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Economic and Cultural Development
City of Vaughan
Economic and Cultural DevelopmentVaughan, ON, Canada
vaughan.ca/business
905-832-8526
North America toll-free:
1-844-832-2112
About UsThe Economic and Cultural Development department works to make Vaughan a place where entrepreneurship, business, tourism, art and culture can prosper and grow.
Service mandate• Promote Vaughan’s economic and cultural advantages
and key projects in target markets
• Engage businesses and regional partners
• Develop and implement economic and cultural development strategies, programs and initiatives
• Counsel, mentor and train business leaders and provide access to resources
• Collect, analyze and share economic, market, real estate, demographic and competitive business data with clients and partners
• Plan and curate public art spaces and installations
• Create community spaces that capture the cultural and diverse essence of Vaughan through regional and international partnerships
• Facilitate corporate partnerships and sponsorships for the City of Vaughan
• Provide customer relations support that exemplifies the City’s dedication to Service Excellence
• Provide guidance to businesses by understanding the overall landscape of Vaughan’s business industry
The City’s Economic and Cultural Developmentdepartment has four units that offer a variety ofservices to Vaughan’s businesses and residents.
• Business development: Assist businesses that are looking to achieve their growth and expansion goals. This area focuses on employment and investment outcomes to help businesses be a part of Vaughan and York Region’s economies.
• Small business and entrepreneurship guidance: Help budding entrepreneurs, small- and medium-sized enterprises and inventors grow and thrive in a global marketplace.
• Creative and cultural development: Foster art and cultural experiences that are fun, memorable and enriching while helping to grow the creative economy, the community and the cultural spaces in Vaughan. Creative and cultural development aims to further promote Vaughan’s identity as a City of Choice.
• Partnerships and sponsorship: Enhance City programs, services and infrastructure by generating strategic non-tax revenue. This is achieved by leveraging City assets for sponsorship, advertising opportunities and grant funding.
Services for
Business
How can we help you?The City of Vaughan’s Economic and Cultural Development department provides services and resources
to local businesses – large and small. Find services and resources based on your objectives:
Economic and Cultural Development ServicesCREATIVE
AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
PUBLIC ART
PROGRAM
SEMINARS AND
WORKSHOPS
VAUGHAN BUSINESS
CAFÉ
SMALL BUSINESS
WEEK
VAUGHAN BUSINESS
EXPOENTREPRENEURSHIP
PROGRAMS CONSULTATIONS
CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS
AND SPONSORSHIPS
VAUGHAN ECONOMIC MONITOR WEBSITE
SITE SELECTION
STRATEGIC CONNECTIONS
CORPORATE VISITS
BUSINESS SATISFACTION
SURVEY
BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT
SURVEYS, ROUNDTABLES,
ETC. CONTACT US
Receive support for your creative business and participate in
cultural programs and events
Create or commission public art
Receive training to
build a small business
Network on this online platform
Join the City in
recogniz-ing small business
Attend the B2B event of the year
Obtain mentorship and funding
Sign up for a one-hour
appointment
Sponsor, advertise and
invest in your city
Sign up for this eNewsletter with
business facts and statistics
Find infor-mation and resources at vaughan.ca/
business
Receive assistance in finding a location to
buy or lease
Get introduced to the right
people
Request an onsite
visit from our team
Look out for this survey
on how we’re doing
Provide feedback on special topics
• Walk-in• Phone• Email
Networking Opportunities • • • • • • •
Business Registration •
Research and data on Vaughan • • • • • •
Grow/Expand Your Business • • • • •
Get Help With a Business Challenge • • • • • • •
Small Business Advice/Resources • • • • • • • • • • •
Employee Engagement • •
Promote Your Business • • • • • • • • •
Fund Your Business • • • •
Find Partners • • • • •
Give Feedback • • • •
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Nearly 15,000 daily commuters
that employ more than
More than More than
12,000 businesses
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