Minto Means Business: Business Retention & Expansion
Minto Means Business is a local initiative dedicated to strengthening and supporting the businesses that drive our community. Through direct outreach, one-on-one conversations, and data-driven planning, we’re working to better understand the needs of our business community and identify opportunities for growth across Clifford, Harriston, Palmerston, and Minto Township. Whether you're a long-standing business or just getting started, this project is about building a stronger Minto together.
Business Retention & Expansion Project
The Town of Minto is committed to supporting a strong and resilient local economy, and that starts with listening to and learning from the businesses that already call Minto home. Minto Means Business is a new initiative focused on connecting with business owners, understanding their needs, and helping shape the future of economic development in our community.
Whether you’ve been in business for decades or are just getting started, we’re here to support your success - because in Minto, business matters.
After meeting with over 75 businesses across Minto, the survey portion of this project is complete. Together, we’ll transform what we’ve learned into an action plan that supports growth and success in our community.
You're Invited!
Calling all Minto Business Owners - the results are in!
The Town of Minto and the Minto Chamber of Commerce invite you to join us for a complimentary breakfast by Homestyle Bites & Catering and presentation of the Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) Survey results.
Over the summer, we met with 75 businesses across Clifford, Harriston, and Palmerston to hear about their goals, challenges, and ideas. Now, it’s time to share what we learned and the actions that will help shape the future of business in Minto.
Come enjoy breakfast, network with fellow business owners, and see what’s next for our community’s economic development.
Get Involved
Surveys have closed for this project.
If you have any questions, please connect with Belinda Wick Graham.
- 519-338-2511 ext 241
- belinda@town.minto.on.ca
Survey Details
Thank you for your interest in our Business Retention and Expansion survey. This process is a key step in building an effective partnership between local businesses and the community.
There are two rules we have for this survey:
- The “Skip It” Rule – If there is a question that you can’t or don’t want to answer, we can skip it. There is no need to explain your reasons; just let us know.
- Confidentiality – All information you provide is confidential. Subject to freedom of information legislation, all information you provide will be kept confidential. All interviewers and individuals involved in the project are committed to this principle. All the responses from businesses will be summarized as percentages or averages in the community report, guaranteeing anonymity. The Leadership Team will respond to urgent issues and provide information or assistance as requested on the survey. Based on the analysis of the survey results, actions will be developed and implemented to support the growth of existing businesses and the economy.
More details will come on the following topics:
- Project updates and key findings
- Resources for business owners and entrepreneurs
Connect with us!
Have questions or want to participate?
Contact the Town of Minto Economic Development team — we’d love to connect.