Update to the Charter for Economic Development
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Frontenac County presents the updated draft of the Charter for Economic Development. This revision builds on extensive consultations to guide our economic strategy, focusing on four key areas:
- Economic Infrastructure: The charter aims to strengthen infrastructure to support economic activities and ensure widespread broadband access, which are essential for a resilient business environment and enhancing residents' quality of life.
- Housing: The charter highlights the need to create diverse housing options to attract professionals and support growth, contributing to the county's economic development.
- Food & Beverage: This area focuses on supporting the local food ecosystem and enhancing culinary tourism, which are crucial for economic growth and establishing Frontenac as a destination for dining and agricultural experiences.
- Tourism: Development efforts are aimed at leveraging natural assets to promote tourism, which includes enhancing access and connections between recreational, culinary, and cultural experiences throughout the county.
Below are links to relevant documents associated with the Charter Update:
Frontenac County presents the updated draft of the Charter for Economic Development. This revision builds on extensive consultations to guide our economic strategy, focusing on four key areas:
- Economic Infrastructure: The charter aims to strengthen infrastructure to support economic activities and ensure widespread broadband access, which are essential for a resilient business environment and enhancing residents' quality of life.
- Housing: The charter highlights the need to create diverse housing options to attract professionals and support growth, contributing to the county's economic development.
- Food & Beverage: This area focuses on supporting the local food ecosystem and enhancing culinary tourism, which are crucial for economic growth and establishing Frontenac as a destination for dining and agricultural experiences.
- Tourism: Development efforts are aimed at leveraging natural assets to promote tourism, which includes enhancing access and connections between recreational, culinary, and cultural experiences throughout the county.
Below are links to relevant documents associated with the Charter Update:
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Planning & Economic Development Committee Draft Approval
Share Planning & Economic Development Committee Draft Approval on Facebook Share Planning & Economic Development Committee Draft Approval on Twitter Share Planning & Economic Development Committee Draft Approval on Linkedin Email Planning & Economic Development Committee Draft Approval linkOn April 10, 2024 the Planning and Economic Development Committee received a report and briefing from the Manager of Economic Development regarding the draft update to the Charter for Economic Development. The Committee endorsed the update and recommended that it be posted online for feedback for a minimum of 30 days. The briefing can be seen on the County's YouTube channel and the full meeting agenda with reports is available on the County's Civicweb Portal.
Who's Listening
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Phone 613-548-9400 ext 330 Email rallen@frontenaccounty.ca -