Hastings County

Escape the sprawl. Transfer your skills to Hastings County, home to Communities with Opportunities. Immerse yourself in the natural and physical beauty of our landscape complemented by creative and innovative entrepreneurs.

We’re home to artisan cheese factories, furniture makers,

live theatre, multimedia producers and numerous artists. Our agriculture and natural resources are adapting to a new economy which supports revitalized main streets and high-speed Internet access.

Hastings County is good for business.

Good for your lifestyle.

Creative plan unique in Province

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Hastings County

A joint effort by Hastings County, Quinte West and Belleville is “breaking some important new ground” according to Greg Baeker. The cultural plan being developed by the three municipalities [...]

Maple Syrup Season

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Hastings County

I can’t wait for Maple Syrup Season! To help identify the numerous places to go in Hastings County, we’ve created a bit of a clearinghouse. Here’s more information on where [...]

Creative Hastings

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Hastings County

Hastings County is hosting its first in a series of networking events titled “Creative Hastings”. The event will be held on March 21 [...]

Winery in Hastings County!

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Hastings County

In economic development, we work hard to drum up attention to try and attract the “needle in the haystack” – that entrepreneur who’s out there somewhere wanting to open up [...]

A “Brewtiful Thing”

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Hastings County

It was a brewtiful thing….The first-ever Hastings County Beer Festival brought brewers from across the province to the Heritage Village at the County Agricultural Museum in Stirling on Saturday, October [...]

Quinn’s of Tweed

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Hastings County

While Quinn’s of Tweed is a name that’s been around for many years, it’s recently re-opened under new ownership with a new look and feel. Quinn’s of Tweed is now [...]

New business opens

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Hastings County

Yesterday was the celebration of a new business in Tweed in Hastings County. Amanda Abrams opened Exhale Day on main street with the help of free and confidential business management [...]

45 permanent new jobs!!!

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Hastings County

What a great day for Marmora and Hastings County! An estimated 45 permanent new jobs will be created when the historic Marmora mine site is converted into a unique electricity [...]

Boost for Arts & Culture in Ontario East

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Hastings County

The Ontario Government is helping Hastings County and its partners enhance local tourism and cultural assets. Leona Dombrowsky, MPP for Prince Edward-Hastings announced on behalf of the Honourable Michael Chan, [...]