Action Items: Goal #2 – A Commitment to Community & Sustainability
1. Support the creation of Business Improvement Areas in each of the Villages 2. Effectively promote the features and characteristics of the Township’s Villages that will appeal to...
View ArticleAction Items: Goal #3 – A Culture of Entrepreneurship
Goal 3: A Culture of Entrepreneurship Objective 1: Leverage local talent and expertise to generate new investment and initiatives. Secure the development of an Agri-business Centre around Holland Marsh...
View ArticleAction Items: Goal #4 – A strong, Innovative Rural Brand
Goal 4: A Strong, Innovative Rural Brand Prepare a detailed investment and community profile that illustrates the characteristics of the Township Build on the success of www.economicking.ca by...
View ArticleSeneca College King Campus Built Form Framework
The Built Form Framework provides a structure to guide the desired build-out of the campus and to create a harmonious relationship with open spaces and the natural heritage landscape that already...
View ArticleKing Industry Sector Profile: Agriculture
Located within the Township of King is The Holland Marsh – Ontario’s Salad Bowl, a vast acreage of muck soil that contributes $169 million annual to Ontario’s economy. The Holland Marsh is a community...
View ArticleInterested in Starting a Business in King?
One on One Business Consultations are being held in King City, Nobleton and Schomberg. Starting a business takes vision, passion, perseverance—and a plan Checklists for Franchisees There are many...
View ArticleKing Township Industry Profile: Equestrian
Horses of all status, breeds and classes are a common sight on grassy slopes or along country roads within King. The Township of King’s rolling hills provide the environment required to raise horses...
View ArticleStrategic Partnerships: Headwaters Equine Leadership Group
Equine Leadership Group The Headwaters Equine Leadership Group, as a committee of the Hills of Headwaters Tourism Association, is a collaborative initiative of regional stakeholders who are committed...
View ArticleKing Township Areas of Interest Study
This study is designed to provide an examination and in-depth analysis of the existing supply of industrial and commercial space within King Township, by dividing the area into various nodes and...
View ArticleDoctors Lane & Fisher Street: Professional Services Node
Current Building and Business Inventory Major Businesses: LGL Limited King Community Centre Margaret Black & Associates BodyDialogue.ca York Region Physiotherapy & Rehab Canada Post King City...
View ArticleStrengthening the Ontario Equine Industry
The Ontario government has been working to help the horse racing industry find a way forward, with a plan to ensure sustainability of the industry and sufficient funds for transition. In May 2013, the...
View ArticleWingberry Farms Protects the Humber River
Nothing makes us prouder than seeing a progressive, innovative local business making the shift towards a more sustainable business model! Check out the following information on local business Wingberry...
View ArticleMade in Canada: Food, Farming and our Future
Tune in and be inspired by this special CBC feature all about the next generation of farmers! The program profiles some great new farmers: Coy Schellenberg, a young rancher in Saskatchewan Anne Roussel...
View ArticleThe Effect of FDI on the Argriculture and Food Trade
Extracted from Statistics Canada The most spectacular manifestation of globalization, which has occurred since 1990, is the increase in foreign direct investment (FDI). In 2001, world FDI (outward...
View ArticleHighway 400 – King City OnRoute Farmer’s Market
Farmers Markets of Ontario has put together a small market in the OnRoute parking lot on Highway 400 North in King City so that you are able to pick up your freshly picked AND LOCAL food before you...
View ArticleThe Holland Marsh – Walking the Walk; Talking the Talk from Ontario’s Soup...
Via: Holland Marsh Growers Association Welcome to the second of seven video clips that are being brought to you by the Holland Marsh Growers’ Association (HMGA) – and reaction to the first clip,...
View ArticleSOUPFEST | Supporting Local Food
Check out the following video from Powerline Films featuring King Township Mayor Steve Pellegrini and Economic Development Officer Jamie Smyth. The video addresses the importance of local food...
View ArticleOur Visit from the Chinese Consulate General
Last week, on Thursday, August 15th, the Economic Development Department, in Partnership with the Mayor & CAO, enjoyed the company of the Chinese Consul General in a tour around the King...
View ArticleThe Holland Marsh – And now for something completely different
Welcome to the third of seven video clips that are being brought to you by the Holland Marsh Growers’ Association (HMGA) – but this time, we have a couple of twists and surprises. Research and...
View ArticleDalt Hicks
Excerpts from the MC, Brian Larter’s remarks at Dalt Hicks Roast in 2012 attended by more than 600 friends of the Aggregate Industry, Golf Community, family and his many friends Dalt developed...
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