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.