Contribute to a sustainable, creative and smart local economy that is connected to regional and global markets and supports shared prosperity for everyone.
Increase; 50 new businesses and collaborations by 2025
2020: 17
Baseline year
2014: 83%
2016: 82%
These data are based on small sample sizes (2016; n=39 & 2014;n=52) and do not reflect the current economic conditions. A new employment survey will be conducted in 2021.
COVID-19 impacted the pace at which staff could move these initiatives forward, a plan is in place to return to green in the 3rd and 4th quarter 2021.
In 2020 Guelph City Council endorsed the vision and principles for Shaping Guelph – Guelph’s Official Plan. The vision and principles are based on community input, and will inform the City’s growth management strategy for the next 20 years.
During the pandemic, the City helped local businesses find financial support, health and safety information and equipment to keep people working, and safe.