Community Success Story: Paris Ontario Downtown Dig

The Downtown Dig in Paris, Ontario demonstrates a unique approach to supporting businesses, residents and visitors during a major infrastructure renewal project. While major infrastructure projects can create significate disruptions for nearby small businesses, early engagement, collaboration and thoughtful planning can help reduce impacts and support the community thought-out constriction. Supported through the Rural Ontario Development Program in 2024, the project received up to $122,500 in funding. It was recognized earlier this year by the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO), receiving awards for Business Attraction and Retention and Excellence in Rural Economic Development. “The Downtown Dig has always been…