Cornwall Economic Development's primary goal is to support and grow the local economy. The department undertakes five major activities:
- Marketing Cornwall to attract new investment, new residents and tourism activity
- Initial and direct point of contact for investors, developers, tourists and new residents
- Direct point of contact for business owners (small and large) in their efforts to grow their businesses
- Development, marketing and sale of land in the Cornwall Business Park
- Advice and research activities related to short and long term, micro and macro economic issues
As part of the above, the Economic Development Department operates Cornwall Tourism, the Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre, the ChooseCornwall Job Board; as well as overseeing the City’s Community Improvement Plans and the sale of employment lands in the Cornwall Business Park.
ChooseCornwall.ca
Cornwall Economic Development maintains a separate website at ChooseCornwall.ca which offers information on both business and residential investment, in addition to current business news and employment opportunities.
Staff
The staff of Cornwall Economic Development can assist clients in all phases of the site selection process. Local firms can take advantage of the Department's resources and expertise to source the information and contacts necessary to succeed in today's competitive global economy.
For further information on the excellent prospects for doing business in Cornwall, contact the Economic Development Department at 613-933-0074 or individual staff directly at 613-930-2787 using the extensions below.
Name | Title | Extension |
Mellissa Morgan | Interim General Manager, Planning Development & Recreation | 2599 |
Bob Peters | Manager | 2268 |
Dana McLean | Economic Development Officer | 2105 |
Shauna Baggs | Small Business Consultant | 2277 |
Sydney Smith | Programs Administrator | 2276 |
Vacant | Tourism Officer | 2547 |
Hassan Rafiei | Tourism Development Officer | 2285 |
Kat Rendek | Project Coordinator | 2322 |
Office
Cornwall Economic Development
Cornwall Civic Complex
100 Water Street East
Cornwall, ON K6H 6G4
Telephone: 613-933-0074
Open weekdays, 8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m.
Publications
Cornwall Economic Development publishes a number of brochures, reports and maps which are available for download on ChooseCornwall.ca. Hard copies of these documents can also be requested via the Request Form.
Social Media and Web
In addition to ChooseCornwall.ca, the Cornwall Economic Development also maintains the following websites:
You can follow Cornwall Economic Development on social media via the following links:
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChooseCornwall
- Twitter: twitter.com/ChooseCornwall
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ChooseCornwall
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/choosecornwall/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2877589/
For further information on the excellent prospects for doing business in Cornwall, contact the staff of the Economic Development Department using the Contact Us form.
Contact Us
Bob Peters
Division Manager, Economic Development
100 Water Street East, Box 877, Cornwall ON, K6H 5T9
T.: 613-930-2787 ext. 2268
F.: 613-933-0745
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