The Economic Development Corporation of North Simcoe (EDCNS) focuses on four key industries – Advanced Manufacturing, Agribusiness, Health Care, and Tourism, – which we refer to as our “four pillars”.  The opportunities and regional focus in these four pillars will reinforce provincial initiatives to drive growth and improve the environment for producing and offering goods and services from North Simcoe.

EDCNS advocates as “one voice” for all four municipalities to leverage funding & political support.  By collaborating and sharing information, knowledge, and partnerships, we can identify and create business cases for funding applications around regional priorities (e.g. the Regional Airport, regional health care institutions, investment in infrastructure, et cetera).  The collaboration brings North Simcoe greater “critical mass” in its dealings – locally, with other levels of government, and with new business opportunities.

EDCNS is led by an 11 member Board of Directors comprising one member appointed from each of the four municipal councils and seven private sector members, with core funding from the four municipalities.

Vision

To be the choice destination for thriving innovative business and four-season lifestyle.

Mission

The four North Simcoe municipalities collaborate to promote and foster sustainable economic growth.

Values

EDCNS endeavours to enhance the economic and lifestyle well-being of North Simcoe residents by promoting progressive business practices while supporting environmental responsibility and sustainability.  EDCNS is committed to embracing accessibility and accountability for the organization’s actions by integrating corporate social responsibility into all activities.

Role of Economic Development Corporation of North Simcoe

EDCNS brings corporate, government and community stakeholders together in projects and initiatives that promote economic growth, increase investment and attract business to North Simcoe.

• Act as an industry and business community advocate and liaison
• Collaborate on talent attraction, retention and workforce development strategies being led by others
• Evaluate issues & policies critical to North Simcoe economic development
• Manage research data, information and competitive intelligence to support the needs of the community
• Foster strategic partnerships
• Lead investment attraction efforts
• Leverage business expansion efforts
• Market North Simcoe as an ideal location for business
• Support an entrepreneurial environment and innovation
• Support business retention efforts

Core Services of EDCNS

• We improve the well-being of North Simcoe residents by creating economic growth through market productivity and rise in Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
• We support prosperity creation of our four municipalities: Midland | Penetanguishene | Tay | Tiny
• We conduct Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E)
• We market our assets and communicate through multiple channels
• We engage in investment attraction
• We support funding and grant applications for our business community
• We liaise with business, investors and partners including the County of Simcoe

Visit edcns.ca for more information.