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2016 Year in Review2016 Year in ReviewCornwall Economic Development
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Economic DevelopmentStrategic Plan
• New plan to pursue growth
• Goal is to attract new businesses, new residents, new investment
• Aligned with overall Strategic Plan for the City
• Team effort to enact action plans
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Building Activity
• Permits will top $64 million
• Increase of 20%
• Permit activity is a good measure of investment activity, but not the only measure of growth
Residential
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C.H. ClementWork progresses at Promenade Miller and Clement Court
J.F. MarkellTarion Awards Finalist
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Menard Bros.Builder now part of Holmes Approved Homes
Cartwave RealtyLand developer building world class neighbourhoods
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Valley Garden Retirement CentreConversion of school to seniors residence
Welcoming Newcomerswww.ImmigrationCornwall.ca
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Cotton MillEdison Building complete
Events
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Cornwall Colts25th Year highlighted by special events
Cornwall NationalsNew Federal Hockey League franchise
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MS RunNew marathon distance event
Shorty Jenkins ClassicCornwall secures World Curling Tour event
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Sporting Events
• Cornwall Triathlon
• MS Bike Tour
• Quest Strongman/Strongwoman
• Friends for Life Bike Rally
• Waterfest
CAPEPopular event building fan base
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Beer FestWelcome addition to the summer
Eastern Ontario Garlic FestivalLate summer event branching out to celebrate local food
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Apples and Art Studio Tour25th Anniversary breaks records
Festivals
• Cornwall Foodfest
• Musicfest
• Restaurant Week
• Ribfest
• Pokemon in the Park
• Hackathon
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Achievements
Tony LuisLightning Luis builds on 22‐3 pro record
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Thorin GaultPan Am Gold
Jakob LoucksMost outstanding rookie in Canadian college football
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Dan WestRiverdale Redblack wins Grey Cup
Jenna FlanniganSilver medal at Women’s Baseball World Cup
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Mary PatrickTwo silver medals at the Ontario Summer Games
Kennady Kilger and Gregor MacPhersonNational honours for Cornwall Sea Lions
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Love My LifeCommunity project gains global attention
Tyler MurreeFeature film for talented actor
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Anniversaries
• Clermont Rosa – 40 years
• Jolly Tours – 40 years
• GIAG – 40 years
• St. Hubert – 35 years
• Cartwave Realty – 30 yearsy y
• Personal Touch Physiotherapy – 30 years
Anniversaries
• Minimax – 25 years
• Cornwall Industrial – 25 years
• Studio C Dance School – 25 years
• Cornwall Colts – 25 years
• Schnitzels – 10 yearsy
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Cornwall Living MagazineBigger than ever
University CommitteeWork progressing to enhance post‐secondary education
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Innovation Task ForceYoung entrepreneurs band together
Institutional
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Official PlanFinal work underway
Community FuturesRelocates office to Chamber Court
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Bridgewood Public SchoolNew state of the art elementary school
Cornwall Community HospitalNew Addictions and Mental Health Services Building
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Cornwall Community HospitalPharmacy and Chemo Treatment Renovation
St. Lawrence CollegeNew Dean
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River InstituteNew activities centred around environmental stewardship
Ontario Power GenerationRenovations to facility
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Cornwall HarbourCity and Akwesasne aquire port lands
Bridge CorporationFinal phase underway
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Cornwall Civic ComplexRenovations to Salons
Cornwall Civic ComplexNew Score Clock
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Riverdale Splash PadNew splash pad a hit with young residents
Waterfront Trail & Recreation PathNetwork expands, wins award
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Historic Walking TourMajor expansion
Rotary Outdoor GymLamoureux Park
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Winter WonderlandLamoureux Park
Cornwall Regional AirportNew jet fuel system
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Institutional Activity
• Cornwall Transit
• CCVS
• Cornwall & Area Housing
• United Counties SDG
• Akwesasne Welcome Centre
Commercial
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Ottawa Aviation ServicesEstablishes Flight School at NAV CENTRE
Lowe’sRetailer establishes in Cornwall
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StarbucksNew store to open on December 28
CoraBreakfast and lunch restaurant now open
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DollaramaRetailer establishes 2 new stores
A&WNew franchisee and new location
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Cornwall TireNew facade & renovations
Home HardwareNew ownership, renovations
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Play it AgainExpanded new store
Upper Canada FurnitureRelocated to Brookdale
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Fit4LessNew fitness facility centrally located
UltramarNew commercial gas bar
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The Squire ShopRelocates to Downtown
Cornwall SquareNew tenants help to revitalize downtown mall
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Cardinal Wellness CentreRelocates to Cotton Mill District
Stomping GroundsNew bistro opens in Cotton Mill District
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Summit FitnessSignificant investment in Pitt Street North gym
Your Credit UnionNew branch in East End
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Chez LizNew restaurant for Le Village
Laura’sNew olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting bar
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O’FarrellNew office in Downtown Cornwall
Ramada HotelWins major award
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Best WesternWins two major awards
Chesley’s InnAward‐winning ways bring in new business
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NAV CENTREIncreased activity
Eastcourt MallSignificant renovations underway
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Business Enterprise CentreAnother Busy Year
Commercial Activity
• Ontario Hockey Academy
• M&M Foods
• Wholehealth Pharmacy
• Temple Studio of Fine Art and Dance
• Seaway Senior Citizensy
• Dr. Sharda – Seaway Medical
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Commercial Activity
• Remax Cornwall
• Marrow and Spice
• Shivas Restaurant
• Dwyer Glass
• Johnson Insurance
• Stephenson’s Rental Services
Commercial Activity
• Source Wood
• Seale Projects
• Code Heroes
• Entelechy Media
• Rhoice Marketingg
• Big Catch Communications
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Commercial Activity
• The Shack
• Fox & Jayne
• Ruby Restaurant
• Opal Natural Esthetics
• Biopedp
• Family Discount Store
Commercial Activity
• Cornwall Toyota
• Chateau Cornwall
• Fu Kuei Investments
• Cornwall Motor Speedway
• Ewan St. Louis Construction
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Industrial
Walmart LogisticsMajor expansion
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MorbernNew high‐speed coating line
MinimaxNew business drives expansion
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FCMExpansion includes new plastics recycling
OlymelNew employment opportunities
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AtelkaNew employment opportunities
SigmaPointElectronics manufacturer expands
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LaminacorrPlastics manufacturer expands
Smart GreensInnovative farm operation expands
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Rurban BreweryCraft brewer earning rave reviews
XplornetInternet company establishes new offices
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Looking Ahead to 2017
A Look Ahead
• Continuing growth – across all sectors
• New model for tourism efforts
• Ongoing residential development
• Focus on attracting young families
• Focus on innovation and skills development
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