The Business Retention + Expansion (BR+E) program is a structured Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) action-oriented approach to business and economic development. It promotes job growth by helping the Village of Merrickville-Wolford and the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville learn about issues and opportunities for local businesses. It helps municipalities prioritize efforts to address the needs of the community and promote job retention and growth. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Merrickville, ON) – At their meeting of October 28, 2019, the Council of the Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford officially appointed Mr. Brad Cole to the position of Manager, Operations/Fire Chief. Chief Cole had been acting in the Fire Chief position since January, 2019 and had previously been the Deputy Chief, with a total of 14 years serving on the Merrickville Fire Department. Chief Cole had also been the acting Manager of Public Works since August of 2018.  

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Merrickville, ON) – At their meeting of October 28, 2019, the Council of the Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford officially appointed Mr. Brad Cole to the position of Manager, Operations/Fire Chief. Chief Cole had been acting in the Fire Chief position since January, 2019 and had previously been the Deputy Chief, with a total of 14 years serving on the Merrickville Fire Department. Chief Cole had also been the acting Manager of Public Works since August of 2018.  

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