Huge economic news was announced this morning in Napanee and it affects Belleville.
Strathcona Energy Group announced it has purchased the former Nortel building on Sidney Street in Belleville and will bring 130 jobs to the city.
The building will be retrofitted to help manufacture solar energy products.
Prince Edward Hastings MP Daryl Kramp.
Belleville Mayor Neil Ellis.
Executive Director Chris King of Quinte Economic Development says the Quinte region is a great spot for Strathcona.
Strathcona Vice President Wido Fath says Belleville will be a state of the art facility, while Napanee will also be part of the growth.
He says the region has lots of things working for it.
Seventy-five to 80% of the products will be shipped globally.
Work on the building will begin immediately
Another 50 jobs were announced for Napanee.