Innisfil Economic Development

05/27/2026

Members of our team had the opportunity to join last night's Nottawasaga Futures Business Collective event in Alliston. The event brought together business owners and entrepreneurs from across South Simcoe for an evening of networking, speed consulting, and learning about the various business supports available across South Simcoe.

Our team was excited to take part and share all of the wonderful supports we offer to Innisfil businesses through the Economic Development Office and to Simcoe County businesses through the DMZ Innisfil program.

To learn more about the various supports we offer, sign up to receive our monthly economic development newsletter at innisfil.ca/EcDevNews

05/19/2026

Congratulations to Clover Hill Toy Co., a new traditional toy store and ice cream parlour that opened at 1 Queen St. in Cookstown! 🎉

Members of our team and council were excited to attend this grand opening event this past Saturday and get a first peak at all that this wonderful store has to offer to the community. Be sure to check them out next time you're in Cookstown and please help us welcome this new business to the Innisfil business community! 👏

05/14/2026

Responding to Canada’s housing challenges takes collaboration at all levels. 🏡🤝

Mayor Dollin and members of staff recently participated in a roundtable discussion that brought together municipal and industry leaders to share ideas and practical solutions that could address local needs. Led by the Centre for Housing Innovation (CHI), the event included insights on successful models like BC Housing’s DASH platform.

CHI is a national housing accelerator run by DMZ that supports new technologies and approaches that can make housing faster to build, more efficient, and more affordable.

05/11/2026

Big things are happening in Innisfil’s business community 🚀

From local startup to scaling success, Trooper Pet is setting its sights on expansion with help from local economic development partners. 🐾

This spotlight story highlights how innovation, entrepreneurship, and local support systems are helping businesses grow and thrive in our community.

Read the full story:

Nottawasaga Futures and DMZ Innisfil help chart the course for local veterinary company’s growth

05/08/2026

Tourism Simcoe County is searching for artisan food makers, chefs, local artists and crafters to become Made in Simcoe County certified! 👏

The Made in Simcoe County Program is an initiative that showcases locally produced agrifood, beverages, and retail products while celebrating the people behind them.

Benefits of joining this program include:
⭐ Listed on TSC’s website
⭐ Featured in TSC’s organic social media posts
⭐ Included in paid social media advertising
⭐ Layered and featured in experiential marketing campaigns
⭐ Featured in blog content internally or by third party influencers
⭐ Permission to use Made in Simcoe County logo on products
⭐ Welcome package, including window decal and product sticker

To learn more and become Made in Simcoe County certified visit the Made in Simcoe County resources page on Experience.Simcoe.ca.

05/07/2026

DMZ Innisfil members recently gathered for a Sales Peer Coaching event at the DMZ Innisfil office and coworking space.

New members were paired with seasoned alumni and able to learn more about sales and pitching their business from seasoned professionals.

Our DMZ Innisfil community offers local entrepreneurs the opportunity to network, connect with like-minded individuals, and learn from local business leaders. To learn more about DMZ Innisfl and the services our Economic Development team provides through this program, visit innisfil.ca/DMZ.

Thanks to everyone who joined us for this event! 👏

05/06/2026

Helping businesses start, grow, and succeed in Innisfil 💼

The Town of Innisfil’s Economic Development team works alongside local businesses, entrepreneurs, and investors to navigate opportunities, remove barriers, and unlock growth 🚀

Whether you’re launching, expanding, or investing, we’re here to help you take the next step with the tools, insights, and connections to make it happen.

Explore the Economic Development services available to Innisfil businesses at InvestInnisfil.ca

To be the first to hear about networking opportunities, funding opportunities, investment updates, and more, be sure to subscribe to our monthly Economic Development newsletter! Sign up at innisfil.ca/EcDevNews

05/05/2026

There's still time to have your say in the development of the Town's new Community Improvement Plan (CIP). ⏰

The Town of Innisfil is developing a new CIP to encourage high-quality commercial and industrial projects and support the creation of complete communities.

A CIP is a tool which allows municipalities in Ontario to offer a suite of targeted financial incentives to offset costs related to the development of new buildings, business expansions and community revitalization projects.

This CIP will introduce targeted financial incentives that align with Innisfil’s Economic Development Strategic Plan. These programs are designed to attract higher-value investment and support businesses.

Community input is essential as we create tools that will guide development in priority growth areas.

The draft CIP & draft Community Improvement Project Area (C**A) are now available to view at GetInvolvedInnisfil.ca/CIP. On this site, you’ll also find our Validation Survey, which provides you with a platform to provide your feedback regarding the draft CIP & C**A and the opportunity to have your feedback incorporated into the final CIP.
Along with this survey, we’re hosting a Public Meeting on Wednesday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Town Hall at 2101 Innisfil Beach Road. You can learn more about the purpose of this public meeting and how to participate at GetInvolvedInnisfil.ca/CIP.

The Validation Survey and Public Meeting both provide an opportunity for landowners, businesses, and residents to help shape a CIP that supports local job creation and economic prosperity for the whole community.

Learn more about the CIP, survey, and Public Meeting at GetInvolvedInnisfil.ca/CIP.

05/05/2026

04/29/2026

Starting a business can seem overwhelming. If you've got the idea but are not quite sure where to start.. DMZ Innisfil is here to help you!

There's still time to apply to join our 2026 DMZ Innisfil Launchpad program. Delivered to local entrepreneurs through the Innisfil Economic Development Office, this program is directly targeted to help early-stage entrepreneurs and features:
✅ A self-paced online course with 80+ expert-curated lessons to guide your startup journey
✅ 3 virtual workshops on idea validation, product development & go-to-market strategies
✅ 3 in-person meetups to connect with fellow founders, mentors & local entrepreneurs

Through the DMZ Innisfil program, our team has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs start, grow, and scale their businesses.

If you're looking for support to start your business, now's the time to apply to our Launchpad program. Visit innisfil.ca/Launchpad to learn more and register today!

Registration is free and open to residents across Simcoe County, Barrie, & Orillia. Spots are limited and the deadline to register is April 30, 2026, at 5p.m.