The Brockton Economic Development Committee was established in 2001 as a Committee of Council for the purpose of providing leadership in the Economic Recovery of the Municipality following the water crisis of May 2000.
As one of their first tasks the Economic Development Committee assisted with the development of an Economic Recovery Plan which resulted in the securing of $2.6-million of Provincial funding directed to economic recovery purposes. Administration of these funds became the responsibility of this Committee. These funds were directed to a number of areas such as the downtown façade program, Lobies Park revitalization, East Ridge Business Park development, agriculture and seniors. Spending was monitored by the Provincial government. The success of this program is noted in the fact that it has been used as a template by the Province for economic recovery. One ongoing measure of its success is continuing developments in the East Ridge Business Park. The world-class Walkerton Clean Water Centre is located there as well as a major hotel, the regional office for Westario Power, the OPP, a restaurant and other businesses.
The mandate of the Brockton Economic Development Committee is to support and expand the range of business, trade and industry within the Municipality of Brockton and to encourage community development that enhances the quality of life of people currently working and living in the community, as well as future residents. For more information on the committee's mandate, view By-Law 2019-063 - Economic Development Committee Mandate By-Law.
The Committee holds regular monthly meetings at the Municipality of Brockton's Municipal Office on the third Monday of the month, or as otherwise scheduled at the call of the Chair.
Business Recognitions
The Brockton Economic Development Committee recognizes local businesses for their dedicated effort shown in establishing their enterprise. They congratulate business anniversaries, relocations, significant expansions, and new businesses joining the Brockton community.
Visit our Business Recognitions page for full details on how you can register to be recognized.
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