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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
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