{"id":181,"date":"2026-07-14T21:40:41","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T21:40:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marcmantha.com\/?page_id=181"},"modified":"2026-08-10T01:48:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T01:48:33","slug":"local-investment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/marcmantha.com\/?page_id=181","title":{"rendered":"Local Investment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Bringing More Investment to Gravenhurst<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Gravenhurst has tremendous potential to strengthen our local economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gravenhurst is eligible for FedNor<\/strong>, the federal government’s economic development agency for Northern Ontario, our businesses, manufacturers, entrepreneurs, charities, and community organizations have access to funding that many communities do not. Let’s take the fullest advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turning Opportunity into Action<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As Mayor, our goal is simple: help local businesses and organizations identify funding opportunities, connect them with the right agencies, and encourage strong applications. I will support every effort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Investing in Local Success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

FedNor programs help local businesses:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Modernize equipment and facilities through an environmental lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Expand operations and create jobs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Adopt new technologies and environmental innovation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Strengthen manufacturing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Support housing innovation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Hire recent graduates and young professionals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Revitalize our downtown<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Improve community infrastructure<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Grow tourism and economic development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    When local businesses succeed, our entire community benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Bringing More Dollars Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Every dollar we secure from outside Gravenhurst is new money invested in our community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    That means more opportunities for local businesses, stronger community organizations, better infrastructure, and less pressure on the local tax base<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Success is better measured by how much we spend. It’s measured by how much investment we attract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Making Funding Easier to Find<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Promoting Opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    A Funding & Investment Hub<\/strong> on the Town’s website connects businesses, service clubs, charities, and community organizations with available federal and provincial grants. It also directs people to partners like FedNor and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Pointing our local businesses in a good direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Growing Together<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Economic development isn’t just about attracting new businesses. It’s also about helping the businesses we already have succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    When a manufacturer expands\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    When a local business renovates its storefront\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    When a non-profit secures funding for a new program\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    When a young entrepreneur chooses to build a future here\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Our entire community grows stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Looking Ahead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Gravenhurst has never lacked ideas or ambition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What we need is leadership that supports turning those ideas into prosperity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    I want Gravenhurst to become known as a community that welcomes innovation, supports entrepreneurs, encourages investment, and takes full advantage of every opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If funding exists to create jobs, improve infrastructure, strengthen housing, support tourism, or help our community grow, let Gravenhurst be first in line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    \"Marc
    Marc Mantha Effective Leadership for Gravenhurst<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    In service,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"Marc<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    “Catch People Doing Things Right.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Let’s bring more investment home, support local success, and build an even stronger Gravenhurst for generations to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Vote October 26, 2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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