Business Retention & Expansion

To build and expand, every successful community needs a strong foundation. North Bay believes that retaining the existing businesses in the community and working to help them thrive is just as important to the health of our local economy as attracting new business.

In 2005, the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development undertook a formal Business Retention and Expansion Program (BR&E) in partnership with the North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce. Designed to help gauge the health of the local economy and collect data for use in long range planning, the BR&E program also served to open the lines of communication with the business community.

This is an ongoing program in the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development, and we continue to meet with businesses to review their needs and ensure that we are doing everything possible for businesses to succeed and grow in the City. To meet with an Economic Development Officer for a BR&E site visit, please contact any member of our team to set up an appointment.

2005 Final Report