The Dufferin Attraction Engine

Find your opportunity

Almost there. Choose a business type above to see your read.

The six signals

  • Demand: Is the community growing? Population change 2016–2021 vs the county and Ontario.
  • Competition: How many of your business type are already there, vs the county rate per resident.
  • Labour: Are people looking for work? Local unemployment vs the county.
  • Space: Is there commercial space listed that fits your budget?
  • Funding: How many open grant or loan programs fit your stage.
  • Internet: Share of the town's mapped areas with 50/10 Mbps service.

How scoring works

Try an example

These are examples only, not recommendations.

Example: Restaurant or café in Shelburne Example: Retail in Orangeville Example: Trades in Grand Valley

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