Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) is the process of connecting with the existing business community to understand and respond to local needs. BR+E can have various formats including informal discussions with local businesses, corporate visitation and other forms of engagement with the business community.
Business Resources
Perth County offers a variety of resources to support new and existing businesses. These resources include free training opportunities, access to provincial and federal funding programs, economic data, marketing and promotion partnerships and more.
Our Business Directory is a great place to find information about the products and services offered by Perth County businesses. Find what you are looking for right here in Perth County with our searchable database by location or industry.
Visit the Planning and Development homepage for information on the Official Plan & Maps, Contact information for Planning Staff, Scheduling a Pre-Consultation meeting and more.
If you are looking for vacant land or an existing building to move, expand or start your business on, MLS provides the most up to date and accurate listings on what is available in Perth County. If you don't find what you are looking for, reach out to our team so that we can help in your search!
Our Community Profiles provides you with information on business costs, labour force, demographic information and more that may assist you in your business planning at a County and Lower-Tier level.
Discover our Prosper in Perth series of youth who have found their careers and calling right here in Perth County. Read their stories and find out about career opportunities in a variety of exciting sectors!
Perth County is developing a new Economic Development and Tourism Strategy. Find out more about the project and opportunities to get involved by completing a survey.
If you are looking for vacant land or an existing building to move, expand or start your business on, MLS provides the most up to date and accurate listings on what is available in Perth County. If you don't find what you are looking for, reach out to our team so that we can help in your search!
Our Community Profiles provides you with information on business costs, labour force, demographic information and more that may assist you in your business planning at a County and Lower-Tier level.
Discover our Prosper in Perth series of youth who have found their careers and calling right here in Perth County. Read their stories and find out about career opportunities in a variety of exciting sectors!
We invite you to choose Perth County as a place to invest alongside the businesses that experience success in our thriving region. Our businesses enjoy a balance of being technologically advanced and globally connected while maintaining local roots.
We offer affordable development charges and land rates, modern infrastructure and a dedicated skilled workforce. Our entrepreneurial business environment is as progressive as it is diverse, with companies in manufacturing, agriculture, food processing, construction, information, telecommunications, tourism, business services, retail and cultural sectors.
Our residents take pride in our excellent quality of life. Perth County is a great place to invest and a wonderful place to live!
The Economic Development and Tourism Division works collaboratively with our municipal and community partners to assist existing businesses and prospective investors.
We're here to help! Contact our team:
Meredith Forget is the Manager of Economic Development and Tourism. Meredith hails from Bruce County where she grew up the eldest of four. When she wasn’t antagonizing her siblings she was playing ringette and spending her summers at their family cottage in Point Clark. Meredith has a bachelor’s degree in Cultural Studies and English from Trent University. Meredith has worked across the province and Perth County by far is her favorite place to live work and play. Meredith and her husband Jason, with their children Jack and Eleanor in tow, love spending their time exploring all that Perth County has to offer. They especially love the Lil Fry Pie shop!
Justin Dias is the Economic Development Officer. Justin has been working in economic development since 2013 and is excited to be part of the Perth County team. Justin is a graduate of both Western University and Humber College where he studied History, English and Public Administration. A lifelong learner, Justin continues to build his skills through pursuing studies and certifications through the Economic Developers Association of Canada and the Project Management Institute, including receiving his Project Management Professional (PMP) certification in 2021. An avid golfer, Justin looks forward to exploring the courses that Perth County has to offer as well as taking advantage of the County’s farm gates and markets to satisfy his love of cooking with fresh, local ingredients.
Ashley Lansink is the Tourism Officer for Perth County. Ashley joined the Economic Development & Tourism team in 2018 after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Media, Information, and Technoculture from Western University. Ashley is passionate about marketing and loves devising new and unique ways to promote picturesque Perth County. When she isn’t conjuring up Perth County's next destination development initiative or out on the road meeting with business owners, you can find Ashley exploring the local food scene, spending time outdoors, or travelling.
Maggie Kerr is the Transit Project Coordinator for Perth County. Maggie joined the team in 2020 with the goal of connecting Southwestern Ontario and alleviating transportation barriers for residents. Maggie holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in Marketing Management from the University of Guelph. Maggie is passionate about marketing, community and making a difference; and is grateful for the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for residents in her very own hometown. When Maggie isn’t cheering on her favourite athletes, you can find her planning her next adventure and exploring the outdoors with her friends and family.