Economic Development and Tourism News | | Supporting vibrant downtowns in Georgina | | |
Creating vibrant, welcoming downtowns is a key priority within the Economic Development and Tourism Division's five-year strategy. Strong downtowns help support local businesses, attract visitors, create gathering spaces for residents and contribute to Georgina's overall sense of place.
There is a lot of activity happening throughout Georgina's downtowns this summer to help achieve this goal. The revitalization of the Jackson's Point Parkette will begin in July and is anticipated to be completed in August. In Sutton, Phase One of the High Street Improvements in Sutton will begin, marking an important milestone in the revitalization of the downtown core.
Beyond infrastructure improvements, Town staff continue to promote the Community Improvement Plan Program and work closely with local Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) to support programming. This includes the summer Concert Series in Uptown Keswick, as well as an upcoming event series in Sutton and Jackson's Point that brings people together and supports businesses.
The Town is also investing in the long-term success of downtown businesses by supporting storefront businesses in strengthening their online presence. Through programming with YSpace, local businesses have access to resources and expertise to help enhance their digital marketing efforts and improve customer engagement.
| | Submit your listing and participate in the 2026 Employment Survey | | |
The 2026 York Region Employment Survey surveyors are visiting storefront businesses throughout Georgina to gather valuable data that helps York Region better support your sector and plan for future growth.
We encourage all businesses, including farms and those without a storefront, to complete the survey to secure your FREE business listing in the York Region Business Directory, making it easier for customers to discover and connect with your business.
| | Explore Georgina Grant closing soon | | The second of two Explore Georgina Grant intakes closes on June 26. These grants provide funds to support events, programs or initiatives that will assist with enhancing the identity of the Town, contribute to an increased awareness of opportunities within Georgina and create an economic impact on the community. | | Showcasing Georgina as a destination through the 2026 Visitor Guide | | Each year, the Town publishes seasonal visitor guides highlighting the many things to see and do in the Town of Georgina, which are distributed throughout the province. If you are a business that would like to showcase Georgina with these guides at your place of work, please reach out to us at ed@georgina.ca. | | | |
Rural Summit in Georgina
Georgina was proud to welcome community leaders from across rural Ontario for the 2026 Rural Summit – Enabling Opportunity, Planning for the Future, hosted by the Hon. Lisa Thompson, Minister of Rural Affairs. The summit provided an opportunity to discuss the future of rural communities, share ideas and explore strategies that support growth and resilience.
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Georgina welcomes Milwaukee Tool
Georgina welcomed Milwaukee Tool in May when it officially opened its first-ever Canadian Service Hub in Georgina. The new 54,000-square-foot facility will support professional tradespeople throughout Canada through repair and servicing operations, while creating more than 80 local jobs and strengthening Georgina’s growing industrial and employment base.
Located in the Keswick Business Park, Milwaukee Tool’s investment reinforces Georgina’s position as a strategic destination for business, innovation and long-term economic growth. We are proud to welcome Milwaukee Tool to Georgina and look forward to the positive impact they will have on our community. Read the release.
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Annual major visitor event makes an impact
More than 1,800 runners participated in the Georgina Spring Fling in May generating an estimated minimum impact of more than $170,000.
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Financial guidance and support
South Lake Futures provides loans for small businesses, business start-up consultations, business name registration assistance, business grants and growth counselling. Learn more.
Municipal business support and entrepreneurship programs
The Town supports businesses through YSpace entrepreneurship programming, grants and more. For networking opportunities, check out the Georgina Chamber of Commerce.
Regional resources and support
Online business resources include a new easy-to-use collection of links on business licensing, taxes, market research and more. The page also includes information on community assets within York Region – from maker spaces helping to create product prototypes to business incubators providing support and guidance. Learn more.
Succession planning
Planning to sell or pass on your business? The Succession Ontario planning hub offers resources, tools and guidance to help you prepare for a successful transition. Protect your future, and your business’s legacy. Learn more.
Tourism business and event support
We’ve pulled together a collection of resources to help boost the visibility of your business or event, from directory listings and free tools to event calendars and strategic partnerships that amplify your reach. View.
| | Featured Financial Opportunities | |
South Lake Futures micro-loan programs
Access flexible micro-loan programs designed to support small businesses in Georgina, Brock and East Gwillimbury. The Community Capacity Fund (CCF) focuses on downtown revitalization through façade upgrades, accessibility improvements, signage, and interior enhancements that strengthen both business presence and community appeal, while the Equipment Upgrade Fund (EquipUp) helps businesses grow and operate more efficiently by financing equipment purchases, technology upgrades, vehicles, and energy-efficient systems. With micro-loans ranging from $1,000 to $25,000, competitive rates and a simple application process, these programs are designed to remove barriers and help businesses move forward. Learn more.
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Starter Company Plus
The Starter Company Plus program provides entrepreneurs aged 18 and over with tailored advice, mentoring and training to help you launch or expand your business. Recipients could also be eligible for a grant of up to $5,000. Funded by the Ontario Government, the Starter Company Plus program is administered by the York Small Business Enterprise Centre. Learn more and submit your application by June 26.
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Business Benefits Finder
Whether you're an entrepreneur, a business or a not-for-profit organization, this tool can help you find grants, partnerships and support currently available to help you grow.
| | Upcoming skills training and business events | |
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Visual Search and AR: "Try Before You Buy" for Small Biz, on June 22 at 10 a.m., hosted by York Small Business Enterprise Centre (virtual)
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Peer-to-Peer with Techconnex, on June 25 at 9 a.m. in East Gwillimbury, hosted by YSpace York-Simcoe
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Search Engine Optimization: Understanding SEO Basics, on June 30 at 10 a.m., hosted by Digital Main St. (virtual)
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Google Ads: Mastering "AI Max" and Predictive Bidding, on July 6 at 10 a.m., hosted by York Small Business Enterprise Centre (virtual)
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Casual Coffee Chats: Drop-In Business Consultations, on July 15 at 12:30 p.m. in Sutton, hosted by YSpace York-Simcoe
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Canva Co-Working Session, on July 23 at 10:30 a.m. in East Gwillimbury, hosted by YSpace York-Simcoe
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Peer-to-Peer with Techconnex, on July 30 at 9 a.m. in Sutton, hosted by YSpace York-Simcoe
| | York Region also has a number of events to take advantage of. Visit, yorklink.ca/events to learn more and register. | |
| | The Town of Georgina’s business park lands offer one of the most extensive footprints for business development in the Greater Toronto Area. More than 90,000 sq. ft. is currently available for lease. Learn more. | | | | Featured properties for lease, rent or sale | | Are you looking for the perfect site to start or expand your business? We can help you find a location that will meet your needs and is zoned for your business. | |
| | Six 1,300 sq. ft. retail units are available for lease within the Keswick Marketplace. This is a great opportunity to be in one of Georgina's busiest commercial centres, and join recently announced tenants, Winners and Starbucks. Learn more. | | | | |
See full map of "For Sale" listings of Commercial and Industrial Properties.
Disclaimer: Listings are provided to the Town from brokers, real estate agents, and various real estate websites. The Town of Georgina assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information shown, and does not make any representation, warranties or guarantees of any kind in relation to the listings in this e-newsletter or the properties described therein. Please contact the real estate agent or other contact person identified on the listing to verify all information.
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Advertising and Sponsorship
Bring your brand to Georgina. Sponsorship opportunities include partnering with us for special events, programs and naming rights, to name a few. Your business can also get noticed through advertising opportunities in our community centres. With ongoing exposure throughout the year, residents and tourists will see what your business has to offer. Learn more.
Bids and Tenders
Are you interested in doing business with the Town of Georgina? We welcome you to learn about our procurement process and buying regulations. Visit georgina.ca/BidsandTenders.
| | Share your successes with us | | |
There’s a lot of great work happening throughout Georgina’s business community and we want to help tell those stories.
Whether you’ve recently expanded, launched a new product or service, reached a milestone or have something exciting underway, we’d love to hear from you. Your success helps showcase the strength and momentum of Georgina’s local economy.
Selected stories will be featured through our social media channels to help raise awareness, celebrate achievements and highlight the businesses that make Georgina a great place to live, work and play. Have something to share? Email us at ed@georgina.ca.
| | Georgina's Economic Development staff are available to guide you to programs, resources or funding opportunities you may not be aware of. Connect with us. | | |
Discover why talent and businesses choose Georgina by exploring our economic development website.
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Our visitor-experience website for Georgina showcases local attractions, events, dining, outdoor activities and more to help visitors plan memorable experiences.
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