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WE HELP YOUR BUSINESS SOAR.LaunchIt Minto’s Business Flight Program provides business training, mentorship and networking opportunities for startups, entrepreneurs and established businesses.
WE HAVE SPACE FOR YOUR BUSINESS TO GROW.The Renew Northern Wellington program helps entrepreneurs test their business model and get exposure through low-cost, vacant downtown locations.
WE’VE DONE YOUR RESEARCH.Our economic development team can provide demographics, market data, and other information to support market research for your business.
WE CAN HELP YOUR BUSINESS LOOK ITS BEST.Downtown business owners in Minto have access to façade, signage and structural grants to help put their best business face forward.
TownOfMinto @TownOfMinto TownOfMinto@TownOfMinto
MESSAGE FROM THE TOWN OF MINTO
MAYOR & COUNCIL
As strong supporters of economic development, the Council of the Town of Minto is proud of its reputation of being “open for business”.
We’ve built this reputation by:• providing businesses with the tools
and resources you need locally to be successful;
• finding new ways to reduce barriers for your business and help you make things happen;
• developing strong partnerships; and• providing support to the Minto Chamber of
Commerce and Downtown Revitalization Committees.
We appreciate the businesses in our community that are helping make the Town of Minto a place where your family and your business belong.
Come join us!
With three vibrant downtowns, incredible business support services and a strong partnership with the Minto Chamber of Commerce,
the Town of Minto is where your business belongs.
Open for Business!
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TOWN OF MINTO
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Located in the northwestern boundary of Wellington County, the Town of Minto is well situated between the major centres of southern Ontario and popular recreational areas along the eastern shore of Lake Huron and southern Georgian Bay.
Minto is located just 1 to 1-½ hours from cities in the “Golden Horseshoe” industrial heartland, like Toronto and Hamilton, and less than an hour from Kitchener-Waterloo, and Guelph.
The City of Owen Sound offers Great Lakes port shipping facilities, as does the Town of Goderich situated approximately 100 kilometres to the southwest.
THE TOWN OF MINTO IS COMPOSED OF THE FORMER TOWNS OF HARRISTON AND PALMERSTON, THE FORMER VILLAGE OF CLIFFORD AND SURROUNDING RURAL AREA OF THE FORMER MINTO TOWNSHIP.
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To Listowel
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THE TOWN OF PALMERSTON HAS A VERY UNIQUE HISTORY IN SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO.
When the railways began to extend to this part of the province, the majority of towns already existed when the railway lines were built. As a result, the stations were built on the outskirts of the towns.
Palmerston, however, came into existence in the 1870’s with the arrival of the Wellington, Grey and Bruce Railway. Since the town was built around the railroad, Palmerston has the smallest main street in Southwestern Ontario, as well as the longest Pedestrian Bridge in all of Ontario.
BUSINESSES & SERVICESDowntown Palmerston has 40 business and service establishments. Palmerston is home to severaldestination retail and service businesses which include antiques, recreational vehicles, legal, financial and real estate services. Downtown Palmerston also has a strong convenience cluster. The popular Norgan Theatre, Railway Heritage Museum and developing Heritage Park bring locals and tourists into the downtown all year round.
KEY STRENGTHS & SPECIAL FEATURES• Norgan Theatre• Palmerston Lions Heritage
Park• Palmerston Railway
Heritage Museum• Pedestrian Bridge• Recreation Amenities• Hospital & Schools
• Growing Industries• Central Location (one hour
from cities and one hour from beaches)
• 547,853 population within 1 hour drive of Palmerston
about downtown palmerston
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ADVANTAGES OF DOING BUSINESS IN MINTO• Location on major traffic routes• Central location – one hour from cities and one hour
from beaches• Affordability: lower business and housing costs• Amenities: schools, recreation programs, hospitals,
high speed fibre to the home internet• Support from municipality, economic development and
Chamber of Commerce
IMPROVING THE RETAIL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT• Façade, Signage & Structural Improvement Grant Program• New Downtown Infrastructure & Streetscape (2015)• Ongoing Business Recruitment Program• Clean streets, sidewalks and landscaping - Communities in
Bloom National Winner 2009 & Circle of Excellence• LaunchIt Minto Business Incubator & Resource Centre
MA JOR DEVELOPMENTS PLANNED, UNDERWAY AND RECENTLY COMPLETED• “Palmerston, run with it!” has been created and will be further
developed to include joint advertising opportunities, events, etc.• Commercial and industrial developments at the
Palmerston Industrial Park• Numerous new residential subdivisions• Downtown development of vacant properties
market strengths & trendsInformation Obtained from the Minto Business Retention & Expansion Survey (2015/16)
47 Downtown Businesses Surveyed
FACTORS FOR DOING BUSINESS IN MINTO THAT WERE RATED AS GOOD TO EXCELLENT BY 70% OR MORE BY THE BUSINESSES• Quality of life• Support from local business (80.9%)• Telecommunication infrastructure capacity (mobile,
internet)• Local roads and streets (74.5%)• Provincial roads and highways (74.5%)• Support from municipality (80.9%)• Support from local residents (70.2%)
IMPRESSION OF THE COMMUNITY
Believe downtown is an excellent place to
do business
82%
Feel the appearance and atmosphere of the downtown
helps their business
76%
Believe that the existing business mix in the downtown
helps their business
81%
New Businesses Opened (2015 - PRESENT)
• Ag Business & Crop Inc.• Dinkleman Grappling Arts• Esso / Pizza Pizza• Family Home Health Care• Luscious Locks• Volition Salon
Said Minto is a good to excellent place to do business
85%
Strongly agree or agree there is plenty of convenient parking in
the downtown
80%
Rate quality of life as good/excellent
93.6%
Traffic CountsCOUNTY ROAD 123
(0.2 km East of Wellington Rd. 5 – Toronto St.)
3,218 AADT(2016, County of Wellington)
COUNTY ROAD 123 (0.5 km East of
Wellington Rd. 8 – King St.) 6,125 AADT
(2016, County of Wellington)
“Palmerston’s close proximity to larger centres presents opportunity for growth in the near future, while still enjoying the rural setting and lifestyle. As proud business owners in Palmerston, we try to invest back in our community by supporting groups like the Lions Club, local food bank and minor sports organizations. We feel this helps strengthen our community and also strengthen our business.”
HEATHER & RON MCTAGGARTOWNERS/OPERATORS PALMERSTON FOODLAND
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AGE CHARACTERISTICSPopulation 5,649
25%Aged 5 - 24
24%Aged 25 - 44
27%Aged 45 - 64
19%Aged 65+
6%Aged 4 and under
MEDIAN AGE41.8
AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD SIZE
2.6 people
HOUSEHOLDINCOME
Average Median Palmerston has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is
significantly lower than the national (7.0%)
and provincial (6.8%) unemployment rates.
3.7%
EDUCATION LEVELS
569 High school without certificate
936High school with certificate
295Trade certificate/diploma
807College/other non-university
301University degree or higher
demographics & market dataDowntown Palmerston Trade Area (2011)
POPULATION
TYPES OF EMPLOYMENT
567Business, finance and administration
98Health
259Management
348Manufacturing and utilities
72Natural & applied science
11Primary industry
715Sales and service
160Social science, education, government and religion
813Trades, transport and equipment operation
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2015 2018
5,649*
5,857
2,221Total Private Households
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$72,362 $51,142
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Renew Northern Wellington aims to revitalize communities in the Township of Wellington North, Township of Mapleton and Town of Minto by matching vacant commercial and retail space with new businesses that need a hand getting started.
Entrepreneurs get exposure and grow their business through low cost access to a storefront location starting from as little as $100/month, with no long term commitment!
Are you a building owner with a vacant storefront or space? The Renew Northern Wellington program can help you care for your property and find your next long-term tenant.
Learn more about the program at renewnorthernwellington.ca.
business incentivesFaçade, Signage & Structural Improvement Grant ProgramThe purpose of this program is to encourage façade and signage improvements for privately-owned commercial buildings in the Community Improvement Areas within the Town of Minto.
This is a matching grant program, which means that the applicant pays a portion of the improvement and the Town provides a grant for a portion up to a maximum of $3,000 for facades and $1,000 for signage. Costs in excess of the maximum grant shall be the responsibility of the applicant.
The purpose of the Structural Improvement Grant is to offer incentives to landowners, businesses and developers that propose significant commercial, industrial, residential or institutional projects that substantially renovate, restore, improve and update a prominent building or structure or key vacant property, and accomplish more than one of the following:
• Address structural and life safety issues to create usable and efficient floor space
• Improve property standards or preserve architectural significance
• Remediate a brownfield site, or improve the environment by planting trees, protecting habitat, or other methods to enhance the natural ecosystems
• Upgrade public infrastructure such as sewer, water, storm, roadway and/or sidewalks
• Preserve or enhance employment opportunities
Grant assistance is provided in the form of an up to 50% matching grant, which is paid upon completion of the previously approved work.
For more detailed information about the Façade, Signage & Structural Improvement Grant Program please visit mintoed.com or contact Belinda Wick-Graham, Business & Economic Manager, at 519-338-2511 ext. 241.
Visit town.minto.on.ca for information on municipal
business taxes, building permits, zoning, and signage regulations.
Established in 2014, LaunchIt Minto assists new businesses to start, grow and succeed in Minto. Its signature Business Flight Program matches businesses and entrepreneurs with local experts and successful business people for one-on-one mentorship. The program also includes numerous training and networking opportunities designed to support new and established business owners and strengthen the local economy.
LaunchIt Minto also offers office space rentals for individuals and businesses, as well as one-time rentals of our Board Room and Meeting Room facilities for special events. All room rental types include many of the great business amenities available through LaunchIt Minto.
LaunchIt is a partnership between the Town of Minto and Minto Chamber of Commerce with support from the County of Wellington.
Learn more about the Business Flight Program, LaunchIt business support services and upcoming workshops at launchitminto.com.
LaunchIt Tenants enjoy:• Business Flight Program (Mentorship and Training)• Creative Environment• Furnished Individual Office Space • Private Meeting Room• Boardroom with Whiteboard and Smart TV/ Projector• Fibre Optic Wifi Internet• Shared Kitchen• Economical Lease Agreement
Get in touch to check out LaunchIt:[email protected]
“Blessings Thrift and Gift Store is flourishing in downtown Palmerston. We were able to access the Façade Improvement Grant from the Town of Minto, which paid for half the cost of our signage.”
CONNIE ROBINSONVOLUNTEERBLESSINGS THRIFT AND GIFT STORE
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business mix in downtown palmerstonDining• Small Town Pizza• The Rural Spoon Café
Entertainment• Norgan Theatre• Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum
Retail• Askett’s Appliances• Blessings to You Thrift & Gift Store• Family Home Health Care• Foodland• Palmerston Home Hardware• Jay’s Variety• Norsco Sports• Palmerston Computers• Palmerston Motors • Rock’s Antiques• Scrounge Around• Teenie Tiny Tots• The Prescription Shoppe • What’s the Occasion
Services• Brown’s Insurance• CIBC Bank• Coach House Realty• Craig Financial• Deb & Sue’s Dog Grooming• Deb’s Hair Design• Fallis Fallis & McMillan Law Office• Heritage Funeral Homes• Kempston & Werth Real Estate• Luscious Locks• Metzger Electric• Metzger Heating• Palmerston Medical Office• Post Office (Public)• Shantz’s Car Wash• Volition Salon and Studio
Just Outside• Dinkleman Grappling Arts• ESSO• Denture Care Centre• Dream Home Cabinetry• Hairworks by Peggy • LCBO• Krown• Palmerston Chiropractic, Naturopathic & Massage Therapy• Palmerston Dental• Petro Canada• Pizza Pizza• Rosewood Spa• Subway• The Kitchen Factory• The Roundhouse
Business Opportunities• Building Materials• Clothing Store (Affordable)• Discount Retail• Dollar Store• Fitness Centre• Restaurants (Casual & Fast Food)• Specialty Retail
These opportunities were considered most relevant after examining the following questions:
• Is there a location or space for this business?• Frequency of mentions in the downtown market
analysis• Community compatibility (fits the brand image)• Cluster opportunities or can it complement other
businesses• Likely proponent – Expand a current business
The Downtown Market Analysis information is available upon request.
10 REASONS TO LOCATE A BUSINESS IN
DOWNTOWN PALMERSTON
Façade, Signage & Structural Improvement Grant Program
Available commercial and industrial land
LaunchIt Minto Business Incubator & Resource Centre
Proximity to Customers and Suppliers
Reasonable Rents and Purchase Costs
Fastest Internet Service in Ontario: Wightman Fibre to the Home (Source: speedtest.net)
TG Minto has more than 800 employees: a large customer base for downtown Palmerston
Norwell District High School population of more than 600 students and teachers: a large daytime customer base
Environment of Opportunity
Growing residential population needing to be served
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“It is a pleasure having a business in Palmerston for the simple reason that all municipal staff are approachable, including the Mayor. No one sits in their ivory tower.”
KASH RAMCHANDANIADMINISTRATOR/OWNER, ROYAL TERRACE
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downtown revitalization program
MARKET POSITION STATEMENT
Palmerston’s downtown is anchored by a strong railroad heritage, which can be seen at the heart of the downtown, which features the Lion’s Heritage Park, Railway Heritage Museum, Ontario’s last-standing Pedestrian Bridge and Old 81.
The Norgan Theatre acts as a multi-use entertainment venue and draws locals and visitors to the downtown.
With a wealth of recreation facilities, the downtown has an opportunity to capitalize on sports and recreation tourists visiting the area.
With several destination retail and service businesses, as well as a strong convenience cluster, the downtown serves a large number of youth, families, retirees and daytime employees.
PROFILES OF AVAILABLE BUILDINGS
For an up-to-date listing of available properties, visit mintoed.com.
In October 2008, the Palmerston Downtown Revitalization Committee (DRC) was formed with the purpose of revitalizing Palmerston’s downtown business core. The DRC is following the internationally recognized Main Street Four Point Approach which focuses on:
Organization/CollaborationPromotion/Marketing
DesignEconomic Development
Based on the extensive analysis of the Harriston Downtown Market Analysis Information, the Palmerston DRC has created an action plan and market position statement (opposite page).
KEY PROJECTS INCLUDE:
• Think Minto First! Buy Local Campaign• Partnership with the Palmerston Lions & Heritage Park
Development• Façade, Signage & Structural Improvement Grant Program• Investment Attraction & Ambassador Program• Joint Marketing Efforts• Special Events
THE DRC IS A SUB- COMMITTEE OF THE TOWN OF MINTO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING COMMITTEE AND IS COMPRISED OF RESIDENTS, BUSINESS PEOPLE, COUNCILLORS AND TOWN STAFF.
Committee members include:
PAUL BROWN Brown’s Insurance
BARBARA BURROWSResident
JOANNE CAUGHILLVolunteer, Blessings to You Thrift & Gift Shop
ANGELA CHRISTENSENOwnerTeenie Tiny Tots Children’s Shop
TERRY CORMACKOwnerPalmerston Home Hardware
RON ELLIOTTCouncillorTown of Minto
SUSAN FORBESResident
BRENT LAVALEEProperty Owner
WAYNE MARTINResident
BOB MCEACHERNPalmerston Railway Heritage Museum
CONNIE ROBINSONVolunteer, Blessings to You Thrift & Gift Shop
JURGEN STEMMEROwnerPalmerston Computers
BELINDA WICK-GRAHAMBusiness & Economic ManagerTown of Minto
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event calendar
NORGAN THEATREOpened in 1947 by George Norgan, the historic Norgan Theatre is one of the few municipally-owned film theatres in Canada. It is operated primarily by volunteers with administrative assistance from Town of Minto staff. The Theatre is equipped with a high-definition digital projector, producing better quality image for movie-goers. In addition to regular weekend show times, the Norgan hosts a variety of special performances including the Big Film Fest monthly film festival, comedy nights, concerts and workshops.
PALMERSTON FARMERS’ MARKETThe Palmerston Farmers’ Market features 100% locally grown fruits and vegetables, home baking, meat, cheese, maple syrup, preserves, honey, plants and unique artisan products. Open Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., June to September.
For a complete listing of Minto events, visit our event calendar at town.minto.on.ca
PALMERSTON MERCHANTS’ CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE & POP-UP MARKETThis annual event is sure to delight! Merchants are open late with great deals. Come out and see the annual living window displays, and pop-up store featuring many local artisans.
PALMERSTON FAIRThe Palmerston Fair is an annual event that takes place in August at the Palmerston Fairgrounds. The Fair features livestock shows, exhibits, Tastes of Minto, parade, ATV and lawnmower pulls, and much more.
PALMERSTON HANDCAR RACESHeld in Palmerston’s Lions Heritage Park, this exciting weekend of railway fun in June celebrates local railway history and the many years of handcar racing in the past.
PARTY IN THE PARKThis annual evening concert in the park each June benefits the Palmerston Lions Club, the Norgan Theatre and overall community improvement.
TOURNAMENTSThe Palmerston Community Centre is a very active facility and is home to many tournaments each year including several provincial qualifiers for broomball and baseball.
MINTO FIRE & ICE FAMILY NEW YEAR’S EVE EVENTRing in the new year at this community event with activities and entertainment the whole family will love.
MAYOR’S BREAKFASTThe Mayor’s Breakfast is held in the Spring to update the business community on revitalization activities in the downtown and to give individuals the opportunity to network and discuss key issues with the Mayor of Minto.
PALMERSTON SANTA CLAUS PARADEThe Palmerston Santa Claus Parade is an annual event that travels through the downtown. This event takes place the first Saturday in December.
Key Contacts
MUNICIPAL OFFICE5941 Hwy 89, Harriston, ON, N0G 1Z0
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
BILL WHITECAO/Clerk
519-33-2511 ext. [email protected]
GORDON DUFFTreasurer
519-338-2511 ext. [email protected]
TERRY KUIPERSChief Building Official519-338-2511 ext. [email protected]
BELINDA WICK- GRAHAMBusiness & Economic Manager519-338-2511 ext. [email protected]
SOMER GERBERBusiness Development Coordinator
Minto Chamber of Commerce/LaunchIt Minto1 Elora St. N., Unit 4, Harriston, N0G 1Z0
town.minto.on.ca TownOfMinto @TownOfMinto TownOfMinto@TownOfMinto
Visit town.minto.on.ca for information on municipal business taxes, building permits, zoning, and signage regulations.
