Community Profile
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Community Profile
Just take a look at what we offer you and your business… A Choice Location Lower Costs Community Profile 2008 Great Infrastructure An Expanding Community Strong Support for Business Development A High Quality of Life 1-800-661-6192 [email protected] Table of Contents SECTION A message from the City and its Partners An Overview of Elliot Lake Past, Present, and Future of Elliot Lake Location Economic Development Strategy Business Retention & Expansion Success Stories & Recent Investments Vital Statistics (Demographics, Labour Force) Utilities Taxes Infrastructure Educational Services Emergency and Health Services Business Development Assistance Quality of Life & Attractions Administration PAGE 3 3 4 4 5 6 6 10 15 17 17 19 20 21 22 23 A Message from the City and its Partners We want to share our continuing success with you! We are actively seeking out businesses that will further add to the economic prosperity of our city. Our community is forward thinking and we have a track record of adapting to accommodate the specific needs of new or relocating businesses. Our success as a city is due to the fact that we build on our strengths and seize opportunities that will benefit our businesses, citizens, and other stakeholders. Whether you need land, a building, or perhaps new infrastructure, we are committed to working with you. We encourage you to contact us, so that we may be able to assist you and your business. Come and join a winning city! An Overview of Elliot Lake Elliot Lake, with a growing population of over 12 000, is ideally located in the north shore area of Lake Huron. From Elliot Lake, businesses have access to large and diverse markets in both Canada and the United States. Our location is ideal since we have access to a non-disruptive border The Sault Ste. Marie, ON / Sault Ste. crossing with the U.S. This is a significant advantage since other border Marie, MI international border crossing is crossings in Southern Ontario are highly congested. If your business located 200 km from Elliot Lake. This exports to the U.S., you’ll cut down on transportation time and reduce border presents many advantages to your inventory carrying costs. Our businesses and residents also exporters since it is efficient and leads benefit from a 4,500 ft runway at our local airport. Additionally, we are into large U.S. markets. The average only minutes away from TransCanada Highway 17 and numerous clearance time is less than 30 minutes. deepwater ports on Lake Huron. Doing business here also saves you money. Since we have low land and building costs, you get more “bang for your buck”. You will be able to afford the facilities here that will make your business grow. Further, lower land and building values could translate to an affordable tax bill. On top of this, lower labour costs add to your bottom line. There are two fully serviced industrial park areas within the community with room to spare for almost any business. Existing buildings are available for lease or purchase; or, consider building to suit on various sized fully serviced industrial and commercial lots. Robust telecommunications infrastructure can also be found in Elliot Lake. Fibre optic cable services the community and can meet all of your high bandwidth requirements. We are flexible and ready to customize the community’s infrastructure for your high bandwidth commercial needs. The city and its partners are committed to helping you and your business succeed. Local and regional business development options, such as the Elliot Lake and North Shore Corporation for Business Development (ELNOS) and the East Algoma Community Futures Development Corporation (EACFDC), are readily available to provide you with business advice and financial assistance. Also, the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) provides funding for development opportunities. Not only does Elliot Lake offer you a great place to do business, but we also offer you a first-rate place to live. Our city offers you an unsurpassed quality of life in an outdoor environment that is truly second to none. There are countless activities, clubs, and organizations that will keep just about anybody occupied. We are a welcoming and safe community that would be happy to accommodate you and your business. Page 3 The new Northern Ontario School of Medicine is located only 160 km away. This new school is pumping millions into the regional economy and will soon help supply new doctors. Economic Development Office Past, Present, and Future of Elliot Lake History The City of Elliot Lake owes its existence to the uranium mining industry. When a huge ore body of uranium was discovered in the Canadian Shield near Elliot Lake in the early 1950s, the town was rapidly built and numerous mines were brought into production. For 40 years, Elliot Lake produced most of the world's uranium. Since the city had a strong reliance on mining, the local economy and population boomed and busted along with world demand and prices for uranium. All of Elliot Lake’s mines closed in the early-to-mid 1990s, brought on by highergrade uranium being found elsewhere and a decrease in the need for production. This resulted in thousands of layoffs, which devastated the city and put its future in jeopardy…. An Innovative Solution Rather than close the City, vacant homes were marketed and sold or rented to retirees, who've been moving to Elliot Lake since the early 1990s. Thousands of new residents have stabilized the population and economy and have allowed the City to focus on maintaining its tourism and recreational infrastructure. Along similar lines as the retirement component, the City has become Ontario’s new Cottage Country, with a special pilot project allowing over 400 lots to be developed on 10 area lakes. Sales are brisk and those new residents have prompted a building boom in Elliot Lake. Now the local economy is based on tourism, cottaging, retirement and health care. Both the population and economy have stabilized and are showing signs of growth. Future Direction The city’s low vacancy rates (less than 3%), stable population, great infrastructure and the growing personal incomes of our residents show that we can persevere and be successful. In fact, new housing and condo developments are on the horizon to meet the demand for housing in Elliot Lake. That, coupled with the cottagebuilding boom, has proven Elliot Lake’s ability to innovate and adapt. Location Proximity to North American Markets: Distance Table: City Sudbury Sault Ste. Marie North Bay Timmins Toronto Ottawa Buffalo, NY Detroit, MI Montreal, QC Thunder Bay Chicago, IL Cleveland, OH Pittsburgh, PA Washington, DC New York, NY Page 4 Kilometers 160 200 285 450 540 650 686 756 845 885 961 999 1,036 1,305 1,312 Miles 99 124 177 279 335 403 426 470 524 549 597 621 644 811 815 Economic Development Office Economic Development Strategy Economic Development Office The Economic Development Office operates as the key facilitator in the process of economic diversification in partnership with City Council, community and business leaders, and community-minded residents. EDO staff is flexible and open to discussions about business ideas and economic development from both residents and interested business leaders from outside the community. In fact, the EDO’s role is to facilitate the process involved in taking ideas to reality. We’re here to listen, then point you in the right direction or get involved, depending on the nature of the idea. All of this is supported by a forward thinking Mayor and Council, and the community partner organizations who can get behind economic development projects to move our economy forward. The EDO is only a phone call or e-mail away…or drop by City Hall to get things started. City of Elliot Lake Strategic Plan – Mission and Goals Elliot Lake City Council has just begun a new strategic planning process to deal with the new growing economy and prepare for the next 10 years. Successive City Councils since the early 1990s have been forward thinking, ensuring that its movements and priorities are continually pushing the community’s economy forward, to create and retain jobs and growth. The current Mission Statement and goals were established in 2002 to renew the focus on supporting business opportunities from tourism, retirement and support the burgeoning cottage development project. Mission Statement: To continue the growth and cultural diversity of Elliot Lake as a modern, well connected community with business opportunities, active retirement and all-season tourism, in a pristine natural environment. The circular model to the left shows the concept of the mission by depicting the linkages between each of the three main pillars of the local economy, while the current aspects of the community such as connectivity and the natural environment frame the economy and will allow the mission to be successful. To continue to make the mission a reality, a set of goals were established. The new mission and goals have been developed based on our community's strengths and values. Goals: To broaden business and manufacturing opportunities in Elliot Lake. All city staff, volunteers and Councillors have these To reinforce our success as a community, promoting excellence in active goals in mind when working retirement. on projects or maintaining To further develop and promote Elliot Lake as an all-season tourist destination. the services to the To promote the city as a viable community for advanced technology for ratepayers of Elliot Lake. businesses and services in a clean, safe environment. To further develop Elliot Lake as a vibrant arts and culture community in a unique region. To enhance cottaging, leisure living and recreational opportunities, while preserving the natural environment. To continue to address the community’s health care needs, in cooperation with other community partners. To deliver value in our municipal services. Page 5 Economic Development Office Business Retention & Expansion The City along with our community partners completed a Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) project in late 2006. The BR+E project included an in-depth survey of 100 local businesses across all industry sectors to get a pulse for what the business community and local employers think about doing business in Elliot Lake. It’s a proactive way of listening to our local businesses and identifying opportunities to further develop our economy. Some facts about doing business in Elliot Lake: 73% of businesses feel that Elliot Lake is a Good or Excellent place to do business 93% of businesses plan to expand or remain the same size within the next three years 85% of businesses state that the number of employees in the last three years have increased or remained the same 90% of businesses believe that the number of employees in the next three years will increase or remain the same The majority of businesses have seen their sales increase in the last three years and expect the positive trend to continue into the next three years 92% of businesses are completely satisfied or somewhat satisfied with their current business site 95% of local businesses rated the quality of life in the city as good to excellent Low costs of doing business was identified as a key advantage of doing business in Elliot Lake Success Stories & Recent Investments Continued Success with Elliot Lake Retirement Living Since the early 1990s, the community of Elliot Lake has been successfully marketing itself as a destination for retirees. With a heads start over the rest of the country's aging population and offering affordable housing, Elliot Lake has been wildly successful at attracting retirees to relocate to Elliot Lake. The thousands of retired residents attracted over the years brought with them their spending power and supporting countless services and amenities that have stabilized the local economy and tax base. Younger families and workers offer services to the retiree population and Elliot Lake enjoys a healthy housing market as a result. Page 6 Economic Development Office Low Vacancy Rates The graph below shows that the community is enjoying a virtually full capacity (2 or 3 % vacancy rate) on homes and rental units. In addition to low vacancy total reported income of Elliot Lake families has been rising steadily since 1999. This demonstrates the success and stability of the Elliot Lake economy following the collapse of the mining industry in 1990-92. This stunning success has garnered Elliot Lake a well earned reputation, even internationally, for unprecedented economic diversification. The graph below shows Statistics Canada reported earnings since 1999 (2006 is the most recent data available for reported earnings). The table is updated annually each August. Page 7 Economic Development Office Real Estate Investments Based partially on the success of the retirement program, new housing developments are in the planning stages for implementation in the next 12 to 18 months. The Elliot Lake Retirement Living corporation has completed a Master Plan for condominium developments on a 400 acre parcel of land along the southern shoreline of Elliot Lake. The plan is being considered partially based on the success of the overall residential rental program in Elliot Lake and the brisk housing market. Retirement Living's experience with their clients indicates a desire for maintenance free condo living in a pristine natural setting, not currently available in the rental market. To dovetail with the significant scale of the condominium development Elliot Lake Retirement Living in investing in a new hotel and sales office building on highway 108 adjacent to the new Horne Lake shoreline park. Elliot Lake's new Hampton Inn is scheduled for construction in the fall of 2008 with an opening in the early summer of 2009. Another similar development in under consideration. A private consortium of investors is planning estate sized lots along Spine Road, near the shores of Elliot Lake. These types of residential development interest, taken in context with the overall high occupancy rates and brisk housing and cottage lot markets, is proof that Elliot Lake's future is bright. It is clear that the quality of life in Elliot Lake is garnering attention not only from individuals looking to relocate but from private and public developers looking at Elliot Lake as a safe and secure place for long term investment. Ontario's new Cottage Country In 2001, the City of Elliot Lake was approved for a pilot project with the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). In fact, a private Member's bill was passed in the Ontario legislature in 2001 known as the City of Elliot Lake Act. The Act provides the City with the special authority to purchase and develop a minimum of 400 lots on 10 area lakes for cottage / waterfront housing and establishes a non-profit corporation to manage the marketing and development process. That corporation, known as Lakeshore Properties, Elliot Lake has been managing the sales process to date and has been responsible for 244 lot sales since 2003. Page 8 Economic Development Office Each buyer agrees to build a minimum size home or cottage within 3 years of the closing date (for road and hydro serviced lots) or 5 years (for lots with only water access). As expected, this project has created a mini-building boom in Elliot Lake, keeping local contractors and trades people busy, but also building supply stores and other retailers. This project represents the second wave of development to diversify the economy along with the retirement component. A significant proportion of the lot buyers are building year-round homes rather than seasonal cottages and roughly 66% of buyers come from outside of Northern Ontario. Current sales represent over 58 million dollars of economic activity and investment into the economy of the community and region. As sales and construction continues, the economic stimulus will only grow. The City is planning to develop other areas lakes, environmental and site planning is underway for additional lakes and cottage sites. To find our how your business can take advantage of the booming cottage construction industry in Elliot Lake contact the Economic Development Department at (705) 461-7240 or email [email protected] Or for more information on buying a cottage lot contact Lakeshore Properties at: www.elliotlakewaterfront.com [email protected] 1-800-475-7897 Page 9 Economic Development Office Vital Statistics Unless indicated otherwise, all statistics have been extracted from the 2006 Census. Please note: Totals may not add due to rounding. Land and Population Statistics: Elliot Lake Statistics 2006 Census 2001 Census 2001 to 2006 Population Change (%) Land Area (Square km) Population Density per square km 11,549 11,956 -3.4 698.12 16.5 Gender and Age Statistics: Population by Gender and Age 1400 Male Female Total Median age of population 57.7 54.8 54.8 % of population ages 15 and over 88.4% 90% 89.3% 1200 1000 Male Female # of 800 People 600 400 200 0 0-4 5 14 1519 2024 2544 4554 5564 6574 75- 85+ 84 Age Knowledge of Official Languages: Bilingual Capacity % Distribution 30.00% Language(s) 25.00% English Only French Only English & French Neither English nor French 20.00% % of 15.00% Population 10.00% 5.00% Total # of People 8,155 230 3,045 10 Elliot Lake Canada 71.3% 2% 26.6% 67.6% 13.3% 17.4% 0% 1.7% 0.00% Elliot Lake Page 10 Canada Economic Development Office Family Structure: Elliot Lake Family Structure Total number of families Number of married-couple families Average number of persons per married couple family Number of common-law families Average number of persons per common-law family Number of single parent families Average number of persons per single parent family 3,575 2,660 2.5 500 2.9 415 2.5 Education: Level of Educational Attainment (%) 10% 32% 19% Less than Highschool High School Trade School College 15% Level of Educational Attainment Less than High School High School Trade School College University Total # of People 3,265 2,485 1,495 1,925 1,030 24% University Earnings Breakdown: Full-Year, Full Time Workers Elliot Lake Earnings Breakdown (2000) Less than $20,000 $20,000 to $59,000 $60,000 and over Average earnings Total Work Activity # of People 335 2,310 945 $49,451 Elliot Lake Earnings Breakdown (2000) Less than $20,000 $20,000 to $59,000 $60,000 and over Average earnings # of People 2,080 1,485 400 $25,093 Earnings Breakdown by Education Level Education Level Attained (2000) High School or Less College or Trades University Total - Level of Schooling $ Earned Elliot Lake Canada $28,825 $34,631 $36,363 $41,072 $59,901 $61,156 $37,638 $43,298 (Note: Full-year, full-time workers shown above, Census information from 2001) Page 11 Economic Development Office Cost of Living: Consumer Price Index August 2008 C al g Ed ar m y on Sa t o sk n C ha a to rlo on tte to w n H al Sa i fa x in tJ oh W O tta in n n w a - ip e g G at in St eau .J oh n To 's ro Va nt nc o ou v M er on tre N or Vi al th ct or er i n O a nt ar io 120 118 116 114 112 110 108 106 Cost of Living Index 100 90 80 70 60 O nt ar io 100 91.1 89 83.2 74.3 or th er n Ba rri e The cost of living in Northern Ontario is the lowest in and around the Province. Ontario COLI Toronto Montreal Ottawa Brampton Northern Ontario N Br am pt on a O tta w sis sa ug a al M is M on tre To ro nt o 50 Northern Ontario’s CPI is among the lowest in all of Canada. Canadian CPI by Cities Saskatoon 114.1 Halifax 112.2 Ottawa 110.9 Toronto 110.6 Vancouver 110.6 Northern Ontario 108.3 Housing: Selected Housing Characteristics Households containing a couple (married or common-law) with children Households containing a couple (married or common-law) without children One-person households Other household types Selected Occupied Private Dwelling Characteristics Total number of dwellings Total number of owned dwellings Total number of rented dwellings Number of dwellings constructed before 1991 Number of dwellings constructed between 1991 and 2006 Page 12 Total 835 2,325 1,915 575 5,645 3,440 2,200 5,135 135 Economic Development Office Housing Prices and Sales: Selected Dwelling Characteristics Average gross monthly payments for rented dwelling ($) Average monthly payments for owner-occupied dwelling ($) Average value of dwellings ($) Increase in dwelling value from 2001 to 2006 Elliot Lake $517 $474 $78,057 17.2% Ontario $801 $1,046 $297,479 P rice in $ 000 Elliot Lake Residental Housing Sales ($ 000) Average Selling Price 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Average Selling Price ($ 000) 2002 41.5 2003 40.8 2004 41.8 2005 54 2006 61.6 2007 66.6 YTD 2008 82 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 YTD 2008 Year *YTD Septem ber 3rd, 2008 Residential Housing Sales 400 Houses Sold 350 300 250 200 150 100 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Residential Housing Sales) 1998 169 1999 206 2000 260 2001 208 2002 295 2003 298 2004 351 2005 329 2006 256 2007 270 Year Page 13 Economic Development Office Labour Force: Northeastern Ontario Labour Force Survey – October to December - 2006 Population 15+ Labour Force Employed Unemployed Not in Labour Force Participation Rate Unemployment Rate Employment Rate Top Employers Employer Total # Elliot Lake Northeastern Ontario St. Joseph’s General Hospital* 303 10,200 453,500 City of Elliot Lake 233 3,895 277,700 A.J. Bus Lines 139 3,385 259,200 510 18,500 6,305 175,800 †38% 61% Algoma Manor* 13% 7% 33% 57.0% (Source: Gov. of Canada – www.hrsdc.gc.ca - Statistics Canada – Labour Force Survey) Totals may not add due to rounding Northeastern Ontario (Economic Region 590) is comprised of eight Census Divisions: the Districts of Nipissing, Parry Sound, Manitoulin, Sudbury, Timiskaming, Cochrane and Algoma, and the Greater Sudbury Division (formerly the Sudbury Regional Municipality). 100-249 Zellers 74 No Frills 45-60 IGA 55 Prestige Glass 50 Huron Lodge* 48 ChemNorth* 35 Tim Hortons 34 Canadian Tire 32 (*Source: Northern Ontario Business, June 2003) †The low participation rate reflects the retirement nature of our community. Page 14 Economic Development Office Employment by Industry: Elliot Lake: Selected Industries Resource Based Construction Manufacturing Northeastern Ontario: # of People 295 250 140 8.2% 7% 3.9% 650 600 515 280 18.3% 16.9% 14.5% 7.9% 140 3.9% 80 3,860 2.3% Selected Services Health Care Retail Trade Professional Education Finance, Insurance and Real Estate Wholesale Trade Total % Industry All Industries Good-producing sector Agriculture Forestry, fishing, mining, oil and gas Utilities Construction Manufacturing Service-producing sector Trade Transportation and warehousing Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing Professional, scientific and technical services Business, building and other support services Educational services Health care and social assistance Information, culture and recreation Accommodation and food services Other services Public administration January to March 2005 253,000 50,100 2,200 17,100 … 13,500 16,100 202,900 39,900 13,600 11,600 8,800 12,400 22,400 37,400 10,800 14,800 12,600 18,500 Note: Totals may not add due to rounding. (Source: Gov. of Canada – www.hrsdc.gc.ca - Statistics Canada – Labour Force Survey) Utilities Natural Gas Rates Residential Rates Commercial & Industrial Rates Northern Zone – Rate 301 Rate Description 3 Gas Commodity (cents/m ) Transportation to Union Gas 3 (cents/m ) 3 Storage (cents/m ) 3 Delivery to You (cents/m ) 3 First 100 m 3 Next 200 m 3 Next 200 m 3 Next 500 m 3 All Over 1,000 m Monthly Charge (Source: www.uniongas.com) Page 15 Northern Zone – Rate 301 Per Cubic Metre 37.4547¢ 4.8757¢ 2.2761¢ 8.9020¢ 8.3228¢ 7.9114¢ 7.5337¢ 7.2218¢ $17.00 Rate Description 3 Gas Commodity (cents/m ) Transportation to Union Gas 3 (cents/m ) 3 Storage (cents/m ) 3 Delivery to You (cents/m ) 3 First 1,000 m 3 Next 9,000 m 3 Next 20,000 m 3 Next 70,000 m 3 All Over 100,000 m Monthly Charge Per Cubic Metre 37.4547¢ 4.5769¢ 1.5960¢ 7.4145¢ 5.9007¢ 5.0375¢ 4.4848¢ 2.3913¢ $70.00 (Source: www.uniongas.com) Economic Development Office Hydro Rates Residential Rates 1. Electricity First 1,000 kWh per month (¢/kWh) Additional kWh (¢/kWh) 2. Delivery Fixed charge ($/month) Volume charge (metered usage - ¢/kWh) Volume charge (adjusted usage - ¢/kWh) 3. Regulatory Charges Fixed charge ($/month) Volume charge (adjusted usage - ¢/kWh) 4. Debt Retirement Charge Metered usage - ¢/kWh Small Business Rates 1. Electricity First 750 kWh per month (¢/kWh) Additional kWh (¢/kWh) 2. Delivery Fixed charge ($/kWh) Volume charge (metered usage - ¢/kWh) Volume charge (adjusted usage - ¢/kWh) 3. Regulatory Charges Fixed charge ($/kWh) Volume charge (adjusted usage - ¢/kWh) 4. Debt Retirement Charge Metered usage - ¢/kWh 5.00¢ 5.90¢ $214.32† 2.08¢ 0.94¢ $0.25* 0.62¢ 0.70¢ Note: Rates based on normal density * If you've enrolled with a retailer, the $0.25 standard supply service administration charge will be deducted from the Regulatory charges on your bill. † Under the Ontario Energy Board Act, and associated regulation, qualifying year-round residences are eligible to receive rate protection. The Delivery charge for Normal Density includes the applicable credit of $28.50. (Source: www.hydroonenetworks.com) 5.00¢ 5.80¢ $13.11 2.45¢ 0.90¢ $0.25* 0.62¢ 0.70¢ Note: Rates based on urban density * If you've signed with a retailer, the $0.25 standard supply service administration charge will be deducted from the Regulatory charges on your bill. (Source: www.hydroonenetworks.com) Water and Sewer Facilities: Water Treatment Plant: 3 Rated Capacity (m /day): 3 Daily Consumption (m /day): Sewage Treatment Plant: 3 Capacity (m /day): 3 Average Daily Flow (m /day): 28,400 8,364 13,000 6,234 Water/Sewer Schedule and Service Rates: Flat Water/Sewer Rates; Semi-Annual Billings Each Residential Dwelling unit - Annual Each Commercial User per unit - Annual Religious Institutions - Annual $446.00 $446.00 $223.00 Multiple Dwellings, 7 units of more Quarterly Billings Each Dwelling Unit - Quarterly $111.50 2008 Metre rates per quarter* 3 First 100 m 3 Next 250 m 3 Next 1,250 m Balance Minimum charge per quarter 3 $0.54 $0.95 $0.70 $0.42 $111.50 (*This charge applies only if you’re on a meter) Service disconnection charge $50.00 Service re-connection charge $50.00 Thawing frozen water services Time & Materials (min. $200.00) Service first time connection Time & Materials (min. $200.00) Meter re-sealing service charge Time & Materials (min. $75.00) Page 16 Per m Economic Development Office 2008 Tax Rates Infrastructure The City of Elliot Lake has continued to invest in and initiate projects to ensure its key infrastructure components meet the needs of today's business clients. Industrial and Commercial Land and Buildings: There are two fully serviced industrial park areas within the community with room to spare for almost any business or industrial need. Municipally owned serviced industrial lots of various sizes are for sale. Municipally owned commercial / retail lots are also available. Development has been occurring over the past few years along highway 108 and the city is prepared to discuss additional land development for commercial purposes. Do not hesitate to contact the City of Elliot Lake Economic Development Office for more information on either industrial or commercial development. Commercial & Industrial Real Estate: Also, our local realtors have listings of privately owned commercial and industrial land and buildings. Name Royal LePage Realty North Inc. Re/Max Nu-Trend Realty The Real Estate Stop Inc. Page 17 Website www.elliotlakerealestate.ca www.remax-elliotlake-on.com www.elliotlake.com/realestate Telephone # (800) 859-9768 (800) 828-8898 (866) 301-STOP Economic Development Office Local and Regional Transportation Networks: Type of Infrastructure Name Location Highways Highway 108 Trans Canada Highway 17 Within municipality 26 km south of municipality Spragge 34 km south west of municipality Thessalon 112 km south west of municipality Ports Airports Domestic Airport – Elliot Lake Municipal Airport Greater Sudbury Airport – (6 daily flights to / from Toronto) Within municipality 193 km south east of municipality Municipal Airport: The City of Elliot Lake operates a modern airport with a 4,500 ft x 100 ft paved runway with a full range of services. The Elliot Lake Airport is maintained year round and is certified by Transport Canada for airline service. Air Bravo Corp. operates an air ambulance service, servicing all of Northeastern Ontario. They also provide charter services. The airport also sees considerable traffic with Dynamex Courier with twice daily flights on weekdays. The MNR stations fire fighting equipment during the summer and numerous training exercises are hosted at the airport. Telecommunications Infrastructure: Don’t be deceived by the natural beauty of our environment - Elliot Lake is a highly wired city. We have all the telecommunications infrastructure that your business needs at competitive prices. Elliot Lake has a number of fibre optic service access points (SAPs) within the community, enabling high-speed broadband access for business and residential users. There are a number of fully wired commercial spaces downtown that are well suited for a variety of businesses. Also, both our North and South industrial parks are serviced with DSL (Digital Subscriber Line). Elliot Lake is a partner in the NetCentral Community Communications Network. Netcentral is a community based network, and not for profit organization, dedicated to providing high-speed data and telecommunications services and connectivity for businesses and organizations. Page 18 Economic Development Office Telecommunications Infrastructure (cont.): Telephone service upgrades to the digital switching network in the late 1990s means that Elliot Lake’s telephone services are as modern and reliable as those of larger urban centres. We also have digital cable available, Voice-Over-Internet Protocol (VOIP), and a 1X Network for BlackBerry. As well, our city is serviced with cellular capabilities. Internet Service Providers: Name Ontera Bell Sympatico Vianet Internet Solutions Website www.ontera.ca www.bell.ca www.vianet.ca Telephone # 1-888-668-3500 310-SURF or 1-866-723-2355 for business customers (705) 848-0888 Educational Services High Schools Elliot Lake Secondary School Villa Française des Jeunes (French) Adult Learning Centres Adult Education Centre Villa Française des Jeunes Education des Adultes Elementary Schools Our Lady of Lourdes (Separate/French Immersion) Esten Park Public School (French Immersion) Ecole Georges Vanier (French/Separate) Our Lady of Fatima (Separate) Central Avenue Public School Other Contact North - Laurentian University distance education Learning in Retirement Le conseil d'alphabétisation de la Rive-Nord North Channel Literacy Council People's Learning Place (Literacy Programs) The Elliot Lake Public Library provides a variety of materials and services to the citizens of Elliot Lake. The library is also part of a Community Access Program. This program is designed to provide rural Canadian communities with affordable public access to the Internet. The library also has an online catalogue. Page 19 Economic Development Office Emergency and Health Services Emergency & Health Services Emergency 9-1-1 service provides easy access to Police, Fire and Ambulance Services. Police Services Policing services in Elliot Lake are provided by the Elliot Lake detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). The OPP detachment has a complement of 15 fulltime dedicated uniformed officers (and 3 officers with shared duties policing the highways and nearby North Shore region). Officers patrol the streets and are on duty 24 hours a day 7 days a week. The detachment headquarters is located next to City Hall on Hillside Drive North and is open to the walk-in public and general inquiries between 8:15 am to 4:30 pm. All emergency calls are fielded by 911. Fire Services The Elliot Lake Fire Service provides 24-hour service with a complement of 9 fulltime and 25 part-time firefighters. They have a fully equipped fire hall with two fire pumpers and a complement of rescue vehicles. Ambulance Services Residents of the City of Elliot Lake have a 24-hour 911-ambulance service provided by the Algoma District Services Administration Board. The board provides one onsite ambulance and crew 24 hours a day and an additional crew on weekdays from 8 to 4 pm for transfers to service the other outlying areas. For emergency transportation to other centres, a helicopter-landing pad is located at the Elliot Lake airport. Health Services Page 20 St. Joseph’s General Hospital Elliot Lake has served the people of Elliot Lake, surrounding communities and visitors to the area, since 1958. The Hospital owns and operates a fifty-seven bed Community Hospital, a sixty-four bed Long Term Care Facility and a fifty-two bed Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility that serves clients from all parts of Ontario. The Hospital's inpatient nursing units provide Medical, Surgical, Obstetrics, Intensive Care and Chronic Care services; and, the Operating Room staff provide Emergency and Elective Surgery services. The Emergency Department is open twenty-four hours a day. A wide range of Diagnostic and Therapeutic services are also provided by the Hospital. Economic Development Office Business Development Assistance In Elliot Lake, we have a long history of working with new and potential businesses. If you have a business idea or are thinking about relocating your business to a more hospitable area, the City's Economic Development Office can help you. Whether it's putting you in touch with flexible financial options or discussing building and staffing needs, we are here to help you see what so many others have figured out - Elliot Lake is a great place to do business. Just a snapshot of our local and regional business development assistance options are listed below. Elliot Lake and North Shore Corporation for Business Development ELNOS is a full-service business development corporation that was established to stimulate economic growth in the ELNOS Region through new business development and investment. ELNOS provides any form of debt or equity product on fully flexible terms and conditions (up to a maximum of $250,000). Support services are also provided to complete a successful transition and to encourage continued business growth. ELNOS Telecommunications Centre 31 Nova Scotia Walk, 3rd Floor Elliot Lake, ON P5A 1Y9 Local: (705) 848-0229 Toll Free: 1-800-256-7299 Fax: (705) 848-1539 www.elnos.com Elliot Lake is one of five communities served by ELNOS. Community Futures Development Centre for East Algoma The Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC) of East Algoma is a federally sponsored operation that provides advice and financial assistance to small businesses within the region. Loans are geared to the needs of small businesses that have been unable to secure funds through conventional sources. The CFDC also hosts a Canada Ontario Business Service Centre. East Algoma CFDC Lakewood Place 1 Industrial Park Road East Suite 106, P.O. Box 398 Blind River, ON POR 1B0 Tel: (705) 356-1152 Toll Free: 1-888-227-3569 Fax: (705) 356-1711 [email protected] Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) is an initiative of the Ontario government to create employment opportunities in northern communities. This is done through various funding programs. Ministry of Northern Development and Mines Robert Sjonnesen 50 Hillside Dr. North Elliot Lake ON P5A 1X4 Tel: (705) 848-5969 Fax: (705) 848-2408 [email protected] Financial Institutions CIBC Bank of Montreal, Commercial Accounts – Little Current Toronto Dominion Bank Royal Bank Bank of Nova Scotia Northern Credit Union, Commercial Accounts – Sault Ste. Marie Business Development Bank of Canada Page 21 Commercial Bank Commercial Bank Commercial Bank Commercial Bank Commercial Bank Credit Union Other (705) 848-2266 (705) 368-3413 (705) 461-9203 (705) 461-1992 (705) 848-3630 (800) 461-2238 (877) BDC-BANX (232-2269 Economic Development Office Quality of Life & Attractions Located only a few kilometers south of Elliot Lake, on the shores of Ryan Lake, Stone Ridge offers a first class golfing experience. Set amid the beauty of Elliot Lake's stunning wilderness environment, Stone Ridge is a fully equipped 6800 yard 18-hole par 72 course, with an adjacent Clubhouse to relax in after a day spent playing golf. Carts and equipment are available to rent from Stone Ridge's Pro Shop. Right in the heart of Elliot Lake lies a full service ski hill with a quad lift: Mount Dufour Ski Area. The 320 foot vertical and 6 runs makes Elliot Lake an ideal spot for family fun and recreation. Both residents and tourists alike take advantage of the reasonable rates and convenient location each winter. Lester B. Pearson Civic Centre The Lester B. Pearson Civic Centre is a unique facility in the heart of Elliot Lake. A former hotel during the hey days of mining in Elliot Lake, it underwent a multimillion dollar facelift in the mid 1990s and was converted into a community theatre, office building, nerve centre for the artistic community and home of the Elliot Lake Nuclear and Mining Museum. Municipal Pool and Gym Complex Elliot Lake boasts a first class indoor pool and recreation complex that houses not only the main pool but a whirlpool, two saunas and a fitness centre. A full slate of classes and programs are offered for residents of all ages. Page 22 Economic Development Office Administration Mayor Chief Administrative Officer Chief Building Official Director of Clerks & Bldg. Serv. Engineer Fire Chief Director of Operations Police – General Information Director of Parks and Recreation Director of Finance Rick Hamilton Fred Bauthus Syl Allard Lesley Sprague Mike Perkins Paul Officer Rob deBortoli Karen Makela Dawn Halcrow Council Members (705) 461-7201 Dawn Morissette Al Collett Doug Souliere Ken Rastin Scot Reinhardt Chris Patrie Economic Development Contact Daniel Gagnon Director of Economic Development (705) 461-7288 [email protected] Federal Representative for Algoma-Manitoulin Riding Provincial Representative for Algoma-Manitoulin Riding Regional Economic Development Contact (Ministry of Northern Development and Mines) Page 23 (705) 461-7201 (705) 461-7247 (705) 461-7291 (705) 461-7202 (705) 461-7265 (705) 848-3260 (705) 461-7224/7219 (705) 848-6975 (705) 461-7238 (705) 461-7280 Carol Hughes (New Democratic Party) (705) 461-9571 Mike Brown (Liberal Party) (705) 461-9710 Robert Sjonnesen Ministry of Northern Development and Mines - Elliot Lake (705) 848-5969 [email protected] Economic Development Office