Town of Innisfil staff pictured at the recent groundbreaking ceremony for the new Northern Transformer manufacturing plant located in the Innisfil Heights Investment Area.

Welcome to the Innisfil Economic Development newsletter!  

This month, we're excited to share the latest updates on economic growth and upcoming events in our community. From innovative startups to thriving local businesses, there’s always something to celebrate in Innisfil. The Town of Innisfil’s Economic Development team is here to support you—reach out anytime at business@innisfil.ca for general inquiries or business assistance.  

Northern Transformer Groundbreaking 

The Town of Innisfil Economic Development team was thrilled to join the Northern Transformer Corporation team at their new Innisfil location on the morning of September 18, 2025 for a groundbreaking celebration! 

Joined by dignitaries from several levels of government, we celebrated welcoming an investment of nearly $207 million from Northern Transformer Corporation (NTC), a leading manufacturer of high-voltage power transformers, to establish a new, state-of-the-art facility in Innisfil. 

This investment marks NTC’s entrance into the large power transformer market, creating 151 new jobs in the community and filling a critical gap in the province’s energy supply chain. 

Innisfil Tourism Summit – Save the Date! 

The Town of Innisfil Economic Development team has worked hard over the past several months to develop Innisfil’s new tourism portfolio. As part of this work, we’re working with a consultant to develop the Town of Innisfil Tourism Strategy and looking for input from our operators to steer the development of future tourism initiatives and marketing campaigns. 

Join us at the Town of Innisfil Tourism Summit on November 19, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Three Feathers Terrace for an afternoon of networking, learning, and tourism strategy engagement. 

More details surrounding this event and the link to register will be shared in the coming weeks on our social media, website, and to our newsletter subscribers.  

Innisfil Business Showcase – Save the Date! 

Image of Emily Baillie speaking about utilizing AI in marketing at the 2024 Innisfil Business Showcase event.

It’s almost time for the annual Innisfil Business Showcase! We look forward to welcoming new and familiar faces to the 2025 Innisfil Business Showcase taking place on November 19, 2025 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. featuring the business support vendor market, an engaging workshop speaker, and ample opportunity to network with like-minded business owners and operators.  

More details surrounding this event and the link to register will be shared in the coming weeks on our social media, website, and to our newsletter subscribers. 

Municipal Agriculture Economic Development and Planning Forum

Image of a farm with people touring it to advertise the upcoming Municipal Agriculture Economic Development and Planning Forum held by the County of Simcoe

Early Bird registration for the 2025 Municipal Agriculture Economic Development and Planning Forum is still available. Held in Simcoe County on October 22–23, 2025, the event brings together municipal leaders, planners, economic developers, farmers, and agri-business professionals to explore how land-use planning and economic development can support resilient rural communities and sustainable agri-food systems. Day one features an agri-business tour, while day two offers a full conference. This year’s theme, “Cultivating Common Ground,” highlights collaboration and innovation in agriculture.

Learn more about the Forum.

Resources in Response to U.S. Tariff Concerns 

The Town of Innisfil is actively engaged in discussions with a number of partners regarding the impending tariffs. In particular, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, is leading the charge on behalf of Canadian municipalities as it pertains to a number of tariff-related impacts, which may include, but are not limited to municipal law enforcement, import and export of goods and services, impacts to municipal procurement and infrastructure projects, and potential impacts on small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). Mayor Dollin, Council, and Economic Development staff are participating in these conversations and sharing the feedback of local business stakeholders.   

In the meantime, the County of Simcoe Economic Development Office has created a dedicated webpage with comprehensive Tariff Resources to help businesses navigate potential changes. Also found on the site is a short tariff impact assessment created in collaboration with the Western Ontario Wardens Caucus.