Community Pro le: Grand Falls-Windsor
Grand Falls-Windsor Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Project Co-ordinator: Gary Hennessey, Economic Development Officer Town of Grand Falls-Windsor, NL Tel: 709-489-0483 • Cell: 709-486-1932 • Fax: 709-489-0465 Email: [email protected] • www.grandfallswindsor.com
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elcome to the Town of Grand Falls- Windsor’s Commu- nity Profile. This document has been designed to provide you with details of our community’s events, businesses, demographics, statistics, and organi- zations in order to give you a per- spective on what the Town of Grand Falls-Windsor has to offer.
Grand Falls-Windsor is located in Central Newfoundland, positioned on the edge of the Exploits River amidst a picturesque valley scene. It is the largest town in the central region of Newfoundland and Labrador. Grand Falls- Windsor’s scenic atmosphere works side by side with its diverse busi- ness foundation to provide citizens with a welcoming place to work, live, and do business.
There has been constant development over the past several years with the addition of new sub-divisions, showing confidence in our economy. Though Grand Falls-Windsor was originally developed around the pulp and paper industry, the town’s Economic Development team has been working to diversify its economy targeting industries such as Information Technology, Mining, Aquaculture, Post-Secondary Education, and Health related Research and Development. Our economy is also quite strong in small busi- ness and public service, which has allowed our town to become the major service centre for the Central Newfoundland region. Furthermore, Grand Falls-Windsor boasts many great recreational programs and facilities and an admirable quality of life for those who are looking to migrate back to Newfoundland.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions or comments you may have as you look through the pages of this profile. We look forward to hearing from you!
His Worship Mayor Al Hawkins www.grandfallswindsor.com 2 Town of Grand Falls-Windsor
Introduction Introduction...... 4 History of Grand Falls-Windsor...... 5 Development...... 5 The Town Council Incorporation...... 6 Historical Occurrences...... 6 Present Day Grand Falls-Windsor...... 7 Location The Town Council...... 8 Mayor Al Hawkins...... 8 Deputy Mayor Anne Blackmore...... 8 Industry Councillor Roger Barnett...... 9 Councillor Jean Buffett-Mercer...... 9 Councilor Amy Coady-Davis...... 10 Arts & Culture Councillor Darren Finn...... 10 Councilor Bruce Moores...... 11 Council Meeting Schedule...... 11 Business Climate Location...... 12 Nationally...... 12 Provincially...... 12 Access Routes...... 13 Labour Force Weather...... 14 Industry...... 15 Information Technology...... 15 Real Estate Post-Secondary Education...... 15 Mining...... 16 Aquaculture...... 16 Utilities Forestry...... 17 Retail ...... 17 Industrial/Business Parks...... 18 Education & Research Tourism...... 19 Attractions...... 20 Arts and Culture...... 23 Services The Gordon Pinsent Centre for the Arts...... 23 Dinner Theatre...... 23 CNVAS ...... 24 Media Northcliffe Drama Club...... 24 Celtic Spirit Dancers...... 24 Business Climate...... 25 Recreation & Leisure Zone Data...... 25 Home Based Business...... 25 Town Tax Rates...... 26 Business Assistance Labour Force...... 27 Labour Standards Act...... 29 Workforce Education Levels...... 30 Appendices Employment Assistance...... 30
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Human Resources, Labour & Employment Department ...... 31 Introduction Real Estate...... 32 Residential Statistics...... 32 Commercial Building Statistics...... 33 The Town Council Utilities...... 34 Water Supply System...... 34 Electricity...... 34 Location Education and Research...... 36 School Grade Levels...... 36 Post Secondary Education...... 36 Industry Pre-Schools and Day-Cares...... 37 Research Facilities...... 38 Services...... 39 Arts & Culture Healthcare...... 39 Municipal Services...... 40 Municipal Enforcement...... 40 Business Climate Fire Prevention...... 41 Transportation...... 42 Banks and Lending Agencies...... 42 Labour Force Churches...... 43 Shopping...... 44 Media...... 45 Real Estate Newspaper...... 45 Television...... 45 Radio...... 45 Utilities Recreation and Leisure...... 46 Facilities...... 46 Community Activities and Events...... 50 Education & Research Business Assistance...... 52 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency ...... 52 Business Development Bank of Canada ...... 53 Services Community Business Development Corporation ...... 53 Department of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development...... 54 Economic Diversification and Growth Enterprise Program...... 55 Media Exploits Valley Economic Development Corporation ...... 56 Exploits Regional Chamber of Commerce...... 56 Economic Development Department...... 57 Appendices...... 58 Recreation & Leisure Why Businesses Choose Grand Falls-Windsor...... 58 Commercial And Industrial Access Map...... 59 Traffic Access Map...... 60 Business Assistance Grand Falls-Windsor Street Map...... 61 Provincial Map...... 62 References...... 63 Appendices
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The Grand Falls-Windsor Community Profile is a selected summary of The Town Council what Grand Falls-Windsor has to offer its current residents as well as potential residents and businesses. It is meant to give readers a general, Location informative overview of the town in terms of business and lifestyle.
Information presented within this Community Profile includes details Industry regarding the town’s history, statistics, demographics, businesses, and other information pertinent to living and working in Grand Falls- Windsor. The information for this Community Profile is as current as Arts & Culture possible prior to its date of print and was acquired from a variation of sources which are further detailed in the appendices of this document. The Town of Grand Falls-Windsor assumes no responsibility for any Business Climate actions or assumptions on the part of any individual pertaining to the information reported in this Community Profile without prior consul- tation with the Grand Falls-Windsor Economic Development Depart- Labour Force ment and the original sources of information.
Real Estate The Town of Grand Falls-Windsor appreciates any feedback related to this document and thanks all those who have taken part in its devel- opment. Additional copies of the Grand Falls-Windsor Community Utilities Profile may be retrieved through members of the Grand Falls-Windsor Economic Development Department:
Education & Research Mr. Michael Pinsent Town Manager Phone: 489-0407 Services Email: [email protected]
Mr. Gary Hennessey Media Economic Development Officer Phone: 489-0483 Recreation & Leisure Email: [email protected]
Mr. Stan Singh Business Assistance Business Development Officer Phone: 489-4628 Email: [email protected] Appendices
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History of Grand Falls-Windsor Introduction
The name “Grand Falls” derives from Lieutenant John Cartwright The Town Council who, in 1768, was tracing the Exploits River through the Exploits Val- ley when he came upon a waterfall in the area, which he aptly named “Grand Falls”. The actual settlement in the area of Grand Falls how- Location ever, was not until later in 1905 by brothers Alfred and Harold Harm- sworth, who had relocated to Newfoundland from Europe. Industry Anticipating war in Europe at the time, Harold Harmsworth began looking for a new location to set up his family newsprint business. They Arts & Culture traveled to Newfoundland and during their quest for a sufficient area, the Harmsworth’s came upon a location they later officially named “Grand Falls”. With the Exploits River, an abundance of available lum- Business Climate ber, and a potential port for shipping in the nearby town of Botwood, it was decided that they would set up their pulp and paper mill in Grand Falls. On January 7th, 1905, the Harmsworth brothers partnered with Labour Force Robert Gillespie, owner of the Newfoundland Railway, and formed the Anglo-Newfoundland Development Company (A.N.D Co). Word spread of construction and employment opportunities in Grand Falls, Real Estate bringing workers from all over the world to help develop the pulp and paper mill and on October 9th, 1909 the mill was opened for business. Utilities Development
In the beginning of its development, only workers of the mill and pri- Education & Research vate businesses were allowed to reside in Grand Falls. However, oth- ers settled in areas north of the railway which became known as Grand Services Falls Station. The population of Grand Falls grew as new organiza- tions were formed to accommodate its residents. In 1907, The Grand
Falls Athletic Club was established to structure interest in sports like Media hockey, baseball, soccer and golf. Various music and theatre groups, such as the Northcliffe Drama Club, were formed due to a growing interest in the arts and churches were constructed to house the reli- Recreation & Leisure gions of the community.
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Introduction Incorporation
While Grand Falls continued to grow as a settlement, the outer area The Town Council known as Grand Falls Station evolved into a community of its own. In 1938, Grand Falls Station was officially incorporated as a town and was renamed Windsor. In 1961, after an election was held to form Location its initial municipal government, the settlement of Grand Falls also gained its official incorporation as a town. Many years later, in 1991, the two neighbouring areas amalgamated to become one community, Industry now known as Grand Falls-Windsor.
Arts & Culture Historical Occurrences 1905 The Harmsworth Brothers travel to Newfoundland and visit the area of Grand Falls where they decide to build their pulp Business Climate and paper mill and set up their newsprint business.
1909 The pulp and paper mill is officially opened in Grand Falls. Labour Force 1922 Lord Northcliffe (Alfred Harmsworth) co-founder of Grand Falls, dies of mysterious heart disease. Real Estate 1930 Actor Gordon Pinsent was born in Grand Falls-Windsor.
Utilities 1938 The developing settlement known as Grand Falls Station, north of the Railway of Grand Falls, is officially incorporated as a town and re-named Windsor. Education & Research 1940 Lord Rothermere (Harold Harmsworth) co-founder of Grand Falls, dies at the age of 72; many years after his brother, Alfred. Services 1961 After decades of being a company-owned settlement, the Town of Grand Falls is officially incorporated as its own municipality. Media 1984 1st Exploits Valley Salmon Festival
Recreation & Leisure 1988 Grand Falls-Windsor named Forestry Capital of Canada
1991 Grand Falls and Windsor amalgamate, forming Grand Falls- Business Assistance Windsor
2005 The Town of Grand Falls-Windsor holds its centennial celebra- Appendices tion marking 100 years of existence.
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Present Day Grand Falls-Windsor Introduction A continuously growing community, Grand Falls-Windsor has an approximate population of 14,000 people and holds a landmass of 54.48 square kilometres. Nestled within the Exploits Valley, in the cen- The Town Council tral region of the province, the town has a beautiful scenic surround- ing of rolling mountains, waterfalls and of course, the Exploits River. Location Paved roads and sidewalks connect the many residential areas and sub- divisions, achieving an accessible and neighbourly community setting.
Industry Below is a table showing the Census Agglomeration population statis- tics for Grand Falls-Windsor as listed under the community profiles section on the Statistics Canada website: Arts & Culture
Year Population 1996 21,629* Business Climate 2001 18,981 2006 13,558 Labour Force *Source: Statistics Canada 1996, 2001 and 2006 Census
* Please note that Statistics Canada had outlined Bishop’s Falls, Bad- Real Estate ger, Botwood, Peterview and two other small areas as part of the Census Agglomeration of Grand Falls-Windsor in past reports. How- ever, the boundaries of this classification have since been redrawn and Utilities these communities are no longer part of the Census Agglomeration for Grand Falls-Windsor. We are including those communities’ pop- ulations in our CA figures as they are part of our trading area and are Education & Research located 30 minutes or less from Grand Falls-Windsor.
Community 2006 Census Population Services Badger 813 Bishop’s Falls 3,339 Media Botwood 3,052 Peterview 807 *Source: Statistics Canada Census 2006 Recreation & Leisure
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The Town Council Mayor Al Hawkins First elected to council in 1993 and re-elected in 1997. From 2000 until present Mr. Hawkins Location has been working in the business community. Al Hawkins was elected as Mayor in September of 2009. He has resided in Grand Falls-Windsor for Industry approximately 36 years. He served on all commit- tees of Council, including 3 years as Chair of Economic development, chair of Recreation, Public Works and Multicultural committee. Mayor Arts & Culture Hawkins has served as Chair of Exploits Valley Economic Development Corporation and President of Exploits Regional Chamber of Com- merce. Mayor Hawkins is Ex-Officio of all Council committees. Business Climate Mayor Hawkins is actively involved in many other community groups and organizations, some of which include: volunteering with Allied Labour Force Youth, leader of church teen cell group, Director of Finance with Salva- tion Army Circular Road, Sprucewood School breakfast program, chair of Kiwanis Auction Committee, Treasurer of Alzheimer’s Association of Real Estate Newfoundland & Labrador. Mayor Hawkins has been working as Mortgage consultant with Domin- Utilities ion Lending for the past year. Deputy Mayor Anne Blackmore Education & Research Elected to council in September of 2009, Anne Blackmore has resided in Grand Falls-Windsor for approximately 22 years, having been born and Services raised here. She lived in St. John’s for a few years where she worked as a Nurse and she has recently returned home to live. She is a member of the fol- Media lowing council committees: Parks, Recreation & Special Events, Finance & Administration, Exploits Valley Salmon Festival: Chair, EXCITE Corporation. Recreation & Leisure Councilor Blackmore is involved with the Newfoundland Nurses Union and is in the process of working on her Masters in Nursing from Memo- Business Assistance rial University. Having just returned home, she also hopes to become involved with her church choir and a youth sports team. Councilor Blackmore is currently employed with the Central New- Appendices foundland Regional Health Centre as a Registered Nurse.
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Councillor Roger Barnett Introduction Councilor Barnett was first elected to council in the January 29, 2008 by-election filling the seat vacated by then Deputy Mayor Susan Sullivan. He The Town Council was re-elected to council in September of 2009. Councilor Barnett has resided in Grand Falls- Location Windsor for approximately 35 years. He is a mem- ber of the following council committees: Public Works & Planning: Chair, Finance & Administration, Exploits Regional Services Board. Industry Councillor Barnett is actively involved in many other community groups and organizations, some of which include: Lions Club, Hockey Newfoundland and Labrador: Senior hockey representative for cen- Arts & Culture tral Newfoundland, and volunteer with several organizations charities. Councilor Barnett has been employed Steele Communications/New- cap Inc. for 36 years. Business Climate Councillor Jean Buffett-Mercer Elected to council in September of 2009, Coun- Labour Force cilor Mercer has resided in Grand Falls-Windsor for approximately 40 years. She is a member of the following council committees: Public Works Real Estate & Planning, Economic Development & Tourism, Sanger Memorial R.V. Park: Chair, EXCITE Cor- Utilities poration, Exploits Valley Development Association. Councilor Mercer is actively involved in many other community groups and organizations, some of which include: Exploits Valley SPCA, Cana- Education & Research dian Federation of Humane Societies, The look Good Feel Better Pro- gram for Cancer Survivors. She has received the Senator A, McGrand Award and the Queen’s Jubilee Medal for Volunteerism. Services Councilor Mercer worked in Health Care in various capacities in this area. She has also been employed by Canadian Blood Services and is Media presently teaching with the Licensed Practical Nursing Program at the Grand Falls-Windsor Campus of the College of the North Atlantic. She raised three daughters in Grand Falls-Windsor and has three Recreation & Leisure grandchildren.
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Introduction Councilor Amy Davis-Coady Elected to council in September of 2009, Coun- cilor Coady-Davis has resided in Grand Falls- The Town Council Windsor for approximately 34 years. She is a mem- ber of the following council committees: Parks, Recreation & Special Events, Economic Develop- Location ment & Tourism: Chair, Exploits Valley Salmon Festival, EXCITE Corporation, Exploits Valley Economic Develop- ment Corporation. Industry Councillor Coady-Davis is actively involved in many other commu- nity groups and organizations, some of which include: St. Catherine’s Arts & Culture Renewal Centre Planning Committee, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Confirmation Preparation Committee, Exploits Valley YMCA, Woodland Primary Parent Volunteer. Business Climate Councilor Coady-Davis has been employed by The Golden Years Estate for 2 & ½ years. Labour Force Councillor Darren Finn Elected to council in September of 2005, Coun- Real Estate cilor Finn has resided in Grand Falls-Windsor for approximately 35 years. He is a member of the fol- lowing council committees: Public Works & Plan- Utilities ning, Finance & Administration: Chair, Exploits Valley Salmon Festival, Sanger Memorial R.V. Park, Exploits Regional Services Board, Exploits Valley Development Education & Research Association: Alternate. Councillor Finn’s previous experiences include: 8 years as an Economic Services Development Officer with the EVEDC, Executive Director of the Exploits Valley Tourism Association, Chairperson of the Concerned Citizens Committee for Abitibi-Bowater, Chairperson of the Central Media Newfoundland Tourism Committee, President of the St. Mary’s Uni- versity Student Council, Tourism Marketing Manager with the Kitti- wake Coat Tourism Association, Pub Manager with St Mary’s Univer- Recreation & Leisure sity Gorsebrook Pub, Provincial Park Ranger. Councilor Finn is currently employed by the Provincial Government.
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Councilor Bruce Moores Introduction
Elected to council in September of 2009, Coun- cilor Moores has resided in Grand Falls-Windsor The Town Council for approximately 38 years. He is a member of the following council committees: Parks, Recreation & Special Events: Chair, Economic Development Location & Tourism, EXCITE Corporation. Councillor Moores is actively involved in many other community Industry groups and organizations, some of which include: Grand Falls-Wind- sor Volunteer Fire Department, Millcrest Breakfast Program, Cana- dian Cancer Society, and ERMA. Arts & Culture Councilor Moores retired after several years working in Public Ser- vices. Business Climate Council Meeting Schedule
The Grand Falls-Windsor Town Council holds their public council Labour Force meetings in the Town Hall Council Chambers on the third Tuesday of every month. Real Estate
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The Town Council Nationally Grand Falls-Windsor is located on the island portion of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, which is found in the most eastern region Location of Canada.
Industry Provincially
The Town of Grand Falls-Windsor is located in the most central region Arts & Culture of the province. It is approximately one hour west of Gander airport about four hours west of the Province’s Capital City, St. John’s. Grand Falls-Windsor is also approximately 5 hours east of the community of Business Climate Port Aux Basque, home to one of the island’s main ferry terminals with transportation services to Nova Scotia.
Labour Force Distances From Grand Falls-Windsor To Major Centres
City Kilometres Real Estate St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador, CA 432 Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA 1,503 Utilities Montreal, Quebec, CA 2,602 Toronto, Ontario, CA 3,141 Education & Research Calgary, Alberta, CA 6,334 Vancouver, British Columbia, CA 7,323 Services Boston, Mass, USA 2,346 Atlanta, GA, USA 2,899
Media Washington, DC, USA 2,033
Highway Access Routes To Grand Falls-Windsor Recreation & Leisure Exit # Provides Access to 17 Main Street Business Assistance 18 Cromer Avenue/Duggan Street/Lincoln Road 19 Harris Avenue / Union Street / Lincoln Road Appendices 20 Scott Avenue / Grenfell Heights
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Approximate Flight Time from Gander Airport Introduction
City Duration Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA 54 mins The Town Council Montreal, Quebec, CA 1 h 40 mins Toronto, Ontario, CA 2 h 15 mins Location Calgary, Alberta, CA 4 hrs 35 mins Vancouver, British Columbia, CA 5 hrs 20 mins Industry Boston, Mass, USA 1 h 40 mins Atlanta, GA, USA 3 hrs 20 mins Arts & Culture Washington, DC, USA 2 hrs 20 mins Business Climate
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Newfoundland and Labrador Highway Route 1 runs directly through Grand Falls-Windsor giving easy access to all high volume roads within Media the community through various exits. You may enter the town on high- way exits located at Main Street, Station Road, Cromer Avenue, Union Street, Grenfell Heights and New Bay Road. Recreation & Leisure
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Introduction Weather The general temperatures in Newfoundland are that of a marine cli- mate category. Specifically, Grand Falls-Windsor and the rest of the The Town Council inland central region experience a slightly drier, warmer climate with above average temperatures in the summer, as compared to other areas around the province. July is the hottest month in Grand Falls-Windsor Location and has an average temperature of 20 degrees Celsius. One of the many aspects the town has to offer its residents and tourists is the best sum- mer weather in all of Newfoundland. On the other hand, the winter Industry months in Grand Falls-Windsor are usually white with average snow- falls of about 37 centimetres, perfect for winter outdoor enthusiasts. Arts & Culture The coldest winter month in Grand Falls-Windsor is January, where the average temperature low of about -13 degrees Celsius.
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Information Technology The Town Council The economy in Grand Falls-Windsor has a successful Technology sec- tor specializing in areas such as computer and software sales and ser- Location vices, as well as telecommunications. The Exploits Centre for Infor- mation Technology Excellence (EXCITE Corporation) was built in Grand Falls-Windsor in 1999 and officially opened in July of 2000. Industry This corporation provides a place for global investment by technolog- ically based companies who are looking for a site to operate various technical helpdesks, as well as software development that service the Arts & Culture US and European markets.
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Services Post-Secondary Education
There are three post-secondary educational facilities that currently Media operate in Grand Falls-Windsor. Two of these facilities, Keyin College and Corona College, are private and one, College of the North Atlan- tic, is public. Each of these not only provide an array of beneficial train- Recreation & Leisure ing programs, but also employment opportunities within the Town of Grand Falls-Windsor in terms of program instruction, campus admin- Business Assistance istration, and career counselling.
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Introduction Mining
Central Newfoundland has a long history in the mining industry The Town Council which dates back as far as the mid-1850s in the copper mines of Notre Dame Bay. The world-known copper, lead, and zinc deposits found in Buchan’s produced more than 17 million tons of ore in approximately Location 60 years of mining. Located approximately 100 kilometres southwest of Grand Falls-Windsor, the Duck Pond copper and zinc mine is cur- rently owned and operated by Teck Cominco Ltd and provides employ- Industry ment for a over 240 workers in the region. The company, based out of Vancouver, B.C, owns or has investments in 16 mines across Canada, in the U.S, Chile and Peru. Teck Cominco Ltd took ownership of the Arts & Culture Duck Pond operations through its acquisition of Aur Resources, for- mer owners of the Duck Pond mines, in August of 2007.
Business Climate Aquaculture
Grand Falls-Windsor acts as the Labour Force service centre to the aquaculture industry, providing a neighbour- Real Estate ing area for the purchase of auto- mobiles, recreational vehicles, and everyday household items. Grand Utilities Falls-Windsor also meets the need for the industry’s public services such as social, legal and medical aid. With operations that spread along Education & Research the southern coastal area of Newfoundland, this industry includes the communities of Harbour Breton, Hermitage, McCallum, Boxey, Bel- leoram, Pool’s Cove, St. Alban’s, Conner River and others. Within Services this region, 4,857 metric tonnes of farmed fish were produced in 2007 at a value of over 30 million dollars, with higher numbers predicted
Media for upcoming years. Several organizations are part of the aquaculture industry, including Coast of Bays Corporation, the Provincial and Fed- eral Government, CBDC South Coast, Coast of Bays Joint Mayors Recreation & Leisure Council, Memorial University, College of the North Atlantic and four- teen municipal councils. More than 750 people are employed, directly or indirectly, as a result of this region’s aquaculture operations, with Business Assistance new positions predicted to become available in the near future.
In April of 2009, Senator Fabian Manning, Government of Canada Appendices and the Honorable Tom Hedderson, Minister of Fisheries and Aquacul-
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The level of aquaculture industry production in this province has dou- Arts & Culture bled over the last four years. This has necessitated the need for more infrastructure to support a fast growing industry. Business Climate To date, the arrival of new aquaculture companies in the province has created approximately 400 direct jobs in the farming and processing sectors. More indirect jobs will be created as the aquaculture industry Labour Force continues to grow and develop.
Real Estate Forestry
The forestry industry has Utilities been an important part of the economy in Central Education & Research Newfoundland for over 100 years and continues to be today. Many opportu- Services nities exist within this sec- tor. This vast resource will enable the Central Newfoundland area to continue to prosper. Media Retail Recreation & Leisure Grand Falls-Windsor has a progressive retail and wholesale service industry. With a large assortment of businesses specializing in either wholesale or retail sales and service, this industry provides employment Business Assistance for over 1,800 people in the area.
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Introduction Retail / Wholesale Businesses
Number of Business Type The Town Council Businesses Food, Beverage and Drug Stores 5
Location Auto Vehicles, Parts, Sales & Servicing 39
Industry Home Furniture & Appliances 6 General Retail Merchandising (Clothing, Department Stores, Shoe & Arts & Culture 46 Apparel and Fabric and Yarn Gift, Jewellery, Sporting Goods, etc)
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There are four major areas in Grand Falls-Windsor that contain com- Real Estate mercial and industrial business: Queensway Business Park, Duggan Street, Hardy Avenue and Cromer Avenue. Queensway Business Park is home to several businesses including the EXCITE Building, Gov- Utilities ernment Services Building and many other commercial and industrial properties. There is also land in the Queensway Business Park that has been optioned for potential development to Econo-Malls, a Montreal- Education & Research based commercial property management company. Duggan Street has businesses mostly in the light industrial category, such as towing and auto repair, car parts and sales shops, contracting companies and other Services such services. Cromer Avenue is the main area for retail and commer- cial business in both the small business category and the larger fran- chise category. On Cromer Avenue, you will find many national chain Media stores such as Dominion, Sobeys, Canadian Tire, Wal-mart, as well as a variety of local businesses. There is also a choice of fast food compa- Recreation & Leisure nies such as McDonalds, Tim Horton’s, Mary Browns, Subway and others. These four areas of town are where you will find the majority of business locations in Grand Falls-Windsor. Business Assistance
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Tourism Introduction
Grand Falls-Windsor has much to offer its residents and visitors who are interested in exploring our town. Tourism in Central Newfound- The Town Council land is promoted from a larger perspective, under the Exploits Valley region as a whole. Since there are so many neighbouring towns and communities that work well together, it offers tourists a wide range Location of attractions. There are things to do and places to see all year round, however tourism in the Exploits Valley area is best experienced in the summertime, during its peak season. There are many parks, walking Industry trails, and outdoor areas that can be toured in Grand Falls-Windsor alone, as well as many interesting indoor facilities, such as the Sal- monid Interpretation Centre and the Mary March Museum, which Arts & Culture give people an engaging educational experience. Grand Falls-Windsor is also notably home to the most annually anticipated summer event in Business Climate Newfoundland, the Exploits Valley Salmon Festival.
Exploits Valley Tourism Association Labour Force Incorporated in 1990, EVTA is an organization focused on advertis- ing the Exploits Valley from a regional perspective. With the distribu- tion of annual travel guides, under the title “Exploits Wild and Free”, Real Estate they market the Exploits Valley as an exciting tourist destination with a variety of locations to explore. Utilities Exploits Valley Tourism Association P.O. Box 439, 5 High St Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2J8 Education & Research Phone: 709-489-0483 Fax: 709-489-0465 Services Email: [email protected]
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Introduction Central Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) Central Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) is the newly formed, regional tourism marketing body for Central Newfoundland. The Town Council The region includes areas from the Baie Verte Peninsula east to Terra Nova National Park and everything in between. Central DMO is a marketing organization which is geared to establish a marketing direc- Location tion for Central Newfoundland. It is an organization developed by tourism operators, for tourism operators and its mandate is to increase non-resident tourist visitations to Central Newfoundland, lengthen Industry stays and create opportunity for its members.
Contact: Arts & Culture Shannon Pinsent, Exective Director Central DMO Business Climate 16 High Street, Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 1C6 Phone: 709.489.9887 Fax: 709.489.7765 Labour Force Email: [email protected]
Outdoor Scenery Real Estate If you are looking to explore the outdoors during your stay, Grand Falls-Windsor offers an expe- Utilities rience next to nature with the Corduroy Brook Nature Trail that runs through a large portion Education & Research of the community. You may also stop by and feed the ducks that Services reside seasonally at the Church Road Park duck pond, located near the downtown area. The Media town also boasts a cross-country ski trail, as well as groomed ski- doo trails for winter enthusiasts. Recreation & Leisure
Attractions Business Assistance The Salmonid Interpretation Centre Many tourists enjoy visiting the Salmonid Interpretation Centre, which Appendices is located on the Exploits River. There are large underground windows
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Arts & Culture that provide visitors with an eye level viewpoint of the Atlantic Salmon as they swim, making their way up the Salmon Ladder. This popular Business Climate facility and its grounds allow tourists to learn about the life cycle and biology of the salmon, while being amongst beautiful scenic views of the cliffs, waterfalls, and river rapids along the Exploits River. Labour Force
The Mary March Museum Named in honour of one of the last known Beothuks native to New- Real Estate foundland, the Mary March Museum has many exhibits that represent the native and historic aspects of the region. You can learn about the Utilities life of Mary March (Desmaduit) and the Beothuks of Newfoundland, while also finding out how the town and its paper industry grew. Addi- tionally, there are special temporary exhibits that showcase artifacts, Education & Research culture and history from other places in the world.
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Introduction Loggers Life Museum Take a walk through a log- ging camp that has been rec- The Town Council reated to exhibit the work- ing life of the loggers who lived and worked along the Location Exploits River. Learn what a peavie, a pike pole, and bateau is – all names given Industry to tools that were used by the loggers. At this exhibit you will see a replica of a forge, a saw filing shack, a pit, and even a go- Arts & Culture devil, which is a sled with heavy runners that was used to haul logs over the ground. This interesting attraction will show you history that date Business Climate back to the 1700’s.
The Exploits Valley Salmon Festival Labour Force A five day celebration was created to bring awareness to a phenomena that is the annual migration of the Atlantic Salmon and this famous fes- Real Estate tival event has been taking place annually since its start in 1985. Held at the outdoor complex of Centennial Field in the centre of town, the Exploits Valley Salmon Festival is anticipated each year for its exciting Utilities concert featuring such previous acts such as Great Big Sea, Tragically Hip, Bryan Adams, Doobie Brothers, Our Lady Peace, Live, Blue Rodeo, Nelly Furtado, and much more. Over the duration of the festival, the Education & Research town also hosts many other entertaining events like Family Day, The Sta- dium Dance, and events that highlight Newfoundland culture, such as the annual Salmon Dinner and Newfie Night. Services
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Arts and Culture Introduction The Gordon Pinsent Centre for the Arts
The Grand Falls-Windsor Arts and Culture Centre was officially The Town Council opened in 1971. The building itself has an interesting history as it was a given as a gift of gratitude from the Czechoslovakian Government. On September 5th, 1968, a Czechoslovakian Airliner went down at Location the Gander International Airport shortly upon takeoff. There were 37 killed of the 69 people that were on board the plane and it is said that Industry many more would have did if it were not for the efforts of the people at the James Paton Memorial Hospital in Gander and the Central New- foundland Regional Hospital in Grand Falls. At the town's Centennial Arts & Culture Celebrations in July of 2005, the Grand Falls-Windsor Arts and Cul- ture Centre was re-named The Gordon Pinsent Centre for the Arts, in honour of native resident Gordon Pinsent, who is a successful actor and Business Climate writer. The facility presently houses a 400 seat performing arts theatre, a public library, and an Art Gallery. Labour Force
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Dinner Theatre Media The Queen Street Dinner Theatre, aptly named for it's location on Queen Street in Grand Falls-Windsor, is a place where you can take in Recreation & Leisure a great meal and an entertaining show. Each summer, different theat- rical shows are produced by Another Newfoundland Drama Company (AND Co), a performing arts organization founded in 1997 by John Business Assistance Thompson and Rod French. The Queen Street Dinner Theatre is a hit with both residents and tourists and continues to provide more than a hundred people with summer employment opportunities. Appendices www.grandfallswindsor.com 24 Town of Grand Falls-Windsor
Introduction CNVAS The Central Newfoundland Visual Arts Society (CNVAS) was cre- The Town Council ated in 1977 to promote and enrich visual art in the Central New- foundland region. Since its start, membership numbers have grown and many projects have been implemented to showcase and encour- Location age an artistic community within the area. Each year, CNVAS spon- sors a number of projects such as the Youth Art Competition, Mem- bership Workshops, and the “CNVAS Collection”, where pieces can be Industry purchased from artists who are living in Newfoundland but were not necessarily born here. CNVAS has also held several mural projects and has even established a scholarship fund to aid students in their artistic Arts & Culture goals at a Post-Secondary level. In November, CNVAS holds its annual fundraiser, a popular craft fair and art auction, and in 2008 the orga- nization partnered with Northcliffe Drama Club and the Chamber of Business Climate Commerce in effort to expand the event and allow it to grow and con- tinue for years to come.
Labour Force Northcliffe Drama Club Theatre in this community is as old as the town itself, with many early Real Estate performance groups who entertained residents and visitors with theatri- cal plays and concerts. A very historical theatre organization, the North- cliffe Drama Club, was formed in 1949 by Neala Griffin and Laura Black- Utilities more. Over the decades, the Northcliffe Drama Club has performed many shows within the province, winning numerous awards and recognitions for their successes. In 1999, the organization celebrated its 50th anniver- Education & Research sary, while hosting the provincial drama festival in Grand Falls-Windsor. Celtic Spirit Dancers Services This dance school was founded in May 2008 by Irish dance enthusi- ast and Grand Falls-Windsor resident, Sara Sheehan and has quickly Media gained popularity with its members. Just about anyone can sign up and learn this athletic style of dance, with students as young as three and up. The group has performed at many local events and festivals and Recreation & Leisure has even featured an on stage theatrical Christmas production. Most importantly, the Celtic Spirit Dancers is a non-profit group in which the proceeds from memberships are reverted back into the school to Business Assistance enrich the lessons, purchase materials and make costumes. Members are also rewarded for their achievements in Irish dance.
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In February 1995, it was announced that there would be 20 Regional Economic Development Boards created within the Province of New- The Town Council foundland and Labrador. The Government of Canada partnered with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and decided to intro- duce this project with the intention of planning economic development Location initiatives from a regional zone perspective.
Regional Economic Development Boards were organized to adminis- Industry trate each of the 20 outlined economic zones and implement plans for their specific area. These boards worked to pinpoint available econom- ical resources and organizations of the communities within their zone. Arts & Culture Grand Falls-Windsor falls within Zone 12 in Central Newfoundland and is represented by the Exploits Valley Economic Development Cor- poration (EVEDC). This zone includes 19 communities which range Business Climate from Buchans to Norris Arm.
Zone Data Labour Force · Zone 12 contains 26,450 of the 505,470 people that make up the province’s total population. Real Estate · Labour Market Reports from 2005 show the average couple family income for Zone 12 is $57,000. · Zone 12 consists of 19 communities, 12 of which are incorporated Utilities and 7 smaller, unincorporated areas.
Home Based Business Education & Research Grand Falls-Windsor has a prosperous home-based business sector with many successful businesses currently registered with the Town. A Services home-based business is defined by the Town of Grand Falls-Windsor as a for-profit enterprise that is owned and/or operated by a self-employed entrepreneur(s) working from their home or an adjacent building on a Media home or residence property, who may or may not employ additional individuals either from the family or beyond. All home-based busi- nesses are required to have a Commercial Occupancy Permit, issued by Recreation & Leisure the Town’s Engineering Department. The type of home-based business found in Grand Falls-Windsor is as follows:
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Introduction Town Tax Rates Property Tax Residential 9.50 Mils The Town Council Commercial 10.25 Mils Water & Sewer Residential 300.00 per year Location Commercial 300.00 per year plus 3.0 mils Schools 10.00 per student Public Building 5.00 per 1,000 gallons Industry Business Tax Group No. Rate Classification Arts & Culture 1 8.0 mils General Business (All businesses which do not fall into other classes) 2 16.25 mils Printing Plants, Manufacturing Plants, Business Climate Hydroelectric Plants 3 22.0 mils Pharmacies, Jewelry Stores 4 28.0 mils Oil Companies, Real Estate, Insurance, Labour Force Broadcasting Stations, Professional Offices, Special Services, Special Institutional Real Estate 5 54.0 mils Finance Companies 6 80.0 mils Banks 7 16.0 mils Dept. Grocery Stores who have four of the Utilities following departments: Pharmacy, Photo Development, Food/Deli, Dry Goods, Groceries, Flower Shop Education & Research 8 20.0 mils Dept. Stores who have five of the following departments: Sporting Goods, Pharmacy, Dry Goods, Restaurant, Clothing, Electronics, Automotive, Services Hardware, Photo Development 9 12.0 mils Wholesale and Distribution Companies 10 Home Based Businesses Media Class 1 $250.00 Basic Class 2 $350.00 Insurance/Professional/ Trades Recreation & Leisure Class 3 $500.00 Cleaning/Contractors Construction/Trucking 11 2.5% of Revenue Utilities and Cable Business Assistance Television Companies Minimum Business Tax $250.00 Poll Tax $175.00 Appendices Tax Certificates $75.00
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The workforce in Grand Falls-Windsor contains many educated and The Town Council skilled workers. A large number of Grand Falls-Windsor residents are employed in various job positions. Below is a tabulation showing Grand Falls-Windsor's employment statistics with comparison to the Location employment statistics of the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The information used is derived from the most recent Labour Force Industry Survey of 2006 and the Census Agglomeration from Statistics Cana- da's Census 2006. Arts & Culture Newfoundland Grand Falls-Windsor and Labrador Bishop’s Falls/Botwood/Peterview Business Climate Population 15 422,385 17,260 years and over Labour Force 248,685 9,310 Labour Force Employed 202,525 7,390 Unemployed 46,501 1,920 Real Estate
The following chart is a representation of Grand Falls-Windsor’s Utilities Labour Force participation rates in comparison to the participation rates of Newfoundland and Labrador. Education & Research 70% 58.9% 56.4% 60% 50% Services 40% 30% 20% Media 10% 0 Recreation & Leisure Newfoundland Grand Falls-Windsor and Labrador
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Introduction According to the figures in the following table, Grand Falls-Windsor’s unemployment rates are slightly lower than that of the entire Province:
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19.0% Location 18.5% 18.0% 17.5% Industry 17.0% 16.5% Arts & Culture 16.0%
Newfoundland Grand Falls-Windsor and Labrador Business Climate Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population 2006
Below is a table illustrating the amount of employees per specific indus- Labour Force try in Grand Falls-Windsor :
Employees By Major Industry Real Estate 1400 1200 Utilities 1000 800 600 Education & Research 400 200
Services 0 A B C D E F G H I J A Construction F Manufacturing Media B Wholesale Trade G Business Services C Finance and Real Estate H Retail Trade D Agriculture and other I Healthcare and Social Recreation & Leisure Resource Based Industries Services E Educational Services J Other Services Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population 2006 Business Assistance
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Labour Standards Act Introduction
The Labour Standards Act requires that all employers establish condi- tions of the employment that meet the legislation minimum standards, The Town Council including provisions relating to the minimum wages, minimum ages for employment, statutory holidays, leaves of absence, and protection of the termination of employment. The minimum hourly rate of pay Location for the Province is $8.50. (January 2009)
There are six paid public holidays to which employees may be entitled. Industry These include:
Arts & Culture New Years Day January 1st Good Friday Varying Date Memorial Day/Canada Day July 1st Business Climate Labour Day 1st Monday in September Remembrance Day November 11th Christmas Day December 25th Labour Force
For further information pertaining to these subject areas, please consult the Labour Standards Act for the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Real Estate Toll Free Number: 1-877-563-1063. Website: www.gov.nl.ca/labour Utilities In addition to the six paid holidays, there are four Shop Closing Holi- days, as defined in the Shops’ Closing Act, Chapter S-15. These include: Education & Research Easter Sunday Varying Date Victoria Day Varying Date Services Thanksgiving Day 2nd Monday in October Boxing Day December 26th Media
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Introduction Workforce Education Levels
Below is a chart indicating the levels of education attained by the mem- The Town Council bers of the population of Grand Falls-Windsor who are 15 years and older. Note: Percentages shown for No Certificate, Diploma or Degree includes individuals aged 15 years or more who are still attending High School. Location Education Levels: 15 years and Over No Certificate, diploma or degree Industry High school certificate or equivalent Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma Arts & Culture College, CEGEP or other non university certificate or diploma University certificate or diploma below Business Climate bachelor level University certificate, diploma or degree
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population 2006 Labour Force
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If you are seeking employment in Grand Falls-Windsor, there are a Utilities number of community and government agencies that can provide you with free assistance in finding a job. These offices are equipped with staff that can assist people with their job search, working with many Education & Research types of employment barriers. They can also help you in the areas of career exploration and resume writing. Additionally, you will find these Services locations offer free access to computers, internet, faxing, photocopy- ing, job posting databases and many other resources. Below is a list of some of the employment assistance offices you will find in Grand Falls- Media Windsor:
Career Connections Recreation & Leisure Career Connections is an employment assistance office focused on providing career planning assistance to individuals between the ages of 15-30 who are unemployed or are looking to enhance their career Business Assistance path. They have the necessary tools to help individuals make better career decisions and can help their clients work around many types of employment barriers. Appendices
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Introduction Contact: Tracy Greene, Career Counsellor Career Connections The Town Council 16B Pinsent Drive Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2R6 Phone: (709) 489-7848 Location Email: [email protected] Website: www.envision.ca/webs/careerconnections Industry Central Employment Services Central Employment Services offers assistance primarily to individu- Arts & Culture als on EI (Employment Insurance) and eligible clients who want to access the Skills Development Employment Benefit program for fund- ing assistance for school. They also work with eligible clients who are Business Climate interested in working with the JCP (Job Creation Partnership) and TWS (Targeted Wage Subsidy) programs. Labour Force Contact: Bev King, Lead Employment Counsellor Central Employment Services Real Estate 6 Hardy Avenue Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2P9 Utilities Phone: (709) 489-9321
Human Resources, Labour & Employment Education & Research Department (HRLE)
HRLE operates a Career Work Centre in Grand Falls-Windsor where Services individuals can make an appointment with a Career Development Spe- cialist and access various types of services that can help those seeking employment find suitable job positions. Media
Contact: Carson Saunders Recreation & Leisure Grand Falls-Windsor and Area Career Work Centre 42 Hardy Avenue Business Assistance Grand Falls-Windsor, NL Telephone: 1-888-632-4555 Website: www.gov.nl.ca Appendices www.grandfallswindsor.com 32 Town of Grand Falls-Windsor Introduction Real Estate
The Town Council Residential Statistics There are 5,375 private dwellings within the Town of Grand Falls- Windsor. Location
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Arts & Culture Other (Row Housing, Semi-detached, Subsidiary Apt. etc) Business Climate SELECTED PRICE LISTINGS Rental Market
Labour Force 2 Bedroom Apartment: $604 per month Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey Fall 2008
Real Estate Existing Homes Market Average Price Existing Single Family Dwelling: $125,500 Source: CMHC, Fall 2008 Utilities New Homes Market Average Price New Single Family Dwelling: $200,000 Education & Research Source: CMHC, Fall 2008
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Commercial Building Statistics Introduction
Commercial space is made up of warehouse, office and retail space. Currently there is commercial space available in Grand Falls-Wind- The Town Council sor in various sections of the Town mainly in the areas of Queensway Industrial Park, Duggan Street, Cromer Avenue and other locations. Location Commercial properties are available for sale, lease and rent. However, the majority of these properties are leased. Industry Property prices are determined through a standard formula, however there are various factors involved such as location, type of property, Arts & Culture property condition, terms of lease or sale, etc. These factors, as they are taken into account, will cause prices to vary.
Business Climate Below is a chart indicating the average prices of commercial property in Grand Falls-Windsor. This information was derived from the aver- ages of three different neighbourhoods: Cromer Avenue area, Down- Labour Force town/Lincoln Road area, and Windsor area. Based on market sales and rent information for these areas in 2005, the following statistics were comprised: Real Estate
Average Rental Type of Space Average Sale Price Utilities Price $35.00 $3.00-$6.00 Warehouse square foot range square foot range Education & Research
$50.00 $8.00 Retail Services square foot range square foot range
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The Town Council Residents of Grand Falls-Windsor are able to enjoy clean, safe water from their taps. The town’s water is supply from the Exploits River, or one of the many ponds found within the region, and is treated by a Location high-end water treatment facility located in Grand Falls-Windsor. This facility was built in 1996, with the help of government funding, and Industry water is tested rigorously at this plant on a daily basis. Chlorine lev- els are also monitored around the clock. Several other communities in the Exploits Valley region benefit from the water treatment facility; in Arts & Culture addition to its home site of Grand Falls-Windsor, municipalities like Botwood, Peterview and Bishop’s Falls also get safe water from their taps. Business Climate Water and Sewerage Taxes 2009 Type Rate Labour Force Residential $300.00 per unit Commercial $300.00 + 3.0 mils Real Estate Source: Town of Grand Falls-Windsor Tax Rates 2009.
Property Taxes 2009 Utilities Type Rate Residential 9.5 mils Commercial 10.25 mils Education & Research Source: Town of Grand Falls-Windsor Tax Rates 2009.
Services Electricity Newfoundland Power operates an integrated generation, transmission and distribution system throughout the island portion of Newfound- Media land and Labrador. They serve approximately 85% of all electricity consumers in the province with more than 232,000 customers. Recreation & Leisure Newfoundland Power, Inc. generates about 10% of the energy it sells and purchases approximately 90% of its electricity from the Crown Business Assistance Corporation, Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro. Newfoundland Power is regulated by the Newfoundland and Labrador Board of Com- missioners of Public Utilities which has jurisdiction over rates, policies, Appendices capital expenditures and the issue of securities.
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Service Type Basic Charge Per Month Introduction Domestic $15.56 General Service 0-10 kW $17.85 General Service 10-100 kW $20.55 The Town Council (110 kVA) General Service 110 kVA $92.53 Location (100 kW) - 1000 kVA General Service 1000 kVA $185.08 and over Industry Street and Area Lighting Service Beginning at $15.43
Source: Schedule of Rates, Rules & Regulations, Arts & Culture Effective July 1st 2008, Newfoundland Power.
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Introduction Education and Research
In 2004, the new Provincial Schools Act was implemented which The Town Council reduced the amount of school districts found within the province. The number of provincial school districts was reduced from 10 to 5. Grand
Location Falls-Windsor has a non-denominational public school system that is part of the Nova Central School District (District 3). There are 66 schools named part of District 3, and 5 of these schools are found in Industry Grand Falls-Windsor. School Grade Levels Arts & Culture School Grade Level
Business Climate Woodland Primary Kindergarten to Grade 3 Sprucewood Academy Kindergarten to Grade 6
Labour Force Millcrest Academy Grade 4 to Grade 6 Exploits Valley Intermediate Grade 7 to Grade 9
Real Estate Exploits Valley High Grade 10 to Grade 12
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These days, post-secondary education is a key factor in finding suc- Education & Research cessful, long-term employment. To meet a demand for educated and skilled workers, Grand Falls-Windsor offers a variety of post-secondary options, both private and public, which provide an array of courses and Services programs that help many people reach their career goals.
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Public College Introduction College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is one of Atlantic Canada’s larg- est post-secondary institutes and has campus locations across the prov- ince. This institution also prides itself on having the lowest tuition fees The Town Council in Atlantic Canada, making it an efficient choice for students looking for further education without having to move too far from home. Col- lege of the North Atlantic’s Grand Falls-Windsor Campus is centrally Location located within the town and offers a variety of valuable programs both in-class and online; many of which are relevant to finding work within Industry the region’s industries. Additionally, the Grand Falls-Windsor campus also offers a College Transfer Year where students can remain close to home and complete first year university credits that transfer to Memo- Arts & Culture rial University.
Private College Business Climate Corona College was established in 1987 and has been providing career training in Central Newfoundland longer than any other private institu- tion. This centre offers specialized programs which prepare students for Labour Force successful employment in many industries such as Healthcare, Business, Computer Technology, Legal Studies, Tourism, Mining and the Beauty Industry. The programs available at Corona College are approved by the Real Estate Department of Education Newfoundland and Labrador.
Utilities An alternate option for post-secondary education in Grand Falls-Wind- sor is Keyin College. Founded in 1980, Keyin College is a private insti- tution that has campuses in various areas of the province and offers an Education & Research industry driven curriculum of programs to its students. With a low stu- dent/instructor ratio, this institution provides individualized attention and training to prepare students for the growing demands in the work- Services force. Keyin College prides itself on achieving career goals and valuable work skills for many people in Central Newfoundland. Media Pre-Schools and Day-Cares
There is a nice selection of day-cares and early childhood educational pro- Recreation & Leisure grams in Grand Falls-Windsor. Parents have their choice of half-day and full-day programs at many of the facilities found within the community. Business Assistance The Exploits Valley YMCA offers child care services to children ages two to twelve. There are two program locations in Grand Falls-Wind- Appendices sor, one at the YMCA Children’s Learning Centre on Prices Avenue and www.grandfallswindsor.com 38 Town of Grand Falls-Windsor
Introduction the other at YMCA KinderCare located on St. Catherine’s Street. The curriculum offered through the YMCA has a variety of learning activ- ities designed to teach children math, science, music and art through The Town Council creative play experiences. Not only do these experiences enhance the educational development of young children, but they also encourage social interaction at an early age. Staff at both YMCA child care pro- Location grams are certified Early Childhood Educators that hold a Certificate of Conduct, as well as First Aid.
Industry There are also many other privately owned daycare and pre-school cen- tres in Grand Falls-Windsor such as The Toy Box and Rideout Fam- ily Child Care. Both of these businesses offer nurturing, educational Arts & Culture child care services with flexible scheduling for parents, whether it be on a full-time basis (Monday to Friday), or part time/half-day care. These Business Climate facilities each promote active play and stimulating environments for young children learn and explore.
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The Harmsworth Public Library in Grand Falls-Windsor was re-located Real Estate in November of 1971 to its present home in the upper level of the Gor- don Pinsent Centre for the Arts. This library, named in honour of our community’s founding family; the Harmsworth’s, is a fully functional Utilities research and learning facility. It has a large collection of books and ref- erence sources, wireless Internet access, printing and photocopying ser- vices, interlibrary loan system, DVD and video loan, audio books, and Education & Research even a home reader service. You may also be interested in attending one of the library’s book clubs or reading groups, or you may be interested
Services in signing up for one of the basic computer and Internet training pro- grams that are offered.
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Residents of Grand Falls-Windsor have access to quality healthcare ser- The Town Council vices. These services are provided to patients by many types of profes- sionals such as physicians, nurse practitioners, public health officials, Location social workers, occupational therapists and physiotherapists, all who attend to the medical needs of individuals of reside in Grand Falls- Windsor and surrounding areas. Industry
Health Clinic Categories Number of Clinics Arts & Culture Medical 5 Physiotherapy 3 Business Climate Optometry 3 Chiropractic 3 Labour Force Dental/Denture 5
Central Newfoundland Regional Healthcare Centre Real Estate The major healthcare facility for Grand Falls-Windsor and many neighbouring communities is the Central Newfoundland Regional Healthcare Centre, which services about 110,000 people. This hospital Utilities employs over 710 people, is equipped with 130 beds, and treats about 5000 inpatients and 42,000 outpatients yearly. Education & Research
The Carmelite House (Senior Citizens Care Centre)
Located adjacent to and operated under the Central Newfoundland Services Regional Healthcare Centre, the Carmelite House is a 60 bed long- term senior citizens complex with Level I to IV care. Residents are admitted to the facility via the single entry system which is coordinated Media through Community Health. The Carmelite House offers 24-hour nursing, personal laundry service/housekeeping/maintenance, as well as a limited Day Care Program designed to provide basic needs to assist Recreation & Leisure seniors who remain at home.
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Introduction Other Senior Citizens Accommodations: Grand Falls-Windsor boasts a list of quality senior citizens accommo- dations that are fully operational and offer various levels of care to their The Town Council residents: • Hollett’s Retirement Centre (29 Park St.) • The Golden Years Estate (348 Grenfell Heights) Location • Twin Town Manor (15 King St.)
Industry Municipal Services The Town of Grand Falls-Windsor offers many services to its residents. Some of which include: Arts & Culture • Snow Clearing • Garbage Collection • Animal and Pest Control Business Climate • Street Lighting • Traffic Lights Labour Force • Parks and Recreation • Public Works and Planning • Economic Development Real Estate • Water and Sewer Maintenance • Street and Sidewalk Maintenance • Fire Protection Utilities • Municipal Police Enforcement • Building Inspection • Water and Sewage Treatment Facilities Education & Research Municipal Enforcement Services Municipal Enforcement Officers are employed
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Municipal Enforcement Officers are responsible for the following: Introduction
• Monitoring and enforcement of Town Regulations • Regular security checks of all the Town facilities and buildings The Town Council • Issuing traffic tickets • Laying charges for violations • Serving summons and notices Location • Attending court as required
Industry Municipal Enforcement Officers also liaise and provide assistance to the RCMP. Their role in our community is an important contribution to the quality of life for residents of Grand Falls-Windsor. Arts & Culture Fire Prevention Business Climate The Fire Department is located centrally on the corner of Bayley Street and Harris Avenue in Grand Falls-Windsor and protects an approxi- mate population of 18,000 residents living in an area of 35 square kilo- Labour Force metres. The Grand Falls-Windsor Fire Department is a composite fire department containing 5 full time staff members, 3 part time staff members and 45 highly professional volunteer firefighters. More than Real Estate 90 percent of the department’s firefighters have been certified to NFPA 1001 Level II firefighter. The remaining members are currently under- going their certification training for Level I and Level II. Utilities
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Introduction Transportation
The layout of Grand Falls-Windsor allows walking distance to most The Town Council amenities from many residential areas. However, there is a list of cab companies who are available 24 hours a day providing taxi services to bring you to and from your destinations: Location • Diamond Taxi Ltd • Town Cabs Industry • Blubird Taxi • Midnight Cabs • Central Cabs Arts & Culture • Twin Town Taxi • N R G Cabs
Business Climate For out-of-town transportation, there are two major bus services that are available in the Grand Falls-Windsor area. DRL Coachlines oper- Labour Force ates daily transportation of passengers and goods to many locations across the province, with one of its pickup/drop off locations within Grand Falls-Windsor. An alternate choice, A.S.H. Coachlines, is a bus Real Estate company that is based in Central Newfoundland. They offer charter services with affordable rates for school groups, sports teams, charita- ble organizations and tour companies. Utilities Banks and Lending Agencies
Education & Research Financial services for residents can be found in Grand Falls-Windsor at any of the following major banks:
Services • CIBC (Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce) • RBC (Royal Bank of Canada )
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Recreation & Leisure You can also find a branch of the Newfoundland and Labrador Credit Union, which is located on Pinsent Drive in Grand Falls-Windsor. There is also number of lending agencies operating within the town, Business Assistance which can provide accounting and bookkeeping services, loans, financ- ing, income tax preparation and other financial services.
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The Town of Grand Falls-Windsor contains many denominational and Real Estate non-denominational churches for a variety of religious beliefs.
• Anglican Church Utilities • Roman Catholic Church • Pentecostal Church • Salvation Army Education & Research • United Church of Canada • Jehovah’s Witness Services • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
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Introduction Shopping
Many shops and stores are open for business in Grand Falls-Windsor The Town Council seven days a week with the exception of some holidays. Stores generally operate for eight hours a day, but some businesses are open late on spe- cific nights of the week, offering evening shopping opportunities, usu- Location ally on Thursday and Friday.
The major shopping Industry centre in Grand Falls-Windsor is the Exploits Valley Arts & Culture Mall. At this mall you will find 35+ retail businesses Business Climate including cloth- ing stores, jewellery Labour Force stores, hair salons, card and gift shops, a book store, res- Real Estate taurants and two large department stores. Many other Utilities major retailers can be found within the town: Walmart, Education & Research Canadian Tire, Dominion, Sobeys and most local retail businesses and fast food restaurants are located in Services the Cromer Avenue area.
Media Additionally, there are several smaller businesses found on two other main roads within the town. High Street, located in the downtown area and Main Street, both of which have businesses ranging from a Recreation & Leisure video rental store, pharmacy, shoe store, fabric and sewing boutique, hair salons and more.
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The Advertiser, is our home-based newsprint and it distributes a paper The Town Council twice weekly (Mondays and Thursdays) covering news, sports, stories of interest and other information relevant to Grand Falls-Windsor and Location residents of nearby communities. The Evening Telegram, a provincial daily newspaper, is available for delivery to residents as well. Industry Television
Grand Falls-Windsor receives two provincial television channels, Arts & Culture CBNT (CBC Television) on channel 2 and CJON (NTV-Newfound- land Television) on channel 6. However, through cable or satellite access, residents can receive hundreds of outside television broadcasts. Business Climate Many areas in Newfoundland, including Grand Falls-Windsor, also have their own local station through Rogers Cable for special commu- nity programming. Labour Force
Radio Real Estate Private radio stations in Grand Falls-Windsor include CKXG-FM (K-ROCK) found at two frequencies, 101.3 FM and 102.3 FM and Utilities also CKCM (VOCM Radio) found at 620 AM, both owned by New- cap Broadcasting. Additionally there’s a signal of CHOZ-FM (Oz FM) at 95.9 FM which is one of many media properties owned by Geoff Education & Research Sterling. The other private radio station is VOAR (Christian Family Radio) at 98.3 FM, which is part of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation operates CBT (CBC Radio Services One) at 540 AM and CBN-FM (CBC Radio 2) found at 106.9 FM on your radio dial. Media
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When it comes to recreation, the Town of Grand Falls-Windsor has it The Town Council all. The Parks and Recreation Department operates an ever growing list of many programs and facilities that promote social interaction within the community. There are many groups and organizations that appeal Location to a variety of different interests, most of which offer a great healthy lifestyle to our residents and visitors. Industry In terms of indoor and outdoor facilities, the town is equipped with some lovely hiking and walking trails, cross country ski trails and the Arts & Culture perfect countryside for snowmobiling. Grand Falls-Windsor is also home to the Frances M. Nichols Community Centre (YMCA), a golf course, bowling alley, curling club, and many parks and playgrounds. Business Climate Facilities
Labour Force Joe Byrne Memorial Stadium The Joe Byrne Memorial Stadium is a facility that serves many pur- poses to the Town of Grand Falls-Windsor. It has a seating capacity of Real Estate 947 for sporting events, with additional standing room for 300 specta- tors. It has a capacity of over 2,200 for special events such as concerts.
Utilities It’s used by a number of different recreational organizations such as Minor and Senior Hockey Leagues, recreational and high school hockey, and figure skating. However, while the ice is removed in the Education & Research summer months, the stadium serves as a concert and trade show venue. It is also the location for the Exploits Valley Salmon Festival’s Annual Salmon Dinner and Stadium Dances in July. The Joe Byrne Memo- Services rial Stadium has a box office, fully equipped canteen, large hospitality room, several dressing rooms, and upstairs office space, which is used by employees of the Parks and Recreation Department. The facility is also Media a year round conference/convention centre, with the latest audio/visual technology for user groups, as well as ice decking and internet access. Recreation & Leisure Francis M. Nichols Community Centre (Exploits Valley YMCA) The Francis M. Nichols Community Centre is not only home to the Business Assistance town’s second fully functional indoor ice rink, but it is also where you will find the Exploits Valley YMCA. This facility has a large indoor swim- ming pool, fitness centre, gymnasium, child day-care facility and many Appendices fitness and aerobics programs, as well as squash courts and cross training.
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Outdoor Recreational Facilities Introduction Grand Falls-Windsor has two outdoor recreation complexes: Goodyear Avenue Field and Centennial Field. Goodyear Avenue Field is equipped with several baseball/softball fields and a clubhouse. Aside from a base- The Town Council ball field and clubhouse, Centennial Field has tennis courts, an outdoor track and a soccer field. You will also find the largest outdoor sound- stage east of Montreal, which is the venue for the annual Exploits Val- Location ley Salmon Festival concerts. Grand Falls-Windsor also has six play- grounds for children as well as two parks, Church Road Park, and the newly constructed Rotary Park on Grenfell Heights. In addition, Industry Grand Falls-Windsor has outdoor beach volleyball courts and basket- ball courts at Centennial Field. Arts & Culture Sanger Park is a crown jewel for visitors during the summer holiday season. Located on Scott Avenue, it has 42 fully serviced sites for Rec- Business Climate reation Vehicles as well as a breathtaking view of the majestic Exploits River, the longest salmon river in the province.
Labour Force Fitness Centres In addition to the fitness centre located at the Exploits Valley YMCA in the Francis M. Nichols Community Centre, there is a list of other Real Estate health clubs which operate in Grand Falls-Windsor. For example, Tranquility Spa, located on St. Catherine’s Street, runs a “Fitness For Life” centre, which has both traditional and innovative equipment and Utilities membership options to suit many needs. Curves also operates a fitness centre for women only, located on Bayley Street. Education & Research
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Introduction Service Clubs and Organizations Grand Falls-Windsor has a large number of active community service clubs and organizations. The Town Council • Beaumont Hamel Armory • Beaumont Hamel Army Cadets Location • BPO Elks Lodge No. 59 (Club) • BPO Elks Lodge No. 59 (Hall) • Canadian Cancer Society Industry • Canadian National Institute for the Blind • Canadian Paraplegic Associations • Canadian Red Cross District Office Arts & Culture • Children’s Wish Foundation of CDA. • Corduroy Brook Enhancement Assoc. Business Climate • Development & Peace • Diabetes Education Clinic • Ducks Unlimited Labour Force • Elks Club • Exploits Regional Chamber of Commerce • Exploits Valley Crime Stoppers Real Estate • Federation of Newfoundland Indians Employment and Training • Food Bank/Grand Falls-Windsor, Bishop’s Falls Community • Francis M. Nichols Community Centre Utilities • Girl Guides of Canada • Grand Falls Lions Club • Independent Order of Oddfellows Exploits Lodge No. 2N Education & Research • Kiwanis Club • Knights of Columbus Services • Lodge Northcliffe Masonic Order • Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada • Newfoundland Cancer Foundation Donations Media • Newfoundland Cancer Treatment & Research Foundation • Newfoundland Lung Association • Rotary Club Recreation & Leisure • Royal Canadian Legion Branch 12 • Royal Canadian Sea Cadets • S.P.C.A Business Assistance • Scouts of Canada • Senior Citizens Recreation Centre/Exploits Valley 50 Plus Club
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• Toastmasters Club Introduction • Welcome Wagon Ltd • YMCA Exploits Valley • Youth 2000 Centre The Town Council
Sports Organizations From its beginning stages of settlement, Grand Falls-Windsor has Location always been a very sports oriented community, with the formation of the Grand Falls Athletic Club in 1907. Interest in sports has always existed within the community and there is a growing list of sports Industry organizations in Grand Falls-Windsor that cater to the recreational and athletic needs of its residents. Arts & Culture
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• Central Junior Cataracts Hockey Education & Research • Exploits Valley Minor Hockey Association • Exploits Valley YMCA Swimming Lessons and Lifesaving Program Services • Exploits Regional Curling Club • Grand Falls Golf Club • Grand Falls-Windsor Minor Soccer Association Media • Grand Falls-Windsor Senior Cataracts Hockey Club • Grand Falls-Windsor Tennis Club • Grand Falls-Windsor Youth Bowling Council (YBC) Recreation & Leisure • Grand Falls-Windsor Minor Baseball Association • Grand Falls-Windsor Donnini’s Men’s Basketball League • Hockey Newfoundland and Labrador (HNL) Business Assistance • Minor Ball Hockey Association • Mixed Slo-Pitch League • Sparkling Blades Figure Skating Appendices www.grandfallswindsor.com 50 Town of Grand Falls-Windsor
Introduction Community Activities and Events Red Maple Festival The Town Council The annual Red Maple Festival is a Fall event that takes place in Grand Falls-Windsor and offers residents a six-day festival of autumn themed activities. This yearly event is full of entertainment for all ages such as Location a Haunted House, Fall Sale and Afternoon Tea (hosted by the Seniors Recreation Centre), horse rides and hot chocolate, family swimming, family skating and the annual Community Bon Fire, complete with Industry wiener and marshmallow roast, celebrating Guy Fox Night. This festi- val is organized by the Town of Grand Falls-Windsor, as well as many other community organizations, businesses and volunteers. Arts & Culture Winterlude
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Services Taking place in mid-February, “Winterlude” is a winter carnival that occurs annually in Grand Falls-Windsor to promote social interaction, Media community spirit and enjoyment in the winter weather. Usually a four day event, complete with opening and closing ceremonies, Winterlude has a schedule of fun family oriented activities including free general Recreation & Leisure skating at the stadium, swimming at the YMCA, Family Fun Day at the park, sleigh rides, sliding, community organized dinners and pan- cake breakfasts, concerts at the Gordon Pinsent Centre for the Arts, Business Assistance fireworks and more. All the events are hosted by the Town of Grand Falls-Windsor and various community groups and businesses. Many of events are attended by Winterlude’s own mascot, “Gus the Moose”. Appendices
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Salmon Festival (www.salmonfestival.com) Introduction Attracting visitors from all over the world, the Exploits Valley Salmon The Town Council Festival is a widely popu- lar event that takes place for five days every July in Location Grand Falls-Windsor. The festival began in 1985 as an event to honour the Industry migration of the Atlantic Salmon up the Exploits River. What started out as a modest weekend of celebration, has now turned into a yearly Arts & Culture anticipated top rated event of the summer. The Exploits Valley Salmon Festival draws crowds by the thousands each year for its Salmon Fes- tival Concert, which has staged world class entertainment including Business Climate Great Big Sea, The Tragically Hip, Our Lady Peace, Good Charlotte, Sum 41, Nelly Furtado, Live, and other special concerts featuring the Beach Boys and Bon Jovi. There are many other events that take place Labour Force during the Salmon Festival celebrations like the ever popular “Newfie Night” and the annual Salmon Dinner, both highlighting the tradi- tional food and music of our lovely province. The festival weekend also Real Estate includes Family Day, an afternoon of family oriented entertainment at the concert field, complete with concessions and games. For further information on upcoming community events and activ- Utilities ities, please visit the town website at www.grandfallswindsor.com to view our events calendar. You are also welcome to submit an event to Education & Research be included on the website.
Salmon Fishing on the Exploits River Services The Exploits River is a fisherman’s paradise, with some of the best Salmon fishing in Atlantic Canada. There were a total of 13,898 Rod Days on the Exploits River this year. For serious anglers, the CPUE was Media .48 (catch per unit effort). Total catch in 2008 was 6,641. From Sep- tember 8-October 7, fishing enthusiast can participate in a Fall Catch and Release fishery on the Main Stem of the Exploits River. Recreation & Leisure
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There are several forms of assistance available to individuals who are The Town Council looking to start a business in Grand Falls-Windsor. Some of the pro- grams offered to new and existing entrepreneurs are listed below: Location Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) Industry The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) works to cre- ate opportunities for economic growth in Atlantic Canada by assist- Arts & Culture ing businesses in becoming more competitive, innovative and produc- tive, by working with communities to develop and diversify local econ- omies, and by building on the strengths of Atlantic Canada. Along- Business Climate side its many partners in economic development, ACOA strives to cre- ate a stronger economy in Atlantic Canada. More specifically, ACOA
Labour Force is the federal government department responsible for leading economic development throughout the Atlantic region.
Real Estate What does ACOA offer? ACOA assists small and medium-sized enterprises and helps to estab- lish or expand businesses in industries where sustained employment Utilities growth appears likely. ACOA offers repayable financial assistance under customized terms. Some of the strategic sectors are: Tourism; Aquaculture; Information Technology and Diversified Manufacturing. Education & Research Contact: Scott Dawe Services Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Phone: 709-489-6600
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Business Development Bank of Canada Introduction (BDC)
BDC is a financial institution owned by the Federal Government that The Town Council is dedicated to helping create and develop Canadian businesses through financing, venture capital and consulting services, with its focus being on small and medium-sized enterprises (SME’s). BDC’s vision is to Location accelerate the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.
Industry What does BDC have to offer? BDC can offer financing, consulting services, subordinate financing and venture capital to those who qualify. Their services are available Arts & Culture across Canada in both official languages through a network of more than 100 offices nationwide. BDC’s goal is to help you succeed. They will assess your goals, visions, projects, management team, strengths, Business Climate and weaknesses and try to find the right solutions for you. They offer a long-term commitment to your company and as your company contin- ues to grow, they find new ways to respond to your businesses chang- Labour Force ing needs, offering solutions at all developmental stages. BDC can also offer valuable and helpful advice along the way. They have a staff of trained professionals who are aware of market trends and the changing Real Estate economy. They can keep you up to date with information on changes relevant to your industry. Utilities Contact:
BDC, Grand Falls-Windsor Branch Education & Research Phone: (709) 489-2181
Community Business Development Services Corporation (CBDC)
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC) can assist Media aspiring entrepreneurs in the creation of small businesses and also with the expansion and modernization of existing businesses by providing financial and technical services. Recreation & Leisure
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Introduction What does CBDC have to offer? CBDC offers financial assistance up to a maximum of $150,000, which is available in the form of repayable loans to existing and aspiring busi- The Town Council ness owners. Small business owners and managers can benefit from business counselling and advice, as well the entrepreneurship develop- ment and training. The technical assistance available from CBDC is Location usually in the form of guidance and coaching, and sometimes advocat- ing on behalf of our clients to other lending establishments or regula- tory agencies. Each office is staffed with a team of professionals, whose Industry job is to assist people who are in various stages of the business cycle, by reviewing business plans, offering advice and making suggestions where warranted, in order to help your business succeed. Arts & Culture
Contact: Business Climate Dexter Fewer, Executive Director Community Business Development Corporation Phone: (709) 489-4496 Labour Force Email: [email protected]
Department of Innovation, Trade Real Estate and Rural Development
The Department of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development (INTRD) Utilities was created in 2004 and is the lead agency for economic development in the province. Among many other parts of its mandate, the INTRD is
Education & Research responsible for the creation and maintenance of a competitive economic environment that nurtures and supports private sector business growth, as well as long-term sustainable employment opportunities for the peo- Services ple of this province. INTRD works to diversify the economy on both a provincial and regional basis, with particular attention to rural areas.
Media What does INTRD have to offer? This department aims to create a climate that encourages innovation in business through the facilitation of research and development, tech- Recreation & Leisure nology transfer and technology commercialization within provincial industries and individual business enterprises.
Business Assistance They provide business information, counselling, financial support pro- grams and services to small and medium-sized enterprises. One par- Appendices ticular program that is administered by The Department of Innova-
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Enterprise Program (EDGE) Location The EDGE program was designed by the Provincial Government as an incentive package to companies who invest in the establishment and diver- Industry sification of new business in the Province. To obtain EDGE designation, an applicant must meet certain criteria. To be designated as an EDGE corpo- ration, the applicant must show the potential for a minimum capital invest- Arts & Culture ment of $300,000, or incremental sales of $500,000 annually. The appli- cant must have the potential to create and maintain at least 10 permanent jobs in a business consistent with the principle of sustainable development. Business Climate
What does EDGE offer? Businesses meeting the established criteria can obtain designation as an Labour Force Economic Diversification and Growth Enterprise (EDGE) corporation and obtain incentives such as: Real Estate • A 10-year holiday from provincial corporate income tax, post-sec- ondary education and health (payroll) tax, and retail sales tax, fol- Utilities lowed by a 5-year phase in of these taxes. • A grant of $2,000 for each permanent job created in the first five
years of operation. Education & Research • Following designation as an EDGE corporation, a facilitator can be appointed to assist a business with obtaining permits, licenses and other governmental authorizations necessary to implement the Services business plan.
Further information about this program can be obtained from the Media Department of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development. Decisions on all applications are made within 30 days. Recreation & Leisure Contact: Don Frampton, Economic Development Officer Business Assistance Department of Innovation, Trade & Rural Development Phone: (709) 292-4450 Email: [email protected] Appendices www.grandfallswindsor.com 56 Town of Grand Falls-Windsor
Introduction Exploits Valley Economic Development Corporation (EVEDC)
The Town Council The Exploits Valley Economic Development Corporation (EVEDC) is one of 20 Regional Economic Development Boards in the province that were formed to develop and implement regional Strategic Economic Plans. Location EVEDC is a great place to get information for small business owners and potential entrepreneurs and they are well prepared to assist those who are looking start a business. Industry What does EVEDC have to offer?
Arts & Culture EVEDC is a quick and convenient source of many government services and programs relevant to starting a business and can act as a large net- working tool for required contacts. They also hold a large list of refer- Business Climate ence materials, statistics and databases to help you find the information you need when trying to become a business owner.
Labour Force Contact: Joanne Sullivan, Executive Director Exploits Valley Economic Development Corporation Real Estate Phone: 709.489.8700 Email: [email protected]
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The Chamber of Commerce in Grand Falls-Windsor has about 215 Education & Research members that represent local businesses of our community. Members pay an annual fee which ranges from $125 (up to 10 employees) to
Services $210 (10+ employees), plus HST.
What does the Chamber of Commerce have to offer? Media The Exploits Valley Chamber of Commerce is a great networking tool for businesses. The organization holds luncheons with guest speakers representing various areas of government and industry. These meet- Recreation & Leisure ings and luncheons held by the Chamber’s also promote the business and catering services of its members. Additionally, members also bene- fit from preferred merchant rates on Visa and Mastercard transactions. Business Assistance
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Contact: Introduction Sean Cooper, Executive Director Exploits Regional Chamber of Commerce Phone: (709) 489-7512 The Town Council Email: [email protected]
Town of Grand Falls-Windsor Economic Location Development Department Industry The Town of Grand Falls-Windsor is known as a great place to live, work, and raise a family. The Town welcomes your business and the
Grand Falls-Windsor Economic Development Department is commit- Arts & Culture ted to helping its economy grow.
What does The Economic Development Department have to offer? Business Climate The Economic Development Department partners with government sources and local industry to develop plans that promote business growth and economic development in our community. They can pro- Labour Force vide you with the most recent listings of vacant commercial properties and serviced building lots that are available in Grand Falls-Windsor. The Economic Development Department can also provide you with Real Estate other valuable data such as demographics, socioeconomic and statisti- cal information that may help you in planning for your new business. Utilities
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Gary Hennessey, Economic Development Officer Education & Research Town of Grand Falls-Windsor Phone: 709-489-0483 Email: [email protected] Services
Stan Singh, Business Development Officer Town of Grand Falls-Windsor Media Phone: 489-4628 Email: [email protected] Recreation & Leisure
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Introduction Why Businesses Choose The Town Council Grand Falls-Windsor:
Location • Centrally located within the Industry Province
Arts & Culture • Diverse Economy
Business Climate • Rapidly Growing Community Labour Force • Proximity to Essential Services Real Estate
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www.grandfallswindsor.com TOWN DIRECTORY Mayor and Councillors (709) 489-0412
Town Manager (709) 489-0407
Economic Development (709) 489-0483
Finance and Human Resources (709) 489-0400
Engineering (709) 489-0427
Recreation (709) 489-0450
Public Works (709) 489-0421
Fire Department Fire Emergency (709) 489-2222 Fire Chief (709) 489-0431
Police and Animal Control (709) 489-0411
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