Strategic Areas of Focus

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Economic Development Office collaborates with its 10 member municipalities in the delivery of regional economic development and collaborates with its three partner municipalities in areas of mutual interest.

The Leeds Grenville Economic Development Office acknowledges individual municipal economic priorities and works strategically to develop programs and opportunities that bring benefit to the entire region.

The Economic Development program is flexible and able to quickly react and address decisions and phenomena that impacts the local and / or regional economy. The Office will respond promptly to new investment and funding opportunities that supports the strategic areas of focus.

The 2019 Business Retention and Expansion Report along with community /business consultations in 2025 has shaped the 3-year Strategic Areas of Focus to:

• Provide leadership and capacity building that fosters collaboration amongst municipalities and business support agencies
• Initiate and facilitate business development and investment attraction
• Strengthen talent attraction and workforce development
• Develop and implement marketing campaigns to drive awareness and attraction to the region and continue strong communications with businesses and community stakeholders