Council Statement

With our strong agricultural roots, compact urban communities and convenient access to North America's major markets, the Town of Essex presents an attractive investment environment for industrial, commercial and tourism development. Award winning wineries, fertile and productive crop lands, strategic transportation linkages, innovative industries and a willing workforce support our economic diversity.

We continue implementing the initiatives identified in our Community Strategic Plan and have approved Community Improvement Plan incentives for investment ready areas in our municipality. Aggressive capital works plans are being completed throughout the Town, all with the goal of maintaining healthy, strong and family-friendly communities. New industrial land is being added to the Official Plan, and commercially zoned properties are ready for development.

We provide a full range of municipal services, active and healthy communities, and wide ranging business opportunities. To help in your decision to invest with us, our economic development office and municipal staff would be pleased to meet with you in confidence to discuss your plans. Contact us for answers to your questions about development opportunities and local development policies and incentives.

If that’s not reason enough to invest or start a business, we also enjoy a quality of life that’s hard to beat. We rank among the top safest communities in Canada and our urban centres have everything you need.

We're excited to welcome you!