Department Overview
The Township of North Stormont is a very active agricultural community, but is home to many unique businesses, including aggregate extract, waste management, retail, food handling and professional and technical services. Although the smallest in population of the six municipalities in SDG, North Stormont provides a strategic location for businesses to locate due to its proximity along Highway 417, Highway 138 and to major centers such as Ottawa and Montreal.
Economic Development Services
The Township of North Stormont employs and Business Development Officer who works to promote business and business development within the Township. In addition, the Township works with the United Counties of SDG, the Small Business Enterprise Center, Community Futures and other not-for-profit organizations to help businesses start up, grow and succeed. If you are interested in establishing a new business, growing a new business or looking for assistance within North Stormont, please contact the Township’s Business Development Office create new email for more information.
Grants
The Province of Ontario, the Federal Government and private foundations often offer grants and funding for businesses at various stages of development and operation. If you’re interested in exploring grant opportunities based on present and future needs, please contact the Business Development Officer.
Economic Development Strategic Plan
The Township is in the process of developing a Business Development Strategic Plan. The intent of the plan is to help drive business development and priority action points to implement within the Community. The Strategic Plan is currently under development and will be available once it has received Council approval.
Community Improvement Plan
The Township of North Stormont approved its first Community Improvement Plan on February 12th, 2019. The Township will announce the first intake date shortly.
A Community Improvement Plan is a financial municipal tool that municipalities can use to assist in the redevelopment and improvement of commercial businesses. The Community Improvement Plan sets out programs and strategies for improving the built, economic and social environment in designated areas.
The five (5) funding programs through the Community Improvement Plan are detailed in the flyers below.
A copy of the Community Improvement Plan is available below.