Powering our future

an economy that empowers us

Contribute to a sustainable, creative and smart local economy that is connected to regional and global markets and supports shared prosperity for everyone.

Key performance indicators

Strategic initiatives

2022 highlights

COIL HUB

COIL is an innovation platform and activation network focused on creating, proving and scaling transformative solutions across all sectors.

COIL HUB

Community-focused Economic Development and Tourism Strategy

With a renewed focus on people, the Economic Development and Tourism Strategy positions and promotes Guelph as a destination of choice to attract visitors, top talent and investments.

Community-focused Economic Development and Tourism Strategy

IEDC Gold Award of Excellence

In September 2022, the City was recognized with a Gold Award of Excellence at the annual International Economic Development Council (IEDC) annual conference in Oklahoma City for its Guelph Shops Holiday Wish Book.

IEDC Gold Award of Excellence

Budgets for Powering our future

Capital budget

$1.75M

Operating budget

$17.90M

2022 budget request

($2M)
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