Eleven Points Logistics Begins Servicing Target Stores Cornwall's Economy Offers Opportunities 2012 Was a Great Year, and 2013 Is Continuing That Positive Trend

Eleven Points Logistics Begins Servicing Target Stores Cornwall's Economy Offers Opportunities 2012 was a great year, and 2013 is continuing that positive trend

Cornwall is a busy place these days. It Activity has been consistent over time the City’s wastewater treatment facility. may come as a surprise to some, but to and across all sectors. While some major Work has been completed at the hospital, those who have been following what is projects have dominated the headlines, and the other two projects are on happening in Eastern Ontario, it is a story small to medium sized investments have schedule for completion by 2016. that began a few years ago and shows also been strong. little sign of abating. Investments by Cornwall has also welcomed new private and public organizations are One key project has been the completion commercial development, with new adding to a level of development activity of the 1.4 million sq.ft. Eleven Points restaurants opening in the heart of the not seen in the region in decades, and Logistics distribution centre that will city and new retail plazas being built in it bodes well for the future. begin servicing Target stores in Eastern multiple areas. Construction activity has Canada. This project required the been equally split between big box retail Let’s take a look at some of the numbers. construction of a new road, which has in complexes and smaller, local entrepre- turn opened up another 200 acres for neurial eﬀorts, and taken as a whole, In 2005, the 10-year rolling average of development in the Cornwall Business activity in this sector has been building permits issued by the City was Park. You can read more about both very impressive. $32 million. Over the next seven years, projects in this newsletter. the ﬁgure would nearly double to Not to be outdone, large private sector $60 million, and in 2012, the value of Public sector investment has been employers have invested as well, with building permits issued topped $112 dominated by 3 major projects: the investments happening at BASF, FCM, million. It is the third highest amount $120 million Cornwall Community Seaway Express, SCM and others. ever recorded at City Hall, but it is the Hospital redevelopment, the $79 million You can read stories about expansions trend of sustained development that construction of a new international at Olymel, Laminacorr and MPIQC on speaks to what the future may hold. bridge, and the $57 million upgrade to the following pages, along with a story about Atelka opening a new call centre in Cornwall.

Development activity in the residential Mark Boileau Manager, Cornwall Economic Development sector has also been strong. The Riverdale Terrace and Cotton Mill Lofts projects are now complete, several subdivisions are welcoming new homes, and an impressive new seven-storey project is underway at King’s Landing.

Investors are expressing a lot of conﬁdence in Cornwall, and that includes entrepreneurs. Over 70 new small businesses have opened in the past 18 months, many of which turned to the Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre for assistance.

From the single entrepreneur to the multi-national corporation, investments both big and small are creating job opportunities and prosperity for local residents. Our team at Cornwall Economic Development are working hard to see that activity continue.

You can learn more about recent development activity on the following pages, with more detailed stories online at ChooseCornwall.ca . Target Distribution Centre Opens Eleven Points Logistics to ship to stores this summer

The massive Eleven Points Logistics The number of local distribution centre is a hub of activity, as construction jobs the team works to supply goods to new involved with the Target stores opening across Eastern project numbered Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes. in the hundreds throughout 2012. It The Cornwall distribution centre is is estimated that the 1.4 million sq.ft. and sits on 169 acres. amount of granular Racks tower over 30 feet in the air and material delivered to the facility is well served by over 200 the building site by dock level doors. The building is large Cornwall Gravel would enough that one could lay the CN Tower have constructed a inside the building and not touch the driveway from Cornwall east or west walls. to Quebec City. Laplante Welding was "Cornwall is a fantastic community and responsible for locally we are thrilled to be opening a distribution fabricating and centre in such a vibrant community,” said installing 6,200 tonnes Tom Shaw, Vice-President of Distribution of steel, totalling 10,000 for Target Canada. “We looked at a pieces within number of factors when selecting the an 8 week period. site for our Eastern Canada Distribution Mayor Bob Kilger celebrated the ﬁrst Centre and the decision to locate in The distribution centre is receipt of goods with oﬃcials from Target Cornwall was an easy one." operated by Eleven Points and Eleven Points Logistics. Logistics which has In late 2011, the City completed the assembled a team of skilled wages and a pension plan. We've had sale of 169 acres of serviced land in and dedicated associates. very positive feedback from our associates the Cornwall Business Park to Target. and look forward to growing our team." Throughout the following year, the site "This is a state of the art distribution was a beehive of activity as contractors centre, with the very latest in technology Eleven Points Logistics continues to hire rushed to complete the state-of-the-art and systems," noted Alan La Barge, staff for a variety of positions as it builds facility, one of three Canadian distribution General Manager of the Cornwall facility. its workforce. For more information on centres to service Target's entry "We like to take care of our associates and working at the Cornwall Distribution into the Canadian retail market. offer them good jobs with competitive Centre, please visit www.EPLjobs.ca .

Eleven Points Logistics Distribution Centre is 1.4 million sq.ft. Bar Q Adds Another Dimension to Downtown Dining Chef Christian Barque is back with a new restaurant

Chef Christian Barque brings his culinary magic to Bar Q, a new 72 seat restaurant in the heart of Downtown Cornwall. Bar Q’s menu will feature a variety of steak and seafood dishes.

“My goal was to create a menu that showcases traditional meats with unique ﬂavours,” says Chef Barque. “I plan on changing things up on a regular basis, especially as certain foods come into season.”

The restaurant menu is prominently displayed on an antique roll of butcher’s paper – the ﬁrst indication of the eclectic décor that can be found throughout the restaurant. From the mason jar chandelier over the bar to the oak tables that were hand-crafted using wood from an old Christian Barque dance ﬂoor, a lot of the décor seems to have been repurposed from a former life.

“Heritage is very important to me,” says “I have been working towards this opening people can start to create their Chef Barque. “There is a certain beauty in for over a year now,” says Mr. Barque. “My own history.” the way things were once made, and we goal was to create a spot where people should celebrate our past.” Chef Barque would feel comfortable”. Bar Q will be open for dinner Tuesday has built up a loyal following after through to Saturday and lunch working at several restaurants in the “A place that is just slightly oﬀ the beaten Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. region. It was time to start his own spot. path – a place with character, where Reservations are recommended. www.Facebook.com/theBarQ Luxury Condos planned for Pitt and Second Suites twice the size of regular bungalows at 2,379 to 2,551 sq.ft.

Designed with the active retired couple in mind that just can’t Bourgon Construction and will offer amenities such as a Roof Top see themselves leaving their spacious home to move into a small Terrace / BBQ area with outstanding views of the St. Lawrence condo, the refocused Dominion Place project at Pitt and Second River and the Adirondacks, two meeting rooms for friends and combines location, family gatherings, dedicated convenience, luxury and onsite parking (2 per unit), comfort in a new class of spacious exercise facility, real estate previously not and large secured basement available in Cornwall. storage (one per condo). These amenities combine to The four-storey building provide a truly luxurious will make a statement at the carefree living experience. most iconic intersection in Downtown Cornwall, and will The project is now out to feature 15 suites twice the tender with final pricing size of a typical bungalow expected in early August. (2,379 to 2,551 sq.ft.) with Plans and renderings can professional office space be viewed at on the ground floor. The www.DominionPlace.ca project is being built by Olymel Expanding Cornwall Operations Food processor invests $37 million in expanded facility

Olymel has announced a major This significant investment in investment in its food processing the Cornwall plant, previously plant in the Cornwall Business Park. specialized in the slicing and production of pre-cooked bacon, The company is investing allows greater flexibility in the $37 million in the expansion of production of a wider variety its facility, and will add 70,000 sq.ft. of products. The plant may to the existing space. produce smoked products such as pork ham, picnic hams and Work includes the addition of a jowls. Once the work is completed, continuous smokehouse and the the Cornwall plant will employ construction of a biological reactor more than 320 people. Under designed to increase wastewater treatment and purification capacity. federal jurisdiction, the operations This expansion will create fifty new of the Cornwall facility are jobs and enable the Cornwall plant supervised by the Canadian to expand its capacity to produce Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). not only bacon but also a wider variety of processed pork products. “The Olymel plant in Cornwall enjoys an advantageous “This investment is part of a plan geographical position close to to reorganize the company’s major transportation axises and operations in the processed pork between larger centres such as sector, and is a vote of confidence in the Olymel’s expansion was facilitated Montreal, Toronto and Ottawa. future of the Cornwall plant. Olymel also by the City of Cornwall through The expansion of our facilities and plans to renew its production with a plan the sale of 4 acres. broadening of our operations through a to specialize its facilities by product type. more diversified product line represent In a context of fierce competition from operations. By diversifying production of an additional factor in optimizing our U.S. products in the bacon sector, Olymel the Cornwall plant, we seek to increase operations so we can better serve the has decided to change the focus of some our ability to meet our customers’ varied Canadian and U.S. markets,” added plant of its facilities, including the Cornwall needs and market a highly competitive manager Martin Croteau. plant, by combining bacon production product line,” noted Olymel President and operations with other processed meat CEO Réjean Nadeau. www.Olymel.ca

Atelka Opens New Call Centre Creates 150 jobs and hopes to add even more

Atelka has launched its first site in said Michael Vineberg, Chief the Province of Ontario by opening Executive Officer. a call centre in Cornwall. At full capacity, this new call centre will The company held two job fairs in employ over 300 customer service February and opened with 155 full and technical support agents. time employees. The company continues to recruit new employees Atelka is located in a modern as it pursues new business to be 33,750 sq.ft. building at 10 Tollgate serviced by the Cornwall team. Road East in the centre of the city. "We are pleased to welcome Atelka “Atelka is the largest independent to Cornwall and to celebrate with call centre business in Canada, them as they officially open their and we are particularly proud to first Ontario location," said Mayor Georges Karam establish operations in Ontario and Bob Kilger. "We wish them many contribute to the creation customer years of success and look forward Michael Vineberg service and technical support agent to helping the company grow jobs in Cornwall, a city recognized and prosper." Elizabeth Tropea for the quality of its workforce,” www.Atelka.com LCBO Heads East Farm Boy Adds New Dine-In Option LCBO is making a long awaited return to the Farm Boy has provided its city’s East End with the customers with new ready- announcement of plans to-eat meal options, to establish a new store including the establishment in Glengarry Square on of a 24-foot salad bar, hot Second Street East. The pizza, paninis and wholesome liquor retailer will move its hot meals. Customers can NAV CENTRE Reboots Seaway Express Pitt Street store to the new take the meals home, or A major revitalization of Expands larger location. enjoy them in the new in-store seating area. the NAV CENTRE is having One of Cornwall’s fastest the desired effect. The growing trucking firms world class conference keeps on rolling along. centre is attracting new Seaway Express added to events to Cornwall, both its fleet of trucks and including this summer’s its real estate holdings in Canadian Golden Gloves 2012, and plans additional boxing championships. investments in 2013. All Improvements include the told, the recent investment addition of a spa, a new by the Gauthier family adds restaurant and a revitalized up to over $500,000. fitness centre.

St. Hubert Expands New School to Cornwall's St. Hubert be Built Restaurant can now seat The Upper Canada District 273 people, following a School Board has announced major expansion. The work, the construction of a new totaling over $1 million, elementary school to included the addition of a replace East Front and 50-seat dining area, offices Gladstone Public Schools. and a new take-out area, The new school will offer Gaz Metro to Establish Busitech Releases in addition to renovations room for approximately Facility in Cornwall New Mobile App to the existing dining 420 students, and is room and bar. Upgrades expected to open in Gaz Metro has announced Busitech has released were also completed January 2016. Funding plans to build a liquefied new software to help on the exterior of the for the project will be natural gas station in the manufacturers collect restaurant, including a approximately $8.5 million. Cornwall Business Park. data using mobile devices significant expansion of The LNG fueling station such as smartphones. the parking lot. will be a mid-point along QWCollector allows the Quebec City-Toronto operators on the plant corridor and will help floor to collect critical transport companies process data and deliver reduce smog and it efficiently across a greenhouse emissions. company’s network. Your Credit Union New Complex for Renovates Office Business Park Recent renovations BTB plans to build a new totalling over $1 million 110,000 sq.ft. commercial at Cornwall’s Your Credit plaza at the corner of Union include a modern Marleau and Boundary new façade to the building on an existing 15 acre as well as an open-concept site. The new development interior. The business has will accommodate Table 21 Opens Festivals Attract been a downtown fixture commercial and service Thousands on Second Street for industrial uses. Entrepreneurs Dominique 57 years. Gilgen and Ahmad Mansori Cornwall's Lamoureux Park have taken their passion for is an ideal setting for a stroll creating trendy dining along the river – and for establishments to new summer festivals that bring heights with the opening of in top-notch entertainment, Table 21 Steakhouse and good food, and activities Oyster Bar in Downtown for the entire family. Two Cornwall. This summer, festivals, Lift-Off and they also added a new Ribfest, have also helped outdoor patio to their attract thousands of visitors Truffles Burger Bar to Cornwall and are a great restaurant on Pitt Street. complement to other events in the region.

André and Maryse Pommier Pommier Jewellers City Names Second Treatment Plant Medical Scholarship Underway Recipient Significant upgrades Local resident and medical totalling over $57 million student Sarah Robichaud is are well underway at the the second recipient of the Cornwall Waste Water City of Cornwall’s Medical Treatment Plant. Scholarship. The scholarship Improvements to the Real Estate Market Pommier Jewellers is an award of $25,000 per facility will enable the Remains Healthy Revitalizes Corner academic year to a total City of Cornwall to better $150,000. In return for the protect the environment Cornwall’s real estate Pommier Jewellers has a scholarship, Ms. Robichaud and ensure the health and market continues to show new look – both inside and will set up a permanent safety of residents. The modest growth with sales out. Extensive renovations practice in Cornwall for a project will also increase have taken place inside the activity increasing as more period of no less than the plant’s capacity to landmark store, including people look to move to five years. accommodate new growth the city. Housing prices new offices on the second and development. remain amongst the most floor. The company has also affordable in Canada, with created a new community the average 2013 sale price courtyard complete with an of a house topping just ornate outdoor clock that chimes on the hour. over $170,000. King’s Landing to Offer Commanding Views of St. Lawrence Seven-storey apartment building under construction

It has been a long time since a building King’s Landing is situated just east of in Cornwall reached for the skies. That is Le Village along the St. Lawrence River. about to change with the construction The site will have a fully landscaped lot, of King’s Landing, an elegant seven- ample parking for tenants and guests storey apartment complex offering and immediate access to Cornwall spectacular panoramic views of the Transit routes. St. Lawrence River. “We’re very happy to see Mr. Godard Construction has begun on the building, begin yet another quality residential and upon completion will offer 40 project in Cornwall,” said Mayor Bob Kilger. executive apartments. “The expansion of our residential capacity goes hand in hand with our efforts to “We are very excited about this project,” market Cornwall to new residents.” says JC Godard, owner of Tri-Star Living. “The building will offer luxury type The King’s Landing building design amenities while at the same time taking incorporates attractive architectural advantage of the very best in energy features that include a stucco/stone efficient construction.” exterior and an abundance of windows and balconies for the tenants. “We have already seen a strong interest from people looking to reserve an “This development is a great example of could be considered a turn-key executive apartment,” added Mr. Godard. the benefits of infill development,” said development site.” “We offer a selection ranging from two- Ken Bedford, Supervisor of Planning for bedroom suites at 1650 sq.ft. to one- the City. “The site was already serviced The King’s Landing project is scheduled bedroom apartments at 1,000 sq.ft..” and zoned appropriately and therefore for occupancy in the fall of 2013. www.Kings-Landing.ca River Institute Launches New Applied Science Branch Respected scientists look to partner with the private sector

The St. Lawrence River Institute of more efficient, reduce demand on Environmental Sciences is looking resources or simply to lower costs. to provide research services to companies across North America “We have top-notch scientists and even the world with the backed by an incredibly talented launching of a new Applied technical support team,” said Research and Technical Jennifer Haley, Microbiologist. Services Branch. “We’re anxious to take on work that will make use of our expertise and “We are open for business, and we our new resources. Our goal is not are actively looking for projects to compete with the private sector, where our expertise is needed, “ but to work in partnership.” said Dr. Jeff Ridal, Executive Director and Chief Research Scientist The Institute already has a of the Institute. successful case study in Lafleche Leblanc Soil Recycling. Researchers The Institute has recently invested at the Institute worked with in scientific equipment and has company officials to investigate established a new microscopic ways of improving the company’s imaging laboratory at its ground breaking work in reclaiming St. Lawrence College location. The contaminated soil through the Dr. Jeﬀ Ridal and Jennifer Haley state of the art equipment will help use of bacteria. The research researchers discover solutions to has delivered direct benefits in problems companies might be the areas of quality control and facing, such as how to become best practices. www.RiverInstitute.ca Laminacorr Moves Into New Facility

Laminacorr has moved operations Laminacorr not only converts and to a 38,000 sq.ft. manufacturing laminates plastic products for a facility on Marleau Avenue in the variety of uses, it also makes its own Cornwall Business Park. corrugated plastic sheets following the purchase of an extruder a “This new building is ideal for our couple of years ago. Lightweight needs," says Guy Robichaud. “It has and durable, corrugated plastic is an excellent power service, silos for used in a variety of applications raw material and the 6 acre site ranging from reusable packaging allows us room to grow." to signs and displays.

The new facility comes as "Laminacorr’s key strength lies Mr. Robichaud’s daughter Fiona in its vertical integration," notes joins the company. A college Mr. Robichaud. “We engineer graduate, Fiona will be helping to corrugated plastic products from explore new markets for Laminacorr. conception to final production. We also re-process used product "Our long term vision has changed from our customers, making our now that Fiona is on board," says company environment friendly." Guy and Fiona Robichaud Mr. Robichaud. "We are excited about www.Laminacorr.com building something together and taking Laminacorr to the next level."

MPIQC Expands with Help From Feds Purchases new equipment, plans to add 15 jobs

MPIQC has received $1.2 million in companies. The company operates out “This combined investment will assist us Federal funding to help it expand and of a modern 85,000 sq.ft. building in the in taking MPIQC to the next level,” said compete more effectively on a global Cornwall Business Park. Claude Girard, President and COO of basis. The money has helped purchase MPIQC. “Our company is growing and new state of the art Samsung Dynamic MPIQC is receiving a total of $1.2 million so is the need to update our equipment. Chip shooters. in loans from three federal support Because of the support of these investing programs: partners MPIQC now has the latest MPIQC Inc. is a contract manufacturer • Southern Ontario Fund for Investment technology to increase its productivity that provides products and services for a in Innovation: $500,000 and compete on the global scene.” wide array of clients including space and • Community Ventures Capital satellite, military and defense contractors; Fund: $450,000 MPIQC is expected to increase communication firms; governments; employment levels from 55 to 70. automotive specialty firms and medical • SD&G Community Futures Development Corporation: $250,000 www.mpiqc.com Construction Begins on New Commercial Plaza FreshCo and Dollarama among the expected tenants

Work is underway on a new commercial plaza at the corner of McConnell Avenue and Ninth Street in Cornwall.

The project will house a 35,750 sq.ft. FreshCo supermarket and a 10,000 sq.ft Dollarama store in stand-alone buildings. A further 10,000 sq.ft. will be available for other retailers.

The property is being developed by Goldmanco Incorporated, a family owned retail development company based in Toronto that has been developing and managing a growing portfolio of commercial properties for over 25 years. This will be the second Goldmanco developed property in Cornwall, joining the Giant Tiger plaza at 607 Pitt Street.

“We feel that this property is a great opportunity for retailers to have a strategic location in Cornwall,” said Derek Hull, Leasing Manager with Goldmanco. “The FreshCo brand is new to Cornwall and we think it will prove to be a popular shopping destination.”

The property is just over 5 acres in size and will offer parking for 269 cars. Access to the plaza will be from Ninth Street, Marlborough Street and McConnell Avenue.

Construction of the FreshCo Supermarket and Dollarama stores is expected to be complete by September 2013.

Eastcourt Mall Gets Facelift, New Tenants Urban Planet, No Frills and Ardene stores expected to open this year

RioCan is currently retrofitting 90,000 No Frills. A new 15,000 sq.ft. Ardene's over 25 tenants, including Fabricland, sq.ft. in the Eastcourt Mall. The work is store has also been announced, Bonnie Togs, Royal Bank and Shoppers being done to accommodate two new leaving room for one more tenant. The Drug Mart. The Eastcourt Mall is located 30,000 sq.ft. stores for Urban Planet and 180,000 sq.ft. mall is already home to on Second Street East. St. Lawrence College Creates New Logistics Course Servicing the needs of Cornwall’s growing economy

St. Lawrence College now offers supervisors in materials a graduate program designed handling, among other to prepare students for careers opportunities. in the growing supply chain and logistics sector. "We are very happy to have this exciting new program at the The one-year Logistics and Cornwall Campus, especially Supply Chain Management given the increasing growth program will be offered on of the supply chain sector in the College’s Cornwall campus. Cornwall," said Don Fairweather, Over three semesters, students Dean of the Cornwall Campus. will study all facets of logistics "We expect the new course and supply chain management will be of interest to students from both a theoretical and from across North America practical perspective. Students Don Fairweather who are looking at advancing will benefit from hands-on in the sector." experience and an integrated field placement during the program. Glenn Vollebregt, College President The new graduate program is the latest and CEO. in a series of St. Lawrence College “The supply chain sector in Eastern program offerings. The College has Ontario is expanding and there is a Graduates will find meaningful previously offered an 8-week Warehouse growing need for knowledgeable and employment as materials managers, Worker course and an 18-week Supply highly skilled individuals in logistics and retail and wholesale buyers, purchasing Chain and Logistics Techniques program. supply chain management,” said managers, strategic sourcing analysts and www.StLawrenceCollege.ca

Cornwall Community Hospital Opens West Wing Redevelopment project includes 6 new state-of-the-art operating rooms

The West Wing of the Cornwall Community Hospital opened this The West Wing has been designed to improve the patient April, to the delight of the hospital staff and clients. Both levels of experience, and includes several key features, such as improved the 95,000 sq.ft. addition are fully operational, including the new infection control systems and a redesigned emergency emergency department, 6 new state of the art surgical suites and department with improved capacity to reduce wait times. The Rose and David Bloomfield Diagnostic Centre . “The build has been a community project since 2009, and we are proud to deliver on our promise of providing an exceptional healthcare facility to the people of Cornwall and SD&G,” said Jeanette Despatie, Chief Executive Officer.

The West Wing also houses several new pieces of vital medical equipment, courtesy of a successful fundraising campaign by the Hospital Foundation. This equipment includes a new MRI, CT Scanner, and a leading-edge Digital Urology Table.

The $113 million project was designed by STANTEC Architecture, andbuilt by Pomerleau. www.CornwallHospital.ca Cornwall Business Park Expands City makes another 260 acres available along Highway 401

The City of Cornwall has made another 260 acres of land develop a facility is much lower in Cornwall than any other available for development in the Cornwall Business Park. location in Toronto or Ottawa.

The land is immediately south of Highway 401 and runs east Available services in the Business Park include municipal water, from McConnell Avenue to the SCM Distribution Centre. The sanitary sewers, electrical power, natural gas, and access to high City will build new roads and extend services to the area. speed telecommunication services. Access to Highway 401 is Development sites will beneﬁt from a high proﬁle, as 20,000+ available via Interchange 796 (Boundary Road) and Interchange vehicles travel along that stretch of Highway 401 every day. 792 (McConnell Avenue).

"The property is zoned for a variety of manufacturing and supply The Business Park is approximately 1500 acres in size and is home chain activities, and we expect that the lands will generate to Cornwall's largest private sector employers. In the past few considerable interest," said Mark Boileau, Manager of Cornwall years, the City of Cornwall has sold over 400 acres to companies Economic Development. such as Target and Shoppers Drug Mart.

The land is for sale at $30,000 per acre, making it some of the A detailed map of the Cornwall Business Park is available in PDF most aﬀordable land in Ontario. When you add in the fact that format on the ChooseCornwall.ca website. the City does not have development charges, the cost to

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