Guelph’s municipal programs and services during COVID-19. Follow us on Facebook or Twitter using #COVID19Guelph for updates. Continue reading City of Guelph services during COVID-19
Category Archives: Economic Development
City of Guelph services during COVID-19
October 25, 2021Guelph Shops Business Spotlight Profile – F45 Training Gordon Square
October 8, 2021City of Guelph wins two awards of excellence for business programs
October 6, 2021Guelph Shops Business Spotlight Profile – Loyobo FIT
September 28, 2021Guelph Shops Business Spotlight Profile – Guelph Arts Council
September 10, 2021City launches new program to support economic recovery of Guelph’s accommodation sector
September 10, 2021Guelph Shops Business Spotlight Profile – PowerLine Electronics
August 26, 2021Guelph Shops Business Spotlight Profile – The Good Nik
August 19, 2021Guelph Shops Business Spotlight Profile – The Kween Company
August 12, 2021Guelph perfect home for new Moderna vaccine facility
August 11, 2021Council unanimously approves urban design plan for Baker District redevelopment
July 21, 2021Drill Hall stabilization starting July 19
July 19, 2021Guelph Shops Business Spotlight Profile – Taste Detours
July 15, 2021Baker District urban design plan ready for Council’s consideration
July 9, 2021Macdonell and Wyndham patio street closures extended for recognized holidays
June 30, 2021Macdonell and Wyndham patio street closures extended for recognized holidays Continue reading Macdonell and Wyndham patio street closures extended for recognized holidays
Guelph Shops Business Spotlight Profile – Smitten Apparel
June 29, 2021Guelph receives funding to improve active transportation network and urban forest canopy
June 29, 2021Guelph will use more than $900,000 in federal and provincial funding to enhance Guelph’s Active Transportation Network increase the urban forest canopy. Continue reading Guelph receives funding to improve active transportation network and urban forest canopy
City looking to build on Farmers’ Market tradition through partnership opportunity with 10C
June 24, 2021City proposing community partnership with 10C to strengthen the Farmers’ Market tradition and expand use of the market building. Continue reading City looking to build on Farmers’ Market tradition through partnership opportunity with 10C
City receives nearly $350,000 to help reduce its impact on the environment
June 23, 2021Exploring community interest in the development and use of downtown Guelph’s historic Drill Hall
June 17, 2021If you’re part of a community group, non-profit or public organization looking for space in downtown Guelph, or a developer or business interested in revitalizing downtown Guelph’s Drill Hall, we want to hear from you. Continue reading Exploring community interest in the development and use of downtown Guelph’s historic Drill Hall
City announces recipients of 2021 Emergency Fund Phase 1
June 14, 2021City announces recipients of 2021 Emergency Fund Phase 1 Continue reading City announces recipients of 2021 Emergency Fund Phase 1
It’s patio season!
June 10, 2021Macdonell and Wyndham streets closed weekends for seasonal patio program Continue reading It’s patio season!
COVID-19 tourism recovery fund adds $350k, supports 50 local businesses and organizations
June 3, 2021COVID-19 tourism recovery fund, now totaling $700,000. Additional funding allows the City to further support tourism-focused organizations and businesses through pandemic recovery. Continue reading COVID-19 tourism recovery fund adds $350k, supports 50 local businesses and organizations
You’re invited to a virtual presentation of the new Baker District redevelopment
May 31, 2021You’re invited to a virtual presentation of the new Baker District redevelopment Continue reading You’re invited to a virtual presentation of the new Baker District redevelopment
Guelph Shops Business Spotlight Profile – Guildsmen Café
May 27, 2021Guelph Shops Business Spotlight Profile – atmosphere cafe + etc.
May 20, 2021Guelph Shops Business Spotlight Profile – Guelph Family Martial Arts
May 13, 2021Guelph Shops Business Spotlight Profile – Himalayan Grocers
May 6, 2021Guelph Shops Business Spotlight Profile – Corner Market Guelph
April 29, 2021City accepting applications for COVID-19 financial response funding
April 7, 2021The City of Guelph is inviting businesses and organizations impacted by COVID-19, as well as individuals working to address community needs, to apply for funding as part of Guelph’s economic recovery plan. A total of $700,000 is available. Continue reading City accepting applications for COVID-19 financial response funding
Council approves three-year seasonal patio program
March 30, 2021Council approves three-year seasonal patio program Continue reading Council approves three-year seasonal patio program
Guelph Shops Business Spotlight Profile – Laza Food & Beverages Inc.
March 25, 2021Guelph Shops Business Spotlight Profile – Lovely Pao Inc.
March 11, 2021Guelph looks ahead to COVID-19 vaccination rollout
March 3, 2021Guelph City Councillors learn about plans for COVID-19 vaccinations, getting more people back to work, and the financial implications of COVID-19 Continue reading Guelph looks ahead to COVID-19 vaccination rollout
City proposes three-year seasonal patio program
February 18, 2021The proposed program would allow businesses to apply to set up seasonal patios on private property, public sidewalks and in on-street public parking spaces. Road closures could be organized for special events. Continue reading City proposes three-year seasonal patio program
On-demand bus service coming to Guelph Transit
February 12, 2021Guelph Transit is introducing on-demand bus service this spring to complement its conventional bus service. Continue reading On-demand bus service coming to Guelph Transit
Media statement: Memorandum of understanding for redevelopment of 200 Beverley Street expired
January 13, 2021A memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the City of Guelph, ARQi R&D Inc. and Habitat for Humanity Wellington, Dufferin, Guelph to create a mixed-use development at 200 Beverley Street expired December 31, 2020. Continue reading Media statement: Memorandum of understanding for redevelopment of 200 Beverley Street expired
It’s a green light for new central library, South End Community Centre
October 7, 2020City recommends alternative site layout for Baker District redevelopment
September 24, 2020On October 5, City staff will present an alternative site layout for the Baker District redevelopment project that includes a new central library, urban square, parking, and residential, institutional and commercial space. Continue reading City recommends alternative site layout for Baker District redevelopment
GoodLeaf Farms’ Guelph facility now fully operational
September 16, 2020Halifax-based vertical farming company GoodLeaf Farms is now fully operational in Guelph, at 35 Cooper Drive. Continue reading GoodLeaf Farms’ Guelph facility now fully operational
City of Guelph welcomes new general manager of Business, Development and Enterprise Services
August 10, 2020The City of Guelph welcomes John Regan as its new general manager of Business, Development and Enterprise Services. Continue reading City of Guelph welcomes new general manager of Business, Development and Enterprise Services
Guelph’s COVID-19 recovery efforts well underway
June 17, 2020Guelph City Council approves downtown dining district, increasing support for local non-profit organizations and reinstating parking fees, transit fares Continue reading Guelph’s COVID-19 recovery efforts well underway
Check out the Urban Design Master Plan for Baker District online
June 11, 2020Join us for a virtual open house as we share the Urban Design Master Plan for the Baker District redevelopment project. Continue reading Check out the Urban Design Master Plan for Baker District online
City supports Section 22 order from Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health
June 10, 2020Businesses serving the public in Guelph must provide alcohol-based hand sanitizer for public use at all entrances and exits, and require customers and employees to wear a mask or face covering. Continue reading City supports Section 22 order from Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health
City and Career Education Council introduce Guelph Works Epic Job Fair
March 12, 2020Learn about the coming Guelph Works Epic Job Fair March 12
March 11, 2020Bridging the GAAP: Official launch of Guelph Arts Apprenticeship Program January 7
January 6, 2020… Continue reading Bridging the GAAP: Official launch of Guelph Arts Apprenticeship Program January 7
New tools make information more available for new and existing Guelph businesses
December 3, 2019City wins award for 2018 agriculture media tour
October 29, 2019ShipperBee is all the buzz in Guelph
September 12, 2019Innovative and environmentally-minded shipping company ShipperBee officially opened its head office at 335 Laird Road during a ceremony last night. Continue reading ShipperBee is all the buzz in Guelph