Business Growth & Support

Are you a business owner/operator in the Town looking to expand existing operations? Once a business has made it through the start-up stage and is ready to take it to the next step, understanding growth planning and strategy plays an important role in ensuring continued development and success.

The Town’s Economic Development Division is available to assist business owners and operators through networking, support, information, and business development resources. If you have questions about expanding, locating, or relocating a business to the Town of The Blue Mountains, please contact the Town’s Economic Development Division.

Support for Businesses

The Town provides annual funding to local organizations that provide targeted business development support services. Services range from consultation, workshops, education, and mentorship to funding/financing assistance and more.
- South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Centre: Provides support to start-up and existing small business enterprises through development, retention, and operation. The Centre provides entrepreneurs with easy access to business consulting services and information regarding management, marketing, technology, and finance.
- Community Futures South Georgian Bay: A one-stop business resource for new and expanding businesses that offers business loans up to $250,000, a coaching/mentoring program, business counselling, and support for community economic development.
- Grey County Business Enterprise Centre: Provides entrepreneurs in Grey County with the information, tools, and guidance needed to successfully start, expand, and grow a small business.
- Catapult Grey Bruce: Propels opportunities by empowering established entrepreneurs with knowledge, connections, and space to take a business to the next level.
- South Georgian Bay Tourism: Provides a cost-effective marketing portal for tourism-based businesses, allowing them to reach visitors searching for experiences and attractions in the South Georgian Bay region.
The business community in the Town of The Blue Mountains is supported by the following local partners and business associations:
Looking to hire employees, or seeking employment in the area? Many local resources will assist in the job search and posting. Information and resources for various local job boards are below: