The Township of Southgate is committed to economic development initiatives that will attract new businesses to the area and aid in growing the comminuty. Within Southgate, the Economic Development Department is responsible for:
- Promoting economic development and growth in the residential, commercial and service sectors
- Working with the public and private sector groups to promote economic development, focusing on business attraction and retention
- Initiating economic development projects and preparing activity reports, draft budgets, policies and related research and analysis
- Communicating with the province, private agencies and the general public regarding economic development and associated land use proposals, tourism, and other related matters
- Work with staff at all level of governments for marketing alliances and research opportunities including local area EDO partnerships
- Work with local developers to actively promote their sites to attract new businesses
- Develop marketing and promotional materials to attract businesses
- Coordinate doctor recruitment activities utilizing a number of resources including local family physicians and agencies through the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
- Assists in efforts to revitalize the downtowns of Dundalk and Holstein
- Represent the Township of Southgate at Provincial, industry, and other business groups, committees, and associations as required
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