Economic Development

The Township of Springwater and County of Simcoe work together to support the attraction, retention and expansion of businesses in our community. Springwater's advantageous location within the County of Simcoe—one of the fastest growing regions in the Province—combined with four season recreation and access to Highways 400, 26 and 93, provides the municipality with substantial opportunity for economic growth.

Economic Development Strategy

Our Economic Development Strategy builds on the Township's existing strengths and translates them into new opportunities for economic growth. Read the strategy for information on the Township's:

Competitive advantages and strengths
Business base and investment readiness
Quality of place and experience for both residents and visitors
Presence of entrepreneurs and the capacity for growth in existing business and industries

Target sectors

The strategy identifies six target sectors as having the greatest economic potential within our community:

Professional, scientific and technical services
Agriculture and agribusiness
Tourism
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade

Read the strategy for details on each sector.

Simcoe County Economic Development Office

The Simcoe County Economic Development Office works with Simcoe County's 16 municipalities, the Cities of Barrie and Orillia, and with regional service providers to help business thrive and grow.

Contact their office at 1-866-893-9300 x1686 or edo@simcoe.ca for more information or to get help locating or expanding your business in Simcoe County.