Economic Development News

The Town of Arnprior is undergoing an update of its Community Improvement Plan (CIP). The Town has retained the services of WSP, a consulting firm, to assist on this exciting project.

The current Arnprior CIP was adopted by Council in June 2011. Since then, the CIP has served as a planning and economic development tool, used to address a range of objectives including community revitalization, rehabilitation, development, and redevelopment. The CIP also provides financial incentive grants to properties...

Enterprise Renfrew County is accepting Expressions of Interest (EOI) for Starter Company PLUS, a support program funded by the Government of Ontario, from entrepreneurs wishing to start, expand or purchase an existing business in the County of Renfrew and the City of Pembroke.

Starter Company PLUS has proven to be very supportive for entrepreneurs, providing four months of business coaching, business plan development, and instruction from our staff and trainers.  There is also direct counselling...

Renfrew County Chambers Rolling Out Free Rapid Tests to SMEs Across Ontario, Ontario Chamber Network begins distributing rapid tests to help keep businesses and communities safe through COVID-19 Rapid Screening Initiative.

Today, the 3 Chambers within Renfrew County (Greater Arnprior, Renfrew and Area and the Upper Ottawa Valley Chambers of Commerce) and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Ontario and Canadian governments, have launched the COVID-19 Rapid Screening Initiative....