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Economic Development Committee
2014 - 2018 Term
On This Page:
- Mission Statement
- Terms of Reference
- Committee Agendas & Minutes
- Meeting Information
- Membership
- 2017 Business of the Year
- 2016 Business of the Year
- The Changing Face of Agriculture in Elizabethtown-Kitley
- Contact the Committee
Mission Statement
Under the direction of Council, to manage the development of Township businesses and industries within an environment that maximizes benefit to the Township and area residents.
To learn more about the Committee's activities, resources and upcoming events, visit the Business section of the website by clicking here.
Terms of Reference
The Terms of Reference for the Committee can be found in the by-law below.
By-law 06-49: Establish Terms of Reference for Boards and Committees
Committee Agendas & Minutes
For Economic Development Committee agendas, please click here. For minutes, click here.
Meeting Information
The Economic Development Committee meets at 5:15 p.m. the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Main Administration Office in New Dublin.
Membership
Committee Members
- Donald Belanger
- Tom Linton
- Blake McKim
- Alison Merkley
Council Representatives
- Councillor Jason Barlow
- Councillor Dan Downey
Ex-Officio
- Mayor Jim Pickard
Staff Resources
- Alison Merkley, Deputy Clerk
- Laura Stanzel, Administrative Assistant
2017 Business of the Year
FORTHTON – Brockville Ontario Speedway was named the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley 2017 Business of the Year at the Award Luncheon held Thursday October 5th, 2017 at the Cedar Valley Golf & Country Club on County Road 29.
Paul Kirkland, owner/operator, accepted the award from Mayor Jim Pickard and Economic Development Chairperson Blake McKim. Mr. Kirkland extended thanks to the Committee and the Township for the honour. The Business of the Year Award honours businesses that have demonstrated excellence in their field, longevity, innovation and involvement in their community..
Six businesses were nominated this year: Please click on the links below to view each business's profile.
- Brockville Ontario Speedway
- City Windows & Doors
- Green Things Garden Centre & Gift Shop
- McCann Mechanical
- Precision Contracting
- Ravenhorst Motors
In acknowledgement of the accomplishments of the nominees, the Committee presented each with a certificate recognizing their excellence.
The Committee Chair welcomed guest speaker, David Beatty, who made a presentation on the St. Lawrence Corridor Economic Development Commission.
2016 Business of the Year
Billings Automotive Sales & Service 2016 Business of the Year
FORTHTON – Billings Automotive Sales & Service was named the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley 2016 Business of the Year at the Award Luncheon held Thursday October 6th, 2016 at the Cedar Valley Golf & Country Club on County Road 29.
Dean Billings, owner/operator, accepted the award from Mayor Jim Pickard and Economic Development Chairperson David Miles. Mr. Billings extended thanks to the Committee and the community for the honour. The Business of the Year Award honours businesses that have demonstrated excellence in their field, longevity, innovation and involvement in their community.
Please click here to view Billings Automotive Sales & Service profile.
5 businesses were nominated this year; click on the links below to view each business's profile:
In acknowledgement of the accomplishments of the nominees, the Committee presented each with a certificate recognizing their excellence.
The Committee Chair welcomed guest speakers, Wendy Onstein and Jeanette Johnston, Leeds Grenville Small Business Enterprise Centre, along with Emily Foan and Terri Dentz, students who participated in the Summer Company Program.
The Changing Face of Agriculture in Elizabethtown-Kitley
Contact the Committee
For more information about the Economic Development Committee, or to list a matter on the agenda of an upcoming meeting, contact a staff resource at:
Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley
6544 New Dublin Rd
RR 2
Addison ON K0E 1A0
Phone: 613-345-7480 or 1-800-492-3175 (within the 613 area code)
Fax: 613-345-7235
Email: mail@ektwp.ca
