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Eurocopter opens massive expansion.
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Fort Erie Economic Development & Tourism Corporation receives $2 million grant from the Province of Ontario.
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Ridgeway to become home to Farmers Market. Grand opening set for Saturday May 17, 2008.
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Peninsula Alloy - Fort Erie’s Newest Industrial Business
Having acquired the abandoned foundry at 3600 Eagle Street in Stevensville for tax arrears, the Town of Fort Erie and the Fort Erie Economic Development & Tourism Corporation launched a national tender call for the purchase of the property. The successful bidder, Mr. Roger Heise, quickly cleaned up the site, undertook major restorative efforts, and has since created a successful business employing some 52 people in Fort Erie.
The success of Peninsula Alloy in Stevensville is another great example of how the Town has turned a brownfield liability into a valuable partnership with a successful entrepreneur. |
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Fort Erie Launches its 2007 Gaming Industry Marketing Campaign - Fort Erie Excites!
Fort Erie’s gaming partners, the Fort Erie EDTC, Fort Erie Race Track, OLG Slots at Fort Erie, HBPA, Holiday Inn Fort Erie and the Peace Bridge Duty Free, in partnership with the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership launched its 2007 gaming campaign worth over $400,000. Designed to promote Fort Erie as a dynamic gaming destination, the 2007 campaign - Fort Erie Excites - will run through the summer into the late fall. |
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Fort Erie Welcome’s RegalCraft Homes
Custom home builder RegalCraft Homes, best known for their residential developments in the GTA, celebrated the grand opening of its Fort Erie presentation centre on April 11th. RegalCraft’s Fort Erie project, “Niagara Estates”, is located in Black Creek, and is slated for some 268 homes over two phases of development. The homes, ranging in price from $350,000 to over $500,000, are custom built to the buyers tastes. |
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Niagara Development Corridor Partnership launches Alberta Oilsands Mission
The Niagara Development Corridor Partnership (NDCP) is a collaboration between the economic development professionals in Fort Erie, Welland, Niagara Falls and St. Catharines which works toward taking advantage of the communities’ synergies along the critically important QEW-406 corridor. In March 2007, the NDCP arranged a trade mission to the National Buyer/Sellers Forum in Edmonton, and brought with them some 25 Niagara companies looking to tap into the business potential being driven by the Alberta oilsands industry. |
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DMI Officially Opens in Stevensville
The first fully dedicated wind tower manufacturing plant in Ontario is now fully operational and filling orders in Fort Erie. DMI Industries, an operating company of Otter Tail Corporation, officially opened its newly refurbished facility in Fort Erie, Ontario, during a ribbon cutting ceremony on August 23, 2006. Having evaluated some 20+ municipalities in their site selection search, DMI chose Fort Erie for logistical reasons, but also because of the assistance and support they received from the Fort Erie Economic Development & Tourism Corporation and the Town of Fort Erie. Now employing over 110 people at its Stevensville facility, DMI is already planning to expand its local operation and hire additional staff. |
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Fleet Canada Inc. Launched!
Fleet Canada Inc. rolled out its first workforce, first product and its first customer, Bombardier Aerospace on March 10th of this year. Three years after Magellan Aerospace announced it would close the 76-year-old plant, a new employee-owned company now operates the 500,000 square-foot facility at Gilmore Road and the QEW. The new Fleet Canada Inc. will supply external fuselage and wing panel components for Bombardier’s Dash 8 Q-series 300
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Peace Bridge Plaza Renovation Underway
The $42-million high-tech renovation of the Fort Erie and Buffalo plazas at the Peace Bridge is now in its second phase and has already resulted in improved border wait times even with enhanced security measures. The plaza re-development “is huge for us”, said Economic Development and Tourism Corporation general manager Jim Thibert. “Nothing has greater impact on Canadian business and jobs than the border” he said.
“When this entire project is completed it will be like a heart transplant to revitalize the border operations”, said Ron Rienas, general manager of the Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority. |
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THE NIAGARA DEVELOPMENT CORRIDOR PARTNERSHIP:
Mayor announces launch of Niagara Development Corridor
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RIDGEWAY BY THE LAKE: $35 million adult lifestyle community
Fort Erie´s beautiful beaches, trails and close proximity to both Buffalo and Toronto, make adult lifestyle communities an attractive option to the over-50 crowd. Rideway by the Lake is a recent adult lifestyle community that is attracting people from across Niagara and the Greater Toronto Area. With 140 homes and 40 townhomes, the community will offer an 8,000 square foot clubhouse, outdoor swimming pool and tennis courts. With an historical look, Ridgeway by the Lake is a walkers´ paradise. |
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ZAVCOR TRUK-KING: Terminal opened in Stevensville Industrial Park
The very successful transportation firm of Zavcor Trucking recently opened a dry freight division called Truk-King in Fort Erie´s Stevensville Industrial Park. Truk-King provides quality transportation services between Southern Ontario and the north eastern seaboard of the United States. The terminal reinforces Fort Erie´s critical role in cross-border commerce. |
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MERIDIAN CREDIT UNION: Meridian to open new branch on The Garrison
One of Niagara´s most successful financial insitutions, Meridian Credit Union is slated to open a second branch in Fort Erie in the fall 2005. This major commercial banking centre will be located in the International Gateway Plaza on Garrison Road.
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NIAGARA RIVER GOLF COURSE: Our Augusta of the North
This $25 million dollar project will be a key catalyst for tourism and economic development in Fort Erie and Niagara. Canada´s leading golf course construction firm, Persimmons Golf (Bigwin Island), is Project Manager.Find Out More... |
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FLEET
The Fort Erie Economic Development & Tourism Corporation has been assisting Fleet with restructuring activities and commissioned a feasibility study in 2004 toward this end. Negotiations and due diligence continue with the intended purpose of retaining Fleet in the aerospace manufacturing niche that it has long held for decades. Find Out More... |
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PEACE BRIDGE CANADIAN PLAZA: $42 million federal infrastructure project
Reconstruction of the Canadian Plaza at the Peace Bridge has begun. It will be an impressive and truly Canadian gateway.
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VETERAN´S WAY: Part of Fort Erie´s International Gateway
Veteran´s Way is a$1 million promenade that rests at the base of the Peace Bridge leading to the beautiful Mather Arch and Niagara Parks Commission Parkway. Constructed in 2004, the Way is part of the Town of Fort Erie´s International Gateway Strategy which was recently awarded the 2005 Canadian Institute of Planners Award of Excellence. Find Out More... |
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PEACE BRIDGE - New span "in the works"
Planners, politicians and the Buffalo-Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority continue to move the planning and construction process along for the new Peace Bridge. Designs for the new space are in the process of review and selection.Find Out More... |
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FORT ERIE RACETRACK: $2.5 million in improvements
Long considered one of the most beautiful horse racing tracks in North America, the Fort Erie racetrack underwent $2.5 million in improvements. Track reconstruction plus upgrades of barns and other facilities will add to the very successful allure of this thoroughbred racing venue. The Racetrack is home to the third leg in Canada´s Triple Crown, the Prince of Wales Stakes.
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FORT ERIE URGENT CARE CLINIC: Doctors come to Town
Opened September 2004, the Clinic provides urgent care to local and visiting residents of the Town. Part of Urgent Care´s regional health network, the Clinic will serve the Town´s 30,000 residents, 10,000 American seasonal residents and thousands of immigrants and gamers who frequent th Town on a daily basis.
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SHARED BORDER MANAGEMENT AND VEHICLE PRE-PROCESSING: Innovation at the border
The Fort Erie-Buffalo crossing at the Peace Bridge is the location of Canada´s first shared border management pilot. Additionally, a commercial vehicle pre-processing centre has been set-up at Fort Erie´s Truck & Travel Plaza. These innovative programs will improve the flow of border processing for the $52 billion of trade that crosses the Peace Bridge annually.
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HERITAGE CHEESE: Fort Erie´s destination shops grow
The charm of Fort Erie´s Ridgeway has grown with the recent addition of gourmet food store and caterer, Heritage Cheese. In addition to a terrific selection of specialty foods, the owners of this culinary boutique have completed innovative exterior renovations to the building. You can´t miss it along historic Ridgeway Road.
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RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT: Poised to meet Fort Erie´s growing population
Since Fort Erie is one of Niagara´s fastest growing communities, residential developers have responded with a flurry of new home construction. From family to adult lifestyle living, Fort Erie offers a range of professionally-constructed housing choices.
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DR. TED OGILVIE: Expands wellness services to Jarvis Street
A lifelong resident of Fort Erie, Dr. Ted and his staff continue to provide first rate chiropractic and wellness care at their new location on 70 Jarvis Street in the heart of the Bridgeburg Station Business Improvement Area. The Clinic joins an abundance of other professional services representing the banking industry, law, land surveying, not to mention collectibles and a pharmacy.
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GARRISON ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
Improvements to Fort Erie´s Garrison Road corridor is the first step in the Town´s $8.7 International Gateway Design Strategy. This, is in addition to, the $42 million that is being spent on the new Canadian Plaza at the Peace Bridge.
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RICH PRODUCTS CANADA: Expands and celebrates 40 years in Fort Erie
From the ribbon-cutting in 2003, Rich Products Canada has embarked upon an impressive expansion at their Fort Erie operation. The $15 million project has improved their competitivenes in the global market and yielded 40 new jobs for the Town. This coincides also with the company´s fortieth anniversary in 2004.
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FORT ERIE´S FRIENDSHIP TRAIL ROUNDS OUT THE REGION´S MOST EXTENSIVE TRAILS NETWORK
Fort Erie boasts the most extensive trails network in the Region of Niagara including the beautiful Niagara Parkway, Friendship Trail and Trans-Canada Trail. Find Out More... |
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JF STOLL
STOLL is one of the leading manufacturers of agricultural machinery in Europe. The Fort Erie operation is responsible for export to American markets. The range of manufactured and marketing products comprises front loaders for tractors, mowers, windrowers and tedders, feed mixing trailors, manure spreaders, forage harvesters and sugar beet harvesters.
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CRYSTAL BEACH WATERFRONT PARK & BOAT LAUNCH
The Town of Fort Erie has continued its infrastructure investment most notably through the Crystal Beach Waterfront Park & Boat Launch. Resting on the shores of beautiful Lake Erie this park and boat launch serves thousands of boaters and outdoor enthusiasts yearly.
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NO FRILLS
Jessie and Kelly´s new No Frills is a welcome addition to the mix of grocery retailers in the Garrison Road area. Located at the corner of Thompson and Garrison Road, the retailer is part of the No Frills food network.
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KELSEY´S RESTAURANT
With a large bar area, dining room, and facilities to accommodate large groups, Kelsey’s is a welcome and refreshing addition to Fort Erie’s dining and entertainment. In the warmer seasons, enjoy dining on their canopied outdoor patio.
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SHOPPERS DRUG MART: Opens flagship as part of the International Gateway Plaza
Shopper’s Drug Mart opened one of its new stores in the International Gateway Centre. This flagship store features extensive cosmetics, home and health products as well as a professional pharmacy.
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SEARS
Sears expanded its Fort Erie operation in a move to its new location at 584 Garrison Road. The store retails appliances, electronics and lawn and garden equipment.
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ONTARIO VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE
This $9 million, 30,000 square foot facility houses the Ontario Visitor Information Centre, a food court, café, and native gifts shop (Windancer).
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AERO-SAFE TECHNOLOGIES OPENS STATE-OF-THE-ART PROCESSING FACILITY
Aero-Safe Technologies has opened Aero-safe Processing, a new 7,200 square foot facility specializing in chemical analysis and environmental testing. Processses that they provide in order to ensure process control and process qualification include chamical cleaning; chemical conversion coatings; passivation; anodizing; and, black oxide. Aero-safe provides its expertise to the aerospace, defence, life support, satcom and optical components industry.
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ZOOZ: Niagara´s only outdoor, interactive zoo
Fort Erie’s newest and wildest tourism attraction, ZOOZ, offers exciting, interactive and educational fun for the whole family.
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U.S. INVESTMENT STUDY: American investment in Fort Erie tops $450 million
The U.S. Investment Study initiative is designed to examine the residential, commercial and economic relationships between Fort Erie and Western New York. Fort Erie has over a 100 year history with Western New York, a relationship that has permeated many of the economic sectors of the Town. The Study is available by contacting the EDTC at 1-888-270-9151.
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RIVERWALK: Niagara´s newest waterfront boardwalk
Along the waters of the Niagara River, just below the Peace Bridge, is Riverwalk, NIagara´s newest waterfront boardwalk. Fronting onto the walk are restaurants, outdoor patios and a public square, all linked with the Niagara Parks system, Mather Arch and Fort Erie´s Friendship Trail. Festivals like the Riverwalk Music Festival are held at this popular and beautiful venue.
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WAL-MART COMES TO FORT ERIE
Wal-Mart has selected Fort Erie as one of its recent expansion locales. Located along the Garrison at the corner of Thompson Road, the store offers one-stop shopping for consumers including photo finishing, an optician and pharmacy.
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$6 MILLION STATE-OF-THE-ART TRUCK & TRAVEL CENTRE OPENS
This state-of-the-art centre is designed for the professional trucker and traveller. In addition to standard services it also provides unique amenities, all within one mile of Canada´ s second busiest border crossing at the Fort Erie-Buffalo Peace Bridge.
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BAY BEACH: A development opportunity on Canada´s South Shore
The Caribbean-rated sands of Bay Beach and Crystal Beach front this beautiful development opportunity. Comprised of three land parcels, one of which fronts the beachfront, Bay Beach is one of eight "anchor" locations around the Point Abino-Lake Erie shoreline.
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NEW WAYFINDING SIGNS
The Town of Fort Erie launched a Wayfinding Sign Program in order to assist local, visiting and Peace Bridge traffic. The signage program incorportes the Town´s "bridges" logo and is part of a multi-year strategy to help brand the Town.
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INTERNATIONAL GATEWAY CENTRE: Developer leadership in action
David Kompson is developer of one of Fort Erie’s most impressive developments, the International Gateway Plaza. Located along the important commercial corridor of the Garrison Road and one minute from the Peace Bridge, the development hosts a range of retail and commercial enterprises.
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FORTIS ONTARIO/CANADIAN NIAGARA POWER: A good corporate citizen of Fort Erie
The EDTC and Town of Fort Erie appreciate the contributions in 2003 and 2004 to the Progress Fund. Fortis Ontario´s generosity of $10,000 each year is used toward economic development and municipal projects.
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