Relocate or Expand your Business
Whether you're expanding an existing business, relocating your operations or looking for a new place to invest, Kawartha Lakes offers the space, connections and support to help move your plans forward.
Our Economic Development team can help you explore available sites and properties, navigate municipal processes, connect with workforce and funding resources, and access the right supports for your project.
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Why Choose Kawartha Lakes?
Kawartha Lakes combines access to major markets with available land, a diverse economy and a network of organizations supporting business growth. Whether you're looking for a new location, planning an expansion or considering an investment, there are resources available to help.
A Place to Call Home
Kawartha Lakes offers a mix of urban and rural communities, lakes, trails, local businesses and year-round recreation. It's a place where people can build a career, grow a business and enjoy life outside of work.
A Skilled Workforce
Kawartha Lakes businesses draw from a local and regional workforce supported by post-secondary institutions, employment services, training organizations and workforce development partners.
Connected to Major Markets
Located within Central Ontario, Kawartha Lakes provides access to the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Highway 401 and major markets across Ontario and beyond.
Room to Grow
From serviced employment lands and commercial properties to rural and industrial opportunities, Kawartha Lakes offers a range of locations for businesses looking to establish or expand their operations.
Development Support
Major development and investment projects may be supported through the City's Development Concierge Program, which helps coordinate municipal departments and provides businesses and investors with a central point of contact as they move through the development process.
A Strong Business Ecosystem
Businesses in Kawartha Lakes can access a network of local, regional, provincial and federal organizations offering business advice, financing, workforce support, training, innovation resources and other services.
Key Growth Sectors
Kawartha Lakes is home to a diverse economy with established industries and emerging opportunities. The City's Economic Development Strategy identifies five priority sectors for continued growth and investment:
- Agriculture and food
- Manufacturing
- Tourism
- Creative and cultural industries
- Innovation
From established industries to emerging opportunities, these sectors are supported by local businesses, regional partners, research and education assets, and a growing network of business supports.
Relocating Your Business
Starting a Business
If you’re considering launching a new business, the Kawartha Lakes Small Business Centre (KLSBC) is here to help. The SBC offers:
- Free business consultations and expert guidance
- Training programs and workshops
- Access to tools, resources, and funding opportunities such as Starter Company PLUS (up to $5,000) in grants)
- Connections to local networks and mentors
Where you’re opening your first venture or building on a new idea, the KLSBC can help set your business up for success.
Connect with Economic Development
Planning an expansion, relocation or investment in Kawartha Lakes?
Connect with our Economic Development team to discuss your project. We can help you navigate municipal processes, explore properties, identify business resources and make connections with organizations that can support your plans.
We can help with:
- Site selection and available properties
- Business expansion and relocation
- Development and municipal processes
- Workforce and training connections
- Funding and financing resources
- Government and business support programs
- Local and regional introductions
