What is the WPSEDC?
At the West Parry Sound Economic Development Collaborative (WPSEDC), we’re here to help you with your business needs, not bounce you around.
The WPSEDC connects you to programs, funding and advice to help new businesses and grow existing businesses in the region. Whether you’re an existing local business, starting a business for the first time, or relocating to the area, our goal is to provide you with what you need to succeed.
You won’t be alone in trying to figure out if your business idea can work here. The WPSEDC is here to help.
The WPSEDC represents the 7 municipalities in West Parry Sound District. We believe that appropriate economic development in any of our communities is beneficial for the region as a whole. West Parry Sound is one economic community and we are committed to supporting our businesses as they invest and grow.
Incorporating our retention and attraction strategies we have created a soft landing for industry wishing to locate in our region by creating development ready industrial parks, infrastructure accessibility information, digital search capability for available site locations, economic familiarization tour opportunities and introductions to our successful local manufacturers many of whom conduct business on a global scale.
Our Mission
Our mission is to stimulate and enhance economic growth and development by collaborating with business and community partners, building on our area’s natural strengths, and pursuing development opportunities.
Our Municipalities
We’re a centralized hub connecting you to 7 different municipalities across the region.
One contact point for companies who want to relocate or grow in West Parry Sound.
A year round outdoor lifestyle; it is truly the best place for entrepreneurs to live, work and play.
West Parry Sound has nearly 2000 businesses; and 30 of those businesses employ 50 people or more. With a population that swells from 20K to 100K seasonally there are people to build for, and a large, competitive construction workforce to help you build.
Our Vision
Our VISION is to promote healthy, sustainable and vibrant communities by facilitating regional economic development.
Get access to 7 different municipalities in 1 Economic Development Office.
$292k Average House Price
For 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom house (half the price of a home in Barrie.)
6.8 Million+ people
Within a two hour drive South of West Parry Sound.
349 Businesses have 5+ Employees
1999 thriving businesses
30 employers with 50+ employees