Economic Development

The Start of a New Year! 

 
The Township of Nipigon Economic Development Office supports the economic and social development of the community through business retention and expansion, new business development, and community projects.

For a summary of the business environment and basic socio economic data, download our community profile: Nipigon's Community Profile

Strategic Documents

Nipigon's strategic plan for economic development and our marketing strategy were completed in 2008 and 2009. Currently we are revising these strategies as part of developing a new strategic plan for the Township in 2011. The original documents can be downloaded by clicking on the following links:
 
Nipigon and the Red Rock Indian Band Economic Diversification Strategy 2008
Nipigon and the Red Rock Indian Band Marketing Action Plan 2009

Goals of the Economic Development Office:

  • Attract new ventures
  • Develop new tourism product
  • Downtown revitalization
  • Support existing businesses
  • Marketing Nipigon 

Click here for Economic Development Committee Members

For more information, contact:
 
Charmaine Beaulieu
Economic Development Project Coordinator
Phone: (807) 887-3135 x27
Fax: (807)-887-3564
Email: edo@nipigon.net
 
Business support services available in the area are:
 
Superior North Community Futures Development Corporation
Supports community economic development by assisting in strengthening and diversifying their economies.
 
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
Is working to build strong and prosperous northern communities and offer seven unique programs to help foster hope and opportunity across Northern Ontario
 
Ontario Business Program Guide
The Ontario Business Program Guide is your resource for government programs and services for Ontario businesses.
 
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre
The Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre is a non-profit that provides business advice to SMEs who are developing innovative business models or products.  Services include business plans, financing, marketing/sales, intellectual property, prototype development, and more to contribute to the long-term economic growth of the region.