made inWelland

Why youshould be

Made in Welland

Niagara College

EXPANDS

WellandGreen and Poised for Growth!

Mayor’s Message, Q1 Report............................................................... PAGE3Top 5 Reasons Why Welland............................................................... PAGE4

Positioned for Strategic Growth PAGE6 .............................................................. Our Quality of Life PAGE8 .............................................................. Welland Newsmakers.............................................................. PAGE10Welland Champions............................................................. PAGE12 Welland! World Class!PAGE16 ..............................................................

Niagara College ExpansionPAGE17 ..............................................................Festival of Fire, Bon Appétit!.............................................................. PAGE18Financial Incentives and Support............................................................. PAGE19

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M A D E I N W E L L A N D

Welland at a GlanceCity of Welland Population (2006 census): 50,331

Regional Niagara Population: 427,421

Area: 83.5 sq km

Major Welland Employers (number of employees)

• Canadian Tire Financial Services Ltd. (1184)

• Convergys CMG Canada Limited Partnership (1000)

• Niagara Health System – Welland Hospital (900)

• District School Board of Niagara (595)

• Niagara College (526)

• Lakeside Steel Corporation (485)

Residential Real Estate Values

• New detached approx value (June 2009): $170,406

• Average resale price (2008): $184,021

Photo Credits: Michal Pasco, 180 Marketing Thies Bogner, Bogner Photography

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Mayor’s MessageWelland is on the map for a lot of reasons. Well-established businesses are nurturing new opportunities here in Welland. Start-ups are enjoying a friendly, supportive business environment. With a highly skilled and stable workforce, a strategically-based location and a wide range of available financial incentives, Welland offers a strong competitive advantage to our valued business community.

Welland also boasts an exemplary collaborative relationship between industry, government and academia, highlighted most recently by Niagara College’s $90 million campus redevelopment project that will add 1,000 student spaces in programs that serve key industries in Niagara. As you can see from the frame below, this expansion is one of many developments attracting lots of attention to our city!

Welland Q1 ReportWelland’s Intensive Innovation Support Program has been a huge success to date. The program team lead by Melissa Wilson, Bob Kuhns, and research assistant Brandon Ventresca had some very lofty goals.

Goal 1: meet with 30 companies [ met with 33 ]Goal 2: provide intensive support to 8 [ delivered to 17 ]Goal 3: secure funding for 4 [ secured funding for 17 ]

Highlights:• 57 new jobs• Recall of 80 laid-off workers• $1.1 million in funding secured• $2 million in grant applications still pending• $350,000 in Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Credits• 6 new start-up companies

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The expression “Made in Canada” means something, and I strongly feel our “Made in Welland” campaign conveys an equally important message. Like the many businesses you’ll read about in this magazine, Welland is a place you can operate efficiently, effectively, competitively; and enjoy a quality of life and standard of living that makes all your hard work worthwhile. On behalf of Welland’s economic development team, I welcome you to learn more about our city, and how you too can be Made in Welland!

Damian GoulbourneMayor of Welland

Location. Location. Location.Access to 75% of North America’s purchasing power. Welland is enviable in terms of business and personal fulfillment. The City is strategically and conveniently located within Ontario’s “Golden Horseshoe” region. The Golden Horseshoe is centred by Metropolitan Toronto, which is Canada’s largest consumer market and an integral part of its industrial heartland.

Welland Highlights:• Within driving distance of 60% of the U.S. and 62% of the Canadian industrial market • Easy access to the U.S. and major international transportation gateways by auto, plane and train• Seven of the top 10 U.S. industrial states are within one day’s trucking of Welland• Welland is closer to major U.S. markets than Florida, Texas and California

Top 5Reasons you should be Made in Welland

Financial IncentivesOver 50 provincial and federal programs to help finance your growth in Welland. From interest and principal free loans, R & D tax credits,

training and job creation programs and support for green energy technology investment, Welland is one of the most attractive places to do business. See page 19 for more details or visit

madeinwelland.ca to download our Innovation Support Program featuring over 50 pages of support funding and initiatives.

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Labour Force - Skilled & EstablishedManufacturing Base Welland is at the geographical centre of Niagara’s diversified manufacturing base and supply chain network. Welland’s 25,000 strong labour force has ready-to-go experience and depth in precision machining, metal forming, electrical & connectivity, hydraulics and power distribution. The region also excels in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, shipbuilding, logistics, transportation equipment and primary metal manufacturing. Welland is also ideally situated to supply Canadian, American and international markets with JIT manufacturing and preclearance border programs to speed the flow of traffic across the border. Welland also has easy access to world-class automotive research centres at Niagara College, McMaster University, the University of Waterloo and the University of Windsor.

Innovation, Academic and Industry PartnershipLeverage world-class research, technology and innovation to help you grow. Recognized as a small town with big ideas, Welland was the first city in Canada to develop a free WiFi network. In recognition of our energy conservation efforts, Welland has recently been designated as a LED City. These are just two examples of our eagerness to embrace big ideas and lead the world in innovation. But we know we can’t do it alone. Welland is a case study on how industry and academia can work together to do great things.

Notable partnerships include:Niagara College: Niagara Research & the Research and Innovation Division (applied research) Horticulture and Greenhouse: Wavelength-Selective Thin-film Solar Cells research & construction for optimizing power generation and plant health with roof-top placementsVineland Innovation and Research Centre: horticulture and floriculture research, innovation and commercial activityMcMaster University: Manufacturing Research Institute Niagara College & Brock University Partnership in the Golden Horseshoe Biosciences Network Brock University Research: Niagara Health and Bioscience Research Complex, Cool Climate Oenology & Viticulture Institute, Centre for Digital Humanities

Quality of LifeWelland is accessible, abundant and acclaimed. If you want quality of life, then there’s no better place than Welland to settle down and raise a family. Welland and the Niagara Region are among Canada’s most culturally rich, affordable and safe places to live. Cost of living expenses are among Canada’s lowest including larger centres such as London, Kitchener–Waterloo and Toronto.

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Green Energy Technology While the rest of Canada and the world are rushing to make decisions and build a climate and infrastructure for long term investment and development in green energy, Welland is ready. More importantly, the Welland Hydro-Electric System Corporation, a city owned utility, not only delivers the required grid capacity but will minimize the red tape required to set up production and get to market quickly. Our industry and academic partnerships have put Welland at the forefront of innovation and new technologies related to alternative and sustainable energy sources. Welland is ready: • Ontario Green Energy Act gives Welland a competitive advantage over other North American jurisdictions• Ontario’s “feed-in tariff” program, pays power producers a set price for energy from renewable sources in some cases [ e.g. solar energy ], far above market rates• Ontario’s $2.3 billion investment in transmission infrastructure which will reduce timelines and risk involved with renewable energy power projects• The Niagara Region has already invested in a number of leading-edge cogeneration projects• Welland has become part of an international consortium of cities committed to using LED (light-emitting diode) lighting technologies within their electrification grids to reduce energy usage• Welland is a member of the The Great Lakes Wind Network (GLWN) an industry-led network of North American manufacturers and suppliers. The GLWN works with wind turbine OEMs and major suppliers, identifies critical component needs, and connects pre-qualified manufacturers with new potential customers

Positioned for Strategic GrowthEmerging Opportunities in Welland

Health, Wellness and Life Sciences Niagara’s demographic composition is changing. Welland has capitalized on this and is taking the lead in developing an environment that fosters business expansion, encouraging product and service development that will support the adult lifestyle trends in the Region. Welland’s Health and Wellness Services Growth Plan was developed to take advantage of a number of significant projects in the Region including: a new regional cancer clinic and hospital in St. Catharines; establishment of the McMaster Niagara Family Health Centre; the Brock Health and Bioscience Research Centre and our very own Niagara College Applied Health Institute. • The $90 million Niagara Health and Biosciences Research Complex and the Centre of Innovation for Biomanu- facturing present a timely opportunity for investment in Welland• A new multifaceted Life Sciences Campus on the Canal will consolidate emerging health-related services and industries as part of a revitalization plan for the King Street area

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Advanced Manufacturing and Automotive Growth Welland is strategically situated in the heart of Southern Ontario, on the U.S./Canada border. It is within a day’s drive of 55% of all U.S. manufacturing activity and half of the U.S. population. Preclearance border programs speed the flow of traffic across the border. Welland and the Region enjoy a strong manufacturing base with expertise in precision machining, casting, forging and metal fabrication. Over 200 advanced manufacturing and automotive related manufacturers are within a 20 minute drive from Welland. Welland is home to international companies like Henniges Automotive (formerly GDX), E.S. Fox, Bosch Rexroth, Canada Forgings, Welland Forge (FKI Ind. Canada Inc.), Lakeside Steel, Indexable Cutting Tools, Vesuvius Canada Inc. and CRS Electronics.

Welland has easy access to world-class automotive research centres including: The Centre for Integrated Manufacturing and Applied Research at Niagara College, the McMaster University Manufacturing Research Institute, the Automotive Materials and Manufacturing Centre at the University of Waterloo and the Automotive Research and Development Centre at the University of Windsor. The April 2010 announcement by GM to invest US $235 million in its St. Catharines plant will have significant impact on Welland’s advanced manufacturing sector.

Positioned for Strategic GrowthEmerging Opportunities in Welland

Bioproducts Bioproducts has been identified as an emerging sector within the Niagara Region’s economic growth strategy, which positions Welland perfectly for new growth and investment. Work being undertaken by Niagara Economic Development Corporation (NEDC) involves the documentation and identification of regional bioproduct sector concentrations, biomass inventories (raw materials), and the development of opportunities in partnership with both private- and public-sector partners. Welland is ready to welcome companies interested in converting energy crops and other agricultural residues into bio-fibres, bio-fuels, bio-industrial oils, nutritious foods, nutraceuticals and other products that promote healthy living and a healthy planet. Fast Facts:• Producers of ethanol are eligible for incentives of up to 10 cents per litre of production and up to 20 cents for biodiesel producers• Canada is the 2nd largest country in the world, with massive agricultural land providing feed crops. Welland’s outlying rural lands are ripe for bioproduct development• Generous research tax advantages – worth up to 65% of a company’s total R&D investment• A progressive regulatory regime and robust patent and trademark protection

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<Anna OlsonThe Host of Fresh as seen on Food Network Canada and co-owner of Olson Foods

Some Welland Success Stories

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our quality of life Welland has it all!

1.5 hour drive to Toronto and 45 minutes to Buffalo •60 world-renown wineries within a 30 minute drive •

15 minutes to the beaches and marinas of Lake Ontario and Lake Erie •20 historic museums •

15 major arts, culinary and wine festivals •Over 1000 miles of hiking, jogging and biking trails •

40 world-class golf courses •43 km to historic Niagara-on-the-Lake •

20 km to Niagara Falls •3 major shopping centres •Home to Niagara College •18 km to Brock University •

60 km from McMaster University •

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WellandNewsmakers

Anthony LacaveraChairman of Globalive WirelessManagement Corp Welland native Tony Lacavera founded Globalive in 1998, and has since developed the company into an industry leader. Globalive offers a host of innovative applications and delivers first-rate telecom services to a wide range of clients. By tailoring their innovative technology to create customer-focused solutions, Globalive has continued to thrive in the highly competitive global tele-communications market. Tony has led Globalive to its current position as one of Canada’s newest major wireless services provider, following the country’s wireless spectrum auction. As co-chairman, Tony has positioned WIND Mobile as an innovative and consumer-focused mobile company that will provide greater choice and feature-rich offerings to Canadians.

Terry LeonPresident & CEO of Leon’s Furniture Ltd. Founded in 1909 by Ablan Leon, the A. Leon Company started out as a general merchandise store in Welland. Today Leon’s Furniture is one of Canada’s largest retailers, selling a wide range of merchandise including furniture, major appliances and home electronics. The company continues to maintain the standards of service, integrity and dedication established over 100 years ago. Today, grandson Terry Leon – born and raised in Welland – is at the helm of the company, having been involved in the company since age seven when he helped fold promotional flyers after school. With stores from coast to coast across Canada, Leon’s has truly become an integral part of many Canadian homes and families.

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WellandNewsmakers

Sophia AggelonitisMPP, Minister of Consumer ServicesThe daughter of Greek immigrants, Sophia Aggelonitis was raised in Welland, where she was instilled with a strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit. She transformed this background into a successful career as a small business owner and dedicated community volunteer, taking pride in strengthening community through business. Combining these two passions, Sophia served on the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce for four years before being elected president in 2007.Sophia was first elected to the Ontario Legislature to represent the people of Hamilton Mountain in October, 2007. A rising star in provincial politics, she currently holds the post of Minister of Consumer Services, in just her first term as MPP.

Paul BeestonPresident & CEO - The Toronto Blue Jays & the Rogers CentreBorn in Welland, Paul Beeston is one of Canada’s most acclaimed executives in all of professional sports. A former president of Major League Baseball (1997 to 2002), his popularity in southern Ontario circles stems from his current position as president of the Toronto Blue Jays. Paul was actually the first employee of the Blue Jays in 1976, climbing to the pinnacle of the club’s corporate ladder for his initial term as president and CEO. The key executive behind the Blue Jays back-to-back World Championships in the early 1990s, Paul Beeston is enshrined in the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and is a Member of the Order of Canada. He has also been on the board of directors of the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown NY since 1998.

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Welland Champions What does it take to be a champion? Hard work. Inspiration. An innate ability to compete.Welland is home to many companies that clearly fit this mould. Each faces unique challenges,

delivers different products and services, and relies on different business strategies. But they all

share one common conviction: that from the start, Welland has been a key part of their

business success. Let’s meet some of our champions. Made in Welland.

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Welland’s Cutting Edge

Headquartered in Welland, Indexable Cutting Tools serves North America’s industrial heartland and reaches markets all over the world: auto parts manufacturers in the U.S., Canada, Brazil and Mexico; the aerospace industry in the Czech Republic; powertrain and brake manufacturers in Germany and Italy; leading-edge electric wind generation factories in China, and die and mold makers in Argentina. Indexable’s customer list includes the giants of manufacturing: Honda, Fiat, General Motors, Magna and Bosch to name a few. Indexable produces tiny cutting tool inserts that industrial firms use to cut metal and other inputs in their manufacturing process. The secret to Indexable’s success is the wide range of materials that its inserts are made from such as specialty carbide, leading edge PCD diamond and CBN, advanced

ceramics and more – ensuring that its customers always have the “right tool for the job”. R&D factors large in Indexable’s business. It’s the only company in the world using sintering microwave technology, protected by six worldwide patents. Recently, Indexable has made great strides in adopting its technology for medical applications, potentially opening up a vast new market. Indexable credits its Welland location as a key advantage. “We’re proud of our skilled workforce and we have an ideal location that’s near to our customers,” says Indexable President John Precious. “Moreover, Welland is an affordable place to do business, which keeps us competitive in the ever-changing world of manufacturing.”

For nearly 50 years, Bosch Rexroth has had a major industrial presence in Welland. Back in 1961, the business (originally known as Basic Structure Steel Fabricators) served the heavy machinery needs of local steel mills and nearby American customers. Today, as the Canadian Head-quarters of global giant Bosch Rexroth AG, the 130,000 sq ft Welland facility supports customers across North America. From its Welland base, Bosch Rexroth engineers and manufactures hydraulics, pneumatics, electric drives and controls and linear bearings, and also excels in assembly technology. A strong technical sales force and support team serve steel mills, forest product companies and press and moulding manufacturers across North America, just to name some of the company’s industrial applications expertise. The global parent company has acclaimed the Welland facility as a Rexroth Centre of Competence in Snow and Ice Control systems, from which it markets “Compu-Spread”, the industry’s most advanced electronic and hydraulic spreader control systems. These integrated systems are designed to meet the rapidly evolving needs of the snow and ice maintenance market throughout North America.

“Right here in Welland, we’ve combined a superior product line with a strong knowledge base and exceptional technical skills,” says Boyd de Waard, President, Bosch Rexroth Canada. “There can be no better combination for building a competitive business in today’s solutions-focused world of manufacturing.”

Welland’s workforce a big lift for Bosch Rexroth

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LED-ing the Way in Lighting Technology

There’s an old expression, “don’t reinvent the lightbulb.” While CRS Electronics may not have done exactly that, it has clearly figured out how to put new LED technology to good use. The 20-employee firm manufactures some of the highest quality LED

lights around - lighting designers and retrofitters speak glowingly (pun intended) of the light output of CRS’s product line, not to mention its energy efficiency.

CRS has become the LED contract manufacturer of choice for more than 50 leading lighting companies working in aviation, architectural, retail and display signage, automotive, theatrical, home décor, underwater, portable lighting, emergency vehicular, law enforcement, fire fighting and navigation. That’s an impressive market breadth for a company that started from a niche product. Back in 1996, CRS Electronics developed the Child Reminder System for the school bus industry, an ingenious solution incorporating LED technology to remind bus drivers to check for sleeping children at the end of the route.

CRS’s President and Founder, Scott Riesebosch, grew up in Welland and continues to call the city home as his company flourishes. “It’s important to contribute to the success of the economy in your own community,” he says. “CRS is proof that Welland is a great place to grow a business.”

Fluid Business Solutions in Welland

Hydac International takes pride in being “your global partner in fluid power”. The 6,000-people strong corporation looks to Welland to serve the sizeable Canadian market in hydraulic systems and components.

From its 20,000 sq ft facility, Hydac Canada oversees sales, service, engineering and administration functions for the company’s national operations. It is also home to an advanced oil analysis laboratory to enable R&D and ensure product quality. Hydac emphasizes oil maintainability and longevity throughout its product line and systems, which include coolers, control valves, electronic sensors, data acquisition, hydraulic filters, process filters and oil conditioning systems.

Serving a wide variety of industries – green technology, power generation, automotive, primary metals, mining, pulp and paper, mobile machinery, plastics, agriculture, forestry and more – can be a logistical challenge, but Hydac’s Welland location gives the company an edge.

“Welland provides an excellent business environment, with easy access to the U.S. and proximity to our major markets in the Golden Horseshoe,” says Hydac Canada GM Craig Goodwin.

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No Pipe Dream One of Welland’s largest employers is also one of its most longstanding. Lakeside Steel Corporation has over 100 years of history producing steel pipe and tubular products in the city, from its 3-million sq ft, 90-acre site near the Old Welland Canal. While the market for steel tubing has changed greatly in the past century – oil and gas exploration is now among the main sources of demand for Lakeside’s product – the emphasis on quality has not. As the only Canadian pipe manufacturer with on-site end finishing capability, Lakeside can deliver value that many of its competitors simply cannot.

A highly-diverse producer, Lakeside Steel also counts mining, automotive and other industrial sectors among its markets. Welland’s excellent transportation links – rail, highway and marine – play a key role in helping Lakeside get pipes and tubing to customers across North America, including

giants Exxon Mobil, Shell and Dow Chemical. Lakeside credits the high quality of its product and its flexibility in production scheduling to its 400+ dedicated employees. “Welland has an experienced manufacturing workforce,” says Ron Bedard, the company’s President & CEO. “We really rely on our employees: their expertise affords us considerable stability in our human resources function – and therefore production capabilities.”

Forging AheadClose to key highways and border crossings, Welland

is an excellent location for export-driven companies.

Just ask Welland Forge. Approximately two thirds of

Welland Forge’s sales are exported to the United States,

Mexico and Brazil. This geographical reach reflects the

company’s 45-year history supplying impression die

forgings to the automotive industry. Welland Forge

remains very competitive in the ever-changing auto

sector thanks to its ability to adopt some of the industry’s

best practices, such as lean manufacturing, a relentless

pursuit of quality and a focus on waste reduction.

The experience has helped open up new markets for

Welland Forge in non-automotive sectors too. So not

only can Welland Forge supply axle, driveshaft and

transmission components to auto parts giants like Magna

and Dana, it also markets hooks and shackles to lift

equipment manufacturers and well valves and footings

to oil and gas producers. 75 people are employed in

Welland Forge’s 100,000 sq ft production facility and

offices, and the company’s ability to recruit the right

personnel with the right expertise keeps the presses

running and the furnaces hot. D. Shane Smith, President,

Welland Forge, takes an even wider view of the importance

of a solid workforce. “We enjoy key relationships with

nearby suppliers who are critical to our operations,”

says Mr. Smith. “Welland provides an excellent base for

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Welland was recently selected to host the 2013 ICF World Junior Canoe Sprint Championships, a week-long competition involving 1,000 athletes from over 50 countries. This follows on the heels of the 2010 Commonwealth Rowing Championships also held in Welland. Both events are exciting precursors to a third international athletic gathering, with Welland scheduled to host the canoe and kayak sprint events of the Pan American and Parapan American Games to be held in Toronto in 2015. The key to the winning bids is one of the Niagara Region’s crown jewels in sport tourism: the Welland International Flatwater Centre. Located on a discon-tinued portion of the Welland Canal, the Centre is a world-class facility with a full complement of ancillary amenities and attractions to make for a memorable competition. With its controlled and protected waters, the venue provides pristine water conditions and consistent depth, a perfect location for paddle sports, as well as open water swimming. For the first time since 1989, the World Juniors will be held outside Europe, a move that organizers hope will raise interest in flatwater sports across Canada & the U.S. In preparation for the events,

Welland!World Class!Welland is eagerly gearing up to welcomethe world for three major internationalsporting events.

over $10 million will be invested in capital improvements, highlighted by a new Flatwater Centre of Excellence. The investment secures long-term benefits in the sports tourism market, as Welland’s world-class venue will become a national training centre for canoe and kayak sprints. So if, down the road, you’re proudly watching a Canadian kayaker or canoer atop the podium on your television screen, remember that you’re witnessing yet another “Made in Welland” connection!

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Niagara College is wrapping up an ambitious $90 million redevelopment plan that includes significant improvements and additions to its Welland Campus, and the construction of a Wine Education Centre at its Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus.

The comprehensive project is designed to increase capacity in programs that serve key industries in Niagara, including skilled trades, technology, winery and viticulture, brewery operations management and hospitality and tourism, while providing much-needed improvements to aging facilities.

Exciting new Welland Campus Address:• An Academic Wing with two 140-seat lecture theatres, lecture rooms, classrooms and labs• A Library and Learning Commons with an internal courtyard• A two-storey Athletics Centre with a double varsity-sized gymnasium• A new Student Centre• A $40 million Applied Health Institute• A significant expansion of the state-of-the-art Technology Skills Centre

With 7,500 full-time students, Niagara College offers more than 90 diploma and advanced level programs at campuses in Welland, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Niagara Falls and St. Catharines. Areas of specialization include cleantech and green energy, hospitality and tourism, technology and community safety.

“Niagara College is a catalyst in the transitioning of Niagara’s economy. Our campus plans and investments are designed to help our region meet the challenges that come with a changing economy and an urgent need for highly skilled workers.” President Dan Patterson, Niagara College

The $90 Million Niagara College Expansion A Catalyst in the Transitioning of Niagara’s Economy

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One of Ontario’s top 100 festivals is Made in Welland. IlluminAqua truly ranks among the province’s most unique arts and cultural events. Spearheaded by the Welland Recreational Canal Corporation, IlluminAqua is a unique blend of music, fire and fountains all set on the waters of the Old Welland Canal.

Live performances showcased by renown artists create a truly amazing atmosphere that keep spectators talking about IlluminAqua long after the flames have burned down.

2010 IlluminAquaArts & Culture Series PerformancesMark Masri........................ Friday, May 21st, 2010David Francey................... Friday, June 18th, 2010Don McLean...................... Friday July 9th, 2010Andy Kim........................... Friday, Aug. 6th, 2010Natalie MacMaster............ Friday, Sept. 3rd, 2010

Welland, the Food Festival features over 40 vendors – local growers, producers, restaurants, chefs, wineries and more. While food is the main theme, fun is the overriding goal. In addition to cooking demonstrations, baking contests and cook-offs, the festival also showcases musical entertainment, buskers, artists and more.So join the fun – and bring yourappetite to Welland every Fall!

Bon Appétit!

Festival of Fire >>>>

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Welland Food Festival – Oct. 1, 2 & 3, 2010. Over the past 17 years, the Welland Food Festival has become one of the most eagerly anticipated events all across the Niagara Region. The three-day festival held annually in October is Niagara’s largest culinary event, attracting over 85,000 hungry visitors intent on sampling some of the finest food and drink that the area has to offer. Set in historic downtown

Agriculture & Agri-food Canada (AAFC) • AdvancePaymentsProgram• AgriculturalFlexibilityFundBusiness Development Bank of Canada (BDC)• BDCOperatingLineofCreditGuarantee• BDCVentureCapital• FinancingForInnovation• MarketExpansionFinancing• SubordinateFinancing• TermLoansCanada Revenue Agency (CRA)• Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Export Development Canada (EDC) • BuyerFinancing• EquityInvestments• ExportExpressCredit• ExportGuaranteeProgram• FinancialSecurityGuarantee(Offshore)• SecurityComplianceLoan• SupplierFinancingFederal Economic Development Agencyfor Southern Ontario (FEDDEV ONTARIO) • SouthernOntarioDevelopmentProgram Foreign Affairs & InternationalTrade Canada (DFAIT) • GoingGlobalInnovation• InvestmentCooperationProgram(INC)• VirtualTradeCommissionerIndian & Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)• AboriginalBusinessCanadaandYouIndustry Canada• CanadianSmallBusinessFinancingProgram• CommunicationsResearchCentreCanada– Technology Transfer Office • Eco-Efficiency• SmallBusinessInternshipProgram(SBIP)• SMEBenchmarkingTool• SMEDirectMinistry of Economic Development & Trade • AdvancedManufacturingInvestmentStrategy(AMIS)• ITExporterstoUSBorderStates(ITEXus)• NewExporterstoBorderStates(NEBS)• NextGenerationofJobsFund–Jobsand InvestmentProgram(JIP)• OntarioExportsMinistry of Research & Innovation (MRI) • BiopharmaceuticalInvestmentProgram(BIP)• InnovationDemonstrationFund(IDF) Ministry of Revenue • OntarioBusinessResearchInstituteTaxCredit• OntarioInnovationTaxCredit• OntarioNewTechnologyTaxIncentive• OntarioResearchandDevelopment Expenditures Deduction • OntarioTaxExemptionforCommercialization

We’ll make it EA$Y for you to be Made in Welland

Visit madeinwelland.ca and download our free funding directory for more details on each of these programs.

Ministry of Tourism • TourismDevelopmentFund(TDF)• TourismInc.Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO)• GreenCommercialVehiclesProgram National Research Council (NRC) • IndustrialResearchAssistanceProgram(IRAP)• SmallProjectAcceleratedReviewProcess(ARP) Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN)• ecoENERGYRetrofitIncentiveforIndustry• ecoENERGYRenewableHeat• ecoENERGYRenewablePower• RETScreenInternationalCleanEnergyDecision Support Centre Ontario Capital Growth Corporation• OntarioEmergingTechnologyFund(OETF) Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE)• InvestmentAcceleratorFund(IAF)Ontario Chamber of Commerce • ExportMarketAccess(EMA)Ontario Power Authority (OPA) • ElectricityRetrofitIncentiveProgram• FIT–Feed-InTariffProgram&microFIT– Micro Feed-In Tariff Program • OntarioPowerAuthorityTechnology DevelopmentFund(OPATDFund)Sustainable Development Technology Canada • NextGenBiofuelsFund• SustainableDevelopmentTechnologyFund (SD Tech Fund) Yves Landry Foundation • AchievingInnovationandManufacturing Excellence(AIME)

Additional Resources BioenterpriseCorporation:AG-BIOBasedBusiness Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre Canadian Business Resource Centre Canadian Innovation Centre (CIC) Colleges Ontario Network for Industry Innovation (CONII)Enbridge Innovation Synergy Centre in Markham LeadershipGrantsMars Discovery District Ontario Canada Environmental Technology Advancement(OCETA)Regional Innovation Networks (RIN) SustainableChemistryAlliance(SCA)VentureNiagara

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Contact Information

Dan Degazio

Manager Economic Development

Economic Development Office

Corporation of the City of Welland

60 East Main Street, Welland,

ON L3B 3X4

Tel: [905] 735-1700 ext. 2110

or 1-800-735-3771

Fax: [905] 735-1543

Email: dan.degazio@welland.ca