Local Business Overview
The Township of North Stormont is a very active agricultural community, but is home to many unique businesses, including aggregate extract, waste management, retail, food handling and professional and technical services. Although the smallest in population of the six municipalities in SDG, North Stormont provides a strategic location for businesses to locate, due to its proximity along Highway 417, Highway 138 and to major centers such as Ottawa and Montreal.
North Stormont comprises several quaint villages — including Crysler, Berwick, Finch, Moose Creek, Avonmore, and Monkland — surrounded by farmland and open countryside. The township’s rural character is complemented by a friendly, community-focused atmosphere where both English- and French-speaking citizens live together in harmony.
Economic Development Services
The Township of North Stormont employs an Economic Development and Community Engagement Officer who works to promote business and business development within the Township. In addition, the Township works with the United Counties of SDG, the Small Business Enterprise Center, Community Futures and other not-for-profit organizations to help businesses start up, grow and succeed. If you are interested in establishing a new business, growing a new business or looking for assistance within North Stormont, please contact the Township’s Business Development Office create new email for more information.
Grants
The Province of Ontario, the Federal Government and private foundations often offer grants and funding for businesses at various stages of development and operation. If you’re interested in exploring grant opportunities based on present and future needs, please contact the Business Development Officer. Our Economic Development and Community Engagement Officer would be happy to facilitate conversations with the relevant representatives and to consult with you on how to best move your project forward. The Township of North Stormont Community Improvement Plan (CIP) page can be found by clicking the link below.
Economic Development Strategic Plan
The Township is in the process of developing a Business Development Strategic Plan. The intent of the plan is to help drive business development and priority action points to implement within the Community. The Strategic Plan is currently under development and will be available once it has received Council approval.