Cornwall to Exhibit at Quebec Retail Conference

Cornwall Ontario – Cornwall Economic Development will be looking to attract new retailers to Cornwall at a major commercial retail real estate event this week.

The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) is once again holding their Quebec Conference at the Palais de Congres in Montreal June 11-13. The conference attracts North America’s largest retailers and commercial developers.

The Cornwall Booth is number 916.

“We are looking to engage retailers in taking a closer look at Cornwall,” said Bob Peters, Division Manager, Economic Development. “There are a number of commercial retail development projects with available space in the city right now, and we feel there are opportunities for companies to become more active in our market.”

Cornwall has exhibited  previous ICSC events over the past several years, including Toronto and Whistler.

“ICSC brings together decision makers from both the retailer and developer side of the equation,” says Mr. Peters. “It is an excellent opportunity to promote Cornwall.”

Cornwall Economic Development has produced a brochure entitled Commercial Retail in Cornwall, which provides demographic information on Cornwall’s retail trade area, which includes Stormont Dundas and Glengarry.

The ChooseCornwall.ca website has also been expanded to include information on commercial real estate opportunities, including available retail properties in the Downtown and Le Village districts. Other information, such as downloadable maps, is available in the Resources section.

Cornwall will be joined at the ICSC show by Canada’s largest commercial developers, many of which have active development projects underway in Cornwall.  These include CREIT, Harden, Smart Centres, Plaza Retail, RioCan, Iberville, Partners REIT, Irving and Choice Properties.

The above developers have been busy, and a number of new retailers/restaurants are currently establishing or have recently established shop in the City. These include:

• BMO – Ninth Street
• Cailuan Gallery – Pitt Street
• Captain George’s – Cornwall Square
• Celtic Treasures – Pitt Street
• Cline House Gallery – Second Street
• David’s Tea – Cornwall Square
• Dollarama – Various Locations
• Eastcourt Mall – Second Street
• El Amigo Jalapeno – Montreal Road
• Labels – Cornwall Square
• Rogers – Brookdale Avenue
• Starbucks – Brookdale Avenue
• Stomping Grounds Bistro – Cotton Mill Street
• Tandoor House Restaurant – Second Street
• WholeHealth Pharmacy – Second Street

A vibrant retail and restaurant sector helps to attract new residents to Cornwall and at the same time maximizes the positive impact of consumer spending in the local economy.

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