Opportunities
Whatever Your Investment Goals, Achieve Them in Bruce County
Whether it’s leading the world in clean energy or growing a sustainable agri-food business, let’s make it happen together.
Starting a Business
Innovation in Bruce County
Key Sectors
Home to three key sectors — agriculture, tourism and energy — Bruce County offers entrepreneurs plenty of opportunities to launch a business from the ground up, or to take an existing one to a whole new level.
Tourism
Bruce County’s beauty — jaw-dropping sunsets, rugged coastlines, meandering trails and a collection of small towns — may be what draws millions of visitors in. But its personality is what makes them want to come back. Over 95 per cent of visitors are likely to return to the area again.
Energy
Home to the world’s largest nuclear operator, Bruce Power, Bruce County’s energy sector has the economy, location, natural resources and ambition to build clean energy projects with partners as a leader in the future of energy technology, research and innovation.
Agriculture
Bruce County is home to a prosperous, diverse and expanding agricultural sector. We’re committed to Bruce County being a place where future generations of farmers prosper.
Opportunities in Bruce County
5,797
Registered businesses
1,946
Farms generate more than $255 million annually in gross sales
(2021)
293
Business training seminars offered
(2017-2022)
55
Entrepreneurs supported through Starter Company Plus
(2017-2022)
21.30%
Population with a bachelors degree or higher
(Stat. Can. 2021)
2.5 million
Visitors annually
(2019)
$1.7 million
Value of community development awarded
(since 2021)
30%
Ontario's electricity produced
#1
Rank in Southern Ontario for working age population with an apprenticeship certificate (6.5%)
(Stat. Can. 2021)
Success Stories
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