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As the philosophy of the Economic and Strategic Initiatives Section is oriented to the promotion of community development, the role is key to the objectives of the City. We can assist you in any aspect of your planning, development or investment needs:
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- labour market information (i.e. availability, wage rates, skills)
- available industrial and other development lands
- City-owned industrial lands
- available industrial & commercial buildings
- obtaining necessary approvals
- government subsidy programs
- community information (research)
- visitation itineraries
- local contacts
- community services
We will be pleased to do all we can to ensure you receive the information you require and the assistance you need. If we can not provide what you want, we will be pleased to find the individual who can.
Specific Objectives Pertaining to Economic and Strategic Initiatives
- market the City effectively to all potential investors;
- seek out and aggressively pursue all appropriate development and
investment opportunities for the City;
- prepare and maintain, as resources permit, a variety of documents and publications which describe development opportunities, provide current information about the community, and assist developers with approval procedures;
- liaise with local business owners and industries with regard to matters
by which the City may be able to provide assistance;
- participate with other levels of government and surrounding
municipalities in achieving economic development objectives; and
- advocate to City Council on behalf of local business in matters affecting
the interests of business
- assist local businesses with labour needs by collecting resumes for database maintained by department staff. Resume database contains over 1500 resumes ranging from unskilled labour to highly skilled individuals.
- host Job Fairs for local businesses to assist with labour needs.
We maintain a number of publications that can provide specific information
about the City of Belleville and the Quinte region. Visit our offices, call or
send us an email to obtain any information you require. Among the publications we can provide are:
- Quinte Area Industrial Directory
- City of Belleville Community Profile
- Belleville Guide
- Official plan and zoning by-laws
- Various Brochures and other publications on the City of Belleville
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Contact Information:
Fax: (613) 967-3262
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