Our Economic Development Plan 

  Purpose of the Plan

This plan sets out a clear, strategic roadmap to:

• Foster a supportive environment for new and existing businesses
• Attract investment and build infrastructure readiness
• Strengthen workforce and entrepreneurial capacity
• Encourage collaboration and shared ownership of economic progress
• Drive sustainable, community-aligned economic growth

It also reflects a commitment to transparency, communication, and continuous learning, ensuring the County’s economic development efforts evolve with community needs and regional opportunities.
 

 Strategic Priorities

The plan focuses on five key priorities to guide its two-year implementation:

1. Build Economic Development Capacity
   Develop partnerships, improve communications, and create toolkits to ensure long-term success beyond the plan period.
2. Support Local Businesses
   Launch programs including mentorship groups, a business concierge service, and one-on-one support to help businesses overcome barriers and grow.
3. Foster an Entrepreneurial Mindset
   Encourage innovation through training, small business recognition, and youth programming.
4. Develop the Local Workforce
   Deliver employment counseling and conduct a workforce needs assessment to address labour gaps.
5. Promote Inbound Investment
   Improve land readiness, streamline investor onboarding, and create professional response systems to support new business attraction.
    

  Explore the Plan

View the Plan in Two Formats: