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DEPARTMENTS
Economic Development Committee Economic Development Committee Mandate 1. To maintain and support the existing ranges of business trade and industry within Walkerton and the Municipality of Brockton. 2. To facilitate the orderly development and expansion of business, trade and industry by:
3. To be the accountable body to the Municipal Council in assisting any other organization (eg. Chamber of Commerce) wishing to participate in the above-mentioned endeavours or further the attainment of their objective. Economic Development Committee Members
Testimonials
"We consider our 'small town' labour force to be one of our competitive advantages. There is a level of loyalty and an appreciation for stable employment opportunities that is more prevalent here than in larger centres. As a result, employee turnover is much lower. We also believe that the work ethic that exists in a smaller community and the importance of relationships is a great advantage for team based work environments where pride of workmanship and mutual respect are so important." John Larsen, President - Larsen & Shaw Limited (hinge manufacturing firm)
Photo by: Douglas Lonsdale Photography (Phone # 519-366-2776), 2003
Excellent Lifestyle "My family recently relocated from Winnipeg to the Walkerton area. The three main advantages that the Walkerton and surrounding area have that drew us here: 1. The lack of traffic congestion. Traffic gridlock and congestion are not in my vocabulary. I can get to work very quickly and without the hassle of rush hour traffic. 2. The area provides recreational activities during all four seasons. In the summer, I can golf at the Walkerton Golf and Country Club. My family can enjoy the sandy beaches on Lake Huron. We look forward to canoeing and kayaking along the Saugeen River. In the fall, the colours of the leaves make the scenery spectacular. In the winter, I can be at Talisman ski resort in an hour. 3. Everything we need is right here! If we want or need to visit a major city to see a play or attend an event, there are many choices in less than a 2 hour drive." Adam Hofmann, General Manager - Bogdon & Gross Furniture Co. Ltd. (furniture manufacturing firm)
Photo by: Douglas Lonsdale Photography (Phone # 519-366-2776), 2003
Accessible Transportation Network "We have been here in Walkerton for over 25 years. We find the area has a work force that is dedicated and hard working. Our products are shipped and raw materials are picked up in the Greater Toronto Area, Guelph, Kitchener-Waterloo and across the United States. We use a local trucking company to make our pick-ups and deliveries and have been let down very few times over the past 25 years." Tom Holman, Plant Manager - Hammond Power Solutions Inc. (transformer manufacturing firm)
Photo by: Douglas Lonsdale Photography (Phone # 519-366-2776), 2003
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