Business Pulse, December, 2010

		Ready-to-eat food plant to open Nov 05, 2010 from NIAGARATHISWEEK - Home A major food company is uprooting production from its full-to-capacity Alberta plant and relocating it to St. Catharines, bringing with it the potential for as many as 400 jobs within three to five years .... MORE

		A $2.4 Billion industry Oct 14, 2010 from NIAGARATHISWEEK - Home Farming in Niagara now generates $2.4 billion a year in economic activity, ranking it as a powerhouse in this region’s economy, a new report says ... MORE
		Seaway Marine gets $6 million repair contract Oct 1, 2010 from St.Catharines Standard Seaway Marine and Industrial Inc. has clinched a major contract to refit the Canadian Coast Guard ship Cape Roger ... MORE
		Attar Metals makes first hires Oct 21, 2010 from NIAGARATHISWEEK - Home One of the Fort Erie’s newest employers has made its first hires. ... MORE
		Niagara Region maintains AA credit rating Nov 18, 2010 from Niagara Falls Review The Niagara Region has maintained its AA credit rating as a result of "Niagara's low debt burden and robust liquidity," according to a report released this week by a bond rating agency. ... MORE
		Solar farm to take root Nov 11, 2010 from Welland Tribune WELLAND — About 61 hectares of land in Cooks Mills will soon be producing electricity rather than growing crops. Axio Power Canada Inc. plans to begin construction next summer on a 10-megawatt solar farm on Ridge Rd., between Hwy ... MORE

		Brock receives $10-million gift Sept 09, 2010 from Welland Tribune Roy Cairns says that when he and his family make any substantial business investments, they spend a great deal of time and effort doing due diligence. ... MORE

		nGen joins new provincial network for innovation Nov 03, 2010 from St. Catharines Standard - Home Innovation in Niagara got a shot in the arm from the province Tuesday. It was announced that Niagara Interactive Media Generator (nGen), a hub for digital interactive media projects and business development in St. Catharines and Niagara, has been selected to join the Ontario Network of Excellence. ... MORE

		Brock gets $2.9 million to support leading researchers Nov 25, 2010 from The Brock News The number of globally recognized researchers working at Brock is growing again thanks to a federal government investment in the Canada Research Chairs program. ... MORE

		Niagara Economic Development Corporation Promotes use of Niagara Original Brand Nov 9, 2010 from NEDC You’ll find it in restaurants, shops and golf courses. Industry leaders, the arts community and academic institutions are embracing it. ... MORE

		Niagara College, Brock University receive $750,000 each to help local businesses innovate Nov 12, 2010 from Niagara College News and Media Niagara College and Brock University have received federal research funding that will allow both institutions to help local business innovate and bring new products and processes to market.... MORE

		Scotiabank forms partnership with new convention centre Nov 16, 2010 from Niagara Falls Review The name Scotiabank holds a special memory for Kerry Painter, not only did her mother once work for the company, it's now attached to the building that she's in charge of - The Scotiabank Convention Centre. ... MORE

		Ontario wineries wooing Chinese consumers Nov 02, 2010 from Niagara Falls Review The recent opening of a Canada-focused wine store in China is just the latest example of the country's growing appetite for vino from the Great White North, say Ontario vintners. ...MORE

		Performance Hyundai opens in St. Catharines Nov 26, 2010 from St. Catharines Standard One of the largest Hyundai dealerships in Canada celebrated a grand opening in St. Catharines this week. Performance Hyundai is the latest addition to the PerformanceCars group, with its new 17,000-square foot dealership at 342 Ontario St.... MORE