PELA CFDC has been tasked with the administration of the Economic Ontario Development Program (EODP) in Prince Edward and Lennox & Addington Counties. Funded through Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, the EODP has several components, which may be of interest to business and/or community organizations.

An estimated 1,000 motorcycles are expected to converge on Greater Napanee in August for a large-scale rally to benefit charities, while boosting the local economy and promoting the regions motorcycle routes.

A one-year Enterprise Facilitation pilot project has been hailed a 'huge success' by Lennox and Addington County staff. Recognizing its impact on the local economy, county council extended the program to March 31, 2012, with an option of extending it further during 2012 budget deliberations.

Between long checkout lines, crowded malls, packed parking lots and marked up products, it’s no wonder few people look forward to Christmas shopping. Napanee’s shop owners will look to rid shoppers of all those headaches on Dec. 16, when they host the fourth annual Downtown Shopping Party.

Whether running a small business or a Major League Baseball team, making the most of an opportunity is critical. That was the message keynote speaker and Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster Jerry Howarth delivered to a packed Strathcona Paper Centre banquet hall last Thursday during the Lennox and Addington County Economic Development Awards.

After serving with the Odessa Fire Department, contributing to the development of the community and maintaining his family's business, it was time Francis Savage received an award — which is exactly what has happened.

The retention and expansion of local food-producing businesses is the purpose of a survey that will be coming very soon to Lennox & Addington (L&A) County.

When people hear the name Jerry Howarth, or at least hear his voice, economic development most likely doesn’t spring to mind.

The judges have whittled the entries down to three finalists in four categories for the 2011 Lennox and Addington Economic Development Awards.

Lennox and Addington County has announced the finalists for this year's county economic development awards.