Principles and Implementation

Our Economic Development Strategy builds upon the Town's Strategic Plan and is based on the principles of:

  • Quality of place
  • Collaboration
  • Partnership
  • Rural stewardship

Our actions and decision-making are guided by the notion that high-value businesses and jobs will follow where people want to live. We have a unique opportunity to differentiate ourselves from our regional neighbours and partners by focusing on attracting these people and jobs.

Through implementation, the Strategy provides opportunities to engage with other economic development partners more effectively, senior levels of government and the private sector. This will lead to a greater alignment of priorities and activities that aim to ensure the Town's diverse and growing economy is sustainable and successful, in the short- and long-terms.

Economic Development Strategy 2021-2026 

The Town of East Gwillimbury is expected to reach a population of more than 86,000 by 2031. Considering this rapid growth, we have closely collaborated with our business partners and key local stakeholders to create an updated Economic Development Strategy, that will guide the Town's economic development activity and strategic initiatives.

An economic development strategy offers a roadmap to a desired future state. It is a tool through which local governments can influence and support the types of development they want to see, seizing the opportunities that larger demographic, economic and social forces reveal. The Town of East Gwillimbury’s articulated vision will guide and support sustainable growth. The Town’s goal has been set; now, the purpose of the economic development strategy is to identify the opportunities and actions for the Town to successfully pursue the goal in alignment with the communities’ values.

Economic Development Strategy 2021-2026

Strategy Highlights

EG’s Economic Development Strategy is organized by strategic themes intended to anchor and qualify all objectives and ensuing actions. The recommendations in the strategy support the stated priorities of the Town of East Gwillimbury and the desired outcomes of the municipal strategic plan.

Economic Development Strategy Summary 

Strategic Priorities 

Sectors in Focus

A Target Industry Snapshot was completed by the consulting firm ROI Research on Investment. This research sought to identify the types of companies (in terms of industry, size, and markets) that were most likely align with EG’s value proposition. The analysis identified specific target sectors where there was a demonstrated benefit to expanding into EG as a result of existing strengths, attributes, and locational advantages. This analysis allows the Town to focus its efforts where they will be most effective in attracting strategic investment and jobs.

Primary Target Sectors

Secondary Target Sectors

Framework for Action Plan

The Economic Development Strategy is organized by strategic themes intended to anchor and qualify all objectives and ensuing actions. These recommendations support the stated priorities of the Town of East Gwillimbury and the desired outcomes of the strategic development process.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the Town's Economic Development Strategy, please don't hesitate to reach out!