Economic Development

Economic Development Resources

Dufferin County Economic Development 

In  2025, the County of Dufferin launched its Dufferin Builds Together - Dufferin County Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan. .

Dufferin County Economic Development

Dufferin Board of Trade (DBOT)

DBOT is a community building nonprofit organization dedicated to helping local business thrive. When local businesses are succeeding the local economy flourishes and businesses can better support local charities, events, and their employees.

Dufferin Board of Trade Website

Small Business Enterprise Centre (SBEC)

The Orangeville & Area Small Business Enterprise Centre (SBEC) provides free guidance and support to start-ups and existing small businesses in the early years of operation. Whether you're developing a business plan, launching a new enterprise, or growing an existing operation, they can provide resources and advice to help you succeed.

SBEC Website

Central Counties Tourism

Central Counties Tourism is the provincially funded not-for-profit dedicated to developing, supporting and promoting tourism within the regions of York, Durham and Headwaters through partnership, product development, strategic marketing, research, and collaboration.

Central Counties Tourism Website

Boards and Committees

The Town of Grand Valley is committed to helping new and existing businesses grow. Together, our Business Improvement Area (BIA) and Economic Development Committee (EDC):

  • Identify economic development opportunities
  • Encourage business retention and expansion activities
  • Facilitate external business attraction
  • Communicate and collaborate with key stakeholders

See below for more information on the BIA and EDC.

The Town of Grand Valley's BIA is an association of local business owners and tenants who work to create thriving, competitive, and safe business areas within the Town. For their agendas and minutes, go to the Council and Committee Calendar

The Town of Grand Valley's Economic Development Committee (EDC) works as an advisory Committee of Council.

Learn more about the EDC Committee.

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