Ontario has helped attract Canada’s largest, privately owned dessert company, The Original Cakerie, to the community of London.
Manufacturing companies across North America face challenges from global competition, a high Canadian dollar and slowing economic growth in the United States. Ontario’s skilled workforce, rich resources and ideal proximity to markets provide the right environment for businesses to succeed.
he province will provide $2.5 million to The Original Cakerie and its partner, the Ontario Wheat Producers’ Marketing Board, for the construction of a new plant in London, expected to be completed by January 2009. Ontario’s wheat producers and dairy and egg farmers will benefit from the company’s need for local ingredients.
“We pride ourselves in creating delicious, high quality desserts and we’re aiming to be an employer of choice. London and the surrounding rural communities have the perfect combination of skilled labour, material resources and a community culture that is aligned with our company’s core values,” said David Hood, president of The Original Cakerie.
“I am pleased to extend a warm welcome to The Original Cakerie. London has the skilled labour and material resources as well as the infrastructure that an outstanding business like this one needs,” said Khalil Ramal, MPP London-Fanshawe.
“This new facility will create economic benefits and employment opportunities in our community which will be felt in London and across our province,” said Deb Matthews, MPP London North Centre.
Source: http://www.omaf.gov.on.ca/english/infores/releases/2008/022908.htm
