Business Retention & Expansion Program
The economic well-being of our communities depends on our existing businesses. We are committed to taking positive action to meet the needs of these vital local businesses.
Program overview
The Haldimand County Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) program is a proactive approach to:
- Identify the needs, concerns, and opportunities of existing local businesses to guide future action
- Learn local businesses’ plans for expansion, relocation and/or retention and identify how we can help
- Promote a pro-business attitude and develop effective communication with our businesses
Benefits of the program
Focusing on business retention and expansion activities helps inform our strategic planning and supports a healthy local business climate. Benefits of the program include:
- Provides support to local businesses so they can grow, create jobs and stay in the community
- Allows for the collection of business and market data to support economic development planning
- Informs action plans to foster business development, investment and job creation
2023 Business Retention and Expansion Survey
The Business Retention and Expansion survey was conducted through 71 one-on-one interviews. It was developed utilizing a standardized survey from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs that was tailored to our priority sectors.
The survey focused on six main areas:
- Business information
- Business climate
- Future plans
- Business development
- Workforce
- Community development
View the survey results and action plan (PDF)
Although the survey is completed, you can still request a one-on-one interview to provide feedback. Contact our economic development team to book an interview.
Our survey results and action plan document may not be accessible to all users. If you require a different format, please email accessibility@haldimandcounty.on.ca.
This project was funded in part by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs. For more information on the Ontario Business Retention and Expansion Program, visit the Government of Ontario’s website. The views expressed within this website are the views of Haldimand County and do not necessarily reflect those of the Province of Ontario.
Contact Us
Economic Development & Tourism
53 Thorburn Street South
Cayuga, Ontario
Canada, N0A 1E0
Email Economic Development & Tourism
Phone: 905-318-5932 ext. 6331
Phone: 1-800-863-9607
