Business ServicesThe Office of Economic Development has a adopted a focused program for internal and external investment marketing and business attraction. Initiatives include raising the awareness of governmental agencies and ICI realtors of the merits of doing business in Haliburton County. Statistical and lifestyle information is being placed on an on-going basis on various economic development sites including the following; - Ontario Investment Services (OIS)
- Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA)
- Ontario Ministry of Economic Development & Trade (MEDT)
- Ontario East Economic Development Commission (OEEDC)
- Strategis Federal Export Contact site
The Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Marketing is an active and important component Haliburton's governance structure. Formalized in April 2005, the Department is responsible for business attraction. Retention and expansion and providing support to small business entrepreneurs within the community. The Department offers a wide range of services to facilitate this mandate including: - Confidential Site selection assistance for businesses.
- Investment marketing and promotion programs.
- Information, research and communication of economic indicators, demographics, the real estate market and the local economic base.
- Advice and information on government and other business assistance programs.
- Facilitation of joint ventures.
- Small business consultations, seminars and self-help services to entrepreneurs.
- Downtown revitalization assistance.
- Film Liaison, Video and Conference Attraction.
For additional Information on this program contact: Department of Economic Development, Tourism & Marketing
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