2011 Municipal Study - City of Brantford

Municipal Study 2011Business Retention & Expansion ProgramsWhitchurch-StouffvilleThe Town began the BR&E Visitation Process in January 2007 and has since, completed 97 individualbusiness interviews. The project has focused on retaining and growing existing businesses and downtownrevitalization. The project was conducted in partnership with the Province of Ontario, Region of York,Whitchurch-Stouffville Chamber of Commerce and the Stouffville Business Improvement Area.Rural Development Consultations – These are used to identify appropriate and realistic ways in whichrural areas can participate in the Town’s overall economic growth – for example, fostering ecotourism,entrepreneurship and agribusiness.General promotion for both business and tourism attraction. Continuous data collection and revisions tofacilitate investment decisions in favour of Whitchurch-Stouffville.WindsorEconomic Revitalization Community Improvement Plan (City-wide)Offers financial incentives in the form of a tax increment-based grants to new, existing and smallbusinesses to encourage diversification of the local economy and promote job retention and creationGrants may be approved by City Council for up to 100% of the municipal property tax increase created bythe project for up to 10 years after project completionWindsor Essex economic development Corporation (WEEDC) provides the following servicesRegional Economic DataSite Selection Property SearchAssisting Windsor-Essex Region Companies to Expand Locally and InternationallyDevelopment Charges ExemptionsThere are no Industrial Development Charges in the City of WindsorWindsor Essex Small Business CentreSource for small business information, guidance and professional advice on starting and operating a smallbusinessEconomic Development Programs362