Are you thinking about starting a business in Elizabethtown-Kitley? Wondering how to go about it? This page will provide you with some of the information you need to get started.
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Getting Started
Starting your own business can seem overwhelming, but it is important to remember that you are not alone. There are agencies and organizations that are designed to help. While this webpage is not a comprehensive guide, it will point you in the right direction to get you started.
Funding Sources
Securing financing for your business can feel like most daunting part of the process – but there is help available. Whether you are writing your first business plan, applying for loans, or looking for alternate funding methods, there are agencies and organizations designed to assist you. To learn more about funding your small business, visit the websites of these organizations:
Valley Heartland Community Futures Development Corporation
Valley Heartland Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC) is a community-based organization dedicated to stimulating job creation and economic growth through business and community development. Funded by Industry Canada, Valley Heartland CFDC assists small towns and rural communities to strengthen and diversify their economies. This is achieved by:
- Providing support and access to capital to the business community
- Partnering and coordinating community action
- To learn more about what Valley Heartland can do for your business, visit their website: valleycfdc.com
1000 Islands Community Futures Development Corporation
The 1000 Islands Community Development Corporation is a member of the Ontario Association of Community Futures Development Corporations. Their territory includes the 1000 Islands area, south Leeds, City of Brockville, Town of Gananoque, the Township of Athens, the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley, and the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands. They provide help to small and medium sized businesses by providing resources and information, business counseling and advisory services, as well as access to capital when other traditional sources of financing are insufficient. To learn more about the 1000 Islands Community Development Corporation, visit their website at ticdc.ca
Small Business Advisory Centre – Smiths Falls Lanark County
Are you thinking about starting a small business or need help with questions on an existing one? The Small Business Advisory Centre Centre is here to support you, the entrepreneur! Getting a small business started can be very challenging, but with dedication and hard work, it can be very rewarding. To learn more, visit their website at smallbizcentre.ca
Leeds and Grenville Small Business Enterprise Centre
The Leeds and Grenville Small Business Enterprise Centre offers information and advice to anyone starting or managing a business. Serving Leeds and Grenville, the Enterprise Centre is a one-stop source of information, with access to the Internet and resource materials. You will also get personal advice on preparing a business plan, financing and managing your business. Working in partnership with the local Community Futures Development Corporations provides expertise and start-up capital. To learn more, visit their website: www.lgsbec.com
Finding the Property
Finding the right place to locate your business can sometimes require the combined efforts of many people. Whether you are using a real estate agent to help you search for just the right location, or you are scouting it out on your own, it’s important to remember that the municipality is here to help you determine if the property fits your needs. Contact the Planning and Development Department to ensure that the location is right for your business.
When choosing a location, you might consider the following three questions:
- Is it a home-based business?
- Are you looking for commercial and/or industrially classed property?
- Have you considered locating in the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley’s Business Park?
The Township Business Park
Opened in 1984, the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley’s Business Park is located along the busy County Road 29 Corridor, north of the City of Brockville, south of the Leeds County O.P.P. Detachment. The Business Park consists of 90 acres, 33 of which are currently vacant; the Township has reserved 54 acres of abutting land for the future extension of the park. To learn more about the Township Business Park and other available property.
Coons Road Industrial Park
The Coons Road Industrial Park is located just to the north of the City of Brockville, along County Road 29. This privately owned industrial park enjoys all the infrastructure and transportation advantages of the Township owned Business Park. The Coons Road Industrial Park hosts a varied and thriving business community. To learn more about land available in the Coons Road Industrial Park.
Privately Owned Commercial/Industrial Land
To learn more about privately owned commercial/industrial land for sale in the Township.
It is important to be aware that just because a property is zoned commercial and/or industrial, not all commercial and/or industrial uses are permitted on that property. There are different types of commercial and/or industrial zoning, and if you are looking at purchasing a commercial/industrial lot, it is advised that you contact the Planning and Development Department to ensure that the property is zoned appropriately for your intended use.
Call: 613-345-7480 or 1-800-492-3175
Fax: 613-345-7235
Email: mail@ektwp.ca or stop by the office at: 6544 New Dublin Road
Please direct written inquiries to:
Planning and Development Department
Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley
6544 New Dublin Road
RR 2 Addison ON K0E 1A0
Home-Based Businesses
If you are considering starting a business in your home, there is one factor you should investigate at the outset. The primary concern for all home-based businesses is whether or not the activity you are considering is permitted on your property. Consult with the Township’s Planning and Development Department to find out if the business you are considering is permitted under the zoning. In addition to home-based businesses are rural home occupations which provide accessory business opportunities from existing farming operations. For more information, or to discuss your potential home-based business, contact the Planning and Development Department. If you’re considering running a Bed & Breakfast (B&B) in your home, you may wish to read through this informative pamphlet.
Call: 613-345-7480 or 1-800-492-3175
Fax: 613-345-7235
Email: mail@ektwp.ca
Or stop by the office at: 6544 New Dublin Road. Please direct written inquiries to:
Planning and Development Department
Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley
6544 New Dublin Road
RR 2 Addison ON K0E 1A0
Business Licences
At this time the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley does not issue businesses licenses, however this policy is subject to review, and for that reason you are advised to check with the municipality to determine whether or not municipal licensing is required for your business.