Plenty of Action in South Glengarry!

-Globocam celebrates its first year in South Glengarry

-New Evening Business Mixer coming May 15th

-First Breakfast Connections of 2025 held in Lancaster

-Ferme Butte & Bine's Café and Bakery Opening

-Three local businesses awarded RIP grants

-Awards Gala Date Announced

-Business Spotlight - LeClair Manor - "The Manor"

Globocam Celebrates First Anniversary in South Glengarry

On Tuesday, April 14^th, Mayor Lachlan McDonald and EDO Jennifer Treverton joined executives, management, and staff at Globocam to celebrate their first anniversary at the Boundary Road location. The event included a BBQ lunch, a TikTok challenge for fun, and special recognition for Yann Cassagnol, Branch Manager, for his exceptional guidance and leadership. The team was acknowledged for making this Globocam branch a top-performing location.

Congratulations Globocam!

This team is expanding. If you know someone interested in becoming a Globocam technician, please refer them to their job posting.

First Breakfast Connections of 2025 Lands in Lancaster

The first Breakfast Connections event of the year was held April 24 in Lancaster, co-hosted by the Cornwall SDG Business Enterprise Centre and the Township of South Glengarry. SDG Warden Lang and South Glengarry Mayor McDonald welcomed the attendees before introducing the guest speaker, Adam Gibeau, the owner of Digital Dorsal.

During his presentation, Adam emphasized the significance of digital tools for businesses. He highlighted that a strong online presence can help attract customers and explained that digital advertising is often more cost-effective than print advertisements.

We extend a heartfelt “thank you” to the Cornwall and SDG Counties Business Enterprise Centre for selecting our Township to co-host this inaugural Breakfast Connections event of the year.

Ferme Butte & Bine's Rural Café & Bakery Opens

Business owners Emeric and Sylviane welcomed MP Eric Duncan, SDG Counties Warden Martin Lang, Mayor Lachlan McDonald, CAO Jamie Fawthrop, SDG Counties’ Acting Manager of Economic Development Karina Belanger, and EDO Jennifer Treverton to their newly constructed rural café and bakery on Thursday, May 1st, ahead of their official opening on May 4th.

The bright and open space, filled with the aroma of freshly baked artisan sourdough breads and brewed coffee, created a warm and inviting atmosphere. Displays filled with baked goods tempted guests who came to congratulate Emeric and Sylviane on the successful completion of this ambitious project, allowing them to enjoy treats alongside a hot cup of coffee at one of the cozy tables. The café also features a selection of locally sourced artisan goods.

This project received partial support from the SDG Counties' Regional Incentives Program (RIP) grants. We highly recommend visiting Emeric and Sylviane at 5857 Glen Brook Road, Williamstown, to experience their café.

Three Local Businesses Awarded Regional Incentives Program (RIP) Grants

We're pleased to announce that on April 22nd, the SDG Counties’ Council approved funding for several applicants to the 2025 RIP program, including all three projects from South Glengarry! This highly competitive program aims to stimulate private investment to achieve economic goals. The approved projects from South Glengarry are:

·        The Butterfly Barn project: $40,000.00

·        Youtopia Massage Therapy: $20,000.00

·        Fraser Creek Pizza Farm: $8,518.71

These projects highlight the program's success, with the total private investment amounting to $602,890. Congratulations to all recipients!

2025 Business and Community Awards Gala Date Announced

Mark your calendars for the 2025 Business and Community Awards Gala on Saturday, September 27, at 7:00 p.m. Start planning your nominations for this year's event.

Nomination Period: Opens for one month in early July.

Sponsorship Packages: Jennifer will promote these in June to support this special event, celebrating business excellence and community services in South Glengarry.



A ZEN OASIS for FAMILY GATHERINGS or FRIENDS' GETAWAYS!

LeClair Manor—The Manor—is a beautifully restored heritage home in the hamlet of North Lancaster, blending historic charm with modern tranquility.

Enjoy yoga in the studio, a swim in the pool, barefoot walks on lush lawns, or naps in a hammock. Cozy patios, a wraparound porch, and peaceful gardens invite you to relax, restore, and have fun. Perfect for making lasting memories!

Booking inquiries: manorgatherings@protonmail.com

View the amenities: https://t.ly/nB6U9

2025 Warden’s Golf Tournament at the Cornwall Golf & Country Club!

Join with Warden Martin Lang, members of SDG Counties Council, partner organizations and local leadership for a fun afternoon at the Cornwall Golf & Country Club! It’s a shotgun start, so don’t be late.

Dinner in the dining room will follow.

Register today!

Cornwall & SDG Counties' 5-Year Tourism Strategic Action Plan Released

South Glengarry's EDO, Jennifer Treverton, actively contributed to the Cornwall & SDG Counties' Strategic Visioning Session in October 2024, offering insights for strategic planning.

On April 9th, Jennifer attended the Cornwall & SDG Counties' Tourism Summit, a highly attended event featuring excellent presenters. The newly released Cornwall & SDG Counties' 5-Year Tourism Strategic Action Plan was shared, highlighting tourism as a thriving industry with significant economic benefits, particularly in this region.

The report identified three key priorities for SDG Counties' Tourism:

·        Organizational Tourism Management

·        Destination Management and Product Development

·        Destination Marketing

The report is excellent and insightful. Download your e-copy of the Cornwall & SDG Counties' 5-Year Strategic Action Plan here.

Ontario Unlocking Free Trade Within Canada

On April 16, 2025, the Ontario government announced their plan to introduce the Protect Ontario through Free Trade within Canada Act to unlock free trade and labour mobility within Canada, aiming to create new job opportunities and attract investment by removing trade barriers and red tape. If passed, this legislation includes mutual recognition of goods and services, streamlined labour mobility rules, and direct-to-consumer alcohol sales, supported by a $50 million Ontario Together Trade Fund and partnerships with Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. 



Ontario Investing $1.3 Billion to Protect Manufacturing Workers and Jobs

Announced May 5, Ontario is investing $1.3 billion over three years to enhance and expand the Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit, aiming to lower costs for businesses investing in manufacturing and processing.

This initiative will support job creation and economic growth by increasing the tax credit rate from 10% to 15% for Canadian-controlled private corporations and expanding eligibility for non-Canadian-controlled private corporations, helping Ontario's manufacturing sector to support investments in Ontario. 

Ontario Investing $1 Billion in Skills Development Fund to Protect Workers

New funding announced today will support workers in the face of U.S. tariffs and economic uncertainty

Ontario is expanding its Skills Development Fund (SDF) by nearly $1 billion over the next three years, bringing the total to $2.5 billion. This funding will help train and reskill Ontario workers, including those directly impacted by layoffs that result from tariffs.

Enhanced training programs and upgraded facilities will ensure impacted workers have the necessary support to find good-paying jobs and help strengthen Ontario’s economy.



Ontario Government’s Ontario Together Fund (OTTF) Now Accepting Applications

The Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF) is a $50 million initiative to help eligible businesses impacted by trade disruptions get support to enhance their resilience, strengthen their capacity, build local supply chains within Ontario and expand their market reach.

• Diversifying sales portfolios - Expanding market reach, focusing on interprovincial trade.
• Improving competitiveness by boosting manufacturing capacity, capabilities, and profitability using advanced technology and innovative processes.
• Contributing to regional and sectoral ecosystems - Strengthening Ontario’s supply chains by procuring more equipment and supplies from Ontario and Canada.
• Creating and or retaining jobs

OTTF is currently accepting applications.



Attention: Industrial and Manufacturing Businesses

If you are considering a large capital investment program shortly, the Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) may be able to assist you in offsetting some of your expenses. Our local representative is willing to meet with you to discuss your project.

Get Loans: Up to 15% funding to a maximum of $5M, interest-free during the project period (up to 4 years)

Grants: Only under special circumstances: up to 15%

Applications will be accepted until May 21^st, with funding decisions announced on August 14^th, 2025.

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