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2018 Year in ReviewCornwall Economic Development
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Economic Activity
• Cornwall’s economy continues to grow
• Positive trend dates back several years
• Demographic trends remain constant
• Competitive employment conditions
• 2018 Building Permits will top $35 million
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ResidentialActivity
J.F. Markell HomesLong time contractor continues tradition of excellence
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Cartwave RealtyLand developer building world class neighbourhoods
Falcon HomesNew developer building out Belfort Estates
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CH ClementNew developer building out Belfort Estates
Menard Bros. & AssociatesHolmes Approved Homes Program
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River Front Retirement CentreConversion of school to seniors residence
Cotton Mill DistrictBell Tower set to break ground this year
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Events
Aultsville TheatreNew lighting
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Cornwall BMX TrackNew facility in Guindon Park
ARTS SpaceFundraising begins for new arts centre
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Cornwall Sports Hall of FameNew exhibits at Civic Complex
Hometown HockeyOne of many hockey related events
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Cornwall TriathlonEvent growing in scope and popularity
Cornwall TriathlonEvent growing in scope and popularity
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Shorty Jenkins ClassicCornwall event very popular with world’s best
Senior ProvincialsLegion Park hosts baseball tourney
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WinterblastOntario Cheerleading Competition
Snowflake InvitationalAquatic Centre hosts swim meet
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Sporting Events
• MS Run and Bike Tour
• Quest Strongman
• Friends for Life Bike Rally
• Cyclocross
• Waterfest
• ProBass + Renegade
• Founders Cup
• OFSSA Basketball
Watch TowerAnnual Convention of Jehovah Witnesses
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OEMC 2018Eastern Ontario Municipal Conference
Wonderful World of WhiskyPopular event building fan base
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Beer Bourbon BBQ & BluesFestival attracts over 2000
Food FestLargest crowds ever
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CAPEComic festival continues to grow in popularity
ARTWALKSeries of events celebrating art
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Apples and Art Studio TourPopular fall tour connects artists with patrons
Festivals & Events
• Doors Open
• CotiCon
• Powwow
• Arts in the Park
• RCMP Musical Ride
• Cornwall Comedy Festival
• Seedy Saturday
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Festivals & Events
• Aultsville Filmfest
• La Semaine Francaise
• Cornwall Cultural Festival
• Ribfest
• Woodsmoke Bluegrass Jamboree
• Cornwall Pride
Achievements
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Donovan PilonCanadian Darts Champion
Team DupuisOntario Curling Club Champions
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Paul DeslauriersBlues Entertainer of the Year
Andrew FeustelCommander of the International Space Station
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RamadaBest in Ontario for Customer Service
Seaway NewsSilver Quill Awards
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St. Matthew Catholic Secondary School Premier’s Award for Accepting Schools
Achievements
• Alex Gibeau1st t Ki k It U D C d• 1st at Kick It Up Dance Canada
• Ally Lecky • MVP of Queen’s Swim Team
• Chef Ryan Beauvais• Copper Skillet Culinary Champion
Li O• Lisa Owen• Canada Post e‐Commerce Award
• Tony Luis• Top Ranked Lightweight in Canada
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Achievements
• Jesse WinchesterC h f th Y• Coach of the Year
• Christina Julien• Australian Women’s Ice Hockey Gold
• Emily Vallance• Ontario Winter Games Gold
D Ad i M• Dr. Adrian Morency• Competed in World Cup of Lacrosse
• Laurie Crawford• Prime Minister Award for Teaching Excellence
Pommier JewellersQueen Elizabeth II presented with SDG Highlanders Brooch
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LOL‐Mort‐de‐rire Celebrating 5th Anniversary
Cristill RockCelebrating 25th Anniversary
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Future Office ProductsCelebrating 25th Anniversary
WelchCelebrating 100th Anniversary
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Cornwall Living MagazineAwarding Winning
TASTE MagazineFall focus on food
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Cornwall Tribute MagazineFocus on innovation
Perch MagazineNew magazine celebrates life in Cornwall
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The Cornwall Seeker Local publication moves to magazine format
Visitor GuideNew approach to popular tourist guide
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InstitutionalActivity
Sacred Heart Catholic School$1.5 million in renovations
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St. Lawrence CollegeIncrease in enrollment
Official PlanEstablishes land use guidelines for next 20 years
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Waterfront PlanCommunity consultations underway
Cornwall TransitNew buses join fleet
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Arboretum44 different tree species in Lamoureux Park
Cornwall TourismBusy summer season
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Community FuturesBusy year helping businesses
TR Leger Immigrant ServicesNew Welcome Centre for Newcomers
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United Counties of SDGRenovations to County Administration Building
Cornwall Community HospitalOngoing investment in quality care
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Cornwall Innovation CentreAccelerating innovative entrepreneurs
Ontario Emerging Jobs InstituteEmpowering students for future skills
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River InstituteNew activities centred around environmental stewardship
Eastern Ontario Regional NetworkWork underway to improve connectivity
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Ontario Power GenerationCelebrating 60th Anniversary
International BridgeRenovations to facility
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Seaway International BridgeOngoing Improvements
Cornwall.caCity launches redeveloped website
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CommercialActivity
Chamber of CommerceRecognized for Tri‐Chamber Alliance
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Poirier FurnitureRe‐establishes store on Vincent Massey
NAV CENTREVery busy year for one‐of‐a‐kind facility
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Cline House GalleryRenovation of historic building
OBO GalleryRelocates to Cline House
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MNPCraig Keen Despatie Markell merges with MNP
Farm BoyBest in Ontario for Customer Service
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Coleman’s Mod & RepairEntrepreneur opens storefront
Studio CDance studio moves into new premises
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Dazzling CostumesOnline business opens storefront in Le Village
Crush LaneDesigner opens jewellery boutique
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El Amigo JalapenoNew restaurant in Le Village
Tandoor HouseNew Downtown Restaurant
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Shah’s Rotisserie, Kebob and GroceryNew business at Third and Pitt
Seaway RoadhouseNew restaurant on Second Street West
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Simply JenniferNew café on Pitt
Love Love FoodNew owner of popular downtown bistro
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Edward’s BistroNew restaurant on Second Street East
St. HubertAward winning iconic restaurant
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FanSavesMobile App Launches New Edition
Nurse Next DoorStart‐up healthcare business
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Emard Bros. LumberRenovations and expansion
Caveman StrongExpands to new location
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Laptop PartsOpens new location on Eleventh
Cornwall NissanNew construction on Brookdale North
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Uptown KiaNew construction on Brookdale North
Bank of MontrealNew branch on Ninth Street now open
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Cornwall Business Enterprise CentreAnother busy year helping entrepreneurs succeed
Summer CompanyHelping young adults discover entrepreneurship
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Commercial Activity
• Campeau’s Drywall
• Kaleidoscope Axiom
• ICSC Fabrics
• Joel’s Fitness
• The Local Ledger – Sara Muir Bookkeeping
• MBrownell Financial Services
Commercial Activity
• Black River Wealth
• One Paw @ A Time
• Gabray Custom Designs
• Roger’s Renovations
• Seaway Petmobile
• Professional Gadget Design
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Commercial Activity
• Networking Artiste
• Seguin Financial
• Muir’s Music Manor
• All Around Cleaning
• Mind Online
• Go To Tech
• Winexpert
Commercial Activity
• Cornett Security Systems
• Jarred’s Tech Services
• Fancy Feet Reflexology
• Barrett’s Tailgate Benches
• Smartistic Design
• Deadmann
• Stretching & Strengthening Gymnastics Camp
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Commercial Activity
• Veenstra Fitness
• Wicked Sticks and Tackle
• Elite Transfer Services
• Glengarry My Home
• Smart Home Cornwall
• Wooden Treasures
• Cornwall Hearing Aid Clinic
Commercial Activity
• Price By Design
• Bodystream
• Midnight Maker 3D Printing
• Healing Wishes
• MiCasa
• Erin Abraham Certified Nutritional Practitioner
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Commercial Activity
• O2toGo
• Spinspo
• Farm & Forest Food Truck
• The Polished Tooth
• LT Private Support
• Canada Continental Hotel
• Upper Canada Cider Company
Commercial Activity
• The Mad Makery
• Be Beautiful
• Above Board
• Jocelyn Massie Spanish Teacher
• Ontario East Consulting Services
• G&E Bradley’s Home Repairs
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Commercial Activity
• Rendezvous
• Wallrich Mini‐Storage
• Fairy Sweet
• Ecko Unlimited
• Floral Expressions
• Barge Builders
• Sassy Threads
IndustrialActivity
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Seven LeafMedical cannabis operation
Nautel C‐TechSonar upgrade for Canada’s frigates
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BASFRecognized for progressive employee relations
OlsonfabNew facility for metal fabricator
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ZipGrowSolid growth requires expansion
R.C. HoldingsNew facility for tire distributor
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Seaway ExpressReceives “Carrier of Choice” distinction
Minimax ExpressNew business drives expansion
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Rurban BreweryCraft brewer opens tap room
OlymelExpanding operations lead to new jobs
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XplornetCornwall Contact Centre
LaminacorrPlastics manufacturer expands facility
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Walmart LogisticsContinued growth at Cornwall Distribution Campus
Shoppers Drug MartPreparations underway for future expansion
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BensonPreparations underway for future expansion
LallemandEstablishes new plant in Cornwall
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Biscuits LeclercEstablishes new plant in Cornwall
Laframboise GroupConsolidates operations on Vincent Massey
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Looking Ahead
2019 Forecast
• Continuing growth – across all sectors
• Opportunities exist to increase tourism
• eCommerce creating new challenges, opportunities
• Continuing demand for workers from local employerslocal employers
• Focus on attracting young families
• Focus on innovation and skills development
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