Economic Development News

Congratulations to Metro

Posted on Monday, January 30, 2023 04:50 PM

Congratulations to Metro, who celebrated the completion of their renovations with a grand re-opening on February 26th. Visit them at 375 Daniel Street South to view the newly renovated store.

Francophone Wage Subsidy program

Posted on Monday, January 30, 2023 04:38 PM

Calling all Renfrew County employers!

Community Futures is now running the Francophone Wage Subsidy program for it’s third year! If you are an employer in Renfrew County (For profit, not for profit, Municipality, etc.) and you are planning on hiring a Francophone/Bilingual employee between now and March, 2023 you may be eligible to receive a 50% wage subsidy for the new hire! Please note any francophone hires on or after September 6, 2022 are also eligible!

Contact Kelley for more information. kelley.lemenchick@rccfdc.org.

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Entreprise Renfrew County launches 2022 Virtual Tax Workshops for Small Businesses

Posted on Monday, December 12, 2022 03:19 PM

It's that time of year again! It's time to think about preparing to file your 2022 business taxes. With sessions hosted by Entreprise Renfrew County, local small businesses are invited to participate in a virtual webinar series on preparing your 2023 taxes.

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Tax Preparation with Seguin Financial

Wednesday, January 11th, 2023 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

HST Remittance with Seguin Financial

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County of Renfrew’s Economic Development Division Seeking Input From Local Businesses

Posted on Thursday, January 20, 2022 03:33 PM

COUNTY OF RENFREW: The County of Renfrew Economic Development Division is conducting a short survey of the local business community within Renfrew County.

“The continuing business challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the business and social activity restrictions implemented to protect public health due to the Omicron variant, have stalled the much-anticipated economic recovery”, notes County of Renfrew Warden, Debbie Robinson. The Warden added that “In order to best frame a coordinated...

Community Improvement Plan Update and Survey

Posted on Friday, September 17, 2021 12:42 PM

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...