Local MPPs congratulate County of Wellington on economic development grant
NEWS RELEASE
Ted Arnott, MPP
Wellington-Halton Hills
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 11, 2013
Local MPPs congratulate County of Wellington on
economic development grant
(Queen’s Park) – The County of Wellington has received word from the Ministry of Economic
Development, Trade, and Employment that they will be receiving a $95,000 grant to assist in the
implementation of the County’s economic development strategy.
Upon hearing the news, Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott congratulated the County on the
grant.
“I want to thank County Council and staff for their leadership and hard work,” said Mr. Arnott. “This
grant will help to encourage job creation in Wellington County and I want to continue to do whatever
I can to support their efforts.”
Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece was also pleased to see the province recognize the
County’s leadership and support their economic vision.
“Economic development is so important to the future of our communities,” said Mr. Pettapiece. “I
want to thank the County for everything they are doing to attract the jobs we need.”
In November 2012, the County of Wellington adopted its first ever Economic Development Strategy.
This strategy came together after consultation with over 550 entrepreneurs, residents and partner
agencies.
On March 18, Mr. Arnott wrote to the Minister of Economic Development in support of the County’s
application for financial assistance under the Communities in Transition initiative.
“I support County Council’s efforts to promote economic development. I would urge you to respond
favourably and provide them with the funds they need to implement their Economic Development
Strategy,” he wrote in an email to the Minister.
The intervention of the Minister of Economic Development was helpful, Mr. Arnott added.
“I want to thank the Hon. Eric Hoskins,” Mr. Arnott said. “I had a number of conversations with him
to follow up, and I’m glad that he approved this grant.”
(Attached: Mr. Arnott’s email to the Minister of Economic Development, Trade, and Employment,
March 18, 2013)
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Ted Arnott, MPP
Phone: 416-325-3880
Email: ted.arnott@pc.ola.org
Ted Arnott, MPP
Wellington-Halton Hills
From: Arnott, Ted
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 1:19 PM
To: ‘ehoskins.mpp@liberal.ola.org’
Cc: ‘Jana Reichert’; Chris White1; George Bridge; Scott Wilson; Ken DeHart
Subject: County of Wellington’s CiT application
The Hon. Eric Hoskins
Minister of Economic Development, Trade, and Employment
Dear Minister:
I have been informed that the County of Wellington recently submitted a funding application to your
Ministry under the Communities in Transition (CiT) initiative. I am writing to add my voice in support of
this application.
It is my understanding that your Government intends the CiT program to be responsive to the needs of
communities and regions. It is intended to allow them to apply at any time during the year for help
developing a strategy for their economic growth. I know that the County of Wellington would be well
suited to partnering with the Ministry in this respect.
In November 2012, the County of Wellington adopted its first ever Economic Development Strategy.
This strategy was developed in consultation with over 550 entrepreneurs, residents, and partner
agencies and is designed to help the County be proactive in supporting business and in accommodating
new residential and employment growth. The funding from the CiT would enable the implementation of
this strategy.
A copy of the County of Wellington’s application is attached for your ease of reference.
I support County Council’s efforts to promote economic development. I would urge you to respond
favourably and provide them with the funds they need to implement their Economic Development
Strategy.
Thank you for your consideration of this matter. I hope to discuss it with you at the earliest available
opportunity.
Sincerely,
Ted Arnott, MPP
Wellington-Halton Hills
Phone: 416-325-3880
Fax: 416-325-6649