Marketing Hastings County as Investment DestinationSeptember 19, 2008 NEWSOntario is helping the County of Hastings and its partners revitalize the county and market it to potential investors. The province is investing $291,000 to help the county develop a strategic investment marketing program that will benefit its rural and small urban centres. Elements of the program include a marketing package, direct target marketing to investors, participation in trade shows and the creation of an ambassador program. The project will help brand the communities of North Hastings and Deseronto by marketing their strengths and organizing workshops, seminars and training for businesses and their employees. It will also help the Town of Deseronto beautify its main street and market it to investors. In addition, the project will kick start the "greening" of small urban environments to make the communities healthier and more attractive for investment. The funding is part of the Rural Economic Development Program which invests in community-based projects in three priority areas:
QUOTES"This new plan will help increase competitiveness of local businesses, while also helping to attract new investment and employment to Hastings County. It is through investments like this that the McGuinty Government is helping to build a more prosperous and vibrant rural Ontario," said Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Minister Leona Dombrowsky. "This is a very exciting announcement for the County of Hastings. This funding will help us give our businesses and communities the image they deserve. It will also help increase competitiveness and create new jobs in our communities," said Hastings County Warden Ron Emond. QUICK FACTS
LEARN MOREDiscover more about Hastings County and the Town of Deseronto. Learn more about the Rural Economic
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