Economic Development

Dutton Dunwich is the perfect community for your business to grow.  The Economic Development Committee is here to help you and your business every step of the way. 

Whether you are planning to launch a new business, expand the footprint of your current location, or bring a new innovative solution to the community, we are here to help you by providing advice, support, or connections to other key assets in the Dutton Dunwich area. 

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Dutton Dunwich Economic Development Committee Member Recruitment

“Progressive, Participation, and Passionate for our Business and Community”

The Dutton Dunwich Economic Development Committee is seeking one (1) new member. The Committee’s mandate and scope is providing advice to Dutton Dunwich staff and Council on matters relating to the local economy and business issues in Dutton Dunwich including:

1. Promote sustainable community economic development activities, including marketing of the community;
2. Develop a unified vision with goal setting/action items with the endorsement of Council;
3. Execute and further develop the “Strategic Economic Development Plan”;
4. Seek out and identify opportunities to help the Municipality achieve economic sustainability;
5. Liaise with existing businesses and facilitate the development of new enterprises through the support and provision of opportunities for new economic growth;
6. Promote business opportunities and land opportunities through marketing and community relationships;
7. The Committee Chair and co-chair work at arms length with the municipal planning and Dutton Dunwich Council for commercial and residential development projects; and
8. Provide advice and support in its economic development initiatives including, but not limited to:

• Providing input into the annual economic development strategy using the Dutton Dunwich Economic Development Plan
• Exploring opportunities for strengthening the Municipality’s business and tax base
• Promoting job creation and business retention
• Reviewing and advising Council on any matters referred by Council
• Advising Council on matters and help to implement and advise on approved actions

Meetings are held the 3^rd Monday of the month at 5:00pm

If you are interested in serving on the Dutton Dunwich Economic Development Committee, please send a letter outlining how you feel you can contribute to the Committee, including qualifications and background that would be helpful in fulfilling the Committee’s mandate, along with your name and contact information, to Tara Kretschmer, Clerk by email, or deliver to the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich, 199 Currie Road, Dutton ON, N0L 1J0.

The deadline for submissions is August 18, 2023 at 4:00pm.