The past year has seen a number of changes in the business environment and government. The wave of change is initiated and it seems that it will continue in the coming months. A new government is often synonymous with new programs and new services.On our side, we must maintain the cap on the investment and job creation objectives set in our programs and

services put in place by the Board of Directors.

Each year in Canada, it is more than 45 000 jobs which are created /maintained and more than 5 500 businesses which are accompanied and financed by the CFDCS. For the Prescott-Russell Community Development Corporation (PRCDC), it is more than 2 000 000$ in investment in 28 businesses as well as the creation and maintenance of more than 175 jobs annually.

As mentioned previously, new government often means new ideas, new vision and changes. With the arrival of the new Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, the Honorable Navdeep Bains, innovation, renewable energy, green technologies and sustainable jobs are at the forefront.

This being said, we must innovate in our interventions and encourage the development of an entrepreneurial, innovative and sustainable culture. Over the years, the PRCDC has always innovated. In particular, the implementation of the Need a Hand program, of the Young Entrepreneurs Program and the Eastern Ontario Development Program. Recently, we launched “Economic Development Initiative of Southern Ontario” in order to help entrepreneurs, young entrepreneurs as well as new immigrant Francophone entrepreneurs in southern Ontario to start their

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own business.We must also continue to support our communities to develop and innovate. Since our inception in 1986, we are actively involved within the entrepreneurial community and communities of Prescott and Russell. Yes, already 30 years!

We are seeing more and more that the interventions in this direction have an impact on the economic growth and prosperity of the communities of Prescott and Russell. Of course, there is still a lot of work to do to ensure that the intentions and the new directions of the government are transformed into action.

As Chairperson of the PRCDC, I am very proud of the work done and the impact of our actions. Thanks to the involvement and the creativity of our team, supported by a dynamic board of directors, we can continue to make of Prescott and Russell a prosperous region.

Sylvain Charlebois, ChairpersonPrescott-Russell Community Development Corporation

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Happy New Year to all and all the success in your business!

Board, International Trade, Natural Resources, and Small Business and Tourism.

On behalf of all of us, we offer a warm welcome and lots of success to the Honorable Navdeep Bains

John Candie, Executive Director Prescott-Russell Community Development Corporation

Navdeep Bains, MP Mississauga-Malton

Message from the Executive Director

The Prescott-Russell Community Development Corporation welcomes the new Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, the Honorable Navdeep Bains, MP Mississauga-Milton.Navdeep Bains was a

distinguished visiting professor at Ryerson University’s Ted Rogers School of Management and holds an MBA with a specialization in Finance. As a Certified Management Accountant, he has worked several years in accounting and financial analysis for the Ford Motor Company of Canada.

Navdeep is a long-time resident of both Mississauga and Brampton and has strong ties to the social and cultural associations of Mississauga–Malton. M. Bains has been active in a variety of community organizations, as a board member for the Mississauga Food Bank, having worked with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the Guru Gobind Singh Children’s Foundation, as well as having served as an Ontario board member with the Heart and Stroke Foundation. He is the recipient of a number of awards recognizing his work in promoting diversity within his community.

Having served as the Member of Parliament for Mississauga–Brampton South from 2004 to 2011, M. Bains gained extensive experience as the Parliamentary Secretary to Prime Minister Paul Martin and as the Critic for Public Works and Government Services, the Treasury

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How well do you know the local businesses and organizations?Here is a chance to win great local products and services.

The Prescott-Russell Community Development Corporation is putting you to the test. Beginning February 1st 2016, we are launching a contest featuring our businesses and organizations. It’s quite simple, guess as many logos as you can and submit your results before March 25th 2016 (Easter weekend).

The link to the contest will be available on February 1st on our website and, of course, on our Facebook page. Pauline Chevrier Administrative Secretary Prescott-Russell Community Development Corporation

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Étienne Brûlé BreweryThe Canadian beer market has been revolutionized in the last few years, by the micro-brewery movement. This revolution has brought a variety of styles and tastes that were not offered by the large beer manufacturers. The Étienne Brûlé Brewery identifies itself as the first francophone micro-brewery of Ontario. The brewery will soon be opening its doors and installations in the old Embrun village fire station. Its founders, Mathieu Jérome, Pierre-André Roy and Richard Ménard, have developped over a dozen different recipes, following their studies in biotechnologies and beer sommelier. One of their beers, (La Cabane à Sucre), won first place at the National Capital Homebrew Competition 2014, in the German Wheat and rye beer category.

The company’s mission is to distinguish the franco-ontarian culture in the beer market, by offering a superior quality natural product, and especially, reaching all the francophone markets in Ontario and eventually, all of Canada. Their strategic vision is to gain recognition and the affection of Ontario’s francophone community, as well as developing their market amongst Canadian micro-breweries, without compromising their fundamental values.

A vast beer selection will bring the clients different types of styles, tastes and bitterness to supply a growing demand, and surpass the competition’s standards. The 1975, their flagship brew, will be the product to the majority of the clients who enjoy a crisp and refreshing taste. The brewing methodology of Étienne Brûlé Brewery will use only natural products without any artificial preservatives. They will also explore the organic market by using certified ingredients to offer their customers a product that follows the industry demand.

The concept of the local micro-brewery will also bring a sense of belonging to the neighborhood. They will supply draft beer on site including exclusive recipes, bottled beers as well as refillable growlers. Kegs sales and rentals will be supplied for different occasions, as well as a pub food restaurant.

Carl Lamarche Business Development Officer Prescott-Russell Community Development Corporation

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Mobile GSE IncMobile GSE Inc. is Canada’s first mobile ground support aviation equipment repair and maintenance provider. They also offer a complete maintenance program where they not only maintain the equipment and repair breakdowns, but also design and implement a customized maintenance program, specific to their customer’s needs. They refurbish and sell both new and used equipment and parts, whereas in the current economic downturn, is sought after by companies who are looking to maintain and repair their older equipment instead of purchasing new.

Its President, Josh Murphy, is a mechanical prodigy who has achieved different honors, first in the automotive world before moving on to aviation ground equipment over 7 years ago. With mobile operations, most of their clients are regional airlines and private jet operators, but large equipment manufacturers and different airports now employ them to train on site mechanics all across North America. They have allied themselves with several of these distributors and are the first company to offer a complete ground equipment program, regardless of the customer’s location in Canada, costing almost half what the large manufacturers charge for service contracts.

Although most of their clients are in the Montreal metropolitan area, they have provided training and repairs as far as the Cayman Islands, Hawaii, Northern Ontario and Canada’s Arctic region. The future is bright for this Mobile GSE Inc.’s unique market delivery service in the aviation industry.

Carl Lamarche Business Development Officer Prescott-Russell Community Development Corporation

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Beau’s All Natural Brewing Company LtdBeau’s All Natural Brewing Company is a local, organic, family-owned business located in Vankleek Hill. Since 2006, they pride themselves on brewing organic beers from only the best ingredients. They are a leading brewing company in Ontario that loves to give back to its community. Their award winning beer is available in many local restaurants as well as LCBO’S and the Beer Store. It can also be bought at their facility in Vankleek Hill or online. They started their company with only a small team of 5 employees and now they have grown to over 140 employees.

Their vision and drive lead the company to extreme heights over the last years. They have increased their beer production to almost 5 million litres with plans to increase to 10 million litres of beer within the next year. Their continuing success is an example for all small businesses, that everything is possible.

Beau’s has received a total contribution of $95,000 from the Eastern Ontario Development Program to assist with the cost of their production line expansion as well as their market strategy to enter the Quebec market. The grant money has assisted with the cost of new innovative equipment as well as salaries for new hires. It has allowed the business to increase their annual sales by almost 40%.This project has created over 10 new jobs and is a perfect example of regional economic growth.

Melissa Ferguson Project Officer Prescott-Russell Community Development Corporation

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After she graduated from high school, Julie Laframboise glass artist at ConceptArt, followed an art program in Commerce High School, where she learned drawing, painting, illustration, photography and an overview of design. Later, she attended La Cité Collégiale and graduated in Graphic Design.

Several years ago she started classes of glass fusion and stained glass and found out it was her passion. After more than 20 years in graphic design she decided to make a career change and open up her own glass studio in Rockland.

Her studio / boutique offers custom stained glass for kitchen cabinets, french doors & windows, glass jewelry and decorative glass for your home and garden. The talent and attention to detail that she invests in her projects make the final product a topic of conversation - a custom design that you can be proud of!

Her work actually increases the value and beauty of your home and provides an exclusive and unique look. To provide you with interesting and original options for your home, come visit her studio and discover all that it offers you to color your world! Please contact her by phone or email to make an appointment for a free consultation.

Kim Denis Administrative Assistant Prescott-Russell Community Development Corporation

Location : 2670 Dubois St., Rockland, ON K4K 1K7Website : www.conceptartstudio.caEmail : info@conceptartstudio.caTelephone : 613.446.2284 Hours of operation: Is open by appointment only

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