Two local MPPs are congratulating the County of Wellington on receiving a $95,000 grant from the Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Employment to assist in the implementation of the county’s economic development strategy.
Upon hearing the News, Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott said, “I want to thank county council and staff for their leadership and hard work.”
He added, “This grant will help to encourage job creation in Wellington County and I want to continue to do whatever I can to support their efforts.”
Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece was also pleased to see the province recognize the county’s leadership and support their economic vision.
“Economic development is so important to the future of our communities,” said Pettapiece.
“I want to thank the county for everything they are doing to attract the jobs we need.”
In November 2012, the County of Wellington adopted its first ever Economic Development Strategy.
This strategy came together after consultation with over 550 entrepreneurs, residents and partner agencies.
On March 18, Arnott wrote to the minister of economic development in support of the county’s application for financial assistance under the Communities in Transition initiative.
“I support county council’s efforts to promote economic development. I would urge you to respond favourably and provide them with the funds they need to implement their economic development strategy,” Arnott told the minister.
The intervention of the minister of economic development was helpful, Arnott added.
“I want to thank the Hon. Eric Hoskins,” Arnott said.
“I had a number of conversations with him to follow up, and I’m glad that he approved this grant.”
