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community profile BELLEVILLE

contentsabout Belleville 3

living here 5things to do 10

history and heritage 14Belleville business 15

transportation 26

Belleville City Hall

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what’s been happeningThe City of Belleville has been working tirelessly as we continue to invest in infrastructure improvements that support our economic growth. Belleville’s future is most definitely bright, with a revitalized city centre, record residential development, including condominium developments in and around the downtown core, and a renewed focus on fostering rural innovation and entrepreneurs.

Belleville is growing in areas that continue to shape this City as a place where people want to live, work and operate their business. Our growing community is set apart by its inviting blend of rural and urban opportunities. With endless amenities and a high quality of life, more and more people are attracted to our community. Whatever your interests, Belleville has something to suit everyone’s tastes. The following pages highlight Belleville and what has shaped this city as a growing destination. We invite you to take a closer look at the people and businesses that make up our beautiful City.

locationBelleville is situated on the picturesque Bay of Quinte and serves as the largest urban centre for a region of 200,000. Conveniently located along Highway 401, Canada’s most travelled highway, Belleville is central to major markets in both Canada and the U.S. such as Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Chicago and New York City. Our prime location and access to huge markets makes Belleville an efficient environment for your business.

climateAverage Temperature: 8.1°CAnnual Precipitation: 912 mmAnnual Snowfall: 140 cm*source: Government of Canada

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getting aroundVIA Rail BellevilleVIA Rail passenger service provides connections to all major cities. Customers can experience new efficiencies as a result of our modernized station facilities as well as daily stops in Belleville.

Belleville TransitBelleville operates a transit service that runs seven days per week and travels to most urban areas in the community. Convenient bus stops and times have been carefully planned to ensure the most efficient and user friendly service possible.

Belleville is at the forefront of a revolutionized transit service through the introduction of an on-demand bus-hailing system. The system is used on the Route 11 night bus.

1. Sign –up through the online Belleville Lets Go application.

2. Use the map to select the stop and time you want to be picked up from and dropped off at.

3. Keep up to date on the status of your request.

A mobility bus service is also provided to ensure those with physical challenges can readily travel throughout the community.

Beyond the city limits, passengers can travel on highway coaches offering regular service to major cities.

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demographicsPopulation: 50,720Belleville experiences steady growth in all age ranges.

AGE GROUPS NUMBER

0-9 5,220

10-19 5,365

20-29 6,170

30-39 5,875

40-49 5,845

50-59 7,870

60-69 6,745

70+ 7,555

* Stats Canada 2016

Average Age of Population: 43

Average Total Income of Households: $73,141

Population growth forecast over 5 year (2016 to 2021): 1% annually.

development and housingBelleville offers affordable and elegant living in rural and urban settings. Options include victorian homes, traditional family dwellings, condominiums, subdivisions, waterfront estates, acreage, rental properties and attractive opportunities for retirement and student living.

Year Single Dwellings Multi Dwellings Total New Dwellings Construction Values

2015 129 81 210 63,471,798

2016 210 109 319 121,538,485

2017 212 255 467 122,013,070

2018 191 123 314 114,322,396

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multi-residential development highlightsProject/ Address Units Type Status

Arabella Retirement Living

24 Dundas Street West

125 Retirement with ground floor commercial

Approved – under construction

20 College Street West 95 Apartment Approved – not constructed

Dockside Quinte25 Dundas Street West

303 units in three towers

Condos with ground floor commercial

Under site plan review

Home for Good Supportive Housing -

Hastings County490 Sidney Street

40 Affordable/ market rent housing

Approved – under construction

Magnolia Gardens Residence

135 Station Street

103 Affordable/ Senior Apartment with ground

floor commercial

Under site plan review

MAPS Development450 Sidney Street

104 units in 4 blocks Affordable/ market rent housing

Second building under construction with two more to be

constructed

105-107 Ridgeway Place

102 units in two buildings

Apartment Approved – second building under construction

The Pinnacle – Fairtrade Works

211 Pinnacle Street

110 Condos with ground floor commercial

Approved – construction to begin

spring 2019

240 Yeomans Street 64 units in four blocks Stacked Townhomes Approved – not constructed

There are a number of active housing developments throughout the City with approved plans for single family dwelling and townhouse construction for 2019 and beyond. Work with a Quinte builder that will deliver the home of your dreams.

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educationBelleville offers a number of educational opportunities at the elementary, secondary and post-secondary levels, providing students with the resources needed to succeed. French immersion is available, as well as educational support and assessment programs.

Unique LearningAcademy of Learning College has been part of the Belleville business community for over 20 years and is recognized in the Province of Ontario as a registered Private Career College. The college offers diploma and certificate programs in accounting, business, medical, information technology and more.

Belleville is also home to Albert College, Canada’s oldest, independent, co-educational, day and boarding school. With over 150 years of experience and excellence, Albert College

provides an enriched and engaging curriculum from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 and Post Graduate. A home away from home to students from Canada and over 20 nations.

Loyola School of Adult and Continuing Education welcomes the return of former students to the education system. Adult learners wanting to finish their high school diploma, earn pre-requisite courses for college, obtain workplace certifications, improve their English in the ESL program, or brush up on computer skills, find Loyola offers what they need to succeed.

Montessori is a philosophy and method of education that has been helping children reach

their potential for over 100 years. Their method offers a unique combination of highly structured curriculum and the freedom of the child to choose their own activities. The focus of the Belleville Montessori Education Centre is to nurture the whole child and to provide a positive early learning experience, what Montessori called an education for life.

Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf is the first permanent school for Deaf students in Ontario providing programs and residences for students who are deaf, blind or have a specific learning disability.

Staff are dedicated to ensuring students become equipped with the knowledge and competence to be contributing citizens in our communities.

Elementary High school

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Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic District School Board

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Albert College

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Loyalist CollegeWhen it comes to grads getting jobs, Loyalist College is the #1 College in Ontario. The College has a strong tradition in graduate employment – Loyalist grads have always achieved high placement rates. According to Provincial Key Performance Indicator (KPI) results released November 2018, 91% of 2016-17 graduates were employed within six months after graduation, compared to the provincial average of 86% for Ontario’s 24 colleges.

Your journey with Loyalist College will take you through a fully experiential learning environment with community engagement and hands-on opportunities to drive you to your personal career destination.

Located on more than 200 acres in the beautiful Bay of Quinte region, Loyalist offers more than 65 full-time programs; apprenticeships; and hundreds of online, distance and in-class courses, as well as opportunities for continuing education through more than 70 university transfer agreements. Loyalist also recognizes credits from other colleges and universities, enabling you to complete your studies at Loyalist and gain real-world experiences and valuable employer connections.

The Bay of Quinte Skills Centre is a technology and trades training centre of choice for Southeastern Ontario. The centre focuses on developing skilled workers, particularly in emerging labour markets such as architecture and building sciences, automotive, electrical, welding and manufacturing.

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health careQuinte Health Care provides a wide range of high quality health care services to 160,000 people through four hospitals in the region - including Belleville General Hospital (BGH) which is the largest and operates as the main centre for healthcare in the region. BGH currently provides primary and secondary care with a total of 192 beds for acute medical patients, intensive care, obstetrics, pediatrics, mental health, complex continuing care, rehabilitation and surgery, and offers a full range of clinics, diagnostic services, support services and outreach programs.

QHC Belleville General Hospital is located at 265 Dundas St. E. Belleville.

When it comes to pediatric care, Quinte Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine is a community pediatric practice located in Belleville that provides medical care to infants, children and adolescents.

After hours clinic and medical service clinics are located throughout the City as well as dental,

chiropractic, physical therapy, massage therapy and naturopath services.

The Hastings and Prince Edward Health Unit is headquartered in Belleville, providing dozens of programs and services, along with reliable health information to local residents.

The City provides incentives through the Doctor Recruitment Program to attract new family physicians to Belleville. 2018 was an exceptional year, with eight new physicians wanting to settle here and approved under the program. The City has attracted 34 new physicians in total since implementing the incentive program.

Family doctors are a key component of ensuring our community is ready for new growth and development and this program speaks volumes about the readiness of our community to embrace new health care providers.

To register for a family doctor call Health Care Connect at 1-800-445-1882

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parks & recreationKnown for its hundreds of acres of parks and kilometres of scenic trails, Belleville is the ideal place for outdoor enthusiasts. The City maintains over 500 acres of parkland at 55 locations, as well as over 45 kilometres of well-groomed trails that are maintained for year-round activities.

Belleville’s unique natural features can be enjoyed along our beautiful waterfront trail – which can all be seen by bike! Over the past several years the City has opened our first on-street bicycle lanes, constructed a new

path along a major arterial road, paved and lit existing paths and started construction on the first phase of an active transportation path connecting Loyalist College to our newly revitalized downtown.

Winter adventures wait for you, with hiking, fishing, snowshoeing and skating activities that celebrate Belleville’s winter landscape. Christmas at the Pier – Belleville’s iconic Christmas Lighting Display located at Jane Forrester Park – is the official kick-off to the holiday season each year.

Caniff Mills Playground

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environmental servicesBelleville offers a reliable and economical infrastructure of electricity, water, sanitary sewer, high speed – large band width internet service, natural gas and waste management services.

Belleville is serviced by two electricity providers, Elexicon Energy and Hydro One.

Belleville’s local natural gas provider is Enbridge Gas - a major Canadian natural gas storage, transmission and distribution company based in Ontario with over 100 years of experience and service to customers.

Waste and Waste Reduction

The City of Belleville’s Green Bin Organic Waste Recycling Program is designed to help our environment by reducing the amount of waste that reaches our landfills. Through a partnership with Quinte Waste Solutions, Belleville and the surrounding communities work with this organization to provide efficient and effective curbside recycling, commercial recycling, household hazardous waste collection and waste electronics collection. quinterecycling.org

Whether you are inside or out, Belleville provides a healthy lifestyle setting. The Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre is a state-of-the-art 330,000 square foot recreation complex that provides four ice surfaces, three swimming pools, a running track, gymnasium, community recreation, leisure, social and cultural spaces.

tourismBelleville is the hub of the region, with infrastructure that appeals to those who work and visit the City, including accommodations from modern hotels to quaint bed and breakfasts and local rentals.

The new pop-up shops on our shoreline take summer to a whole different level. Check them out at Victoria Park – bike and watersport rentals, tour packages, retail, food and more. And…we’re just getting started – watch for phase two in 2020!

REGION

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arts and cultureCreativity, culture and quality of place are major drivers of a thriving community, with unique history and heritage as the bedrock of our culture.

Residents and visitors to Belleville can expect professional performances at the seasoned community Pinnacle Theatre or at the state-of-the-art Empire Theatre, both located in the heart of Downtown Belleville. Restaurants located throughout the City play host to musicians of all genres. The downtown Gallery District features unique works of art by local artists and artisans, and events celebrating our regional artists can be enjoyed all year round.

The Belleville Public Library and John M. Parrott Gallery offer customers a wide range of collections and services in an exciting modern building. Our Library and Gallery are the places to go for children’s programs, book clubs and author visits, room rentals, gallery exhibitions and art-related programs, free internet and wireless access, an excellent collection of materials to borrow and a great space to relax and enjoy yourself.Kate’s Kitchen

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history and heritageGlanmore National Historic Site

Built in 1882 – 1883 and designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1969 in recognition of its exceptional 2nd Empire architecture. The grand interior includes beautiful hand-painted ceilings and ornate woodwork. The museum cares for an extensive collection of antique furniture, paintings and ceramics. Winner of 2016 Peter Stokes Restoration Award from the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario and open year-round.

Hastings Regimental Museum

The United Empire Loyalists who settled in the counties of Hastings and Prince Edward organized the first Militia units for self-defense. The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment is the modern descendant of those Militia units and showcases interactive displays, photos, equipment and much more. Belleville has 33 designated heritage sites, all with their architectural history preserved.

SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOURS:

Learn more about our history through these three self-guided walking tours:

1. City Hall 2. Designated Sites3. Places of Worship

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downtown BellevilleCome roam the streets of our revitalized downtown, complete with new roads and sidewalks featuring brick pavements; and new urban design and landscape elements including street lights, furnishings, trees and granite-curb planters. Historic Downtown Belleville provides you with one-of-a-kind offerings that can be found by perusing antique shops, boutiques and local galleries. As you enjoy the splendor of Belleville’s Downtown, check out the rich variety of farm fresh products at the Belleville Farmers’ Market. The market is located in historic Market Square behind City Hall, and is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays all year round from 8am to 5pm (peak hours 9am-2pm).

Façade Improvement Program

The façade improvement program was designed to encourage preservation of the architectural traditions upon which the character of the downtown of the City of Belleville is based; to encourage restoration and rehabilitation of the older downtown buildings and maintaining

consistency in design of these buildings; and to preserve downtown Belleville’s unique historic character.

Tax Rebate

The tax rebate program is designed to encourage the upgrading and/or restoration of existing buildings by providing an incentive for those who undertake such work to benefit from gradual tax increases through a tax rebate program.

shoppingBelleville is the place for your everyday essentials, with major department stores and brands located here for your convenience. Shop the aisles of the region’s largest shopping centre – the Quinte Mall – with over 125 stores and services.

No matter what area of the city you visit, you’ll find stores brimming with interesting finds and welcoming shop owners. Sourcing that special something you can only find in Belleville is one of the best ways to spend your time here.

economic developmentThe City of Belleville is shaping our region as a place that embraces and grows innovation – bringing new jobs to the City and accelerating growth. Whether you’re an entrepreneur with an innovative idea to bring to life, wanting for a challenging career-oriented position or looking to build your business – the tools you need to succeed are here in Belleville. Sprague Foods Ltd.

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Belleville advantageWith a variety of expanded industrial areas, Belleville has strategically positioned itself to accommodate new growth and development.

Top 10 strategic advantages for doing business in Belleville

1. Centrally located with Highway 401 linking Belleville to major markets in both Canada and the US

2. Competitive wages and skilled workforce available

3. Various modes of transportation are available for easy access to other cities

4. Available land and buildings at competitive prices

5. Excellent post-secondary education that also offers customized training

6. Infrastructure that is available and competitively priced

7. A strong diversified workforce 8. State-of-the-art infrastructure consisting of

digital switching and fibre optic cabling9. Short commute10. Quality of life

Belleville has built a reputation as a welcoming place for industry. Several existing buildings are available as well as prime building sites, high quality, experienced design builders and several progressive build-to-lease companies.

City of Belleville also offers:

• Inexpensive fully-serviced industrial land “ready to go” and industrial buildings available at very affordable lease rates.

• Competitive tax rates for industrial and commercial developments

• No development charges for industrial development

Labour Market

Looking for work or employees? Challenging, career-oriented positions are available which

allow you to build the life you’ve always wanted in a beautiful, safe and affordable community.

Belleville provides job opportunities in a number of sectors. Access to our college and skills training centre ensures that our people have the up-to-date ability and skills to compete in today’s knowledge-driven economy.

Belleville offers competitive wages and high retention rates both of which are great benefits to doing business here.

Our affordable lifestyle and quality of life allow the city to attract and retain skilled labour at lower costs which translates into an economic advantage for local industry.

QUICK FACT :Labour Force

100,000(within a 45-minute commute)

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work in Belleville programTo ensure our employers have access to the employees they need, the City of Belleville manages a resume database of potential employees.

How it Works:• Anyone interested in finding employment

within Belleville is asked to forward a resume

to [email protected] where it will be added to our resume database.

• All resumes are categorized according to skill set (i.e. Human resource professional, nursing, trades, etc.)

• Resumes are distributed to our community employers upon request. Employers independently review and connect with potential candidates to discuss opportunities.

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key industriesBelleville has a strong manufacturing sector and has grown to embrace other sectors to round out our economy and stabilize and support the community. Our diverse manufacturing base includes plastics and packaging, advanced manufacturing, food processing, warehousing and distribution, research and development, as well as all the support services needed by these sectors.

MAJOR EMPLOYERS: Advanced Manufacturing Alliance Custom FabricationDONMAC Precision MachiningDurabla Canada Ltd.Interface FlooringKennametal Stellite Inc.Maxwell Merchant SolutionsMillfabOntario Truss & Wall Procter and Gamble Inc.SteggTriangle Fluid Controls Ltd.Venture Carpets Inc.

Auto PartsHanon SystemsDecoma Autosystems

Food/ Pharmaceutical ProcessingBlack Diamond CheeseDonini ChocolateHEXO Corp. Kellogg CompanyMaple Dale CheeseRedpath SugarReid’s Dairy CompanySofina FoodsSprague Foods LimitedTelesta TherapeuticsVantage FoodsW.T. Hawkins Ltd.

Logistics/ TransportationAll-Can Pro LogisticsB-Line Distribution Services

FedExRentx Transportation ServicesMinimaxVision Transportation

Plastics & PackagingBerry PlasticsEmmerson PackagingGH ManufacturingGREIF Containers Norampac Inc.Sigma Stretch Film

TechnologyAvaya CanadaElectrolabNESDA Technologies Ltd. Voice Directed Tally Systems (VDTS)

Reid’s Dairy

Emmerson Packaging

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business development highlights

HEXO Corp Belleville’s centralized location, conveniently located along primary shipping routes in Ontario, will allow HEXO to process and distribute cannabis-based products to fulfil its commitments across Canada.

In October of 2018 HEXO Corp acquired 25% of the former 2 million sq. ft. Sears Warehouse to establish a centre of excellence for the development and manufacturing of advanced cannabis products. HEXO creates and distributes innovative, easy to use and easy to understand products to serve the Canadian cannabis market. HEXO operates in the Gatineau Region with 1.3 million sq. ft of production capacity. Belleville is the first facility that the company has established outside of Quebec and will be focused on packaging and distributing the product.

Once up to full speed in the spring of 2019, HEXO anticipates the creation of 200 jobs from its initial 579,000 sq. ft. lease.

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Bell Boulevard Shopping Centre will feature Costco plus 14 other retail stores and a gas bar.

Hampton Inn & Suites Construction of a new hotel is underway on the east portion of the Pioneer Gas Station property at the corner of Wallbridge-Loyalist Road and Bell Boulevard. This five storey hotel will create an additional 101 rooms in the City of Belleville.

Intercontinental Hotel Group has received a minor variance approval for a new hotel to be located on Bell Boulevard. This 6-storey hotel will provide an additional 105 rooms in the City of Belleville.

Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen An 1850 sq. ft. building is underway immediately south of Panera Bread for this multinational chain of fried chicken fast food restaurant.

Talize, a Canadian owned and operated for profit second hand clothing retailer, is opening in the addition on the eastern side of the former Zeller’s Plaza located at 199 Bell Boulevard.

Vision Transportation on College Street East is scheduled to start construction of a minimum 100,000 sq. ft. warehouse and distribution facility on land recently purchased from the City.

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business innovationBelleville is embracing rural innovation as a driver for the growth of industries and emerging sectors. Fostering innovation in the City and across the region supports our skilled workforce development, youth retention and population growth, and is creating an attraction for entrepreneurs and leading-edge investments. Accelerating innovation is bringing new people and jobs to our City.

To learn more about the Makers in our community and across the Bay of Quinte region visit quintevation.ca

Burger RevolutionA destination for burger aficionados far and wide. This popular eatery has been featured on the Food Network’s ‘You Gotta Eat Here’, has earned tons of praise on social media and according to Days Out Ontario has the best burger in the Province. Owners and chefs Jeff and Rayling Camacho have proven that a burger can be gourmet, and if it tastes good and tastes different,

people will come back. What sets Burger Revolution apart is that 85 per cent of what is on the menu is made in house and sourced locally. Their meat is cut and ground every morning and the burgers are formed every night, so every burger is fresh, never frozen.

The Brake RoomAdam Tilley had a vision to create a business that was unique, but that also made a positive impact on the community; something that would bring people together with a common desire to live healthier and more sustainable. The Brake Room is a bike shop with a contagious coffee shop. With a background in the food service industry, as well as a lifelong passion of cycling, Adam spent a great deal of time deducing a way of bringing both those experiences to life in a business that is special in the Bay of Quinte Region.

Vantage Point Media HouseFounder Nick Pujic started about a decade ago, operating from a basement with limited gear and producing popular videos and programming for fly fishing fans. Now operating in Downtown Belleville, Vantage Point has become a hot property in the video and film production business. The company employs nine remarkably talented and creative folks, developing a host of programs, films, shorts and other video productions for everything from ad agencies, to top sports and entertainment networks throughout North America.

QUICK FACT :Belleville ranked #10 for

entrepreneurial presence in Canada(10th Annual Canadian Federation of

Independent Business Report – April 2019)

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business recognitionThe Quinte Business and Achievement Awards are presented annually to recognize outstanding business, not-for-profit organizations and business leaders in areas such as entrepreneurship, business growth, company practices, product innovations, customer service, stewardship, marketing success and community service.

business retention and expansionBusiness Retention and Expansion (BR&E) is a community-based economic development tool used to encourage the maintenance and development of local business. BR + E works to improve the competitiveness of local businesses by evaluating and addressing their needs and concerns. This is crucial to the continued sustainability of communities, since businesses that stay competitive are more likely to remain and expand in their community.

The City of Belleville has been able to respond to business needs by:

• Reducing business tax• Completing specific infrastructure

improvements• Implementing several labour attraction

initiatives• Attracting approximately 35 new family

doctors • Expanding the transit system to meet

business needs• Lobbying other levels of government for

business friendly policies• Site specific improvements and

adjustments to help local business

Each year multiple sectors are identified and businesses within those sectors interviewed one-on-one to gain insight on the local market, and inform economic priorities based on the successes and challenges identified.

2018/2019 BR&E Program Focus:• Development & Construction Sector• Tourism Sector

Lanning Headwear

Glazed & Confused

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business supportBelleville Chamber of Commerce As “the voice of business” for Belleville, this organization focuses on improving the business climate in the community through support and advocacy. bellevillechamber.ca

Belleville Downtown Improvement Area BDIA has what is called a two-fold mandate: (A) to improve, beautify and maintain public lands and buildings within the BDIA, beyond that which is provided by the municipality at large, and (B) to promote the area as a business and shopping area. The BDIA offers many benefits to business operators, property owners and residents of the downtown as they work hard to beautify and improve the atmosphere and promote the area as a business and shopping destination to increase economic activity. downtownbelleville.ca

Employment & Social Development Canada (ESDC) works to improve the standard of living and quality of life by promoting a labour force that is highly skilled and an efficient and inclusive market. The Belleville Service Canada Centre is located at 11 Station Street. Business support services include apprenticeship grants, support for hiring foreign workers, human resource management and labour market and workplace information. canada.ca/en/employment-social-development.html

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada administers federal government employment programs and operates local employment centres. The HRSDC provides employment services, labour market information, grants and contribution programs for employers and unemployment benefit services. hrsdc.gc.ca

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Loyalist College Community Employment Services provides programs and services to help individuals attain their employment goals, registers job vacancies and aides employers to find the right person for the job. communityemploymentservices.ca

Loyalist Training and Knowledge Centre offers a wide range of human resource consulting, information technology, and training services

to Federal and Provincial government agencies, municipalities and businesses. loyalisttraining.com

Manufacturing Resource Centre (MRC) has a primary mission to help local manufacturing leaders in the Quinte region improve their capabilities, competitiveness and sustainability. manufacturingrc.ca

Kennametal Stellite

GH Manufacturing

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community profile BELLEVILLEMeta Employment Services is part of the Employment Ontario network of organizations that provides one-stop shopping for all your job search needs. metaemploymentservices.com

Quinte Construction Association is a non-profit organization that serves the needs of the construction industry in the Quinte and surrounding area. The association serves as a voice for its member companies who compete annually in approximately a hundred million dollars’ worth of industrial, commercial and institutional construction.quinteconstructionassociation.ca

Quinte Economic Development Commission (QEDC) provides regional marketing programs that attract new manufacturing as well as strategic support that helps local industries grow more competitive and profitable. quintedevelopment.com

Quinte Home Builders’ Association is the voice of the residential construction industry and consists of builders, land developers, trade contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, utility representatives and professionals engaged in the industry. quintehomebuilders.ca

Quinte Manufacturers Association is comprised of local industry leaders and is a forum for discussing

and addressing issues common to all manufacturers in the Bay of Quinte Region. This association helps local manufacturing leaders improve their capabilities, competitiveness and sustainability. quintemanufacturing.com

QuinteVation is a non-government organization that facilitates and encourages business innovation by entrepreneurs across the Bay of Quinte Region. quintevation.ca

Small Business Centre of Quinte facilitates both start-up and existing business and focuses on providing a variety of products and services that will empower entrepreneurs to seek positive resolutions to their business needs. smallbusinessctr.com

The Business Development Bank of Canada promotes entrepreneurship by providing highly tailored financing, venture capital and consulting services to entrepreneurs. bdc.ca

Trenval Business Development Corporation has been supporting small business in the region since 1987, investing more than $32 million in small businesses generating more than 4,000 jobs through loans and advisory services. trenval.on.ca

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HighwaysThe Highway 401 corridor has three interchanges in Belleville. Provincial Highways 37 & 62 provide direct access to northern regions within the province. There are more than 15 freight carriers located in the region to ensure you receive competitive transport costs.

FreightBelleville has ready access to miles of track as both CN Rail and CP Rail runs right through the city. This is convenient for making your shipping needs fast, efficient and accessible. Individual industrial rail sidings are also available in certain locations.

FlightCanada’s largest Air Force Base, 8 Wing Trenton, is located just 10 minutes away, has a convenient airport that can accommodate any size aircraft and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week with prior approval. On-site customs clearance is also available.

Other convenient international airports within Belleville’s vicinity are Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal and provide cargo flights to many U.S. and international destinations.

Marine TransportOffered through Picton Harbour which is just 30km south of Belleville where large boats can be easily accommodated.

Transport/CourierOur city has several local and national courier services that offer convenient and affordable standard and custom shipping options. In addition, more than 15 large transportation companies, including custom transporters, are located in the area and can accommodate any standard or custom shipping needs.

City Distance (km)

Toronto 187 2 1.5

Ottawa 230 2.5 2.75

Montreal 362 3.5 5

Kingston 83 50 min. 40 min.

New York 684 7 13.5 1.5 (from Toronto)

Chicago 1012 10 14 1.5 (from Toronto)

Travel Time to Major Markets

transportationThe City of Belleville offers a location that is hard to beat with various modes of transportation for your shipping and business needs.

Over 120,000,000 people are within a

days drive of Belleville

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