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Business and Economic Support Team of Waterloo Region (BESTWR)

The Region of Waterloo, all seven area municipalities, Waterloo EDC (Waterloo Region Economic Development Corporation) and local partners have created the Business and Economic Support Team of Waterloo Region (BESTWR) to help all types of local businesses cope with challenges caused by COVID-19.

This group will encourage businesses to continue to reach out to their existing economic development contacts with any inquiries or needs, and common requirements will filter up through the Business and Economic Support Team. The group will also work closely with the Regional Pandemic Control Group to ensure a coordinated community response to the COVID -19 pandemic.

#TastetheCountrysideWR dining event

Taste the Countryside

September 21st - 30th, 2023

It’s a 10-day dining event in the Region’s beautiful countryside (Woolwich, Wellesley, Wilmot & North Dumfries) that features delicious menus incorporating locally-sourced produce and highlights our townships’ amazing restaurants, craft brewers and eateries.

Guests can dine their way through the region’s countryside as they taste delicious menus! Each menu features dishes created using locally-sourced items, providing diners with a true Waterloo Region taste of place experience.

For more information, visit www.tastethecountryside.ca

Register Your Business To Be Part Of Taste The Countryside!

If you are a restaurant/ craft brewer/ food establishment located in the townships of Woolwich, Wellesley, Wilmot or North Dumfries you can participate in Taste the Countryside! Stay tuned for the next event!

Business Resources & Supports

Greater K-W Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Resources
Waterloo Small Business Centre
Communitech COVID-19 Info
Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) COVID-19 Resources
MaRS Discovery District helpful resources.
CBC Arts Information for Canadian artists and freelancers to find help during COVID-19 shutdowns
Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) COVID-19 Small Business Help Cent
Woolwich Business Retention & Expansion (BR+E) Project Business Resources

Tourism Recovery Strategy & Action Plan

The Tourism Recovery Strategy & Action Plan is a two-year work plan designed to help address and create solutions for tourism-related businesses within the township. The goal of the strategy is to identify action items and develop solutions to address industry concerns, and diversify tourism in Woolwich.

Click Here for More Information!

2022/2023 Woolwich Business Retention & Expansion (BR+E) Report

The Woolwich BR+E project is a community-wide effort that emphasizes making connections with local businesses. Data is collected to help understand local business climate.

Our final Woolwich BR+E is now available! Have a look to see how business is going in Woolwich!

Click Here to View the Final Report!

Economic Development Waterloo Region

The Region of Waterloo is strategically positioned as an export-driven economy because of the close proximity and access to large scale road, rail, and air transportation systems, including ready access to Canada's most important road transportation corridor (Highway 401) and three major Canadian-United States border crossings: Niagara; Windsor/Detroit; and Sarnia/Port Huron. Built on the success of entrepreneurship and innovation dating to our first settlement of Mennonite farmers, Waterloo Region is known for its hard work ethic and highly sought after talent pool. View the Region of Waterloo Township of Woolwich Incentives.

Below you will find key resources to assist you in learning more about Economic Development in Woolwich and Waterloo Region.

Explore Waterloo Region

Founded in 2007, Explore Waterloo Region is the Destination Marketing Organization for the Region of Waterloo. We are a nonprofit organization responsible for marketing our destination to increase the number of visitors and length of stay. We also work with our partners to promote festivals, events, attractions, restaurants and hotels and to develop new product offerings.

Explore Waterloo Region is an initiative of the Region of Waterloo and its seven member municipalities, including Woolwich. The goal: to deliver a single, focused message that Waterloo Region is a dynamic, year-round destination with much to offer the individual traveller, families on vacation and corporate visitors.

Explore Waterloo Region has partnered with hundreds of members to further their marketing efforts by promoting the Region to high-potential markets.

Explore Waterloo Region maintains an events calendar covering the region. It is a storehouse of information on area entertainment, restaurants, attractions and accommodation choices. We also offer information and assistance specific to the needs of meeting planners, tour operators, sport event planners and travel media. Visit the events calendar.

Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Regional Office

Syed Sameer S. Ahmed, Trade Commissioner

Tel: 519-571-6656

Email: Sameer.Ahmed@international.gc.ca

Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure

Amy Britten, Senior Business Advisor

Advisor Tel: 519-571-6074

Email: Amy.Britten@ontario.ca

Waterloo Region Economic Development Corporation (Waterloo EDC)

Erin D'Alessandro, Director, Business Development and Client Services

Tel: 519-747-2541 ext 300
Email: Erin.D'Alessandro@wredc.ca

Waterloo EDC is Waterloo Region’s investment promotion agency that serves the economic interests of the three urban cities and four townships of Waterloo Region. As an independent, not-for-profit organization, we are primarily funded by the Region of Waterloo and the seven Area Municipalities. At Waterloo EDC, we aim to foster, support and deliver a coordinated and integrated approach to economic development in Waterloo Region. Our vision is to be locally rooted, internationally competitive and globally renowned.

Waterloo Region Small Business Centre (WRSBC)

Chris Farrell, Manager Tel:519-741-2604

Email: info@waterlooregionssmallbusiness.ca

The Waterloo Region Small Business Centre encourages and contributes to the enterprising spirit and economic vitality of our community by assisting entrepreneurs with the development of new or existing businesses. The centre provides a variety of services to individuals preparing to start and grow their business in the Waterloo Region, including: business registration assistance; one-on-one business consultation and advice; market research assistance; seminars; events & networking opportunities; public computer workstations; library & reference materials; and, youth entrepreneurship incentives.

Wellington-Waterloo Community Futures Development Corporation (WWCFDC)

Tel:519-846-9839

Toll Free: 1-866-997-9928

Wellington-Waterloo Community Futures (WWCF) promoting economic growth of the County of Wellington and the Region of Waterloo, WWCF offer two types of services including business financing (for start-ups, small business expansion, and community projects), and an award winning business training program.

Woolwich Township Economic Development

Economic Development & Tourism Officer

Tel: 519-669-6020

*Our Economic Development focus has shifted to assisting businesses with accessing Federal and Provincial financial aids, working with partners to promote business services that are still available (like restaurants offering take-out and retail stores offering online purchasing) and continuously monitoring economic impact so we can make informed decisions towards recovery, when the time comes. We are committed to doing what we can to support businesses and continue to monitor and act as required to the needs of the business community.

The Economic Development Division provides services to support three major objectives designed to encourage and promote a stable, diverse and strong business community in Woolwich.

Encouraging new investment in Woolwich
Supporting existing business with their expansion needs
Assisting small business and new entrepreneurs to establish in Woolwich

Staff of the Economic Development Division is ready to assist you with your business requirements. Please contact us:

If you are considering expansion, relocation or establishment of a new business in Woolwich
For assistance in searching for available land or buildings for your business
For economic, statistical and market information
For assistance dealing with government agencies
Or if you require general business information

As part of the Township of Woolwich's economic development strategy, the Township, in partnership with local businesses holds multiple events throughout the year to showcase our business leaders and share in their success stories.

Sponsorship opportunities

Looking for a way to "give back" to your community? Have you ever considered sponsoring a program, activity or event? We have several opportunities for sponsorship available throughout the year including business networking events, State of the Economy, and supporting the growth and achievements of agriculture through the Agriculture Innovation Showcase.

In return for your sponsorship, we will include your organization/company name and logo on the flyers, posters and online advertisements for the event, and indicate your support in our social media coverage.

For more information on the opportunities available, please contact the Economic Development & Tourism Officer.

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