In keeping with the action items outlined in the 2013-2017 Southgate Community Strategic Plan – formulated with the feedback of the business community – we are launching the Southgate Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) project. A BR+E is a community-wide effort that emphasizes personal business visits to identify the needs of local businesses. The main objectives of this BR+E are to:
1. Identify the needs, concerns, and opportunities of existing local businesses in order that, where appropriate, action can be taken to respond to the businesses’ needs or development opportunities.
2. Learn of the plans of the area’s local businesses with respect to expansion, relocation, and/or retention and assess where assistance can be provided.
3. Demonstrate the community’s pro-business attitude and develop an effective means of communication with local businesses.
Information for the BR+E will be gathered via 30-40 minute in-person interviews with business owners conducted by the Economic Development Officer for the Township of Southgate as a means of directing future activities.
For more information or to sign-up to be interviewed, contact Southgate Economic Development.
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