The villages of Mildmay and Teeswater and the hamlet of Formosa work together as the cooperative community of South Bruce. South Bruce enjoys a legacy of population stability, agricultural expertise and the hard-working traditions of its people; people who work together for shared long-term success and prosperity. Your cooperative business ideas have fertile ground here with famous case studies like Gay Lea and The Ontario Dairy Goat Cooperative. Food processing, light manufacturing/machining and farming operations that leverage trends in locally grown food and cooperative business models thrive here in South Bruce.
The communities in the South Bruce region are located on the southern border of Bruce County, 10-14 kms from one another. They’re about a half hour’s drive to the beaches of Lake Huron for fun and about two hours by well-maintained highways to Ontario's most populous regions. You get both peace and tranquility and access to markets when you choose South Bruce.
Farm and family are the keys to the economic stability of South Bruce. Agriculture feeds most of the businesses here, which are often owned and operated by growing families. The light manufacturing and contractor sectors are solid, which paves the way for more food processing opportunities for incoming entrepreneurs. Mildmay’s Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to business support and the tight-knit communities naturally cultivate employees with the ability to get the job done.
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The Municipality of South Bruce is home to 5,600 residents. Eighty-three percent of the population are youth or working age, making it a young and growing community. Agriculture and manufacturing are predominant industries in the area, employing 36% of the population. With the average cost of a home being $205,000 and in reasonable proximity to major employers, South Bruce is an ideal place to establish a home or business.
You'll discover that family living is more affordable here in South Bruce, whether it be on a country or farm parcel of land or nestled in one of two small villages with access to retail and services. Paddle tributaries of the Saugeen, join in fall fairs or jog the Carrick Trails. The pace of life is exactly what you make it, which is a great choice to have. Healthcare, municipal services and programs, local schools and an entrepreneurial culture all combine to make this community a perfect setting for establishing a thriving business.
Good Things:
Plenty of opportunities for your business to engage in community outreach; local residents actively run and participate in local charities and causes.
Your commercial property will be well looked after, with sewer, natural gas and power facilities to keep things ticking along in either Mildmay, Teeswater or Formosa.
Whether it be retail or food processing, your enterprise can draw on the natural resources of water, forestry and aggregates (as can your daily stroll).
A direct route to Lake Huron’s many beaches for your downtime.
Local food and produce is enjoyed and expected; the natural resources are abundant and entrepreneurs are taking notice.
Schools in place for generations include a French immersion option, preparing the little ones for business endeavours Canada-wide.
If you're intrigued by the possibilities of opening or expanding a business in Bruce County -
yet you aren't finding the info you need - talk to a real human being in the Bruce County Economic Development office.
We're experts at connecting people with communities and we're very helpful. We look forward to seeing you bring your
business ideas to life in Bruce County.
