Woolwich Economic Development Action Plan

Creating an economic development action plan and strategy rooted in local values and priorities is Woolwich's current focus, and the project is gathering momentum. By the end of March 2011, the Township of Woolwich will have a new framework for local economic development built on the shared community values of: ensuring lasting benefits and sustainability, maintaining a high quality of life, developing and fostering a local culture for partnerships, efficiently using time and resources, embracing diverse perspectives, ensuring a healthy & attractive environment, and emphasizing business retention and expansion.

The Township received a grant from the Federal Development Community Adjustment Fund (CAF) to fully fund the Economic Development Action Plan. This is a timely opportunity to leverage Woolwich's existing strengths and unique position within the Region and Ontario. In order to gather a wide variety of opinions, a Stakeholder Committee comprised of 15 community business leaders was formed. In addition, Focus Groups are clarifying the realities of doing business in Woolwich and allowing the analysis to go well beyond the statistics. Two Public Information & Discussion Meetings were scheduled to allow the Project Team to gather input from all interested citizens. The on-line Business Survey provides another way for people to provide the Project Team with their thoughts and ideas on how to improve the local economy.

Survey

Do you do business in the Township of Woolwich and have ideas about how to improve the local economy?
Fill out the on-line Business Survey to give us your input.