Clarington Economic Development Strategy Overview
The Clarington Economic Development Strategy was presented during the General Government Committee meeting on June 6, 2022. Lauren Millier, Senior Strategist from Deloitte, outlined the four stages of the strategy development process: strategic priorities, market analysis and competitive position, stakeholder engagement, and strategy formulation. The strategy aims to address municipal goals from 2019 to 2022, highlighting that Clarington's population is growing faster than both Durham Region and the Province. Stakeholder input indicated a need for improved economic development service delivery and the provision of serviced employment land. The strategy identifies three key priorities: cultivating an innovative land use framework, strengthening the business innovation ecosystem, and targeting high-growth businesses and investments. The report was referred to the June 20, 2022, Council meeting for further consideration.
