BR+E is a community-based, volunteer-driven economic development tool that encourages the growth and stability of local businesses. It is a cost-effective approach to business visitations that has been implemented in hundreds of rural and urban communities across the US. In Ontario it was introduced on a pilot basis in 1998.

The results of BR+E pilot projects have been impressive: development of a more business-friendly attitude, new local investment, more jobs, fewer barriers to development and easier access to financing, to name a few.

Volunteers Needed
Volunteer Visitation Teams of two community members are trained to interview their local business people in a confidential setting. Survey results are entered into a database, and needs and issues of businesses are identified.

Make a difference!

To volunteer or request more information,
contact Simone at 673-7133 x 228