My name is Ashley Arnold, and I’m excited to be the newest member of the Lennox & Addington County Economic Development Office. My title is Small Business Coach, and with 13 years of entrepreneurial experience and a true desire of wanting to help people and our communities succeed, I like to think that I fit the bill.
Applications for Canada Summer Jobs are now being accepted. This funding opportunity is available until February 24, 2020.
Canada Summer Jobs is an initiative of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy, which aims to provide flexible and holistic services to support all young Canadians develop the skills and gain paid work experience to successfully transition in the labour market.
The Canada Summer Jobs program objectives align with the redesigned Youth Employment and Skills Strategy and are as follows:
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I wanted to write about the benefits of having a small business in L&A but sometimes it’s hard to write down things that seem obvious. Some of the benefits are practical: It’s cheaper. Start up costs are more manageable. It’s easier to make a big splash and stand out in a smaller community. The bricks and mortar are part of it. But when I take a step back and really analyze the benefits of having your business in a smaller community, like Lennox & Addington, you really start to realize the perks. We have a beautiful place with a wonderful mix of old and new.
Economic Development Offices work within communities to help entrepreneurs find there sources and tools they need to be successful. Staff from the Lennox & Addington County Economic Development office can liaise with all 3 levels of government and help initiate partnerships with colleges, universities and other businesses in the region.
Focused efforts of the Economic Development Office to promote their region and the businesses within it, result in the following community benefits for local residents.
Starting a brewery or winery in Ontario is an exciting challenge. You want to thoroughly research the area you are considering to be sure it will give your business the best possible chance to succeed.
Deep in the heart of Ontario, Canada’s largest beer market and a significant and expanding wine region, is the low competition, mostly untapped market of Lennox & Addington County. Close to major population centres, this amazing Food and Beverage Region is frequented by both residents and tourists year round.