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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
Southgate Business Information Survey
Please complete our Southgate Business Information Survey.
  Saugeen Economic Development
 
 Saugeen Economic Development News Release - May 14, 2020
 Please view Saugeen Economic Development News Release dated May 14, 2020
 Saugeen Economic Development Business Resurgence Program
The Business Resurgence Program is a FREE consulting program that offers small businesses many different service options.
For more information, click here. 
To fill out an application, click here. 
 Saugeen Economic Development Regional Relief and Recovery Fund
 The Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) provides liquidity support to businesses and not-for-profit organizations affected by the economic impacts of COVID-19, that are unable to access other federal relief measures, or require additional support.

For more information, click here. 

To fill out an application, click here. 

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