Over the past three months, 84 community businesses had the opportunity to voice their opinions about the local economy as the Municipality of North Grenville progressed through the interview stage of the Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) Program, in cooperation with the North Grenville Chamber of Commerce and the Old Town Kemptville BIA.

The BR+E Program kicked into full gear in March as teams of trained volunteers met with local businesses to gather key information through completing a comprehensive survey. The visits also provided the opportunity to identify the specific needs and concerns of each business and respond to those concerns on an individual basis.

“The visits we undertook with local businesses had four purposes,” said Matt Gilmer, the Municipality’s Economic Development Coordinator. “First, we wanted to show our local businesses that we appreciate the contributions they are making to our local community. Second, we wanted to see if they have any concerns, and, if so, if there are ways we can help.Third, we are offering to help our local businesses take better advantage of business resources. Finally, we wanted the businesses to help us set priorities on future directions of local economic efforts.”

“The face-to-face interviews were essential to getting honest and fulsome feedback from our local business community. We would like to thank all of those businesses who took the time to participate in the interviews and provide input into the future of our economy,” said Kevin O’Dair, North Grenville’s BR+E Coordinator.

The next steps for the BR+E Program are to analyze the data collected through the surveys and hold a “Task Force Retreat” with local business and community leaders to identify key issues and priorities, as well as develop and brainstorm initial action plans. The results of the retreat will provide the basis for a final report and action plan for the project to be considered by Council and incorporated in the Economic Development Program.

This project is funded by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario. Specific support is through the Eastern Ontario Development Program, delivered locally through the Grenville Community Futures Development Corporation.

For more information:
Kevin O’Dair, BR+E Coordinator
Email:
Telephone: 613-258-9569 x 119

The Municipality of North Grenville is offering a second intake for applications to the Rideau-Sanders-Prescott Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Façade, Landscape and Signage Grant Program. This program provides matching funds, up to $5,000, for eligible residential and commercial property improvement projects within the CIP District.

The deadline for applications to be submitted for this intake is Friday, August 11, 2017.

The Municipality will also be hosting an Open House at the North Grenville Public Library at 1 Water Street in Kemptville on Wednesday, July 12 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm, to provide more information about the program, answer questions, give feedback on project ideas and supply application packages. 

If you already have a project in mind and would like to move forward with applying, feel free to do so as applications are now being accepted. 

Full program guidelines, a map of the CIP District and application forms can be found on investnorthgrenville.ca.  Just click on the Resources Tab on the home page to find the CIP program. 

Information packages (including the application form) can be found here on investNorthGrenville.ca or be picked up at the Municipal Centre (2nd floor reception) during regular business hours.

For more information:
Teri Devine,
Economic Development Officer

613-258-9569 x 115

FROM/DE: Grenville County – Kemptville Detachment      DATE: 19 June 2017

Pedestrian Fatality on County Road 43

(Kemptville, ON.) - Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a pedestrian fatality on County Road 43 at Anniversary Way, North Grenville.

At 10:00 p.m. on 17 June 2017, four pedestrians were crossing County Road 43 when a 63 year old male from North Grenville was struck by a westbound vehicle. The male received life threatening injuries and was transported to the hospital and pronounced deceased.

The driver of the vehicle was transported to the hospital and treated for shock.

North Grenville Fire Department, Leeds and Grenville Emergency Services,  the OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigation Unit and the OPP Forensic Identification Services Unit attended the scene. The road was re-opened shortly after 3:00 a.m. on 18 June 2017.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information on the above occurrence is asked to call Grenville County O.P.P. Communication Centre at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-(TIPS) 8477 or submit your tip on-line at www.tipsubmit.com.  Crime Stoppers does not want your name, you don't go to court, and you could earn cash reward.

Contact:
Provincial Constable C.A. Lindsey
(613) 258-3441
(613) 213–8047 cell