CoMMunity Profile
Belleville.CA
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About Belleville
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Quality of Life
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Doing Business in Belleville
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The City of Belleville The City of Belleville is a thriving community of 50,000 people with beautiful heritage buildings, a strong diverse economy and a vibrant community spirit located in South Eastern Ontario. Belleville offers a prime location with just 500 miles linking us to major markets in Canada and the U.S. such as Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Chicago and New York City. We are consistently attracting and expanding businesses from all sectors, with plenty of land
and low development costs which supports our commitment to your success and prosperity. Belleville offers a variety of cultural attractions, affordable housing and an inviting blend of recreational activities, events and festivals throughout the year. With many amenities, endless opportunities and a superior quality of life in Belleville, it’s not surprising that more and more people are attracted to our community.
Quick Facts Belleville is the largest urban centre in the Quinte region and centrally located within the heart of North America. Population: 49,454 (2011 census) Regional Population: 210,000 Market: More than 120 million people within one day’s drive Total Private Dwellings: 22,153 Median value of dwellings: $214,000 (national average at $280,552) Sister Cities: Zhucheng City (China) Gunpo City (South Korea) Lahr (Germany)
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Demographics As the largest community in the Quinte Region, Belleville experiences steady growth in all age ranges. Belleville is forecasted to reach a population of 98,000 by 2017. Men
Age
2,550 (10.9%) 0-9
Women 2,530 (9.7%)
2,965 (12.6%) 10-19 2,870 (11.0%) 3,015 (12.8%) 20-29 3,085 (11.9%) 2,725 (11.6%) 30-39 2,875 (11.1%) 3,275 (14.0%) 40-49 3,520 (13.5%) 3,485 (14.9%) 50-59 3,860 (14.8%) 2,655 (11.4%) 60-67 3,055 (11.7%) 2,780 (11.9%) 70+ 4,220 (16.2%)
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23,450
TOTAL
26,015
Source: 2011 Census (Belleville)
Population
49,454
(2011 Census) Average Household Income
$69,041
Disposable Income per Household
$54,273
Belleville’s History The earliest known settlement was an Indian village, “Asaukhknosk,” replaced by a French Mission “Kente,” and thereafter named for prominent citizens, “Thurlow Village,” “Singleton’s Creek” and “Meyers Creek.” In 1789, 50 United Empire Loyalists settled here. The most notable was Captain John Walden Meyers, a true renaissance man. Hardworking and resourceful, he built a dam on the Moira River and erected a sawmill, gristmill and a distillery. Meyers operated a trading post and a brick kiln. He is credited with building the first brick house in Upper Canada in 1794. Meyers’ gristmill drew settlers from Napanee to Port Hope to have their grinding done and the community soon became known as Meyers’ Creek. The Moira River, which winds its way
Estimated Regional Population Projections 2014 Projected
210,000
2017 Projected
213,360
through the city, played an important role in the early stages of the community’s development. A strong demand for timber in England led to Belleville’s development as a bustling lumber town. Rich forests nearby were easily accessible by the river and French Canadian loggers were a familiar sight in the community. The logs were cut into timber at several local mills and were loaded on schooners or rafted and taken down the St. Lawrence to Quebec. With its export trade in lumber and flour, Belleville’s harbour was alive with vessels of every description. Belleville soon gained the reputation as the most prosperous town in Upper Canada. A visit in the spring of 1816, by Sir Francis Gore, Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada and his wife, Lady Arabella, inspired the residents to change the name of their settlement to Belleville in honour of the fair lady. The lumber boom peaked and the arrival of the Grand Trunk Railway in 1856 gave Belleville a link with Montreal and Toronto. For many years the railway was Belleville’s largest employer. In 1866, discovery of gold near Madoc, earned Belleville the name “Gateway to the Golden North” as miners stopped for supplies on their
way north of the city. While the lumber trade declined towards the end of the nineteenth century industries were expanding. Handcrafted, pioneered items gave way to factory made goods. Iron foundries, furniture manufacturers, plants producing wagons, carriages, candles and soap abounded. Situated in the centre of a cheese-producing district Belleville became renowned for its worldclass cheddar. From the pioneering past to the present vibrant community, Belleville continues to enjoy a diverse industrial base along with strong links to agriculture and its waterfront.
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Housing Offering affordable and elegant living in rural and urban settings, options include Victorian homes, traditional family dwellings, condominiums, subdivisions, waterfront estates, rental properties and retirement living.
Indicators of Economic Growth
New Dwelling Units (2008-2013) City of Belleville Year
Single Dwellings
Multi Dwelling
Total New Dwellings
2008
124
50
174
2009
141
4
145
2010
194
40
234
2011
106
61
167
2012
119
48
167
2013
103
67
176
Building Permits Issued (by $ Value) $160M $140M $120M $100M $80M $60M $40M $20M 0 10
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Belleville offers a number of educational opportunities at the elementary, secondary and post-secondary levels, providing students with the resources needed to succeed. The City’s two public school boards, Hastings & Prince Edward District School Board and the Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic District School Board operate well-respected educational facilities. French immersion is available as well as educational support and assessment programs. A variety of private school options also exist for elementary and secondary students.
Loyalist College
Loyalist College offers over 60 career-focused programs in the areas of architecture and building sciences, biosciences, business and management studies, health and human studies, justice studies, media studies and skills training. Programs include one-year post-graduate and certificate programs, two and three year diplomas and degree programs including a collaborative nursing degree program with Brock University. The Sustainable Skills, Technology & Life Sciences Centre is a multi-use facility for technology and trades training that showcases the integration of green design and technologies into a learning environment. This state-of-theart facility is dedicated to a wide range of skills training including leading edge programs in manufacturing, skilled trades, biotechnology and environmental sciences. The Centre supports economic development in the local community by offering pre-employment, apprenticeship and post-secondary programs as well as customized courses designed to meet the changing needs of the industry and the labour market. For more information visit: www.loyalistcollege.com or call 1-888-569-2547.
Education Albert College is Canada’s oldest private co-educational boarding and day school providing an enriched and engaging curriculum from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 / Post Graduate. For information visit: www.albertcollege.ca or call 613-968-5726, toll free at 1-800-952-5237. Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf is the first permanent school for Deaf students in Ontario providing programs and residences for students who are deaf, blind or have a specific learning disability. Staff are dedicated to ensuring that students become equipped with the knowledge and competence to be contributing citizens in our communities. For information visit: www.psbnet. ca/eng/schools/sjw or call 613-967-2823 or toll free at 1-800501-6240. Loyola School of Adult and Continuing Education delivers secondary school credits in a variety of ways to suit the needs of the adult learner. Additionally, Loyola offers summer school programs, Personal Support Worker Program, Pre-Health and Science, English Language Instruction (ESL) and other community programs. For information visit: www.learningatloyola. ca or call 613-966-9210. Maxwell College of Advanced Technology is a private college offering small class sizes and a more focused education, both key factors to a successful education. Maxwell College offers programs in dental assistant, personal support worker, medical office and office administration. For information visit: www.maxwellcollege.com of call 613-962-7846. Academy of Learning College has been part of the Belleville business community for over 20 years and is recognized in the province of Ontario as a registered Private Career College. The college offers diploma and certificate programs in Accounting, Business, Medical, Information Technology and many more. For information visit: www.academyoflearning.com or call 613-967-8973. There are two universities within close proximity to Belleville; Queen’s University in Kingston and Trent University in Peterborough. 11
Arts & Culture Belleville offers a thriving arts and culture community with something for everyone. Theatre, concert events and art galleries are just a sample of the way of life in Belleville. As well as scheduled events, the City has a number of permanent year-round attractions to entice both residents and visitors.
Belleville pUBLIC lIBRARY AND jOHN m. pARROTT gALLERY The Belleville Public Library and John M. Parrott Gallery offers customers a wide range of collections and services in an exciting modern building. Serving a population of 50,000 people, our Library and Gallery is the place to go for children’s programs, book clubs and author visits, room rentals, Gallery exhibitions and art-related programs, free internet and wireless access, an excellent collection of materials to borrow, and a great space to relax and enjoy yourself. Please visit www.bellevillelibrary.ca for more information. Museums Belleville Scout Guide Museum Glanmore National Historical Site Hastings Heritage Centre The Regimental Museum Music/Theatre Galaxy Cinemas Pinnacle Playhouse Quinte Film Alternative The Empire Square Live The Empire Theatre The Quinte Ballet School of Canada The Quinte Symphony
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Galleries ArtPlus Belleville Art Association Fusion Gallery 121 John M. Parrott Art Gallery Quinte Arts Council Waterfront Fine Art Gallery
Events Savour the Chill (February) Maple Syrup Festival (March) Quinte Sportsman Boat & RV Show (March) Quinte Home & Renovation Show (March) Walleye World Live Release Fishing Tournament (May) Victoria Day Celebrations (May) Big Music Fest (June) Quinte Garden Tour (June) Canada Day Celebrations (July) Waterfront & Ethnic Festival (July) Rockfest (July) Rotary Loves Kids (July)
Big Brothers, Big Sisters Quinte Ribfest (August) Regional Farm Show & Plowing Match (August) Quinte Exhibition (September) Downtown Art Walk (September) Santa Claus Parade (November) Farmer’s Market (Tuesday, Thursday & Saturdays throughout the year) Empire Square Live (Seasonal) Quinte Ballet School (Seasonal) Belleville Lions Concerts in the Park (Seasonal) Quinte Symphony Series (Seasonal) Pinnacle Playhouse Series (Year-round)
Glanmore National Historic Site
Glanmore National Historic Site was built in 1882-83 and designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1969 in recognition of its exceptional 2nd Empire architecture. Glanmore National Historic Site opened as a museum in 1973. Glanmore is owned by the City of Belleville and operated by the Recreation, Culture and Community Services Department. The museum is open to the public six days a week and offers a wide variety of programs and activities for schools and the general public. Guided and self-guided tours are available year-round. For more information visit: www.glanmore.ca 13
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pARKS & rECREATION Recreation services are provided to citizens and visitors of Belleville through a variety of facilities, programs, services, and special events. Top-of-the-line facilities include golf courses, swimming pools, ice rinks, ball diamonds, parks, splash pads, waterfront trails, community centres and more. We have two excellent harbor facilities with more than 150 seasonal and transient boat slips. Belleville plays host to many festivals and special events and several fishing tournaments that take place throughout the year. Winter offers numerous opportunities to enjoy OHL hockey, ice-skating, ice-fishing, ice surfing, cross country skiing and tobogganing. Belleville is also home to the Quinte Curling Club, boating/rowing clubs and associations, YMCA and a junior ice hockey team, the OHL Belleville Bulls. For more information about the Bulls visit: www.bellevillebulls.com
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Belleville’s M.A. Sills Park is one of Ontario’s best track and field facilities and has hosted a number of premiere track-and-field events. 15
Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre The Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre is the City’s premier location offering a variety of services and experiences. The centre includes: • Two new NHL sized ice pads and all the amenities, including warm viewing in addition to the Wally Dever and Yardmen Arenas • An Aquatic Centre with an 8 lane, 25 metre pool, along with preschool and therapy pools and spectator viewing area • Large, double Multi-use Gymnasium space which can transform into a performance venue for approximately 400-500 people • Indoor rubberized and heated walking/running track • Retail space, including a Café style food service provider, physiotherapy and massage services and a pro-shop • A Seniors Centre and Youth Drop-in Room • Three fitness studios (yoga/pilates, aerobic and dryland training) • Public lounge for social gathering and networking • Customer Service Counter with public and tourist information • Community Group rental space, featuring a Fireplace room and Multipurpose room • Expanded and upgraded parking, along with a new City of Belleville transit stop
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For more information please call (613) 966-4632 or visit www.quintesportsandwellnesscentre.ca
Health Care Belleville is the foundation of the Quinte Health Care Corporation, consisting of four fully-accredited hospitals throughout the region. Its main facility, Belleville General Hospital (BGH), and corporate headquarters are located here. Quinte
Health Care Belleville General Hospital currently provides primary and secondary care with a total of 206 beds, and offers a full range of clinics, diagnostic services, support services and outreach programs.
QHC Belleville General Hospital is located at: 265 Dundas St. E. Belleville, ON K8N 5A9 613-969-5511 or visit www.qhc.on.ca
Quinte Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine is a community pediatric practice located in Belleville that provides medical care to infants, children and adolescents. For more information contact: 613-966-1999 or toll free at 1-888-543-9362 or visit www.quintepediatrics.com After hours clinics and medical service clinics are located throughout the City as well as dental, chiropractic, physical therapy, massage therapy and naturopath services. The Hastings and Prince Edward Health Unit is headquartered in Belleville, providing dozens of programs and services, along with reliable health information to local residents. For more information contact: 613966-5500 or visit www.hpechu.on.ca
As a result of Belleville’s innovative Doctor Recruitment Program, many family doctors are currently accepting new patients. To register for a family doctor, call Health Care Connect at 1-800-445-1822 or visit their web site at www.health.gov.on.ca.
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Shopping Belleville provides a variety of unique and inspiring shopping experiences from quaint boutiques to big box shopping. Roam the streets of our historic Downtown or shop the aisles of the region’s largest shopping mall. Downtown is Belleville’s historical centre with a wide range of services and specialty stores. Browse the local stores and galleries or relax in one of the salons or spas, take in the theatre or dine at one of our fine restaurants and bistros. Downtown hosts many special events
throughout the year with everything from art walks to music festivals to sidewalk sales. Discover downtown Belleville today. For more information visit: www.rediscoverdowntown.ca or call 613-968-2242.
Belleville Farmer’s Market Whenever you are in Belleville, check out the rich variety of crafts and produce at the Belleville Farmers’ Market. In the spring, the market comes alive with maple syrup and crafts, and remains a ‘hive of activity’ right through the Christmas season. The market is held in Market Square behind City Hall, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
The Quinte Mall is a premier place to shop with over 125 stores and services including Sears, Chapters and Toys R Us as well as entertainment such as Galaxy Cinemas Multiplex Theatre. For more information visit: www.quintemall.com
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In addition to these shopping options the City also offers stores and services from recognizable retail names such as Lowes, Walmart, Staples, Home Depot, Canadian Tire, The Gap, Oshkosh, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Future Shop, Best Buy, Michaels and many more.
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Doing Business in Belleville Belleville has the most efficient environment for your business with low land costs and labour rates, combined with a great location and access to a huge market. The Belleville advantage helps our businesses grow and remain competitive.
The City’s strong, diverse manufacturing base includes plastics and packaging, advanced manufacturing, food processing, warehousing and distribution, research and development, as well as all the support services needed by these sectors.
Belleville has a strong manufacturing sector and has grown to embrace other sectors to round out our economy and stabilize and support the community. The current expansion of the North East Industrial Park combined with the existing Bell Blvd. Business Park ideally positions Belleville to attract and maintain investment.
Belleville also features state of the art communications and data processing infrastructure as well as the transportation, water, sewer and other utility capacity to meet the needs of most any business.
The City of Belleville also offers: Inexpensive fully serviced industrial land “ready to go” and industrial buildings available at very affordable lease rates. Competitive tax rates for industrial and commercial developments No development charges for industrial development
As the largest urban centre in the Quinte region, Belleville provides a number of regional services for the entire Quinte region.
TOP 10 STRATEGIC ADVANTAGES Location: Located on the north shore of the Bay of Quinte, off Lake Ontario. Highway 401 intersects the City linking Belleville to major markets in Canada and the U.S. Labour & Wages: Competitive wages, skilled workforce available that is well-educated, motivated and efficient, weak union presence; Transportation: Competitive Costs & Comprehensive service – both Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) and Canadian National Railway (CNR) run directly through the City and access the City’s industrial park. Airport services provided at CFB Trenton (15 km from Belleville) which has a 10,000 foot paved runway capable of handling the world’s largest aircraft;
Communication: State-of-the-art infrastructure consisting of digital switching and fibre optic cabling; Centre of it all: Belleville is the commercial, employment, institutional, entertainment and cultural centre of the region; Quality of Life: An inviting blend of urban and rural landscapes with all the amenities to keep you healthy, happy and active.
Available Land & Buildings: Municipal and private land and buildings available for immediate development at competitive prices; Training: Post-Secondary Education in the City delivers sector specific training, customized employee training and wage subsidies available, training internships available; Infrastructure: Competitively priced, reliable and available; Diverse Economy: The City’s strong, diverse industrial base supports the regional economy;
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Labour Force Belleville possesses a strong and diversified workforce. Access to our college and skills training centre ensures that our people have the ability and skills to compete in today’s knowledge-driven economy. Labour is generally drawn from a 40-50 km radius around the City of Belleville, representing a population base of more than 200,000 skilled and unskilled, motivated people. Local companies benefit from high retention rates which are one of the greatest benefits of doing business in Belleville.
Canada has the second lowest manufacturing wages in the G7 and Belleville offers some of the most competitive wages. Our affordable life style and high quality of life allow the City of Belleville to attract and retain skilled labour at lower costs, which translates into an economic advantage for local industry.
Our Labour Force manufacturing natural resources
1,710
Management
2,315
375
trades & equip. ops.
administration
3,430
3,565
Finding Available Labour The City of Belleville has developed the innovative “Work in Belleville” program. Staff collect and organize resumes from people who want to work. They’re categorized according to skill set and made available to any local employer looking to hire. It’s convenient, free, fast and designed to save employers time and money. 22
applied sciences
1,115
Health
1,525
sales & service
6,445
education, law & government
3,260
art, culture & recreation Source: 2011 National Household Survey, Stats Canada
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Available Land The Economic & Strategic Initiatives department will be pleased to assist businesses with exploring the sites available in the City. Several existing buildings are available as well and Belleville offers prime building
sites, high quality, experienced design builders and several progressive buildto-lease companies. Information on industrial lands and buildings is available on the City’s website at: www.belleville.ca/business
Our Industrial Park is Expanding to Welcome Your Business The City of Belleville has built a reputation as a welcoming place for industry and they are ensuring that trend continues with the expanded development of the Northeast Industrial Park. The City is servicing approximately 200 acres and extending College St. by 600 meters to provide land for industrial business looking to expand to our area. The College St. East expansion extends the development of the Northeast Industrial Park that has attracted local employers like Procter & Gamble, Kellogg’s, Sprague Foods, Sigma Stretch Film, Triangle Fluid Controls and many others. The Northeast Industrial Park was developed by the City more than 25 years ago and the
businesses in that area employ nearly 10,000 people and contribute $7 million in taxes to the community. The College St. expansion is part of the City’s Strategic Plan to upgrade needed infrastructure around the municipality. Having fully serviced, zoned land that is ready to be developed is critical. This project is the first phase in a long-term development plan that will secure the economic health of our community for the future.
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Transportation The City of Belleville offers a location that is hard to beat with various modes of transportation all located within a short drive of any location within the city.
Highways & Roads The highway 401 corridor provides access to all large markets and Belleville has three interchanges to the highway for your convenience. Provincial Highways 37 and 62 also provide direct access to northern regions within the province. Over 120,000,000 people are within a days drive of Belleville.
Freight CN Rail owns and operates the largest fleet of equipment in Canada and is the only transcontinental network in North America. This Class 1 railroad can cross the continent east-west and north-south linking the Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf Coasts. CP Rail owns and operates a transcontinental railway in Canada and the U.S. with direct links to eight major ports, allowing access to markets in every corner of the globe. Belleville has ready access to miles of track as both rail mainlines run right through the heart of the city making your shipping needs fast, efficient and accessible. Individual industrial rail sidings are available in certain locations.
Flight Canada’s largest Air Force Base, 8 Wing Trenton, is located just 10 minutes away and has a convenient airport that can accommodate any size aircraft and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week with prior approval. On-site customs clearance is also available. Toronto’s Pearson International Airport is in close proximity to Belleville and provides cargo flights to many U.S. and international destinations. Other convenient international airports within Belleville’s vicinity are Ottawa and Montreal.
Commercial Marine Transport Offered through the Picton Harbour, just 30km south of Belleville where large boats can be easily accommodated. 24
Transport/Courier Our city has several local and national courier services that offer convenient and affordable standard and custom shipping options. In addition, more than 15 large transportation companies, including custom transporters, are located in the area and can accommodate any standard or custom shipping needs.
Passenger VIA Rail passenger service provides convenient, affordable connections to all major cities including Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa. Customers will experience new comfort and efficiencies as a result of modernized station facilities and amenities as well as increased high speed rail service between Belleville and several large urban centres.
Transit As a way to support residents and businesses, Belleville operates a transit service that runs 7 days per week and travels to most urban areas in the community. Convenient bus stops and times have been carefully planned to ensure the most efficient and user friendly service possible.
Travel Time to MaJOR cITIES (HOURS)
For more information visit: www.belleville.ca/visitors A mobility bus service is also provided to ensure those with physical challenges can readily travel throughout the community. Beyond the city limits, passengers can travel aboard highway coaches offering regular service to major cities.
Toronto
1.5
2.0
.25
Ottawa
2.5
2.5
.5
Montreal
3.5
3.5
1
Kingston
.75
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.25
New York
6.5
14
1
Chicago
9.5
12
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Business Incentives The municipality has established and implemented incentive programs to achieve, promote and encourage improvements in the downtown core to help business owners and developers restore and rehabilitate the historical buildings and preserve the downtown’s unique historical character and charm.
Façade Improvement Program
Fees
Funding is available to help improve building façades in the Belleville Downtown Improvement Area (BDIA). Owners, or tenants with owner’s permission, can apply for grants of up to half of the cost of exterior improvements. Grants will be allocated to projects that make overall improvements to buildings that are sympathetic to traditional façades and compatible with adjacent buildings.
Competitive development charge fees for the City of Belleville are imposed against residential and commercial development in the municipality. There are no development charges for new industrial development in Belleville and we offer reduced charges for the Downtown core of the City. Other development charge amounts vary depending on the type of unit that is being constructed. More information on these programs is available online at: www.belleville.ca
Tax Rebate Program The tax rebate program is designed to encourage the upgrading and/or restoration of existing buildings by providing an incentive for those who undertake such work to benefit from tax savings through a tax rebate program.
In addition to these incentives, the Trenval Business Development Corporation offers no interest or low interest loan options to support most kinds of business. For more information on these loan options and other business support services offered by Trenval please visit www.trenval.on.ca
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Business Recognition The Quinte Business Achievement Awards recognizes outstanding businesses, not-for-profit organizations and business leaders in areas such as entrepreneurship, business growth, company practices, product innovations, customer service, stewardship, marketing success and community service. The Quinte Business Achievement Awards are presented annually as a commemoration of business excellence across the Bay of Quinte Region. For information visit: www.qbaa.ca
Business Retention & Expansion Business Retention and Expansion is a community-based economic development tool used to encourage the maintenance and growth of local business. Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) works to improve the competitiveness of local businesses by evaluating and addressing their needs and concerns. This is essential to the continued viability of communities, since businesses that stay competitive are more likely to remain and expand in their community. The City of Belleville has been able to respond to business needs through our BR&E’s by:
Find out more online at www.Belleville.ca/Business
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Reducing business tax rates Completing specific infrastructure improvements Implementing several labour attraction initiatives Attracting 19 new family doctors to Belleville Adjusting the transit system to meet business needs Lobbying other levels of government for business friendly policies Many other site specific improvements and adjustments to help local business
Business Support Services
Quinte Economic Development Commission (QEDC) provides regional marketing programs that attract new manufacturing as well as strategic support that helps local industries grow more competitive and profitable. www. quintedevelopment.com
Trenval Business Development Corporation has been supporting small business in the
program to promote and recognize the role of the locally owned businesses in the community. This organization places a strong emphasis on supporting our local community and is actively involved in sponsoring dozens of minor sports teams and community events such as Belleville’s Canada Day celebrations. www.buylocallyowned.net
Loyalist College Community Employment Services
region since 1987, investing more than $20 million in small businesses generating more than 4,000 jobs through loans, advisory services and the Self-Employment Benefit Program in coordination with Employment Ontario. www.trenval.on.ca
provides employment programs and services to help individuals attain their employment goals. Loyalist College Community Employment Services also registers job vacancies and aides employers to find the right person for the job. www.communityemploymentservices.ca
Small Business Centre of Quinte facilitates both start-up
Meta Employment Services is an Employment Ontario funded program and part of the Employment Ontario network of organizations that provides one-stop shopping for all your job search needs. www.metaemploymentservices.com
and existing businesses and focuses on providing a variety of products and services that will empower entrepreneurs to seek positive resolutions to their business needs. www.smallbusinessctr.com
The Business Development Bank of Canada promotes entrepreneurship by providing highly tailored financing, venture capital and consulting services to entrepreneurs. www.bdc.ca Loyalist Training and Knowledge Centre offers a wide range of human resource consulting, information technology, and training services to Federal and Provincial government agencies, municipalities, businesses, manufacturers, retailers and others. www.loyalisttraining.com Manufacturing Resource Centre (MRC) has a primary mission to help local manufacturing leaders in the Quinte Region improve their capabilities, competitiveness and sustainability. www.manufacturingrc.ca Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
administers federal government employment programs and operates local employment centres. The HRSDC provides employment services, labour market information, grants and contribution programs for employers and unemployment benefit services. www.hrsdc.gc.ca
Belleville and District Chamber of Commerce is an organization of local businesses working together to support the business community and the community at large. As “the voice of business” for Belleville this organization focuses on improving the business climate in the community. www.bellevillechamber.ca Buy Locally Owned Group was started by a group of business owners who wanted to establish a proactive and positive
Quinte Home Builders Association is the voice of the residential construction industry and consists of builders, land developers, trade contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, utility representatives, professional people and others engaged in the residential construction industry. www.quintehomebuilders.ca Quinte Construction Association is a non-profit organization that serves the needs of the construction industry in the Quinte and surrounding area. The Association serves as a spokesperson for its member companies who compete annually in approximately a hundred million dollars worth of industrial, commercial and institutional construction. www. quinteconstructionassociation.ca Belleville Downtown Improvement Area has what is called a two-fold mandate: (A) to improve, beautify and maintain public lands and buildings within the BIA, beyond that which is provided by the municipality at large, and (B) to promote the area as a business and shopping area. The BDIA offers many benefits to business operators, property owners and even non-retailers and they work hard to improve the downtown’s local atmosphere, increase economic activity and encourage more local businesses to take part in local events. www.downtownbelleville.ca Quinte Manufacturers Association is comprised of local industry leaders and is a forum for discussing and addressing issues common to all manufacturers in the Greater Bay of Quinte Region. This association helps local manufacturing leaders improve their capabilities, competitiveness and sustainability. www.quintemanufacturing.com
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Utilities Belleville offers a reliable and economical infrastructure of electricity, water, sanitary sewer, high speed – large band width internet service, natural gas and waste management services. Belleville is serviced by two electricity providers, Veridian Energy and Hydro One. Detailed information can be obtained on rates and services available by visiting their websites at: www.veridian.on.ca and www.hydroonenetworks.com
Waste and Waste Reduction
The City of Belleville has implemented a User Pay Garbage System and several innovative waste-reduction programs for its residents. For more information on waste reduction visit our website at: www.belleville.ca/residents The City of Belleville’s Green Bin Organic Waste Recycling Program is designed to help our environment by reducing the amount of waste that reaches our landfills. For further information on this initiative visit: www.greenbinbelleville.ca Through a partnership with Quinte Waste Solutions, Belleville and the surrounding communities work with this organization to provide efficient and effective curbside recycling, commercial recycling, household hazardous waste collection and waste electronics collection. More information can be obtained at: www.quinterecycling.org
Natural Gas Belleville’s local natural gas provider is Union Gas which is a major Canadian natural gas storage, transmission and distribution company based in Ontario with over 100 years of experience and service to customers. For further information visit: www.uniongas.com 30
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