Business Retention and Expansion

Business Retention & Expansion Project

Request a Business Consultation Visit

Lanark County has launched the Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) initiative, a proactive program designed to support local businesses and strengthen the region’s economic vitality.

This initiative focuses on helping businesses succeed by identifying opportunities for growth, addressing challenges, and supporting long-term investment within Lanark County.

Supporting Local Business Growth

Local businesses are a cornerstone of Lanark County’s economy. The BR&E initiative creates a structured approach to:

  • Foster job creation and retention
  • Support business expansion
  • Identify and address immediate business needs
  • Strengthen the overall economic health of the region

Research shows that the majority of new jobs are created by existing businesses. By working directly with local employers, the County can prioritize efforts that deliver meaningful impact.

How the Program Works

The first phase of the BR&E initiative involves a confidential business survey. This survey gathers valuable insights into:

  • Current operations
  • Future growth plans
  • Opportunities for expansion
  • Challenges impacting business success

Participation is flexible. Surveys can be completed:

  • In-person
  • By phone
  • Via virtual meeting

All responses are strictly confidential, and findings are anonymized to ensure that no individual business can be identified.

Turning Insights into Action

Information gathered through the BR&E initiative will be used to develop a targeted Action Plan. This plan will:

  • Identify key priorities for business support
  • Inform decision-making on services and programs
  • Guide future investments in infrastructure and economic development

The goal is to ensure Lanark County continues to be a competitive and supportive environment for businesses to operate and grow.

Request a Business Consultation Visit

Local business owners and representatives are encouraged to participate in the BR&E initiative. If you would like to be contacted, please fill out the form below.

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For more information, contact Tim Woods, Business Retention and Expansion Coordinator for the County of Lanark at twoods@lanarkcounty.ca

Perth Business Retention & Expansion Project

The Town of Perth received funding for its own Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) initiative, focused specifically on businesses within the Town of Perth. The Town will share survey findings and data with Lanark County to support the broader County-wide BR+E program and regional economic development efforts. For more information about the Town of Perth BR+E project, please contact Barbara King by email at bking@perth.ca or by phone at 613-267-3311 ext. 2226.

The Lanark County Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) Project is funded in part by the Ontario Ministry of Rural Affairs.