King Township Industry Profile: Equestrian
Horses of all status, breeds and classes are a common sight on grassy slopes or along country roads within King. The Township of King’s rolling hills provide the environment required to raise horses...
View ArticleStrategic Partnerships: Headwaters Equine Leadership Group
Equine Leadership Group The Headwaters Equine Leadership Group, as a committee of the Hills of Headwaters Tourism Association, is a collaborative initiative of regional stakeholders who are committed...
View ArticleEmployment in King City
Employment in the community of King City rose at an annual rate of 3.0% since 1998. Meanwhile, the number of total businesses in the are grew 6.3% annually during the same period. As of 2009, there...
View ArticleEmployment in Nobleton
Employment in Nobleton increased at an average annual rate of 2.5% since 1998, while business growth averaged 1.7%. Nobleton employed nearly 560 people in over 90 firms in 2009, compared to...
View ArticleEmployment in Schomberg
B.C. Instruments, a valued member of the Schomberg Business Community The community of Schomberg experienced an increase in both the number of employees and the number of businesses in the area between...
View ArticleKing Township Business Sector Profile
Employment Overview In 2009, all businesses (excluding farm and home-based businesses) in the Township of King were included in the employment survey, including the communities of King City, Nobleton...
View ArticleKing Township Economic Profile
Employment Profile King’s employment has grown from an estimated 4,154 jobs in 2002 to 6,284 jobs in 2012 (excluding home-based and farm-based jobs), representing an average annual increase of 4.2%....
View ArticleKing Township Areas of Interest Study
This study is designed to provide an examination and in-depth analysis of the existing supply of industrial and commercial space within King Township, by dividing the area into various nodes and...
View ArticleKing Township Areas of Interest Study: Approach and Research Methodology
The study will use a variety of research methods and analytical tools to accomplish the outlined objectives. Resources will be gathered both internally and externally. Internal resources will include a...
View ArticleKing Township Business Profile: Country Zen Hot Yoga
Erin and Ashley Ward-Williams, the founders of Country Zen Hot Yoga, in their studio in Schomberg The People Country Zen Hot Yoga was founded by Ashley and Erin Ward-Williams. The sisters attended...
View ArticleStrengthening the Ontario Equine Industry
The Ontario government has been working to help the horse racing industry find a way forward, with a plan to ensure sustainability of the industry and sufficient funds for transition. In May 2013, the...
View ArticleWingberry Farms Protects the Humber River
Nothing makes us prouder than seeing a progressive, innovative local business making the shift towards a more sustainable business model! Check out the following information on local business Wingberry...
View ArticleDowntown Nobleton Community Improvement Overview
Downtown Nobleton is an area characterized by prominent heritage buildings, rich historic architecture, rapid increase in development and a high concentration of vehicle traffic at the intersection of...
View ArticleThe Effect of FDI on the Argriculture and Food Trade
Extracted from Statistics Canada The most spectacular manifestation of globalization, which has occurred since 1990, is the increase in foreign direct investment (FDI). In 2001, world FDI (outward...
View ArticleHighway 400 – King City OnRoute Farmer’s Market
Farmers Markets of Ontario has put together a small market in the OnRoute parking lot on Highway 400 North in King City so that you are able to pick up your freshly picked AND LOCAL food before you...
View ArticleThe Holland Marsh – Walking the Walk; Talking the Talk from Ontario’s Soup...
Via: Holland Marsh Growers Association Welcome to the second of seven video clips that are being brought to you by the Holland Marsh Growers’ Association (HMGA) – and reaction to the first clip,...
View ArticleSOUPFEST | Supporting Local Food
Check out the following video from Powerline Films featuring King Township Mayor Steve Pellegrini and Economic Development Officer Jamie Smyth. The video addresses the importance of local food...
View ArticleOur Visit from the Chinese Consulate General
Last week, on Thursday, August 15th, the Economic Development Department, in Partnership with the Mayor & CAO, enjoyed the company of the Chinese Consul General in a tour around the King...
View ArticleThe Holland Marsh – And now for something completely different
Welcome to the third of seven video clips that are being brought to you by the Holland Marsh Growers’ Association (HMGA) – but this time, we have a couple of twists and surprises. Research and...
View ArticleDalt Hicks
Excerpts from the MC, Brian Larter’s remarks at Dalt Hicks Roast in 2012 attended by more than 600 friends of the Aggregate Industry, Golf Community, family and his many friends Dalt developed...
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