County of Wellington Economic Profile

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COUNTY OF
WELLINGTON
July 2014
Economic Profile
This document provides an economic update for the County
and its seven member municipalities; Minto, Wellington North,
Mapleton, Centre Wellington, Erin, Guelph Eramosa and
Puslinch.
County of Wellington – Economic Development
County of Wellington
P R E PA R E D F O R S TA N DA R D A N D P O O R ’ S R AT I N G S S E RV I C E S
Contents
2013 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES..................................................................... 3
DEMOGRAPHIC OVERVIEW ................................................................................................ 4
Population .................................................................................................................................................. 4
Immigration ................................................................................................................................................ 4
Quality of Life ........................................................................................................................................... 5
Education .................................................................................................................................................... 5
Household Incomes ................................................................................................................................... 5
LOCAL ECONOMY ............................................................................................................... 6
Resident Labour Force ............................................................................................................................. 6
Unemployment Rate ................................................................................................................................. 6
Major Sectors ............................................................................................................................................ 7
Greatest Job growth by Industry 2012 to 2013 ............................................................................ 8
Sector Overview 2013: Agriculture ................................................................................................... 9
Sector Overview 2013: Manufacturing ............................................................................................ 9
Major Occupations ................................................................................................................................ 10
Business Size ........................................................................................................................................... 11
TOP EMPLOYERS ............................................................................................................... 12
COUNTY INVESTMENTS..................................................................................................... 18
MUNICIPAL INVESTMENTS ................................................................................................ 19
LOCAL DEVELOPMENT ...................................................................................................... 19
BUILDING ACTIVITY .......................................................................................................... 20
Residential Development Activity ....................................................................................................... 20
Commercial Industrial Development Activity .................................................................................... 22
Agricultural Development Activity ...................................................................................................... 22
LOCAL BUSINESS RESULTS ................................................................................................ 23
County of Wellington – Economic Development - Page 1
2013 represented a good year for the local economy as per the Business Retention interviews as
well as swift momentum in the development of the four focus initiatives within the Wellington
Economic Development Implementation Plan. Solid partnerships with the seven municipalities,
funding leveraged through the Province and political support from County Council have contributed.
Manufacturing, agriculture and health care continue to be strong sectors in the County with respect
to activity and job growth.
Economic Development highlights for 2013 include the completion of the Workforce Strategy, the
creation of a countywide business directory, the launch of the Business Retention Project and a sold
out 244 seat Harvest Field Dinner as part of the Taste Real Local Food programme.
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2013 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
1. Utilizing $95,000 Ontario Ministry of Economic Development grant to assist with the Economic
Development Implementation Plan: Four focus initiatives (Workforce Strategy, Business Retention
and Expansion project, Economic Development webpage and Sector Investment Profiles).
2. Wellington Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) project:
The County, together with the seven municipalities interviewed
over 270 local employers to gain an understanding of the
local business climate, Wellington’s competitive advantages
and how to better support local business. The interviews were
well received and the data and anecdotal information
collected will shape all economic development activities
ongoing. Employers from key sectors were interviewed: 62
manufacturing, 60 agriculture, 46 health care, 72 creative
professional in addition to 10 transportation and 20 downtown
businesses. The project was designed in August 2013,
interviews were completed by February 2014. The County
designed and managed the project and was responsible for
coordinating a “retreat” where the results were prioritized with
the municipalities and relevant local agencies. A countywide
report was written in addition to municipality specific reports,
all of which ended with an Action Plan. The County was
recognized and asked to speak about its project at the 2014
International Business Retention Conference in Memphis. Most noteworthy, following the completion
of the project in May, County Council had already approved a $175,000 BR+E Municipal
Implementation Fund where each municipality may apply for up to $25,000 to implement
community specific activities resulting from the project.
3. Employment land inventory, business directory and 4 Business Video
Testimonials: to promote the County as an attractive and supporting
venue for business, housed on the Economic Development landing page
of the County.
4. The Municipal Economic Development Group:
continues to meet monthly and provides an excellent
platform for communication and learning for the
municipalities in addition to provincial partners and local
agencies which are regular attendees.
5. The Taste Real Field Dinner: a fall harvest meal involving local chefs and
produce, for the first time had a waiting list for the sold out 244 seat event. This year
features included celebrity chef Lynn Crawford, live music, great food and drink as
well as fantastic media coverage promoting Wellington as a culinary destination.
DEMOGRAPHIC OVERVIEW
Population
The population of Wellington County is 90,900. The population is projected to grow to 122,000 by
2031.
Population
2006
27,290
Population
2011
27,790
Population
change
500
Population
% change
1.80%
Households
2006
9,540
Households
2011
9,945
Households
change
405
Households
% change
4.20%
Erin
11,680
11,890
210
1.80%
3,810
3,955
145
3.80%
Guelph/Eramosa
12,640
12,890
250
2.00%
4,070
4,220
150
3.70%
Mapleton
10,320
10,400
80
0.80%
2,890
2,930
40
1.40%
8,910
8,680
-230
-2.60%
3,140
3,140
0
0.00%
Centre Wellington
Minto
Puslinch
7,010
7,320
310
4.40%
2,340
2,535
195
8.30%
Wellington North
11,710
11,950
240
2.00%
4,240
4,450
210
5.00%
County of
Wellington
Wellington +
Guelph
Guelph
89,540
90,900
1,360
1.50%
30,030
31,175
1,145
3.80%
209,196
216,393
7,197
3.40%
119,656
125,493
5,837
4.90%
12,160,282
13,212,159
1,051,877
8.70%
Ontario
Source: Statistics Canada 2006 Census adjusted for 4.75% undercount and
2011 National Household Survey adjusted for 4.1% undercount
Source: Statistics Canada National Household Survey 2011
Immigration
The County departments of Economic Development, Housing, Child Services, Libraries and Settlement
Services are each partners of the Guelph Wellington Local Immigration Partnership. This is a network of
agencies and community members which focus on employment, English language training and community
inclusion.
Each year between 2006 and 2011, approximately 700 newcomers immigrated directly to Guelph
Wellington. Immigrants born outside of Canada represent 13% of the resident Wellington community and
stem predominantly from Europe, the United States and East Asia. More recent immigrants to Guelph
Wellington came from India, the Philippines and China. While most immigrants settle in Guelph, the
number of recent newcomers in Wellington County has increased and typically come from other areas in
Ontario.
Source: Guelph Wellington Local Immigration Partnership Progress Report 2013
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Quality of Life
Quality of life in Wellington was rated as excellent by 88% of BR+E respondents.
Education
The County’s educational attainment is similar to that of its economic region of Kitchener-Waterloo-Barrie
with only a slightly lower level of college and university graduates than the region in 2012. The presence
of the University of Guelph and Conestoga College, and access to other post-secondary institutions in the
region (e.g. Laurier University, University of Waterloo) is an enormous asset to the current and future
training and workforce needs of Wellington County.
Wellington County Education Levels Percent
Population Age 25-64, 2012
Kitchener Waterloo Barrie
9.8
23.9
23.7
Apprenticeship, trade or
diploma
University certificate, diploma
or degree
Wellington 11.1 21.4
0
20
College or other non-university
certificate or diploma
20.8
40
60
80
Source: Manifold Data Mining 2012 as per Wellington Economic Development Strategy
Household Incomes
Median household incomes in the County are higher than provincial levels and also higher than its
comparative regional economic group of Kitchener Waterloo Cambridge. Wellington is attractive to
many professionals seeking a semi-rural lifestyle with nearby urban amenities and a quick commute.
Wellington County
Median HH Income 2008
Median HH Income 2010
% Change 2008-2010
$77,453
$80,286
3.66%
Ontario
$64,375
$67,246
4.46%
Kitchener
Waterloo
Cambridge
$72,800
$77,040
5.82%
Guelph
$67,104
$70,004
4.32%
LOCAL ECONOMY
Resident Labour Force
The resident labour force of Wellington stands at 48,405 people. Resident workers are predominantly
employed in the following sectors: manufacturing, construction, health care, business services and
agriculture. A breakdown per municipality is as follows:
Puslinch
Centre
Wellington
Wellington
North
Guelph/Eramosa
Mapleton
Erin
Minto
County of
Wellington
Wellington +
Guelph
Ontario
Labour Force
4,025
14,825
6,165
7,025
5,360
6,485
4,520
48,405
117,480
6,864,990
Source: Statistics Canada National Household Survey 2011
Unemployment Rate
The May 2014 unemployment rate for Ontario is 7.4% which is slightly higher than the national
unemployment rate of 7.0%. Wellington’s unemployment rate stands below both levels at 6.7%.
Wellington’s unemployment has been consistently lower in the last few years which together with higher
than regional labour force participation rates show the County has an employable resident workforce.
From having recently interviewed 270 local business owners as part of the Wellington Business Retention
and Expansion (BR+E) project and from the Workforce Strategy, we are aware that our local economy
has fared better than the economic region. The graph below illustrates the unemployment rate changes
for the period of January 2009 to May 2014. For a more accurate picture, the rate removes the census
metropolitan areas of its economic region of Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and Barrie but retains the
City of Guelph.
Employers noted the difficulty they experience attracting workers from beyond the County. 39% of
businesses noted difficulty hiring due to lack of skills or too few applicants for posted positions. These
challenges are due to both industry factors affecting all businesses as well as community factors, those
unique to Wellington or the individual community. Positions sought range from accountants and dental
assistants to sales and administrative support. In response, Wellington is organizing a Manufacturing Day
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October 3, 2014 as well as looking at skills attraction opportunities with the Guelph Wellington Local
Immigration Partnership and completing Sector Investment Profiles in 2014.
Unemployment Rate January 2009 to May 2014
10
8
6
4
2
Apr-14
Jan-14
Oct-13
Jul-13
Apr-13
Jan-13
Oct-12
Jul-12
Apr-12
Jan-12
Oct-11
Jul-11
Apr-11
Jan-11
Oct-10
Jul-10
Apr-10
Jan-10
Oct-09
Jul-09
Apr-09
Jan-09
0
The chart below exhibits the growth of jobs in Wellington which exceeds the growth in its neighbouring
communities.
Region
Guelph
Cambridge
Kitchener
Waterloo
2009 Jobs
37,802
79,105
73,576
102,908
77,175
2014 Jobs
42,593
88,430
76,155
111,601
80,273
% Change
12.7%
11.8%
3.5%
8.4%
4.0%
Major Sectors
2014 total employment in Wellington stands at 42,593 local jobs, representing a healthy growth of 13%
(compared with 6% in Ontario) over the last five years, despite the downturn in the economy.
Manufacturing continues to be a leading sector in the County, representing 17% of all local employment
(7,184 jobs) and 14% growth (868 new jobs) between 2009 and 2014. This is followed by agriculture,
health care, services and transportation.
Wellington - Sectors of Employment
2014
Jobs
% of Total
Employment
Manufacturing
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Health care and social assistance
Retail trade
Transportation and warehousing
Other services (except public administration)
Professional, scientific and technical services
Wholesale trade
7,184
6,074
4,065
3,933
2,974
2,342
2,306
2,191
2,054
16.9%
14.3%
9.5%
9.2%
7.0%
5.5%
5.4%
5.1%
4.8%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation
services
Accommodation and food services
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration
Finance and insurance
Information and cultural industries
Real estate and rental and leasing
Utilities
Management of companies and enterprises
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Total
1,939
4.6%
1,816
1,636
818
787
611
487
394
102
68
64
42,593
4.3%
3.8%
1.9%
1.8%
1.4%
1.1%
0.9%
0.2%
0.2%
0.2%
100.0%
Greatest Job growth by Industry 2012 to 2013
1. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing (548 new jobs)
2. Management, scientific and consulting services (232 new jobs)
3. Farms (208 new jobs)
Three automotive parts manufacturers are currently completing expansions and the health of the sector is
reflected in the year over year employment changes. Motor vehicle sales have rebounded strongly, hitting
a record 1.8 million in Canada last year and a strong 15.9 million in the United States.
Wellington County – Job Changes per Sector
Total
Manufacturing
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Retail trade
Other services (except public administration)
Professional, scientific and technical services
Wholesale trade
Administrative and support, waste management
and remediation services
Accommodation and food services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration
Unclassified
Finance and insurance
Information and cultural industries
Real estate and rental and leasing
Utilities
Management of companies and enterprises
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2009 Jobs
2014 Jobs
Change
37,802
6,316
4,334
4,098
3,249
2,804
2,387
1,982
1,886
2,154
1,677
42,593
7,184
6,074
4,065
3,933
2,974
2,342
2,306
2,191
2,054
1,939
4,791
868
1,740
(33)
684
170
(45)
324
305
(100)
262
1,801
1,509
955
795
409
491
334
293
80
148
1,816
1,636
818
787
750
611
487
394
102
68
15
127
(137)
(8)
341
120
153
101
22
(80)
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Source: Employees & Self-Employed - EMSI 2014.1
101
64
(37)
The County’s positive economic climate was confirmed with 43% of BR+E interviewees that said they plan
to expand within the next 18 months.
Sector Job Growth According to Economic Period
2006 to 2009
Construction
Health care and social
assistance
2009 to 2012
Agriculture
Manufacturing
2012 to 2014
Agriculture
Manufacturing
Other services (except public
admin)
Health care and social
assistance
Sector Overview 2013: Agriculture
In the previous five years between 2009 and 2014, the agricultural sector has seen the greatest growth
and lowest fluctuation in employment within the County. The County currently has 3,402 farmers and farm
managers (up by 143 over 2013) which represents 54% of workers in the sector. 2012 farm cash
receipts for Wellington farms totaled $685 million.
Local Ministry staff note that there no industries within agriculture are performing poorly, as there were
with pork or beef in particular years. Wellington is distinct from other areas in the province in that it is
more diversified, with dairy, beef, crops and niche products, which means it is more balanced
economically. New barns and several expansions have occurred across the County for livestock farms.
Livestock typically employ more than crop businesses and much of the workforce growth is expected to
be within the livestock industry.
The quality of the farm land, the agricultural business support
services and the high concentration of agricultural activities
within Wellington County make it an attractive place to not
only invest in agricultural research but to put research into
action. The University of Guelph’s Elora Research Station,
which in 2013 constructed a new building at a construction
value of $15 million, is a hub for crop and livestock research
and it will continue to provide value-added, location specific
research results to support the strong, growing and everchanging agricultural sector in Wellington County.
BR+E PROJECT END PRESENTATION WITH PROVINCIAL, REGIONAL
AND LOCAL POLITICAL REPRESENTATION
Reflecting Wellington’s diverse agricultural sector, employers interviewed in the BR+E included producers,
input suppliers, manufacturers and retailers. 64% of agricultural businesses (38 companies) indicated
their sector was growing with 53% expecting to expand their business within the next 18 months. Reasons
cited for expansions in both manufacturing and agriculture include increasing business levels and the
addition of new product lines.
Sector Overview 2013: Manufacturing
54% of manufacturers expect their industry to continue to grow while a striking 70% expect their business
to surpass the industry growth in projected sales. The manufacturing sector remains a fundamental sector
in Wellington and that despite the market crash of 2008/2009, Wellington has not witnessed closures
beyond AO Smith, which compared to the rest of the province, is significant.
The County is aware of manufacturers who require skilled trades and are concerned of an education
system which seems to deter students from entering that field of work. To assist with this, the Wellington
Workforce Strategy, approved by County Council, includes a workforce attraction project as well as a
Wellington Manufacturing Day October 3, 2014. This event coincides with International Manufacturing
Day and will enable both students and job seekers to visit several companies to explore innovative
manufacturing businesses in the area via a bus tour.
The chart below illustrates a healthy growth in jobs in the past two years, with the larger municipalities of
Centre Wellington, Guelph Eramosa and Wellington North leading the way.
Change in Local Jobs
2012 to 2014
Centre
Wellington
Erin
Top Industries of Job Growth
332
Guelph/Eramosa
245
Mapleton
214
Minto
104
150
Puslinch
49
Wellington North
County of
Wellington
502
Farms, Motor vehicle parts manufacturing, Boiler, tank and shipping container
manufacturing, Offices of physicians
Other personal services, Foundation, structure, and building exterior contractors,
Remediation and waste services
Building finishing contractors, Farms, Management and technical consulting
services
Farms, Animal food manufacturing, restaurant and eating places
Farms, General medical and surgical hospitals, Taxi services, Plastic products
manufacturing
Agricultural wholesale, Management and technical consulting services, other
personal services
Farms, Motor vehicle parts manufacturing, Building finishing contractors
1,596
Major Occupations
The chart below looks closer at the change in jobs within industries between 2009 and 2014, where
4,791 new jobs were created. The greatest job increases were seen in agriculture (1,740) manufacturing
(868) and health care (684), while decreases were experienced in arts, entertainment and recreation
(137) and wholesale trade (100). The trades and transport related occupations represent 19% of local
jobs, followed by sales and services (16%), agriculture (13%) and business (12.5%).
The employment information below is categorized by occupation and provides a workforce-oriented view
of Wellington’s local economy. The occupational breakdown is as follows:
Wellington County - Occupations
Total
Trades, transport and equipment operators and
related occupations
Sales and service occupations
Occupations unique to primary industry
Business, finance and administrative occupations
Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing
and utilities
Management occupations
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2009 Jobs
2014 Jobs
Change
37,802
7,971
42,593
8,063
4,791
92
6,663
3,919
4,919
3,482
6,948
5,683
5,360
3,843
285
1,764
441
361
3,230
3,407
177
Occupations in social science, education,
government service and religion
Health occupations
Natural and applied sciences and related occupations
Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport
2,522
2,778
256
1,801
1,798
1,089
2,419
2,134
1,208
618
336
119
Approximately 4,600 workers travel daily for work in Wellington from Guelph, Cambridge, Kitchener
and Waterloo.
Business Size
Wellington is an entrepreneurial County, consisting of many small businesses. A total of (89%) of
businesses have fewer than 19 employees. Examples of larger employers in the County include: Maple
Leaf Foods, Target, Zehrs, Nestle Waters, Royal Canin, Cherry Forest, Con Cast Pipe, Linamar, Neuwland
Feed, Husky Farm Equipment, TG Minto and Golden Valley Farms.
Wellington County Size of business
June 2010
Locations
June 2011
Locations
December 2012
Locations
December 2013
Locations
Total
6,687
7,838
1-4 Employees
1,517
1,793
5-9 Employees
513
606
10-19 Employees
306
355
20-49 Employees
184
203
50-99 Employees
49
60
100-199 Employees
30
30
200-499 Employees
14
12
500+ Employees
3
1
Data Source: Canadian Business Patterns December 2013
8,199
1,794
633
367
213
53
32
13
2
3,252
1,881
633
387
231
74
31
11
4
The Wellington Waterloo Community Futures Development Corporation (WWCFDC) provides business
support services and financing to entrepreneurs and those wishing to expand their operations. The
WWCFDC covers five of the seven municipalities within Wellington County.
In 2013, the WWCFDC advanced a total of 23 loans worth $1,705,843. Loans contributed to the launch
of fourteen new businesses. Nine loans were utilized for expansions or new activities. Dominant sectors of
activity include services, manufacturing, hospitality and freight.
TOP EMPLOYERS
Employers with over 50 employees remained stable with respect to number of employees since one year
ago. New to the list includes for example Nature’s Palette; a landscaping business in Guelph Eramosa
and Angelstone Farms, an international show jumping tournament venue led by Olympian Keean White.
It should be noted however, that Wellington consists of a higher number of businesses with less than 19
employees that are significant economic contributors, despite lower employee numbers. These businesses
are considered small to medium and less vulnerable to fluctuations in the economy. It could be because of
their ability to innovate and a horizontal management model, that they remain competitive, even when
their industry does not.
New economic development activities have enabled communication between the County and business to
receive reliable data on local businesses.
2014 Wellington Employers with more than 50 Employees
COMPANY NAME
EMPLOYEE SIZE RANGE
LOCATION
SECTOR
Belwood Lodge &
Camp
60 Seasonal
Centre Wellington
Recreational Camp
Canadian Tire
Corporation
20 FT, 60 PT
Centre Wellington
Retail
Caressant Care –
Fergus
95
Centre Wellington
Health care
Centre Wellington
District High School
120
Centre Wellington
Education
Fresh Co. – Fergus
55
Centre Wellington
Retail
Grand River Raceway
110
Centre Wellington
Equestrian and
Spectator Sport
Groves Memorial
Community
Hospital/North
Wellington Healthcare
Alliance
107 FT + 169 PT
Centre Wellington
Health care
Hunter Amenities
International Soap
Plant
65 FT, 12 PT
Centre Wellington
Manufacturing of
consumer products
Jefferson Elora
Corporation
400
Centre Wellington
Manufacturing of
automotive parts
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McDonald`s – Fergus
80
Centre Wellington
Retail – food
Nexans Canada Inc.
215
Centre Wellington
Manufacturing of
electrical cables
OLG Slots
110
Centre Wellington
Casino
Polycorp Ltd.
160
Centre Wellington
Manufacturing of
engineered polymer
products
RR Donnelly
140
Centre Wellington
Business Forms
Printing
Target
100
Centre Wellington
Retail
The Gund Co
59
(Canada) TGC Canada
Centre Wellington
Manufacturing of
electrical and
thermal insulation
materials
Township of Centre
Wellington
105 FT + 87 PT +48
Volunteer Firefighters
Centre Wellington
Government
Wellington Terrace
Long-term Care Home
280
Centre Wellington
Health care
Zehrs Markets –
Fergus
186
Centre Wellington
Retail
Angelstone Farms Inc.
50-99
Erin
Agricultural –
Equestrian
Denny Bus Lines
120
Erin
Transportation
East Wellington
Family Health Team:
Erin Clinic
50
Erin
Health care
Erin District High
School
59
Erin
Education
Foodland
55
Erin
Retail
Township of Erin
60
Erin
Government
Cargill Meat Solutions
300+
Guelph Eramosa
Meat Processing
Danby
100
Guelph Eramosa
Manufacturing of
appliances
Drexler Construction
Ltd.
130
Guelph Eramosa
Construction
Eden House Care
Facility Ltd.
85-90
Guelph Eramosa
Health care
Encora
Enterprises/Nature’s
Palette
59
Guelph Eramosa
Landscape
construction and
excavating
Ex-L Excavating
50
Guelph Eramosa
Construction
Fortress Trucking
76
Guelph Eramosa
Transportation
Gay Lea Food
Cooperative
50-99
Guelph Eramosa
Manufacturing of
dairy products
Herwynen Saw Mill
52
Guelph Eramosa
Manufacturing of
wood products
Linamar: Ariss
Manufacturing
300
Guelph Eramosa
Manufacturing
Meadowville Garden
Centre
50
Guelph Eramosa
Agriculture –
garden centre
Organic Meadow
50-99
Guelph Eramosa
Other Grocery and
Related Products
Puresource Inc.
90
Guelph Eramosa
Manufacturing and
distribution of
natural wellness
products
Sodrox
52
Guelph Eramosa
Distributor of
chemicals
Walinga
200
Guelph Eramosa
Transportation
Guelph Utility Pole
50
Guelph Eramosas
Manufacturing of
wood products
Drayton Festival
Theatre Inc.
80-130
Mapleton
Arts and
Entertainment
Mar-Span Home
Hardware Building
Centre
50 + 10-15 additional
summer employees
Mapleton
Retail
Nieuwland Feed &
Supply Ltd
60
Mapleton
Agriculture
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Norwell Dairy
Systems Ltd.
75
Mapleton
Agriculture
Rothsay
50-99
Mapleton
Agricultural
recycling
The Murray Group
100
Mapleton
Machine shop and
welding
Township of Mapleton 27 FT + 112 PT
Mapleton
Government
Wallenstein Feed &
Supply
170
Mapleton
Agriculture
Brenmar Transit
62
Minto
Transportation
Caressant Care
98
Minto
Health care
Farm Fresh Poultry
67
Minto
Agriculture
Palmerston Hospital
71
Minto
Health care
Pike Lake Golf and
Country Club
32 FT + 68 seasonal part
time
Minto
Recreation
Royal Terrace
96
Minto
Health care
TG Minto
600
Minto
Manufacturing
Town of Minto
51
Minto
Government
UGDSB – Minto
158
Minto
Education
Wightman Telecom Ltd 85
Minto
Telecommunications
provider
TCA Technologies Inc.
50
Puslinch
Manufacturing of
industrial
automation
equipment
Barco Materials
Handling Ltd.
130
Puslinch
Manufacturing of
hardwood and
softwood palettes,
skids and crates
CasCade Canada Ltd.
170
Puslinch
Manufacturing of
material handling
equipment
Centaur Technology
100-299
Puslinch
Design and
manufacturing of
micro processor
chips
Cherry Forest Products
130
Puslinch
Manufacturing of
lumber
Con Cast Pipe
150
Puslinch
Manufacturing of
concrete piping
Edward Jones
100-299
Puslinch
Financial
Hammond Power
Solutions
50-99
Puslinch
Manufacturing of
dry-type
transformers
Llewellyn Security
150
Puslinch
Security systems
and technology
Maple Leaf Foods
80
Puslinch
Food Storage
Nestle Waters Canada
100
Puslinch
Manufacturing of
soft drinks
North America
Construction Ltd.
80
Puslinch
Construction
Pentalift Equipment
Corporation
50-99
Puslinch
Manufacturing of
loading dock and
materials handling
equipment
Royal Canin Canada
Company
200
Puslinch
Manufacturing of
dog and cat food
Russell Metals
50-99
Puslinch
Processing and
distributing of
metals
Schneider National
300+
Puslinch
Transportation
Township of Puslinch
15 or 95-100 with PT and
firefighters
Puslinch
Government
TransX Group
50-99
Puslinch
Transportation and
logistics
Tytan Glove & Safety
Inc.
50-99
Puslinch
Manufacturing of
safety equipment
Ontario Provincial
Police
140
Wellington County
Police protection
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Wellington County
Libraries & Library
Administration
88
Wellington County
Library
All Treat Farms
50-99
Wellington North
Agriculture
Birmingham
Retirement
Community Mount
Forest
50
Wellington North
Health care
Canadian Tire
50
Wellington North
Retail
Caressant Care Arthur
85
Wellington North
Health care
Claire Stewart Medical
Centre
50
Wellington North
Health care
Copernicus
Educational Products
50
Wellington North
Manufacturing of
educational
products
Dana Long
Manufacturing Ltd.
299
Wellington North
Manufacturing of
thermal products
Foodland Mount
Forest
75
Wellington North
Retail
Golden Valley Farms
Inc.
80
Wellington North
Agriculture
Ivan Armstrong
Trucking
59
Wellington North
Transportation
Musashi Auto Parts
Canada Inc.
240
Wellington North
Manufacturing of
auto parts
North Wellington
Health Care
100-299
Wellington North
Health care
Quality Homes
150
Wellington North
Design and
manufacturing of
homes and cottages
Saugeen Valley
Nursing Home
100-299
Wellington North
Health care
Solowave Design –
Big Backyard
75
Wellington North
Design and
manufacturing of
outdoor living
products
Tim & Heather’s No
Frills
80
Wellington North
Retail
Township of
Wellington North
75
Wellington North
Government
Upper Grand District
School Board
52
Wellington North
Education
Viking-Cives Ltd.
150
Wellington North
Manufacturing of
snow and ice control
equipment
Vintex Inc.
100-299
Wellington North
Manufacturing of
coated textile
fabrics
Waste Management of
Canada
75
Wellington North
Waste collection
Source: Wellington Business Directory, Business Retention Interviews and June company calls.
COUNTY INVESTMENTS

$1.25 million investment in renovations and enhancements at three libraries as well as a new
courier van. Included in this is the complete renovation of the historic downtown Fergus library
which will increase its size and place it as a landmark in the Town (total cost $5 million)

$12.9 million investment in roads and bridges to maintain a safe and efficient transportation
network across the County.

$2.5 million investment in the County Long Term Care facility, including a $2.3 million roof
replacement.

$7.9 million for a new OPP operations centre in Wellington North.

$30,000 investment in County Economic Development webpage, including business directory,
business testimonial videos and resources.

$25,000 investment in countywide Business Retention and Expansion project.

$4.0 million investment for site servicing of the new Groves Memorial Community Hospital location
on the 105 acre parcel of County-owned lands in Centre Wellington, which includes the hospital,
museum, library, long term care facility and OPP headquarters.
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MUNICIPAL INVESTMENTS

Mapleton: branding strategy ($8,500) and hiring of part time Economic Development Officer.

Centre Wellington: hiring of a full time Economic Development Officer and new Township website.

Minto: LaunchIt Minto Creative Business Incubator: partnership between the Town of Minto and the
Minto Chamber of Commerce. Received $37,500 from Ministry of Agriculture for 2014 and
2015.

Investments in Town-owned industrial lands in Harriston and Palmerston are paying off for Minto.
A new car wash, gas station and Tim Hortons as well as expansions to a service/storage centre
and an auto parts manufacturer will pose beneficial for the Town and County.

Wellington North: Community Improvement Programme in second of ten years has had 13
applications resulting in $110,000 in noticeable downtown improvements, leveraged by 78%
coming from applicants. New Wellington North Farmers Market and participation in tourism
events with its Butter Tart Trail and via Doors Open.
LOCAL DEVELOPMENT
The Township of Mapleton has benefited from Mornington Communications fibre installation in Drayton,
the largest project in the company’s history and a significant infrastructural improvement for the Town.
Landmark Group continues to make progress on the former Elora Mill to develop a 100,000sqft
conference centre, luxury hotel, spa, condominiums and restaurant. This investment is attracting further
interest from new complementary businesses, such as a brewery planning to renovate an existing facility
to produce and retail downtown.
After a presentation from the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, some municipalities are
participating in the Site Certification programme for international promotion of employment lands.
BUILDING ACTIVITY
Overall, between 2009 and 2013, the County has witnessed steady growth in residential, commercial,
industrial and institutional permit construction values; a 20% increase over four years. New institutional
activity includes the creation of Holy House in Erin, an Asian weekend retreat valued at $2 million as well
as a church constructed in Arthur valued at $580,000.
Wellington Building Permit Values $ (000)
$300,000
$250,000
$200,000
Institutional
Industrial
$150,000
Commercial
$100,000
Residential
$50,000
$0
Residential Development Activity
A total of 250 new residential building permits were issued in 2013 across Wellington, including 172 for
new single detached dwellings. Centre Wellington issued the greatest number of permits in 2013 while
Wellington North saw the greatest increase over the year prior. 71% of 2013 building permits issued for
new residential units in Wellington County took place in settlement areas.
A lower number of residential permits were issued for new construction compared to 2012, mainly due to
a lower number townhouses and condominiums. Municipal building officials note that permits to date meet
or exceed those of the prior year and that lower numbers for 2013 can be attributed to the close out of
certain subdivisions, where plans for new subdivisions are currently being reviewed.
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Compared to 14 permits in 2012, Guelph Eramosa processed 194 residential permits for residential
developments in 2013. Puslinch saw 205 permits at a value of $22 million in 2013, which was a growth
of 12% over the year prior. One subdivision in Fergus is currently being serviced while another 1,000
unit subdivision is in the secondary plan stage and will be located across from the new hospital.
Building Permits issued for NEW Dwellings 2012 and 2013
Township of
Centre
Wellington
Town of Erin
Township of
Guelph/Eramosa
Township of
Mapleton
Town of Minto
Township of
Puslinch
Township of
Wellington North
Wellington
County
Single
Detached
Dwelling
2012
84
Single
Detached
Dwelling 2013
Non SDD
development
2012
Non SDD
development
2013
Total
Issued
2012
Total Issued
2013
63
99
54
183
117
34
14
21
14
0
2
0
0
34
16
21
14
26
15
19
1
45
16
23
38
14
25
11
0
8
0
34
38
22
25
37
20
24
15
61
35
256
172
155
78
411
250
Consistent with declining household sizes across Canada (2.5 person average), shifts in household
composition (one person households on the rise), an aging population and the increasing concentration of
population in urban centers; medium and high residential developments have accounted for a rising share
of new homes in the County.
New Residential Permits
100%
80%
60%
High (condo/apt)
40%
Med (semi)
Low (single home)
20%
0%
2002-2007
2008-2013
2002-2013
Commercial Industrial Development Activity











Musashi auto manufacturing 25,400 sqft expansion $2.3 million, 25 new jobs
University of Guelph Research Centre $15 million for a new building
NR Stor $3 million new construction in the Harriston Industrial Park
Tim Hortons Harriston renovation $464,000
Vehicle sales, showroom and service bays in Guelph Eramosa 33,000sqft
Completion of Maple Leaf Foods 300,000sqft eastern distribution centre in Puslinch
All Treat Farms completed their 21,951 sqft expansion in 2013, $1 million, 10 new jobs
Planning and design underway for new emergency department and ambulatory care expansion
at Louise Marshall Hospital Mount Forest, target 2017 completion
Homestyle Flavours food products supplier completed $130,000 addition
Metrolinx adding parking land and storage with potential truck repair garage
Leslie Motors addition and renovation $300,000
Agricultural Development Activity
Agricultural permit numbers and construction values continue to be strong year over year. As was noted
earlier, many renovations to existing agricultural facilities were completed in 2013, such that a total of
216 permits valued at $18.9 million were processed during the year.
In Centre Wellington, for example, five new large dairy barns were constructed worth $1 million each.
Centre Wellington
Erin
Guelph/Eramosa
Mapleton
Minto
Puslinch
Wellington North
Total
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Agricultural Permits
and Values 2011
and Values 2012
and Values 2013
38 permits
($4,124,167)
25 permits
($2,147,500)
12 permits
($916,500)
99 permits
($8,743,800)
26 permits
($944,000)
3 permits
($239,000)
66 permits
($4,300,000)
269 permits
($21,414,967)
34 permits
($6,101,500)
27 permits
($4,727,500)
21 permits
($1,958,600)
109 permits
($11,367,237)
47 permits
($3,396,000)
5 permits
($388,000)
76 permits
($7,859,780)
319 permits
($35,798,617)
45 permits
($26,783,000)
17 permits
($2,603,700)
21 permits
($1,630,000)
95 permits
($8,817,927)
27 permits
($2,662,000)
n/a
56 permits
($3,181,000)
216 permits
($18,894,727)
LOCAL BUSINESS RESULTS
The County committed to conducting 270 in person interviews with local companies in 2013, which
provided a depth of information as well as sentiments from executives on why they decide to conduct
business in Wellington.
The top rating factors for doing business in the community were as follows:
Fire and police services, local community support, local and provincial road infrastructure, snow
removal, local business support, workforce, availability of natural gas and adequate electricity.
When asked if there were product or service opportunities in the local economy, grouping all businesses
regardless of geography indicated the following gaps:







Office supplies
Steel and other raw materials
Small business financing and consulting
Materials and supplies
Restaurant options
Information Technology support
Grocery options
Commentary below is from County businesses on their perspective of the economic advantages for
Wellington. The comments derive from results of all 270 recently completed in-person business interviews
across the seven municipalities, representing the manufacturing, health care, professional services,
agriculture, transportation and downtown business sectors.
Lots of growth in the area with a business dynamic. Being close to the 401 is convenient.
Moved into the area from Downtown Guelph into the rural area. It has been a terrific move for business.
Affordable prices of lease and land, good availability of storefronts and industrial lands.
New businesses coming in to the area. There has been a lot of new development in the last 8-10 years.
Scenic community with great residents and businesses.
Diversified workforce, easy to retain, availability of educated people and good employees.
Very supportive community!
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Jana Reichert BA, MSc
Economic Development Officer
[email protected]
Tel: (519) 837.2600 ext. 2525
Fax: (519) 837.0285

County of Wellington Economic Profile

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