Business Retention & Expansion
Introduction to BR+E
We are currently conducting a Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) project in the Township. Through the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs’ BR+E program, interviews are conducted with local business owners to identify the businesses' needs, concerns, and criticisms about the community. General questions about doing business in Huron-Kinloss, as well as sector-specific questions will be asked. Data collected from business owners are analyzed and a final report and action plan is developed based on the results.
BR+E is an action-oriented and community-based approach to business and economic development. It promotes job growth by helping communities learn about issues and concerns of, as well as opportunities for, local businesses and set priorities for projects to address these needs. Ultimately, communities will have greater success in attracting new business if existing businesses are content with local economic conditions and community support.
If your business is contacted for an interview, please consider taking an hour of time to voice your needs and concerns. Your feedback is important to us and will help us to develop strategies to improve the business climate and promote business development.
Short-term BR+E objectives:
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Provide community support for local business and improve profitability
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Identify and address immediate concerns of individual business
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Let local businesses know how much they are valued in the community
Long-term BR+E objectives:
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Increase the competitiveness of local businesses
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Establish and implement a strategic action plan for economic development
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Promote business development and job creation
Questions?
To learn more about the Huron-Kinloss BR+E project, please contact the Township at 519-395-3735 or email tmartin@huronkinloss.com
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