Exeter's Downtown Revitalization Attracts Provincial Partnership

 
 

February 12, 2010 1:00 PM

McGuinty Government Helps Town With Its Market-based Strategy

The Municipality of South Huron is developing market-based, downtown revitalization plans in Exeter with assistance from the Province.

The community's strategic analysis of its downtown has identified several initiatives that business and community partners will see through.

Healthy rural downtowns are important to Ontario's economic well-being and the communities they serve.

QUICK FACTS

 
  • The Municipality of South Huron will receive $150,000 for this Exeter project through the Rural Economic Development Program.
  • The community of Exeter has already completed a lot of work in preparation for their downtown revitalization project. A customer origin survey and a branding project are already complete. The community also led a Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) study to provide market-based information for future decisions.
  • The community will also rely on assistance from economic development staff from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs who live and work in rural Ontario.

CONTACTS

  • Sarah Petrevan
    Minister's Office
    416-326-3861
    sarah.petrevan@nullontario.ca
  • Susan Murray
    Communications Branch
    519-826-3145
    susan.murray@nullontario.ca
  • Devin Petteplace
    Minister's Office
    416-326-3069



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


 

"I see civic pride and business acumen teaming up in downtown Exeter and it is already showing results. I congratulate the community leaders for creating the right conditions for private investment in our historic downtown."

 – Carol Mitchell
Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

"This is good news for South Huron. We can renew and revitalize our commercial hub while recognizing its heritage and history."

 – Ken Oke
Mayor, Municipality of South Huron

"We are working together to help grow, enhance and promote Exeter. We look forward to sustainable advancements for our businesses and the community."

 – James Eddington
Chair, Exeter BIA

 
 
 
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