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Economic Development
Economic Development usually takes on three forms:
- Business attraction.
- Business retention and expansion.
- Business creation.
All three of the forms seek to create primary jobs able to pay more than the average wage, increase the amount of income coming into the community from outside our market area, and create greater capital investment in our community. The goal is to attract a diverse group of businesses and industries to help insulate the community from economic shock in case specific sectors should fall on challenges.
The Municipality of Trent Lakes' Economic Development Officer's purpose is to synergize and coordinate the Economic Development activities and programs aimed at the Municipality of Trent Lakes specifically and in a targeted manner.
Trent Lakes is a great place for your business
Trent Lakes has plenty of potential for you and your business. The Trent Lakes Economic Development office is focused on making our community a place where businesses can thrive.
For help starting or improving your business, or for any more information, please contact our Economic Development office.
Start your business |
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Are you looking to start a business? We can help connect you with the support you need on how to open a business in Trent Lakes. Whether you're looking for available properties, investment opportunities, or business resources, we've got you covered. We have also have a How to start a business webpage to help you take your business idea and explore if you are set to begin your business venture right in beautiful Trent Lakes. Be sure to check our Building Department Start a Business webpage for information on what might be required in the way of zoning, site plans, building applications or other required approvals for any planned installations, renovations, or additions to your place of business. It is the best place to start on your journey and our friendly, professional staff are happy to assist you to starting or expanding your business. |
Free business directory listing |
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We offer a free Business Directory listing for our Trent Lakes businesses. If you would like to be added to the directory please send an email to economic development with your business name, product or service, and a link to your website or contact information. |
Community Improvement Plans |
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Explore our Community Improvement Plans (CIP) and find out about available grants and incentives that can help your business grow and flourish in Trent Lakes. Currently the Municipality has a Community Plan for the hamlet of Buckhorn businesses. Utilizing grants and incentives under our Buckhorn Community Improvement Plan can assist your in strategically generating more customers to your business and help you offset the costs. |
Trent Lakes Businesses Newsletter - Sign Up! |
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Please sign up below to receive information for businesses in Trent Lakes by email. It will help us to build and establish better communications with our retail, hospitality, entrepreneurs, artisans, trades and other owners and operators. |
Business Network Group on Facebook |
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If you have a Facebook account, be sure to join the Trent Lakes Business Network Group to have your say, share ideas or network with other businesses in Trent Lakes. This is a closed group where you can feel at ease to connect with other Trent Lakes business owners and operators and a place to speak your mind, share ideas or concerns, provide or seek services and generally to support and lift each other up.
If you don't have a Facebook, signing up for a Facebook account is free and another method to market your products and services.
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Trent Lakes COVID-19 Small Business Survey results |
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The Municipality of Trent Lakes conducted a COVID-19 Small business survey. The survey closed on October 8, 2021. Twenty-six Trent Lakes businesses participated. The Survey was conducted in advance of the Omicron outbreak, and does not capture the impact the stepping back of certain measures due to that outbreak had on the participating businesses.
What it does provide is insight into how those twenty-six businesses were faring about 2 years into the pandemic.
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Why Trent Lakes?
The Municipality of Trent Lakes is a land of natural beauty. We are the family home and cottage rolled into one package and offering a better work - life balance. Imagine putting a day in at the office and then coming home for a couple of hours of fishing on one of our many lakes, or a ride on a snow laden snowmobile trail, right outside your back door. It is also a place where people of many cultures live together in harmony and communities are open and welcoming. Even though we are a reasonable commutable distance from the Greater Toronto Area, we offer a nice country feel and time to just breathe.
For recreation Trent Lakes is home to the Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park, a natural environment to experience backcountry adventures canoeing or camping. Business possibilities are an open door for entrepreneurs with innovative and creative visions and ideas. We have lots of room for dreams because we are not over inundated with any particular industry so there is a place to find your niche. We are fortunate to have many collaborative partners that are a wealth of resources and programs to help new businesses to get started, grow success and expand.
Find out why you should locate your business to Trent Lakes. Our community is located near major national and international markets with a growing population and relaxing lifestyle. Learn more about our community and the possibilities!
Can we help you?
Still have questions or would like to talk to someone about your business idea? Please contact the Trent Lakes Economic Development Officer by email or by phone 705-738-3800, or toll free at 1-800-374-4009, extension 223.
Economic Development Advisory Committee
The Municipality of Trent Lakes has an Economic Development Advisory Committee. You can find more information on the Economic Development Advisory Committee, including their Terms of Reference, meeting agendas and minutes, on the Boards and Committees webpage.
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