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Old Town Kemptville BIA Praising Growth Of Downtown Business Community

Business is booming to start 2021 in downtown Kemptville. 

Despite the pandemic, the Old Town Kemptville Business Improvement Area has been keeping busy with the addition of a number of new businesses which are expected to bolster the local economy. 

Executive Director for the BIA, Deron Johnston says it’s been an overwhelming time for the downtown business community but it’s been well worth the effort.

“Who during a pandemic says ‘I can’t keep track of all the businesses opening in our commercial area?’” Johnston said. “It’s not exactly a horrible thing to happen, so, we’re thrilled and I think it’s kind of a testament to what’s happening downtown right now.” 

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According to Johnston, eight new businesses have opened downtown in the last year and two more are almost ready to open their doors.

He thinks the conditions for opening up a business in the downtown area at the moment are perfect. 

“Obviously, if we have this much confidence in the businesses coming here that have opened up during these challenging times, it sends a great message to the small business community throughout Eastern Ontario that says Kemptville is a place to invest in,” Johnston added. “It’s the type of environment where you’re going to be successful.” 

Johnston says the addition of all these new businesses will create approximately 12-15 new jobs, which is vital for the community’s economy. 

“It sounds like small potatoes but it’s not, it’s significant,” Johnston said. “12-15 jobs anywhere else would actually be considered extremely important. You can’t say enough about the impact. It also goes beyond that because it sends a clear signal that now is the time to invest and be a part of what’s happening downtown.”

Anyone interested in learning more about Kemptville’s downtown business community or if you have any questions about starting a business, you can contact Johnston. 

More information can be found on the municipality’s website.

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