• TRG to handle project

E ll• Enrollment up

• Expands Apprenticeship Program

• New Game Development Program

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City of Cornwall

• Secondary Wastewater Treatment Facility$ ll h d l• $55 million project schedule to start in 2010

• New EMS Headquarters• $5 million facility on Campbell Street

• Nick Kaneb Drive• New road in east end

• Optimum Drive• New road in Business Park

City of CornwallCity of Cornwall

• Brookdale North Watermain $2.1 million 

• Tollgate Road Services: $855,000

• Recreation facilities: $2.5 million

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Cornwall Transit

Introduces 3 smallerIntroduces 3 smallerenvironmentally friendly, environmentally friendly, handicap accessible buseshandicap accessible buses

Residential Growth

126 new dwelling units makes 2009 

th d b i t thi d dthe second busiest year this decade

60

80

100

120

140

0

20

40

1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

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Residential Growth

Healthy activity in all types of dwelling units

$4,000,000 

$6,000,000 

$8,000,000 

$10,000,000 

$12,000,000 

$14,000,000 

$16,000,000 

$18,000,000 

Residential ‐ Single

Residential ‐ Double

Residential ‐Multiple

Residential ‐ Accessory

Residential Total

$‐

$2,000,000 

1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Cotton Mill LoftsCotton Mill Lofts$7.5 Million project underway, over 50% sold$7.5 Million project underway, over 50% sold

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Kinsmen Centre Condos

Ready for occupancy in Spring 2010

Heart of the City projecty p j

Residential Growth

• William Lang Condominiumsd f d• 8 unit Condo conversion of 117 Sydney

• 1644 Brookdale Ave• $500,000 value

• J.F. Markell Homes• New 20 unit condo building under construction at g33  Cumberland ($2 million value)

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Residential Growth

• Cornwall & Area Housing Corporation$ ll b ld• $3.3 Million, 4 storey‐32 unit apartment building

• JC Godard• New 2 storey, 74 unit retirement residence being built on former Healy Motors site

• Busy Subdivisions• Heron Park

• East Ridge

• Brookgate

• Northwoods Glen

Commercial Growth

Building permits show increase from previous year$45 000 000

$10,000,000 

$15,000,000 

$20,000,000 

$25,000,000 

$30,000,000 

$35,000,000 

$40,000,000 

$45,000,000 

Commercial 

Industrial

$‐

$5,000,000 

1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

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Paris HoldingsWork continues to remediate Domtar site

Shoppers Drug Mart DCShoppers Drug Mart DC

550,000 sf distribution centre valued at over $60 million

Matrix to operate facility and will create 130 new jobsMatrix to operate facility and will create 130 new jobs

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SCM

• Walmart Canada renews contractrenews contract to 2013

• Team members made significant accomplishments in wastein waste reduction and health and safety programs

Seaway ExpressSeaway Express

Acquires 7 acre property strategically located between SCM and SDM Distribution Centres

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Minimax Express Adds new warehouseto facility in Cornwall 

Business Park

SigmaPointSigmaPoint

• $2 million new equipment purchase• $2 million new equipment purchase with help from EODF

• Increased workforce by 12% in 2009

• LEAN program initiated

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Seaway YarnsSeaway Yarns

$3 million new equipment purchasewill help improve productivity

Marport Canada

• Newfoundland software company merges with C‐Tech

• Manufacturing transferred to Cornwall

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Employment Growth

• Following companies also experienced l t themployment growth:

• American Standard

• Eastern Welding

• NuMED Canada

Rid d• Ridgewood

• Satisfied Brake

Commercial Growth

• Canlyteff l• Increase staffing to nearly 300

• Parent company bought by Phillips

• Olymel• In expansion mode

• FCM Recycling y g• 50,000 sf

• Armco Industries• Blackadder Drive

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Richelieu HosieryExpands distribution centre and moves to Cornwall Business Park

Commercial Growth

• Ontario Hockey Academy• Expands Vincent Massey Operationsp y p

• Bonnie Togs• New retail store in Eastcourt Mall

• Ramada Inn• $500,000 in renovations

• Best Western Parkway Inn• $200,000 in renovations

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Harden Group

70,000 sf commercial plaza, more tenants to follow

Shoppers Drug MartNew large format store to open in Summer 2010

Expanding from 8,700 to 24,000 sf

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Pizza Hut$850,000 new restaurant on Brookdale Avenue

Commercial Growth

• Seaway Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Ltd.• $790,000 expansion$ , p

• Seaway Hyundai• $1 million expansion

• Carstar• Buys land on Rosemount

• Baxtrom YIG• $575,000 in renovations

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Commercial Growth

• Unlimitel• Establishing a new communications hub in 2010g

• Effi.com• Call centre at 600 Campbell

• Sign‐It Signs• Invests $250,000 in expansion

• Ottawa Aviation Services• Opens operation at Cornwall Regional Airport

StarTek

• Increased starting wages by 20%Increased starting wages by 20%

• Over 200 new employees to grow staff to over 700

• Continued growth in 2010 is anticipated

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Dream Builder GroupDream Builder Group

Creative collective acquires two mobile TV studios

Delaney Bus LinesDelaney Bus LinesImproves commuter service with new bus, lower fares

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Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre

• Over 390 consultations withconsultations with entrepreneurs

• Over 1300 people attend seminars, workshops and events

ART tt t• ARTpreneur attracts over 100 creative entrepreneurs

Small Business Growth

• Over 30 entrepreneurs started new businesses in Cornwall and area in 2009 including:Cornwall and area in 2009, including:

• Allinotte Law Office

• Bugaboo’s Pet Store

• Cornwall Free News 

• Girouette

• J & T RestaurantJ & T Restaurant                                               

• Shorteez Hair Salon

• Stacy’s Pet Depot                                               

• Total Cyclery & Sports                                       

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Summer Company ProgramEight students started summer companies in 2009

Cornwall Cornwall CrossfitCrossfit

New Downtown Fitness Centre

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Steward BagsEnvironmentally friendly fruit bags

Ground Soap

Unique handmade soap from organic and wild crafted 

ingredients

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Small Business Growth

• A Very Present Help • Fraser Workplace Safety

… and the list continues….!

A Very Present Help

• Above and Beyond

• Advantages Property Management

• Bower Mulligan ‐ Interactive Training Services 

• Catering2kidz

Fraser Workplace Safety Solutions

• Lucy Locket

• Polished Tooth                                    

• Precious Pets

• Rodney’s Small Engine Repairs

• The Roasting Mang

• Dreamdesign

• Epicure Selections Consultant

• Francis Rounding Renovations

• The Roasting Man

• Top Notch Cement Services

• U Weight Loss

Seaway NewsSecond edition of Cornwall Living magazine features local art scene

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Fishrizzo Productions

• 86400 movie

• 10 Days Across Canada

Ci l d l• Cineplex deal

Community Improvement

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Community Improvement 

• Heart of the City• 41 applications this year• 41 applications this year 

(increase of over 100%)

• Total project values of $1.1 million

• Brownfield Program• 8 applications received in 2009  New 

b hpp

• $3.3 million in municipal investment

• $42.7 million in total project costs

brochure now available

Community in Bloom CompetitionCity Receives Four Blooms and Special Award

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Community Improvement

• Medical Recruitment• City establishes scholarship fund• City establishes scholarship fund

• Vanessa Carter first recipient

• Business Retention & Expansion• Downtown and Le Village Businesses

• Manufacturing sector surveyed

• Community for Entrepreneurs• CFIB ranks Cornwall as one of top Ontario cities for small business growth

Tourism and Special Events

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Tourism in 2009

• 37 Conventions, Sport Tournaments and Special Events

• Over 27,000 Out‐of‐Town Participants

• Total Economic Contribution: $10.7 million 

Olympic Torch RelayEstimated crowd of 12,000 descend on Lamoureux Park to celebrate

!

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Lift Off 2009

50,000 attended 3‐day festival

$4.2 million dollar boost to local economy

Cornwall Black Sox

Ontario and Canadian Champions!

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Farmers Market

Successful season in downtown

Quilt of BelongingQuilt of Belonging

Governor General becomes Patron of the Quilt

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Big Brothers, Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cornwall and District receive national recognition on the cover of Rapport Magazine

Graham Greer

• Releases      self titled CDself‐titled CD

• Wins songwriting awards

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Sara Murphy organizes compilation CD celebrating local music scene and 

f llfeaturing 16 Cornwall artists

www.SpiritofaCity.ca

Marketing Forward

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Eastern Ontario ShowcaseEastern Ontario Showcase

• Cornwall profiled to over 5,000 potential investors

• 100+ Cornwall business people make the trip to Ottawa

ChooseCornwall.ca

• Content is continually updated and expanded, including employment opportunities and business news

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www.ChooseCornwall.caVisits to website increased by 240%

Marketing Efforts 2010

• Investment Attraction and Resident AttractionResident Attraction

• Trade shows & missions

• Information Radio              107.7 fm

• Social media marketing

Follow us!

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