Township of
Stirling-Rawdon
234 North St.
PO Box 40
Stirling, ON K0K 3E0
Municipal
Office
Phone: 613-395-3380
Fax: 613-395-0864
info@stirling-rawdon.com
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| Facade & Signage Improvement Programs |
Since
the Township of Stirling-Rawdon has created the Façade
and Signage Improvement Area Commercial Property Improvement Grant/Loan
Program we have seen
substantial improvements to many business locations in the
downtown area. This has noticeably increased traffic within the
downtown and
attracted new customers to these unique venues.
Within the past two
years the
municipality has approved 14 Grant/Loan applications and we are very
excited
that business owners are taking advantage of this opportunity. The
facade and signage applications are added to the agenda of the Economic
Development meeting each month and approved by the committee if
applicants meet the necessary requirements.
This
program has
been very successful and has continued to create interest with
investors when
it comes to opening a new business in Stirling. The Municipality looks
forward
to continuing this program and improving the look of the downtown area.
Signage
purpose of Grant/Loan
Facade
purpose of Grant/Loan
Facade &
Signage Application Form
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Click here
for before and after photos of the latest downtown improvements!
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Invest
in Stirling-Rawdon
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Investment
opportunities await you in the Township of Stirling-Rawdon.
To
view a list
of
industrial and commercial properties available for sale and lease,
click Invest
in
Stirling.
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BizPaL is an online service that allows
you, the entrepreneur or business owner, a central place to find all
the permit and licence information needed to start or grow your
business.
Follow the simple question and answer
wizard to answer questions about what activities you would like to do
to start your business. You will generate a complete list of needed
permits and licences from the municipal, provincial, and federal levels
of government in one place.
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| Downtown
Information Package |
Stirling-Rawdon
has recently created a Downtown Information Package through Economic
Development to promote the downtown area and specific business
opportunities that are available. This is a critical component to the
overall promotion and attraction of investment in your area. The main
benefit of creating an information package is its universal nature,
which can be quickly adapted depending on the situation or inquiry. The
Stirling Downtown Information Package contains the following components:
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Downtown
Overview
- Location
Information
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Demographics and Market Data
- Market
Strengths and Trends
- Business
Mix in the Downtown
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Business Opportunities
- Promotion
Calendar
- Downtown
Revitalization Program
- Business
Regulations & Incentives
- Building
Profiles
- Contact
Information |
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| Community
Improvement Plan |
| Community Profile |
Community
Strategic Plan |
The Stirling-Rawdon Community Profile
presents community level information from the
2006
Census of Population.
In addition to these statistics, the
following information and services are provided:
- Location
- Municipal
Services
- Transportation
- Utilities
- Emergency/ Health Care Services
- Recreation/ Culture
- Major Employers
- Real Estate Services
- Education
- Calendar of Events
- Community Organization
- Government Services
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The Community
Strategic
Plan was developed for Stirling-Rawdon in 2005. This
report aims to establish community priorities and make choices that
will guide future initiatives, set goals and action plans, and ensure
that the needs of the community are being addressed in a comprehensive
and objective way.
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MAIN STREET REVITALIZATION PROGRAM
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Objective
- Establishing
a vision for future development.
- Enhancing local pride
and
instil a sence of belonging.
- Stimulating
the local and regional economy.
- Empowering
and involve the local citizenry.
- Developing the social
and
cultural life of the area.
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Concept designs for the
Stirling
Identity wall.
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Priorities/ Projects
- Enhancing all
entrances by landscaping around the Stirling-Rawdon welcome signs.
- Maintaining
flower baskets on street lights and around the downtown.
- Assisting
with improvements on all sides to Jim’s Pizza & Restaurant located
at the main intersection.
- Improvements
to parking area behind Jim’s Pizza.
- Improvements/enhancements
to
the
small wall near James/Mill St. intersection next to Cameo Flower
shop.
- Improvement
plan for area along Rawdon Creek behind the buildings on Mill Street.
- Improvement plans
for alley ways or drive ways in downtown core in between buildings.
- Continue
partnership with
the Township of Stirling-Rawdon with the availability of applications
for Facade Improvements.
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Concept
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Past
Accomplishments
Since February, 2005
the
CIA committee has worked together
to identify the issues confronting the town and to learn as much as
possible
about the local economic and social situation. Now armed with
this
knowledge, Stirling is entering the action stage where they have
released a
strategic plan and begin to act on their findings and
recommendations.
The success of this initiative hinges on the collaboration and
participation of
all members of the community. It is development of the community,
by the
community.
The
Township of Stirling-Rawdon in partnership with the Stirling Community
In
Action (CIA) main street revitalization committee has had the
opportunity to
work together and take action to strengthen the downtown through
several
projects. One of the major additions to the downtown since this
partnership has
been the Stirling Identity Wall. This was constructed at the main
intersection
and gives members of the community the opportunity to contribute and
support
the achievements and further growth of the village.
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Figures/
Gains
in Business Opportunities
The primary
objective for this project was to create a brand
for the collective Main Street Revitalization Initiative which was
intended to
build recognition for the overall program. These individual towns have
build
recognition based on a unique property, such as the Stirling Festival
theatre
creating its “Stirling Charm”.
Through this branding strategy our goal has continued to be
the revitalization of each of the downtown areas. Stirling is committed
when it
comes to satisfying their permanent resident’s needs by encouraging
members of
the community to shop locally, encourage long time cottage owners/
visitors to
think about converting to becoming a permanent resident, and encourage
visitors
to stop and enjoy the community instead of flowing through on to an
alternate
destination.
ComfortCountry
and
Main Street have seen a majority of
improvements take place since this project began. We have seen many
physical
improvements in partnership with Economic Development such as new
street lights,
street signs, the construction of the “Stirling Identity Wall” and much
landscaping and additions that have truly beautified the downtown area.
By
creating a partnership with the other three municipalities involved
with
ComfortCountry we have also had the opportunity to organize workshops
and
events for business owners so that improvements can be made and they
can have
the opportunity to learn and potential increase the success of their
business.
Since
the Township of Stirling-Rawdon has created the Façade
and Signage Improvement Area Commercial Property Improvement Grant/Loan
Program we have seen substantial improvements to
many business locations in the
downtown area. This has noticeably increased traffic within the
downtown and
attracted new customers to these unique venues. Within the past two
years the
municipality has approved 14 Grant/Loan applications and we are very
excited
that business owners are taking advantage of this opportunity. This
program has
been very successful and has continued to create interest with
investors when
it comes to opening a new business in Stirling. The Municipality looks
forward
to continuing this program and improving the look of the downtown area.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT IN STIRLING-RAWDON
CONTACT:
Elisha Maguire
Economic Development Officer
Township of Stirling-Rawdon
234 North St., Box 40
Stirling, ON K0K 3E0
(p) 613-395-3341
(f) 613-395-0864
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