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2019 Year in ReviewCornwall Economic Development
ECONOMIC OVERVIEW
• Cornwall’s economy continues to grow
• Positive trend dates back several years
• Demographic trends remain constant
• Employment growth across all sectors
• Competitive employment conditions
• Industrial vacancy rates at an all‐time low
• 2019 Building Permits will reach upwards of $100 million
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DEMOGRAPHICS
• Cornwall’s population has shown modest growth from census to census
• Economist David Campbell suggests Cornwall is attracting more and more workers
• More work to be done
Average Urban Centre Growth Rate Number of Persons Earning Income (2010‐2017)
Source: Statistics Canada Table 17-10-0005-01
Resident AttractionWorking with local companies to attract new residents
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Resident AttractionA number of publications make up the New Resident kit
Association canadienne‐française de l'Ontario SDGWelcoming new families to Cornwall
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RESIDENTIAL ACTIVITY
RMP ConstructionBell Tower under construction in Cotton Mill Historic District
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Grant Marion ConstructionNew development overlooking the St. Lawrence River
Riverfront Retirement CentreSecond school conversion for Peladeau Construction
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Riverdale TerraceThree storey addition to West‐end retirement residence
Cartwave RealtyLand developer building world class neighbourhoods
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Menard Bros.Currently building single family homes in Eastridge
JF Markell Homes25 new single family homes, new office underway
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Falcon HomesDeveloper building out Belfort Estates
CH ClementClement Court completed in 2019
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TOURISM ACTIVITY
Cornwall TourismA strong year for this important sector
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Tourism Development FundOver $115,000 to support tourism initiatives
Shorty Jenkins ClassicExpanded field included 49 international teams
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St. Lawrence MarathonSold‐out event is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon
Cornwall TriathlonSold out event features over 700 athletes over 2 days
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Cornwall BMX ClubContinued track improvements as club hosts major events
Sporting Events
• Winter Blast
• Broomball Championships
• Renegade Bass Tour
• Waterfest
• Cyclocross
• Pan Am Bass Championship
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Sporting Events
• Friends for Life Bike Rally
• MS Bike Tour
• Seaway Valley Wrestling
• Underwater Hockey
• Snowflake Invitational
• Team Canada East Selection Camp
2020 Sporting Events
• Ontario Curling Championships January 27‐February 2 – Civic Complex
• National Juvenile Broomball Championships March 24‐28 – Benson Centre
• 5K Foam Fest September 12 – Lamoureux Park
• World JR A Challenge December 13‐19 – Cornwall Civic Complex
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World of Whisky ShowSold out event attracts distillers from around the world
Beer Bourbon BBQ & BluesOver 4000 attend July festival at NAV CENTRE
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WatchtowerOver 3200 attend from Ontario and Quebec for 3 day convention
OEMC 2019Over 500 attend Ontario East Municipal Conference
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Eastern Ontario Local Food Conference2019 event largest ever
Kitchen Table TalkMayor Clement talks diversity with Tareq Hadhad & Ren Navarro
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CAPEOver 4000 attend annual celebration of pop culture
FoodFestDowntown transformed into foodie paradise
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Cirque du SoleilWorld premiere of AXEL at Cornwall Civic Complex
Cornwall Comedy FestivalHosts CBC’s The Debaters
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Festivals and Events
• Suds and Sap
• Doors Open
• Ribfest
• Powwow
• Arts in the Park
• Cornwall Pride Festival
• Seedy Saturday
• Art Walk
Festivals and Events
• Aultsville Filmfest
• World Punjabi Conference
• Apples & Art Studio Tour
• Poutine Feast
• Classiqu’Arts
• Cornwall Concert Series
• Ghost Walk
• Conquer the Canvas
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INSTITUTIONAL ACTIVITY
ARTspaceFundraising now over 50% of $1 million target
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Beyond 21Begins preparations for move to new space on Pitt
Service CanadaIncrease in employment at Cornwall Contact Centre
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Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario$1.3 million investment in St. Matthew Catholic Secondary School
St. Lawrence CollegeEnrollment strong at 1200 students
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City of Cornwall$30 Million in Capital Works
Waterfront Plan77 recommendations for improvements to 16km of waterfront
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Community FuturesOngoing support for business in the Cornwall region
United Counties of SDGRenovations to County Administration Building
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Seaway International Bridge$5.8 million project to remove old bridge pillars
Ontario Power GenerationMajor investment in capital works at R.H. Saunders Generating Station
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Saunders Hydro Dam Visitor CentreNew Butterfly Garden
Cornwall Community Hospital$2.8 million in capital expenditures this year
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Cornwall Community HospitalWelcomes new doctors
Seaway Valley Community Health CentreCelebrates 10 years of serving the community
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CREATENew Brand for Innovation Centre
River InstituteWins NSERC Award for Science Promotion
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COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY
NAV CENTREDoubles the size of the Jet Set Pub patio
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Cornwall RamadaMajor renovations
Cornwall NissanNew dealership on Brookdale North
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Uptown KiaNew dealership on Brookdale North
Cornwall Truck MaintenanceReturn of Mack brand to the Paschek family
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Flowers CornwallComplete renovation of retail space
Bergeron ElectricExpands to Cornwall Business Park
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Medical Arts PharmacyExpansion of pharmacy and medical clinic
Rurban BrewingIntroduces growler service
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Wing House150 different flavours
Mary Brown’s Chicken & TatersDown East chain lands in Cornwall
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BRUNCH on PittPopular breakfast destination
El TumbaoFood and dancing with a Peruvian flavour
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The Birchwood CafeDaily menu with a New Zealand twist
Tilly’sNew diner at corner of Pitt and First
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Love and LeeSpecialty Bridal Boutique
First and PittLong hidden beauty of downtown buildings coming to live again
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Fairy SweetExpanding markets for Cornwall bakery
Bud’s RecordsMusic store opens on Eleventh
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Storage BoxIndoor storage facility in Downtown Cornwall
Love YogaExpansion and relocation of popular studio
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Treasure HuntNew store at Eastcourt
The Happy Popcorn CompanyHot new addition to Downtown Cornwall
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Canadian TireNew owners invest $500K
Cornwall SquareNew ownership, new tenants
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SmartCentresMultimillion Dollar Investment
New Service StationInvestment on Heritage Parkway
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Weaving Baskets GroupPlanned redevelopment for 1400 Vincent Massey
Cornwall Business Enterprise CentreAnother busy year helping business owners succeed
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Summer CompanyHelping young adults discover entrepreneurship
Starter CompanyCurrent intake underway
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Commercial Activity
• Citywide Delivery
• Your Co‐Pilot
• Keys to Communicate
• The Modern Dinosaur
• H.O.M.E. Renovations
• MG Interiors
• Sweet Heart Events
Commercial Activity
• 24/7 Handyman
• McLaren Masonry
• Organisée
• LFC Modular Farms
• Artcol Contracting
• Terry’s Millwright Services
• Hickey’s Home Grown Raw
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Commercial Activity
• Lachance Mobile Mechanic
• The Finch Market
• Healing Crystals & Stones
• Raw Fit Gym
• Seaway Handyman
• Eric’s Auto Detailing
• Lauraine’s Speciality Foot Care
Commercial Activity
• Sekhmet Security
• Gallant Designs
• The Local Fill
• Hounds of Cornwall
• Local Food Champions
• LT Private Services
• Hollywood Medical Esthetics & Spa
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Commercial Activity
• Seaway Valley Supply
• Cotton Mill Rehab
• BenJAMins
• Starshine
• Love Sushi
• Essential Skills Tutoring Services
• Schnitzels
Commercial Activity
• Obliterate YGO
• Rustic Optics
• Barley Boxer Dog Treats
• Mess’s Crazy Creatures
• A Relaxing Promise
• Fan Saves
• Jeremy Baxter Video and Photography
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Commercial Activity
• Seaway Academy of Martial Arts
• Wood Bros. Brewing
• MeepleMobile
• Modern Moving
• Chesley’s Inn
• Upper Canada Cider Company
Commercial Activity
• LadouceurPhoto
• Delight Professional Bartending
• Backspun
• Creation Workshop
• Studio 101
• Rooted Love
• Journey Law
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Commercial Activity
• Stonehouse Vineyard
• Bodystream Medical
• Red Cart Books
• 58 Bar and Grill
• Chris Giggey Law Office
• Walker Climate Care
• NOLA Brows and Esthetics
• The Spicy Pearl
Commercial Activity
• Sapphire Hair Salon
• Move Therapeutics
• The Co. Lab
• Rush Truck Centres
• Forage
• ActivKare
• Seguin Financial
• Black River Wealth
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INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY
LallemandOngoing investment and improvements in new operation
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Trailer WizardsRelocates to Cornwall Business Park
ERA HangersDistribution centre on Vincent Massey Drive
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OpsunDistribution operation in Cornwall Business Park
Storage VaultNew call centre on Vincent Massey Drive
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Fieldless FarmsEstablishing an indoor farm operation in the Cornwall Business Park
Plant PreppedCanada’s first and only plant‐based meal delivery service
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HK HolbeinCanadian distribution centre for fine arts manufacturer
Seaway ExpressInvestment in equipment
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MinimaxInvestment in equipment and in workforce
Olsonfab Metal FabricationNew facility on Saunders Drive
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MorbernAcquires new warehouse
SigmaPointInvestment in new machinery and new employees
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OlymelSignificant job growth as bacon sales continue to soar
Laframboise GroupCompletes redevelopment of Vincent Massey complex
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LaminacorrNew investment and continuing job growth
XplornetContinuing job growth for communications company
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Mi CocinaAdds spice with locally made salsa
ZipgrowInternational sales driving expansion
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Rent Frock RepeatNew subscription model and Cornwall fulfillment centre
Walmart LogisticsCornwall’s largest private sector employer adds 500 new jobs
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Shoppers Drug MartSignificant expansion creates new landmark in Cornwall Business Park
LeclercNew state‐of‐the‐art food processing facility
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LOOKING AHEAD
2020 FORECAST
• Continuing growth – across all sectors
• Opportunities exist to increase tourism
• eCommerce creating new challenges, opportunities
• Continuing demand for workers from local employers
• Focus on attracting young families
• Focus on innovation and skills development
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