Economic Development Strategic Plan Dashboard

Economic Development Strategic Plan Dashboard

The Innisfil Economic Development Strategic Plan Dashboard provides a comprehensive overview of our town’s economic progress and strategic goals. The Strategic Plan is made up of five strategic goals and 60 action items.

Using the Strategic Plan Dashboard

The Innisfil Economic Development Strategic Plan is built around five strategic goals:

  1. Investment-ready Innisfil
  2. Innovation-enabled economy
  3. Cohesive community
  4. Enhanced community amenities
  5. Best-in-class economic development office

Each goal is broken down into multiple objectives, and each objective has multiple actions. Browse the objectives below to discover the status of each action.

Each action tracked by:

  • Timeline: This will tell you when this project is planned be completed, or if it is ongoing
  • Status: This will tell you if the action is complete, in progress, or not yet initiated
  • Progress: Updates from staff will appear in this category as work progresses
  • Impact: This category will track the measured impact each action had

Goal 1: Investment-ready Innisfil

Strategic planning, infrastructure development and collaboration will enable diverse economic opportunities and an investment-ready community that offers choice to entrepreneurs and investors.

arial view of innisfil main highway with buildings and trees

Objective 1:1

Invest in efforts to improve the investment readiness of Innisfil Heights to support and attract technology-based and manufacturing investments
A group of people performing a ribbon cutting

Objective 1:2

Position the Innisfil investment attraction brand through ‘target sectors’ that serve as a catalyst for a strong and diversified economy
two men sitting and a light desk writing a plan on a large piece of paper surrounded by coffee and mobile phones

Objective 1:3

Foster a long-term planning vision to ensure an adequate supply of market-ready land, office and commercial spaces
people a job fair with booths in a gymnasium

Objective 1:4

Support and advance workforce development priorities to address both labour force and business needs

Goal 2: Support for an innovation-enabled economy

Enhanced programs, initiatives and policies will encourage the development and adoption of new and innovative technologies, products, and services, leading to increased productivity, economic growth, and job creation.

a group of people standing around a booth at a trade show

Objective 2:1

Be a leader in local and regional business retention and expansion by increasing regional collaboration and driving the participation of regional businesses.
The innisfil DMZ group presenting as a panel at a conference in front of a purple backdrop

Objective 2:2

Provide entrepreneurs and start-ups with supports to move a product from an idea to prototype to commercialization.
Storefront and sign for Rizzardo Health and Wellness Centre

Objective 2:3

Increase Innisfil’s ability to leverage the Town’s location with Central Ontario’s health hub to attract practitioners, create healthcare related employment, and improve access to healthcare.

Goal 3: Further a cohesive community by leveraging tourism and culture

Celebrating InnisfiI's rich cultural heritage and harnessing the tourism sector will promote economic prosperity, a shared sense of identity, and create a welcoming community that fosters a strong sense of belonging and supports local businesses.

a man and a woman celebrating a win at an arcade game

Objective 3:1

Ensure capacity is in place for existing programs and newer efforts in tourism and culture.
a boat docked in a harbour with condos and the sunrise in the background

Objective 3:2

Enhance marketing and data collection efforts to support tourism and culture assets.
Aerial view of Friday Harbour golf course and water tower

Objective 3:3

Work with County partners to expand and improve tourism products and experiences.

Goal 4: Enhance community amenities and assets

Through investing in diverse housing options, creative placemaking activities, and sustainable development, Innisfil will become a complete community that offers a high quality of life, fosters neighbourhood connections, and supports economic vitality.

Construction crew working on the roof of a new residential building, with a long crane arm extending up to deliver materials.

Objective 4:1

Facilitate opportunities to increase diversity of housing options to ensure community sustainability.
Panel of newcomer entrepreneurs giving a talk

Objective 4:2

Launch and support initiatives to create a vibrant environment for all age segments (including immigrant, newcomers, students and remote workers).
Group of women walking while chatting outside

Objective 4:3

Enhance the networks that enable people to move within and between Innisfil’s neighbourhoods.

Goal 5: Foster a best-in-class economic development office

InnisfiI's Economic Development Office will offer a customer-centric approach that supports business growth and innovation and continues to build trust with community stakeholders.

Group of seven professionals posing in an office setting in front of a blue wall with “DMZ Innisfil” branding, with four standing and three seated on chairs.

Objective 5:1

Refine the expertise and capacity for innovation of the Economic Development team.
A large group of people networking at an indoor event with floor-to-ceiling windows, round tables, and a waterfront view in the background

Objective 5:2

Continue to improve relationships and build trust with community stakeholders.