Initiatives, Strategy & Report

The vision of the Economic Development Department is to ensure business prosperity by providing assistance to entrepreneurs. Retention and attraction of businesses in our community plays a big role in our department.

To ensure a healthy and sustainable growth for our local businesses, several strategies are put in place:

Business and volunteer recognitions

Recognition Gala
An evening of recognition and celebration of our volunteers, community organizations and local businesses!
Click here to see pictures of the 2016 Gala.

Business retention and expansion (BR+E) with the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR)

This is a project to develop an action plan that will result from a structured community effort in which the municipal government will engage in a dialogue with local businesses in order to implement initiatives that will sustain their profitability, growth, competitiveness and efficiency.

Incentive Programs

  • The Community Improvement Plan (CIP) provides grants up to $10,000 to encourage and support private sector reinvestment in the downtown buildings of Russell Township. Below is a list of the various grant programs available:
    • Façade Improvement
    • Signage Improvement
    • Accessibility Improvement
    • Residential Conversion to Commercial Use
    • Parking Area and Landscaping Improvement
    • Architectural / Engineering Design
    • Municipal Application / Permit Fees Rebate
    • Tax Increment

     

    See more grants here.

Learning opportunities

The Township offers free training to businesses to help them better manage their company, to ensure its growth and to inform them of the different projects and services offered by the municipality.

Networking events / Connect with Russell

Connect with Russell
We want to know what matters to you, our business community!
The Mayor invites business owners to discuss:
 - Upcoming municipal projects
 - Available funding and grants
 - Networking

Click here to see pictures of the 2016 Connect with Russell.

Promotion of local businesses

  • Event: Local Flavours Rendez-Vous
  • When: October 26, 2019
  • Where: Embrun Community Centre (8 Blais St.)
  • More info here

Retail Market Demand Study

Its purpose is to determine the scope of market demand for retail and service businesses in the Township, including in its recently expanded area.
Click here to read the final report.

http://fr.russell.ca/entreprises/ressources_pour_les_entreprises/initiatives__strategie_et_rapport/