Ontario East Attends Financial Times Site Selector Workshop
Ontario East Takes the Global Stage at FDI Institute Live in London Chris King, representing the Ontario East Economic Development Commission (Ontario East), joined a global network of investment leaders and site selection consultants in London, UK, from June 4–6, 2025, for the prestigious FDI Institute Live. Hosted at the iconic Financial Times Headquarters, this […]
Ontario Together Trade Fund Launched
The Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation & Trade (MEDJCT) has recently launched a new competitive funding program to support businesses to make near-term investments to enhance trade security and trade diversity – the Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF). The OTTF is a $50 million fund to help businesses make short-term investments. It aims to […]
LevelUP Accelerator Program
Elevate Your Business Take your business to the next level with this 12-week hybrid accelerator program designed to commercialize and scale your business innovation. A Chance to Win $10K: The LevelUP program concludes with a pitch event where you are given the opportunity to pitch your business to a panel of judges for the chance […]
Ontario East 2025 Annual General Meeting Held at EDCO Conference
Media Release, February 5, 2025 The Ontario East Economic Development Commission (Ontario East) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on February 5, 2025 at the Westin Harbour Castle during the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) annual conference. The following Officers and Directors were approved by the Board of Directors and the Members for 2025-26, […]
EOBJ Seeking Eastern Ontario’s fastest-growing companies
FedDev Ontario’s spring intake for regional program streams is now open until June 24, 2024. Apply for funding to grow, innovate, and diversify your business or organization.
Amazon’s new warehouse in Belleville is hiring, thanks to help from Ontario East Economic Development Commission
Thanks to help from Ontario East Economic Development Commission
New Facility in Ingleside A Sign of Success and Growth for Wills Transfer Ltd.
Welcomed with open arms by the local municipality, logistics and warehousing firm Wills Transfer Ltd. recently opened its new $25 million, 155,000 square foot facility in Ingleside, ON, ushering in a new era of expansion for the nearly 70-year-old company.
Walmart Canada unveils state-of-the-art warehouse technology in Cornwall
Walmart Canada unveils state-of-the-art warehouse technology in Cornwall
Ford to open 531,000-square-foot distribution centre in Casselman
Ford Canada will be the anchor tenant in a new 1.1-million-square-foot industrial hub
R&D Dairies
North Augusta – Robert and Darlene Jones are the names behind R&D Dairies, an established dairy product distribution company based in Augusta Township.
The local company delivers to more than 120 customers, including restaurants, hotels, motels, schools and convenience stores and distributes a host of products from tiny creamers to large containers of ice cream.
“We pride ourselves on our delivery services,” says Robert, adding they operate 6 days a week and cover communities along the Highway 401 corridor from Gananoque to Cornwall, as well as locations north to Smiths Falls and Rideau Ferry. Many are long-term customers who appreciate reliable, friendly service.
“We like to be known for our old-fashioned customer service,” says Darlene.
Wills Transfer Ltd.
In 1945, G.H. Wills began with two small trucks owned by a hard-working, community-oriented family. The business was created to ship items in and around Smiths Falls and surrounding communities, quickly building a reputation for excellence, efficiency and affordability.
From those humble beginnings the firm, which is now known as Wills Transfer Ltd., now boasts 160 employees working out of six warehousing facilities, operating a fleet of more than 40 tractors and 150 trailers delivering cargo throughout Eastern Ontario. The Company is still based out of Smiths Falls and is now owned and operated by Terry and Heather Wills and their son, Jordi, who is the fourth generation of this family business.