Thrive: Invest
Investment Attraction
Why Invest in Huron County?
Visit our investment insights page, an immersive experience featuring interactive data objects, live dashboards, and compelling testimonials from industry leaders and discover why investing in Huron County is a game-changing opportunity! Explore the insights and evidence that demonstrate why Ontario’s West Coast is primed for growth, innovation, and success. Dive into the numbers, hear success stories, and see firsthand the opportunities awaiting you. Your next big investment starts here!
Talk to one of our consultants
Connect with one of our Economic Development Officers about the opportunities that await you in Huron County.
Workforce Attraction
The 2021 Business Retention and Expansion Study identified access to qualified workers as one of the top barriers to growth. This continues to be a challenge for a significant number of Huron County businesses. As a result, we have taken an active role in supporting the attraction and retention of workers to the region.
Thinking of making Huron your home?
Explore our resources, connect with local experts, and start your journey towards becoming member of our Ontario’s West Coast community. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
Thinking of working in Huron?
You can grow your career in Huron County in the trades, agriculture, manufacturing, health care, public administration, or creative industries. Whatever your skillset, we know you’ll thrive in Huron!
Are you an employer in Huron County?
Our team has a wide variety of resources available to you!
Local & Regional Data
The County of Huron’s Economic Development Dashboard collects social and economic indicators from a wide variety of sources and presents them in one central location. This information represents everything from unemployment rates, infrastructure assets, labour force, key sector information, and much more. The information is automatically updated and is collected by either County of Huron staff or by reliable third parties, such as Statistics Canada.
Events, Publications, and Resources
Hire in Huron
Looking to hire new employees smoothly and successfully? Take a look at How to Hire in Huron: A Guide to Hiring and Employee Retention for tips on job postings, interviewing candidates, onboarding, and more!
Our Local Industries
Learn more about the industries that keep our communities safe and welcoming.
Life on the Coast Podcast
Lend an ear to our podcast series, Life on the Coast to learn more about our local economy and industries.
Community Profile
Whether you’re launching a career, raising a family, or seeking a more balanced lifestyle, Huron County off ers the perfect setting to thrive. Life here isn’t just about making ends meet—it’s about embracing each moment and enjoying the simple pleasures of rural and coastal living. Flip through our Community Profile to see what drives our community forward.
Huron County Economic Development Strategic Plan
2026-2030
The Huron County Economic Development Strategic Plan 2026–2030 provides a focused framework to guide the County’s economic development efforts over the next five years. In concert with the five-year action plan, this Strategic Plan outlines a clear 10-year vision to help guide decision makers.
Five strategic priorities are built upon the department’s core services that will guide implementation:
- Leadership and Collaboration
- Growing from Within to Diversify the Economy
- Future Workforce
- Destination Development
- Marketing and Communications
Economic Development and Business Resources
The Economic Development Team offers a variety of business resources. For assistance finding information relevant to your business, please contact a member of our team for assistance.
Contact Economic Development
County of Huron
Economic Development
57 Napier Street,
Goderich, ON
N7A 1W2
Phone:
519.524.8394 Ext 6
Hours:
Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.