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CASSELMAN : NOUVEAU PROJET
UCPR RELEASES SECOND BUSINESS REPORT
Un nouveau projet commercial sortira bientôt de terre sur ce terrain situé près de la 417 à Casselman. —photo Gregg Chamberlain
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nous. Une fois qu’il sera lancé, vous pouvez être sûr que d’autres entreprises frapperont à notre porte», a-t-il lancé, tout en précisant que l’une des priorités de la Municipalité était d’aider à promouvoir un développement commercial plus important du côté sud de l’autoroute 17. Le projet de Casselman touche une propriété de 931 395 pieds carrés située à l’écart de l’autoroute 417 et du chemin Saint-Albert. Le plan prévoit un investis- sement de 60 millions de dollars pour développer soit un centre de distribution commerciale de 560 000 pieds carrés, soit trois bâtiments de 130 000 pieds carrés pour plusieurs locataires commerciaux et/ ou professionnels. MM. Jager et Tsoumas ont tous deux fait remarquer que Casselman est située à la sortie de l’autoroute 417, qui est une route directe entre Ottawa et Montréal, ce qui en fait un bon emplacement pour les projets industriels ou commerciaux légers qui peuvent répondre aux besoins de l’un ou l’autre centre urbain ou servir également de site pour les entreprises de commerce électronique.
Casselman est le site de l’un de trois projets de plusieurs millions de dollars d’une entreprise montréalaise. Le promoteur montréalais RoseFellow et ses partenaires financiers prévoient trois projets de développement distincts au cours des prochaines années dans sa ville natale de Montréal ainsi que dans la Municipalité de Casselman. La valeur totale de ces trois projets est estimée à 160 millions de dollars. Mike Jager et Sam Tsoumas, les prin- cipaux propriétaires de la RoseFellow, sont spécialisés dans le développement de projets commerciaux et d’industries légères sur la base de spéculations. Leurs deux projets de Montréal sont couverts par une société en commandite de RoseFellow et Fit Ventures LP, tandis que le projet de Casselman est une entreprise commune entre RoseFellow et le propriétaire foncier Bertone Development Corp. Interrogé à ce sujet, le maire de Cas- selman s’est déclaré fort satisfait. «Ce (projet) va être un grand bénéfice pour
A recent survey of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on local business operations indicates the situation is getting better for many business owners and their staff. But the report also notes that more effort is needed to help restore consumer confidence in the ability of Prescott-Russell’s businesses to serve their customers and not see them go outside of the region to shop for goods and services. —stock photo
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regaining confidence in the future” and that many are either back to normal operations or have developed and pursued new outlets for their operations. The number of local businesses who reported successful adap- tation to the pandemic situation is 21 per cent higher than those reporting success during the first survey conducted in May. One problem noted in the second survey results is the “significant decline in cash flow” that many local businesses experienced during the early months of the pandemic and which presents their greatest risk and challenge now. The second survey report observed that several sectors, including retail, manufacturing, arts, entertainment, and recreation still describe the situation for them as “critical” as they continue to work towards recovery from the pandemic. Survey results note that hiring projections are more encouraging now. More than a quarter of employers taking part in the survey indicated they expect to hire new staff over the next six years. Many survey participants also stated that there is still a need for more financial support of business and more projects or programs that promote local shopping for goods and services to help businesses in the region with their economic recovery. Restoring consumer confidence in local businesses is a key factor to future economic recovery in the Prescott-Russell region. The full report, titled Evolution of the Impacts of COVID-19 on Prescott and Rus- sell Businesses, is on the UCPR website or at http://ow.ly/V67q30r1cdn.
Prescott-Russell businesses are making slow and steady progress with their recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic situation according to results of a local survey. The United Counties of Prescott-Russell (UCPR) released the results of its second survey report on the impact that the pande- mic has had on local businesses. Overall the report notes that the situation is improving though some sectors are still struggling with their recovery. “It was important for us to take the current pulse of the business community,” stated Carole Lavigne, UCPR director for economic development and tourism, “and ensure we had the most relevant data to properly plan and organize the (regional) economic recovery. That being said, the Prescott and Russell Economic Response and Recovery Plan, which is based on the data collected through these surveys, is progressing very well and should be available by the end of the summer as planned.” The UCPR, in partnership with its eight municipalities, conducted its most recent pandemic impact survey during the period from July 8 to 15, and received responses from 279 local entrepreneurs. The second survey is a follow-up to a previous survey done during May this year. Survey results Results of the second survey indicates that businesses in the region “seem to be
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