Business Retention + Expansion
BR+E Report
In 2008, the County of Perth conducted a Business Retention + Expansion study.
The Government of Ontario places a high value on rural Ontario and its contribution to our quality of life. Perth County received Provincial Grant dollars from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) to undertake a Business Retention and Expansion Project of the Retail and Manufacturing sectors in Perth County.
In addition to financial support, other resources from the Rural Economic Development Program at OMAFRA, enabled Perth County, together with its member municipalities, to focus on identifying challenges facing existing businesses and mitigating potential business defections.
The process recognizes that existing businesses sustain the local economy; those who live and work in a community know best its unique characteristics, its strengths and its potential. The most successful economic development initiatives are conceived and implemented from the local experts. This is what makes the BR+E program such a success.
Our program team worked with many volunteers who dedicated thousands of hours conducting interviews with local businesses. We have gained valuable feedback which will be used by the local Councils to implement changes, promote cooperation, and develop partnerships with our business community.
In addition to the Province of Ontario, we thank our funding partners, the Townships of Perth East, Perth South, Municipality of West Perth, the Municipality of North Perth and the Perth County Community Futures Corporation. Many thanks also, to the municipal staff for their assistance and for the use of their local resources.
Contact Us
Inquiries for Agricultural, Industrial and Commercial Development, please contact:
Bernia Wheaton
Economic Development Coordinator
Phone: 519-274-4651
Email: bwheaton@perthcounty.ca