Economic Development Strategy
Economic Development Strategy
East Gwillimbury is forecasted to grow to 80,000 people by 2031. Considering this rapid growth, the Town has chosen this time to collaborate with its business and key local stakeholders in the creation of a new 10-year Economic Development Strategy. Recently approved by Council, this strategy will enable the Town to expand its economic development agenda to respond to the demands of this forecasted growth.
The Economic Development Strategy builds upon the Town’s new Strategic Plan and was based on the principles of quality of place, collaboration and partnership and rural stewardship. The idea is premised on the notion that high-value businesses and jobs will follow where people want to live, and that the Town has a unique opportunity to differentiate itself from its regional neighbours and partners by focusing on attracting those people and jobs.
The strategy outlines specific actions, each having a key role to play in shaping East Gwillimbury’s economy over the next ten years. Through its implementation, the Strategy will provide an opportunity to engage more effectively with other economic development partners, senior levels of government as well as the private sector, resulting in a greater alignment of priorities and activities that will ensure the successful and effective implementation of the strategy and its relevance to the Town’s growing economy.
To view the Strategy:
Other Reports:
If you have any questions or would like to comment on the Strategy, please contact:
Marnie Wraith, Economic Development Officer
(905)-478-4282 ext. 1222
mwraith@eastgwillimbury.ca
Cultural Mapping Project
The Town of East Gwillimbury is launching a Cultural Mapping Project to provide the Town, its partners and the broader community with an understanding of the rich diversity of our community’s cultural resources and serve as a tool to support economic and broader community development objectives. Findings from the Cultural Mapping Project will support an Economic Development Strategy for the Town currently underway, and a future Cultural Plan to be initiated in the Fall of 2011.