Page Category: Economic Development

Local businesses are the beating heart of our community, and our Business Recognition program is our way of celebrating them. Businesses may be recognized for their years in service in 5 year milestones (5, 10, 15, and beyond). All are important for the value, vitality, and prosperity they provide to our community.

The Municipality of Meaford is committed to supporting and engaging the businesses and organizations within our community, and celebrating their critical contributions.

Learn more about the businesses that we’ve spotlighted since the program began!

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Searching for the gaps and opportunities that matter to your business? Looking for important community facts and figures? Specific to Meaford’s local economy, the information provided here is a valuable resource for:

• Informing development and land use planning
• Attracting community investment 
• Implementing growth strategies
• Supporting our local business sectors

Take a peek at our economic profile to get a full lay of the business land! 

Economic Snapshot

The Economic Snapshot provides an overview of the demographics within the municipality, including age profile, home ownership types, dwelling income and labour force summary.

Download the Economic Snapshot

Economic Development Strategic Plan

The Economic Development Strategic Plan was approved by the Municipality of Meaford Council on July 27, 2020 as a four-year implementation action plan that delivers a road map of activities which strengthen the local economy.

Download the Economic Development Strategic Plan

Long-established business? Entrepreneur just setting up shop? Whatever your mission, our economic development and community growth department is here to connect you, with networking, support, information and resources at every step of the way. 

Whether you’re launching a new venture, growing an existing one, or considering making Meaford your business home, our updated Business Guide has everything you need to succeed.

Explore the Guide

Local Business Associations and Partners

• Meaford Chamber of Commerce
• Owen Sound Chamber of Commerce
• Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation
• Made in Grey

Business Resource Centres 

• Grey County Business enterprise Centre – https://www.grey.ca/business-services/business-enterprise-centre 
• South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Centre  https://enterprisecentre.ca/

Business Support Services

• Georgian College – https://www.georgiancollege.ca/community-alumni/entrepreneurship-centre/
• Grey County Economic Development – https://madeingrey.ca/
• Community Futures South Georgian Bay – https://cfsouthgeorgianbay.ca/
• South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Centre – https://enterprisecentre.ca/
• RTO7 Grey Bruce Simcoe – https://brucegreysimcoe.com/home

Local Job Boards

• YMCA Employment Services – Owen Sound area
• https://employmentbghs.ca/jobs/ 
• Meaford Chamber of Commerce