The Business Retention + Expansion (BR+E) program is a structured Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) action-oriented approach to business and economic development. It promotes job growth by helping the Village of Merrickville-Wolford and the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville learn about issues and opportunities for local businesses. It helps municipalities prioritize efforts to address the needs of the community and promote job retention and growth.
The BR+E program consisted of trained staff and volunteers from Merrickville-Wolford and the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville visiting businesses and conducting confidential interviews with senior management or owner(s).
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