Kawartha Lakes Unveils Strategic Economic Development Plan for 2025-2029
Kawartha Lakes – The City of Kawartha Lakes has announced its new Economic Development Strategy for 2025-2029, aimed at fostering a robust, diversified economy while supporting local culture, tourism, and community growth. Presented at the Committee of the Whole meeting, the strategy seeks to position Kawartha Lakes as an attractive location for businesses and residents, while taking into account the population and employment forecasts over the next 25 years.
The plan, developed in collaboration with community stakeholders, focuses on five strategic priorities:
1. Stimulating Investment – Making Kawartha Lakes "investment ready" by fostering a business-friendly environment that attracts and supports businesses and cultural organizations.
2. Supporting Business Growth – Enhancing resources for emerging and established businesses across sectors such as agriculture and food, tourism, creative and cultural industries, innovation, and manufacturing.
3. Building a Skilled Workforce – Addressing workforce gaps and fostering partnerships with educational institutions to build local talent.
4. Enhancing Economic and Cultural Spaces – Investing in places that improve residents' and visitors quality of life, encourage downtown revitalization, and conserve agricultural and heritage assets.
5. Strengthening Economic Development Resources – Ensuring the Economic Development Division has the tools and collaboration needed to effectively implement the strategy.
“This strategy is about building a vibrant, sustainable community where residents, businesses, and newcomers alike feel invested in Kawartha Lakes,” said Rebecca Mustard, Manager of Economic Development. “Through careful planning, the strategy aims to strengthen the local economy while fostering a welcoming environment that supports the city’s growth and cultural richness.”
Watch the presentation made to Committee of the Whole. Read the report, which will be reviewed at the next Regular Council Meeting, November 19, 2024.
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