Growing Business Opportunities
In Huron-Kinloss - McGuinty Government Boosting Local Economic Development,
Creating Jobs
Ontario is helping the Township of Huron-Kinloss grow its local
economy by working with businesses and community groups to revitalize
its downtown core and create new jobs.
With support from Ontario's Rural
Economic Development Program, the Township is working with the
Lucknow and District Chamber of Commerce and the Ripley Business
Community to develop strategies to strengthen businesses and create
a more vibrant economic climate. This will help attract new businesses
and skilled workers to the area.
Building strong local economies are part of the McGuinty government's
plan to create jobs and opportunities that will grow the province's
economy.
QUOTES
"This investment is helping to create jobs and new business
opportunities for our families right here in Huron-Kinloss. This
project is encouraging growth and stability in our community and
will help boost our local economy."
- Carol Mitchell, MPP for Huron-Bruce
"This project will assist the Township of Huron Kinloss
in developing the tools necessary to support and grow existing
businesses as well as attract new businesses. Thanks to the support
of the provincial government, along with the Lucknow Chamber of
Commerce and Ripley Business Community, the Business Expansion
and Retention (BR+E) project will be a positive step forward to
change the economic climate."
- Mitch Twolan, Mayor of Huron-Kinloss
QUICK FACTS
- Ontario has invested more than $167 million in 412 projects
through the Rural Economic Development Program and generated
more than $1.2 billion in new economic activity.
- The agri-food industry contributes more than $33 billion to
the Ontario economy and employs about 700,000 people.
LEARN MORE
Learn more about the Business
Retention and Expansion initiative.
