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Year in Review 2013Year in Review 2013Mark Boileau
Manager
Cornwall Economic DevelopmentCornwall Economic Development
The Big Picture
• Strong activity across all sectorssectors
• Over 500 jobs created and filled in 2013
• Real estate values have increased, housing still very affordable
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Building Permit Values
• Expected to top $33 million p p $by end of year
Industrial 11
Residential
$15Million
Commercial
$
7Million
$11Million
Million
InstitutionalInstitutional
Investments in Cornwall’s Institutional Sector in 2013
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St. Lawrence CollegeSt. Lawrence College
• Ongoing enrollment, new Logistics program
St. Lawrence College
• Dedication of Cornwall Place
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SLRIES
• River Institute opens Applied Science Branch
Waste Water Treatment Facility
• $57 million project nearing completion
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Cornwall Community Hospital
• West wing open, final renovations underway
Upper Canada District School Board
• $8.5 million new school project
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Eastern Ontario Regional NetworkEastern Ontario Regional Network
• Major enhancement of Cornwall’s fibre optic network
Cornwall ElectricCornwall Electric
• $3.2 million investment
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CBSA
• New CBSA Plaza on Canal Lands
Federal Bridge Corp
• $79 million bridge ready for traffic
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Highway 401Highway 401
• $29 million in Highway 401 improvements
City WorksCity Works
• $10.2 million in municipal infrastructure projects
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CIP Programs
• Continue to leverage private sector investment
2013 CIP Accomplishments
• Heart of the City
17 j h $11 6 illi• 17 projects worth $11.6 million
• Brownfields
• 3 projects worth $40 million
• Streetscape Report
• Brookdale and Water Street
The Table & Chairredevelopment project at
739 Montreal Road in Le Village
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CommercialCommercial
Investments in Cornwall’s Commercial Sector in 2013
Farm BoyFarm Boy
• New salad and hot bar, in‐store dining area
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LCBO
• New, expanded store in East End
Goldmanco
• New retail plaza at McConnell & Ninth
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CREIT
• New 200 seat Scores restaurant at Brookdale Square
Bar Q
• Chef Christian Barque returns to downtown
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Tim Tim HortonsHortons
• Moyer family invests $1 million
PUREPURE
• Downtown business expands to new salon
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PommierPommier
• $500K renovation of store and square
Harden GroupHarden Group
• Boston Pizza construction underway
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Smart CentresSmart Centres
• Work begins on 22 acre retail plaza
MacEwen
• New retail gas plaza at 11th and McConnell
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Car Wash
• New construction in the Cornwall Business Park
HomefinderHomefinder
• New offices on Pitt Street
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RIOCAN
• 90,000 sq.ft. retail plaza renewal
Sovereign Asset Management
• New retail plaza on Brookdale
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Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre
• 231 client consultations
• Hosted 28 seminars with 841 participants
• Assisted 59 aspiring entrepreneurs start their business
• Assisted in 4 business expansions
• Facilitated 89 new jobswww.BusinessEnterpriseCentre.ca
Small Business Start‐Ups
• Centre Stage Performing Arts Camp
• 123 Math Magic
• Access Acupuncture• City Nails
• Cloud Nine Inspirations
• Cornerstone Farm
• Crystal's Bowtique
• Discovery Lane Kids
p
• Allie's Helping Hands
• Au Paradis Day Spa
• Aunt Mary's Convenience
• Bar Q
• DJ Magic
• Dutch Touch
• Equus Wisdom Ranch
• Bath Solutions
• Bianca's Jewellery
• Cedarwood Services
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Small Business Start‐Ups
• Ionic Electrical
• Kait's Cakes
• Essential Esthetics
• Fraser Workplace Safety
• Kensington Park Recruitment
• Kevin Massia Property Maintenance
• Lapointe Janitorial
L T t S t
p ySolutions
• Freight Guard SSL
• H.M.J. Designs
• Habitat
• Hee Hee Creations• Le Tot Spot
• Lethal Angelz
• Little Bird Sewing
• Hubb's & Son's Lawncare
• IC Investigations
• Inwit Galerie
Small Business Start‐Ups
• Rick's Delivery Service
• Ruby Restaurant
• LS Paint Correction
• Massis Property y
• Salon On Second
• Seaway Auctions Co.
• Spell Craft Bath Products
• Sweet Emotions Photography
p yManagement
• Mallette & Associates
• Mocktails
• Mommiez Lice Removal
• Neo Vintage Furniture
• Table 21
• Tampico’s
• Tender Loving Care
• Om Satya Yoga
• Peak Business Solutions
• Point Engineering
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Small Business Start‐Ups
• The Dutch House
• The Fashion Hangerg
• Treasured Moments
• Tycraft Creations
• Underground Spinning
• Vibrant Vinyls
• Xen Nature
Mocktails
Other Notable Investments
• Tim Hortons• Renovations at various locations• Renovations at various locations
• Cornwall Square• Caza Petites and Dunn’s
• New Ownership – ongoing renovations
• Shell Canada• Redevelopment of Brookdale Gas Station
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Other Notable Investments
• De Saulniers Construction• Purchases downtown building• Purchases downtown building
• Cornwall Mini‐Storage• New climate‐controlled building
• Table and Chair Boutique• Renovation of building in Le Village
• Jas‐Mar Paints• Renovations to celebrate 25 Year anniversary
Other Notable Investments
• Busitech• Releases new software product• Releases new software product
• Quesada• New restaurant on Brookdale
• M&M Meat Shop• Carol‐Anne and Derrick Cayer
• River Kings• New Ownership
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ResidentialResidential
Investments in Cornwall’s Residential Sector in 2013
King’s LandingKing’s Landing
• 40 unit apartment building in East End
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Knox City Centre
• 36 unit apartment building in Downtown
Dominion Place
• Long awaited project set for Spring 2014
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Cotton Mills
• Preparatory work continues on heritage site
J.F. Markell
• Yet another project by John Markell
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C.H. Clement
• 8 unit development planned for Third and York
Notable Subdivision Investments
• Northdale Subdivision
F td l S bdi i i• Forestdale Subdivision
• Glen Nora Subdivision
• Eastridge Subdivision
• Daprat Subdivision
l bd• Maple Grove Subdivision
• Riverdale North Subdivision
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Notable Subdivision Development
• Eleventh and McConnell • (C.H. Clement)
• Northwoods Forest Subdivision• (J.F. Markell)
• Pinewood Forest Subdivision
• (Doug Campbell)(Doug Campbell)
EventsEvents
Notable Festivals and Events in Cornwall in 2013
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LiftLift‐‐OffOff
• Festival thrilled audiences with great music, again
Ribfest
• Finger licking success in second year
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Cornwall ColtsCornwall Colts
• CCHL Champions, will host 2014/15 Fred Page Cup
Golden Gloves
• International Boxing tourney at NAV Centre
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Challenge CupChallenge Cup
• St. Lawrence College hosts inaugural tourney
BroomballBroomball
• Major tournaments spark sports revival
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Other Notable Events
• Kashechewan Evacuation
• Square Dancers
• Watchtower Conference
• Cornwall Triathlon
• Meredith Cup
• FIBRE Conference
• Maple Syrup Producers
• Waterway Classic
• NHLPA Charity Game
N i l J il B b ll
• Waterfest
• Winterfest
• Fall Fest
• MS Bike tour
• Sea to Sea Bike Tour
55 S G • National Juvenile Broomball Championships
• 55+ Summer Games
AchievementsAchievements
Special Achievements by Cornwall People and Organizations in 2013
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Cornwall Living Magazine
• Popular magazine l b t 20th Ycelebrates 20th Year
• 108 pages
• Largest distribution ever
• Seaway News publication
Celebrating Heritage
• 200 year anniversary of War of 1812 recognizedWar of 1812 recognized with banners and plaque
• New books on local history
• Joan Levy Earle
• Jennifer DeBruin
• Ian Bowering• Ian Bowering
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Notable Achievements & Milestones• Cornwall Police Services
• CALEA Accreditation
• Glen Stor Dun Lodge• Accreditation Canada Award
• Cornwall Community Hospital• Accreditation Canada Award
• St. Lawrence College• Leads Province in Key Performance• Leads Province in Key Performance
Indicators (KPI) Constables Groulx and Cameron
Notable Achievements & Milestones• Pumpkinferno
• Tourism Event of the Year
• Big Brothers / Big Sisters
• 40 Years of Service
• SDG Childrens Aid
• Dress Purple goes viral
• Beyond 21
• Hires full time manager
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Notable Achievements & Milestones• Dr. Paul Poirier
• Test of a Man documentary
• The Art Gallery
• 30 years of celebrating culture
• International Plowing Match
• Planning for 2015 event
• SDG Highlanders
• New battle honours Dr. Paul Poirier
Notable Achievements• Kevin Rivette places 1st in Talent
Competition
• Moe Racine enters Football Hall of Fame
• NAV CENTRE wins marketing Award
• TVCogeco wins Award
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IndustrialIndustrial
Investments in Cornwall’s Industrial Sector in 2013
Notable Area Investments
• Alcoa (Massena)
• Homestead Organics (South Dundas)• Homestead Organics (South Dundas)
• United Auto Parts (South Stormont)
• Paramount Pallets (South Glengarry)
• Boundary Road Truck Stop (South Glengarry)
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Eleven Points LogisticsEleven Points LogisticsTarget Distribution CentreTarget Distribution Centre
• 1.4 million sq.ft. facility in Cornwall Business Park
Eleven Points LogisticsEleven Points Logistics
• Job fair attracts thousands
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Eleven Points LogisticsEleven Points Logistics
• First receipt of goods in June 2013
Eleven Points LogisticsEleven Points Logistics
• First receipt of goods in June 2013
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SigmaPointSigmaPoint
• New production lines as company expands
LaminacorrLaminacorr
• Buys building in Cornwall Business Park
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AtelkaAtelka
• New call centre hires 150, looking for more
MPiQC
• Investment in new machinery, new jobs
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GazMetro
• Liquefied Natural Gas Fuelling Station
Olymel
• $37 million expansion, 45 new jobs
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ScotiabankScotiabank
• Contact centre expands, adds positions
CC‐‐TechTech
• Acquired by Nautel, local operation to thrive
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BASFBASF
• $3.5 million expansion project
SCMSCM
• Addition of new business to Cornwall DC
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Cornwall Business ParkCornwall Business Park
• 260 acres acquired and now available
CornwallBusiness Park
• New acres
• New road
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BensonBenson
• Acquires new building, doubling Cornwall footprint
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