Revitalizing Communities In Quinte West

January 25, 2010 10:00 AM

McGuinty Government Helping Boost Local Economy, Attract Visitors

Quinte West is undertaking revitalization projects to attract new investment, people and small businesses to the community.

Through the Rural Economic Development Program, Ontario is helping the City of Quinte West and the Trenton Downtown Business Improvement Area to:

  • complete new tourism and facilities signage in Frankford
  • market Trenton and Quinte West to tourists from Ontario and Quebec
  • increase the number of visitors and lengthen their stays
  • create opportunities for new businesses and investments.

Quick Facts

  • The City of Quinte West and the Trenton Downtown Business Improvement Area are receiving up $75,000 through the Rural Economic Development Program.
  • Since 2003, Ontario has invested over $86 million in 258 projects through the Rural Economic Development Program.

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Contacts

  • Sarah Petrevan
    Minister's Office
    416-326-3861
    sarah.petrevan@nullontario.ca
  • Susan Murray
    Communications Branch
    519-826-3145
    susan.murray@nullontario.ca

Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
ontario.ca/agriculture