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Printed in Canada. he centrepiece of the town today is Victoria transport industry, as well as by both CN and CPR Hall, the grand creation of 1860 which rail services. embodied the enthusiasm of the townspeople Cindy Symons-Milroy, the town's director of that Cobourg would develop into one of the economic development, sees her job as "encouraging Tmajor cities of Upper Canada. Today we have one of investment within the community and helping to cre- the finest medium-sized towns with one of the best- ate an environment that is conducive to the growth of preserved Victorian-era main streets in the new and existing businesses." Economic develop- province. Its large stock of heritage homes ment "is not just smokestacks," she says. "It's makes Cobourg a picturesque communi- also making sure the necessities are avail- ty in which to live. Though surrounded able, which includes housing, recreation by new growth, its essence as a her- and education, so that lifestyle needs itage community is intact. can be met." Cobourg Mayor Joan Chalovich • " The economic development office says, "With our healthy business maintains an extensive data base on environment, a supportive municipal every aspect of the Cobourg area. structure, and an enviable lifestyle, we An Economic Development Advisory continually strive to have our commu- Committee, made up of representatives nity counted among the best in North from the private sector, maintains close ties America." with the town's Chamber of Commerce, DBIA, Cobourg is the county seat of Northumberland local training board, personnel associations, and County, which abuts Durham Region to the west, others. Peterborough to the north and Quinte to the east. The Under an agreement with the provincial and fed- widening of Highway 401 to six lanes has made eral governments, the town operates a Small Toronto an easy one-hour trip. The town also has Business Self-Help Office, which provides a library, Via Rail commuter service to the city. The business counselling, and on-line access to information on community is served by a well developed truck funding, business plans, and marketing. With a p pulation of 16,000 and a diversified econ- and other clubs and organizations are the backbone of omy, Cobo provides a wo~lace for 10,000 towns- community life. people an re iderts onhelurrounding area."We are The arts community is also flourishing. Theatrical the eco mic centre of this region," Ms. Syrnons- ocieties mount productions at the Concert Hall in Milroy ys. More a~ut the community can be found ictoria Hall, a structure that also serves as home to the on the t wn's eb si at www.town.cobourg.on.ca egional public art gallery. Cobourg is also home to a Dr Doug Galt, MPP for Northumberland, yrnphony orchestra and several choral societies. The descri es the Cobourg conomy as "a wonderful exam- own's modem library is evolving into the information ple ot What~~ en ng across Ontario: lower taxes, entre of the community, with Internet services and an less r d tap h h skilled and competitive work xcellent reference capability. force.' The t 's 10 tion, within a two-hour drive of The parks department and the town's local horti- 40 m lion p op e,.s ' a huge advantage for businesses cultural society are to thank for the colourful state of oper ing here," he ad ed. "The town's quality oflife is public parks and gardens. The centrepiece of their seco d to none, so it a 1 adds up to a major advantage efforts is Victoria Park, where an illuminated brick for s meone looking live, work, invest~e walkway extends along the expanse of the public famil ." r beach. Visitors to Cobourg will also be impressed by the quality of its accommodation and dining facilities. A prime example is the Woodlawn Inn, a family-run restaurant and inn located in one of the town's most his- toric buildings, dating from 1885. "In the 1980s, as Tourism Niagara-on-the-Lake was being discovered by Torontonians, we knew it would only be a matter of During the 1990s, Cobourg was named twice in time before the big city would extend its sights east- the Globe and Mail's Report on Business survey, first ward," says innkeeper Stephen Della-Casa. "Cobourg, as one of the best towns in which to conduct business, with its historic setting, waterfront location, and excel- then as a top-ranked lifestyle community. Then, in lent rail and highway access, has what it takes to be a 1998, the town was judged most attractive Canadian tourist destination." The Woodlawn Inn offers 14 luxu- community of its size in the Communities in Bloom rious rooms furnished competition. with Perlod antiques, Cobourg has abundant recreational opportunities. fireside dining, classic Residents take part in fitness programs at the YMCA, cuisine, and a relaxing baseball at Legion Fields and Donegan Park, golf in courtyard garden. town, or lawn bowling in Victoria Park. They watch the town's Junior A hockey team in action, play on the town's numerous soccer pitches, and sail from one of the best small-craft harbours on Lake Ontario. The community's service clubs and social services organizations are exceptionally active. The Rotary and CoboUf'B Lions clubs organize an annual Waterfront Festival on LiBhthouse the Canada Day weekend, attracting visitors from near and far to an outdoor show of arts, crafts, musical enter- East Pier tainment, and a spectacular fireworks display. These ea .ng is a lif< ong exercise college's resoU{cesand services. For experienced group of independent for esidents of Cobourg. employers, the /zollege has expertise business consultants. This compre- The own has thre~igh in designing c stomized leading- hensive skill-building program schools,L e' h public ~}l, three edge training pa kages, tailored to designed after broad collaboration private s 00 s ebd five day-care your company's time lines and with business and industry, is care- centres d is serv~'ced by several budget. "Fleming ollege is a valu- fully planned to help your organiza- post sec ndary ~ti tions. able resource to C bourg as its busi- tion build leaders for tomorrow. The Sir Sandfotd Fl ing College nesses strive to gro and be compet- Institute of Quality Leadership uses offers full range of services and itive in the local, n tional, and glob- a unique approach that allows your al marketplaces," s ys campus oper- employees to address your current access to lefi€' ortunities to the L eshot nity. Fleming ations leader Bren a Liston-Hanley. workplace challenges while obtain- has esta li e putation for The Institu e of Quality ing college and university credit. provi ing w 11 q Ii ed graduates Leadership, is an' ovative offering This cost-effective, experimental in bu iness, health, te hnology, law, of Durham Col ege that partners training is fully customized to your and n tural resources. state-of-the- business and i dustrial organiza- specific challenges and is guaran- art 0 en Access Lea ng Lab pro- tions with an maginative, cutting teed. Call 1-800-816-3615 or (905) vides on-line connect vity for stu- edge icu m delivered by a 721-3333 for information. dents in the comm nity to the hi ly quali 1 d and extensively Health is another area in which the town is abundantly served. The Northumberland Health Care Corporation hospital, located in Cobourg, includes a 24-hour emergency department, surgical, special care, pediatrics, obstetrics, as well as rehabilitation and palliative care. Physicians operate out of five clinics in town, and a wide range of other health-care professionals have BUSINESS offices in town. Cobourg is also You have the VISION. home to six nursing and retirement homes. We have the TRAINING to help GOALS Unlike many towns of its size, you reach your goals. Fleming .. Cobourg enjoys an exceptionally Training Services delivers: low level of crime. Violent crime is ~ Customized training programs, a "non-issue," says Police Chief designed and delivered Fleming Training Services John Kay. He describes the town's specifically for your employees TRAINING TO BE YOUR BEST police force as "modem, well ~ Quick response and turnaround Lakeshore Campus equipped and well trained," thanks time from training design to 1005 William St. to the priority the town's elected delivery Cobourg, Ontario K9A 5J4 council places on policing, and the J> Results oriented, cost-effective (905) 372-6865, ext. 226 support of the community. "It's a training programs Toll Free 1-888-269-6929 nice lifestyle when you can walk down the boardwalk at night with no With certification and accreditation fear for your safety," Chief Kay available in most training areas. says. C,no1boUf8 r-1-9-9-8-B-U-il-d-in-g-p-e-nn--iVj-t-a-'u-e-sOO:---:-.-.:::--_:-~~~----.- At A Residential $9,027,608. Industrial / Commercial $4,108,709. Glance Government/ Other $2,517,275. Population: 1998 Property Assessment 1999 Estimate 16,500 (1996 Current Value Assessment) 1996 Census 16,035 Residential $717,494,643. 1991 Census 15,079 Commercial $145,206,985. 1986 Census 13,197 Industrial $ 65,159,356. Average annual growth rate - 1.45% Pipelines / Other $ 2,561,000.
Regional Population: Industrial Land Values 663,792 up to $40,000. per acre fully serviced
1999 Labour Force Manufacturing Lease Rates (estimate) 8,662 $2. - $5. per square foot
1998 Employment Commercial Lease Rates 10,394 $3. - $11. per square foot
Housing Starts Transportation Links 1998 98 o on highway 401, Ontario's transportation corridor 1997 145 o on mainline CN & CP Rail 1996 122 o within 1 hour of Toronto's International Airport 1995 85 o within 4 hours of 8 U.S. border crossings 1994 185
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"Total Industrial- Commercial Service, Repairs, Installations" TEL: (905) 372-7413 FAX: (905) 372-6511 Constituency Office: 1005 William SI. • Suite 303 • Cobourg, Ontario' K9A 5J4 Ni~ E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 905.372.4000 • 800.263.3980 •Fax: 905.372.1672 Ontario oo p ce Sing~~ and metal fabrication money to improve the ar the amstays of Cobourg's manufacturing water system," says s tor. The to n is home to operations of Kraft, ublic Utilities manager r eetabi,('GE Plastics, Belden, Gaines, Casco, ruce Craig. "The PUC AAB Biding SYstem, Columbus McKinnon, Zircatec, as very low rates, Coca-C a, Weston and Horizons Plastics, to name but hich indicates we are nning an efficient some 0 the mE~E rs. In stry i C b ur has access to hydro on either 44- peration as we enter a new, very competitive era." Kv or 7-Kv e ic. I can also draw on an eight-mil- Between 1993-98, Cobourg's manufacturing work lion-g lon-pe d - ap city water system, with more force expanded by 20 per cent. "Cobourg has always than 5 % in reserve. T e town is constructing a second been a very diversified and progressive community and is water t wer to serve its orthern sector and is automatin recognized as a leader in both business and industry," its fil tion plant to pr duce an even better qu . says Mayor Joan Chalovich. "The town is strategically water.'We have been very progressive i xpend· located in Central Ontario to link into major Canadian centres, as well as into U.S. markets." Located in the Lucas Point Industrial Park, GE Plastics has been a presence in Cobourg for 34 years. Its Specialty Products and Services plant is a custom small-lot compounder of engineering ther- moplastics resins and sheet materials. The production from its 16 extrusion lines is shipped by rail, truck, and air to interna- • tional markets for the manufacture of auto- motive parts, telephone, computer and communication system housings, aviation fixtures, along with many other applica- tions. The Cobourg plant has 200 highly PROVIDING skilled employees, dedicated to serving WITH WO customers who include Northern Telecom, Boeing, Bombardier, Ford, and AND General Motors. Belden (Canada) Inc. is a leading "Ii employer and corporate citizen in Cobourg. "Belden quality has no equal," is the motto at the 250,000-square-foot plant where electrical and industrial wire and cable are manufactured. The Canadian administra- tion and sales staff are also housed there. G.E. Plastics C nada Cellular manufacturing and a continental P.o. Box 2004, Normar Road South • Cobourg, Ontario • K9A 4L7 shift arrangement have increased employee TEL: (905) 373-3900 • FAX: (90S) 373-3994 productivity by 21%, and a safety incentive program ught related co,fs down by 76%. A 4.8 welding. In addition to custom fabrication and machin- Sigma c to er fom"mth~atisfaction level is based ing, welding, millwrighting, and electrical services, it on exce tion 1 control of product quality, sales, and offers customized machine engineering and building; shippin . As a me~~er of the United Way's corporate achine rebuilding and/or repair; robotic repairs; pro- sector, elden G'd it 270 employees in 1999 will con- rammable logic control; and systems integration. A tribut more thAn$61, 00, or 12%, of the county-wide akeland maintenance program includes carpentry, camp ign goal. ainting and plumbing. enter turing, located in Northam When it comes time to move a consumer goods Indu ial Pf rkiE e p ys 93 people in tier-two manu- roduct, the Cobourg-based Canadian Pallet Council fac . g fo t e ut industry, specifically the metal provides direction for the pallet supply chain across fra of in nt panels for Ford. Seven robotic the country. The not-for-profit Council's mission is to wel g machines a d their operators turn out these provide the most cost-effective standards for the distri- prec sion products, w ich are then shipped to nearby, bution and exchange of pallet shipping platforms. To Port Hope, where ~ xtron Automotive~ou t achieve this, it sets, monitors and enforces policies dash oard and inserts the wiring. With he 0 flees under which member distributors and suppliers share Mic igan, Center's C bourg operation also plays a role in the design and implementation of instrument panel changes. Center turns out 1,500 units per day. As a supplier in a dedicated manufacturing chain,"You can't afford a glitch," says the plant manager. Lakeland, a family owned and operated multi-trade service company, was founded in Cobourg. A recent
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Contact the CPC. expansion has doubled the manufac- turing square footage, allowing the 239 Division Street, company to meet increased demand, Cobourg, Ontario K9A 3P9 Canada especially for steel fabrication. CANADIAN _{1\1_ CONSEIL Internet: http://www.cpcpallet.com PALLET ~ ~ des PALETTES Tel: (905) 372-1871 Lakeland is one of a select group of COUNCIL i-~ du CANADA Fax: (905) 373-0230 companies certified for pressure .1- The Rotary Club of Cobourg Proud To Be A Vibrant Part of this Community Since 1921
The Cobourg Rotary Club consists of 130 dynamic and community minded business and professional people. We have raised over $1 Million Dollars in the past 10 years for a variety of Projects. Some of our recent accomplishments consist of the following:
o Cobourg Harbourfront Walkway Project o Sponsorship of Local Air Cadets Squadron o Mammography Unit for the Local Hospital o Soccer Field Expansion o YMCA Building Expansion o Worldwide Eradication of Polio o Cobourg Art Gallery Renovation o Hospital Construction in Dominican Republic
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Ph: 905-372-2105 Phone: (905) 373-45670 FAX:(905) 372-1951 Fax: 905-372-5905 http://www.northumberlandmall.com arrymg Vancouver p chased Gaines from completely redesigned services on the General Food in 1982. With 90 at HRDC's Cobourg offices. tradition employees, the plant operates 24 "Whether you are an employer Gaines De ~ of/ its hours a day, 1 e days a week, looking for help with staffmg or an founder, CI en e Gfl'fiies/ Gaines milling, blend in extrusion form- unemployed person looking for Pet Foo s pr uces semi-moist dog ing, packaging, nd shipping its help with your job search, career food a d specialty ~eats, complete products across N rth America. decision or training, HRDC has a and b anced fdu s that are easy As Cobourg's largest employ- service to meet your needs," says for d s to digest. P duction from er, Kraft Canad turns to the employment consultant Joe Cele- the C bourg plant is old under the Cobourg office of Human stini. Gloria Schumacher of Kraft trade namefi ice, Nuggets, Resources Develo ment Canada to says, "The service we receive from Nib es, an e y Dog Treats. assist with its 0 going recruiting HRDC is always excellent." The lant al 0 0 s stom packag- drive. The Cob urg plant, with In all, Cobourg has about 60 ing or a n e 0 private label almost 500 em oyees, manufac- companies involved in manufactur- cus Gaines also imports tures, packages and distributes a ing. Newcomers can select from a De acare brand ones from variety of foo services products. wide array of available serviced Gai es Ireland for e Canadian Emp~ 'ob seekers, and land, building leases and build-to- mar et. Shato oldings of the/commun ty at large enjoy suit opportunities.
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act" ~~~~~fhfr quirement is Development Canada for the ski s n work, retrain -Cofiourg- 0 fo a new a e set up a new JIiI/1/tlll Nl'rourcl'S lJC1't'loJJJllt'n! Ctlllt1tfa '1'011\-0) \ Ilzp bu iness,"there's solution to [IIII'IOljlJ/l'lIl .7'li'l work III ordl'} 10 11l'!1' 1I11l'1II1'1(JI/I'dl"'01'11' ac ieve it," says Jo Celestini of ;111 bad: 10 wor!.: al tfliU kll/ alld ,uool'o'o'I/lIIi/ III !J,J .• \/1111' th Cobourg office f HRDC. The process b ins with an Targeted Wage Business Plan as ssment of the c ient's poten- Subsidy Counselling Course tial, then connects with training Thru- The-Mill Job Search Mowbray. Frankum & Associates Strategies Associates options and real opportunities in Workshops 372-0501 the work force. "We invest more The Help Centre Job Finding Club than $3-million annually helping Self-Employment 372-2646 Watton people achieve their back-to- Assessment Career Assessment Employment Services work action plans," Mr. Celestini Workshop & Planning 372-1901 says. Mowbray, Frankum & Mowbray, Frankum & Associates Associates First Steps: The Self Employment 372-0501 Group Infonnation Benefits program is one of the Sessions & Job great success stories in Cobourg. Job Search, Career Service for the Maintenance Counselling Allowing individuals to start up & Occupation Disabled Human Resources Link Information Walton 372-2419 new businesses while supported Employment Services Community Employment .•. , 372-1901 Self Employment Resource Centre Benefits Cobourg 372-9372 Vocational Northumberland Business Port Hope 885-2372 Assessment Assistance & Coordination 372-8315 Training Waton Opportunities Employment Services Native Services Walton 372-1901 & Rural Access Employment Service Alderville Leaming Centre 372-1901 (905) 352-2793
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