building and property has been used for office and light manufacturing uses (i.e. billboards and signs)—first by the J.C. Teron Co. and later by CBS Outdoor.

Figure 1: Teron Building (2004)

DISCUSSION:

Business Retention and Expansion Grant Program

The Business Retention and Expansion Grant Program is intended to stimulate investment in targeted economic sectors for the purpose of expanding and diversifying Windsor’s economy. Existing manufacturing businesses that retain or create a minimum of 50 jobs or non-manufacturing business within an eligible sector that retain a minimum of 35 jobs or create a minimum of 20 jobs are eligible to apply under the program.

Successful applicants are eligible to receive an annual grant for up to 100% of the municipal property tax increase created by an investment in development or redevelopment of a building or property—provided it conforms with the Economic Revitalization CIP. The annual grants may continue, at Council’s discretion, for up to 10 years or until up to 100% of the eligible investment costs are repaid.

Eligible Sector

Brave Control Solutions is eligible under a number of sectors, however mode applicable is the Professional Services sector, specifically as a business that offers the following services: