farming intersects with advanced technology. Local manufacturers like Stanpac, Niagara Pallet, and Big Country Raw exemplify this fusion.“The technology and the investment that they’re putting into these facilities is really quite state of the art,” observes McBride. He highlights Niagara Pallet’s recent expansion, which has completed a new building with a focus on automating processes. These homegrown enterprises demonstrate how rural businesses can compete globally through innovation. that the province has provided these projected growth numbers as an opportunity to really build the type of community that existing residents want to see.” This philosophy guides all development decisions, ensuring growth aligns with community values. AGRIBUSINESS AND INNOVATION: THE ECONOMIC ENGINE West Lincoln’s economic vitality stems from its innovative agribusiness sector, where traditional 155 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 05 WEST LINCOLN, ON
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