Economic Development
Business, Industry & Opportunity
Teulon is proud of its active business community which is comprised of a wide variety of goods and services including hardware, building supplies, agricultural supplies, groceries, automobile services, pharmacy, printing services, restaurants, motel, gas, locksmith and engraver, photographic services, florist, beauty salons, massage therapist, bakery and convenience stores. TD Canada Trust and the South Interlake Credit Union provide financial services. Teulon’s insurance agencies and realtors meet a full range of insurance and real estate needs. Other professional services include legal and tax planning.
Since Teulon is surrounded by prime agricultural land, the Agriculture Industry is both a historic and present-day driving force behind the Teulon economy. Teulon is a business centre for the surrounding area's diverse agricultural activities. A number of seasonal berry and vegetable farms supply farmer's markets and provide U-Pick operations.
Teulon has a gravity flow sewer system, high quality water from individual wells and natural gas. Other services include high speed Internet, full service Canada Post Office and 9-1-1 services. For assistance with building permits, plumbing and development permits, zoning issues, variation orders and conditional use applications contact the South Interlake Planning Board located at 285 Main Street, Stonewall, (204) 467-5587.
Government Services located in Teulon include Manitoba Agriculture, Manitoba Health, and Manitoba Family Services. Teulon also enjoys a full service Canada Post branch.
The Building Industry is another important facet in the Teulon economy. A number of contractors, supported by the building suppliers and implement dealers in Teulon, provide a range of services including building, electrical, construction, renovation, and agriculture-related work.
Major Industries in Teulon include: Vidir Teulon, a division of Vidir Machine Inc.
Industrial Park: One acre lots available $5000 and up.
Contact L. J. Baron Realty
(204) 886-2393 or 1-888-629-6700 for more information.
The Town of Teulon has introduced a New Building Incentive Program (by-law #6/07). Call the Town of Teulon office at 886-2314 for more information or follow the link.
Are you interested in locating your business in Teulon? Do not hesitate to contact us. We'll help you with your business project, from planning right through to implementation, and supply you with any business development information you require.
There are a number of development organizations in the region that can assist with business set-up and planning.
Community Futures East Interlake
www.eastinterlake.com
1-800-378-5106
Canada/Manitoba Business Services Centre
www.canadabusiness.gc.ca
1-800-665-2019
South Interlake Planning
http://www.sipd.ca/default.asp
Manitoba BizPal
http://www2.gov.mb.ca/bizen/wizard/welcome.aspx
Teulon and District Chamber of Commerce
Chair: Jan Lambourne
Vice-Chair: Michael Ledarney
Secretary: Linda Lamoureux
Treasurer: Diane Rennicks
Membership: Jan Lambourne (acting)
Directors: Ralph Trombo, Wayne Gorda, Cherise Griffin
The Chamber meets the first Thursday of each month at Frydays Restaurant.
To contact the Chamber call 886-3910. AGM is in February with elections to fill vacant positions.
