Dufferin County has received two 2025 Excellence in Economic Development Awards from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC):

• Explore Dufferin Guide 2025-2026, Bronze Winner, print brochure category, 25,000-200,000 population category
• Team Dufferin – County of Dufferin Tariff Response and Business Resources, Gold Winner, Recovery, Resiliency and Mitigation category, 25,000 to 200,000 population category

Dufferin County will be acknowledged and honoured at the IEDC 2025 Annual Conference in Detroit, Michigan, September 14 to 17.

Each year, the IEDC honours economic development organizations, government entities, initiatives, and programs that consistently demonstrate excellence in the field. The honorees lead transformational projects that revitalize communities and advance the practice of economic development.

Check out the County’s Explore Dufferin Guide here and find out more about the Team Dufferin – County of Dufferin Tariff Response and Business Resources here.

The International Economic Development Council is a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization serving economic developers. With more than 4,300 members, IEDC is the largest organization of its kind. Economic developers promote economic well-being and quality of life for their communities by creating, retaining, and expanding jobs that facilitate growth, enhance wealth, and provide a stable tax base. From public to private, rural to urban, and local to international, IEDC’s members engage in the full range of economic development practices. Given the breadth of economic development work, our members are employed in various settings, including local, state, provincial, and federal governments, public-private partnerships, chambers of commerce, universities, and a variety of other institutions. When IEDC succeeds, its members create high-quality jobs, develop vibrant communities, and improve the quality of life in their regions. Learn more at www.iedconline.org today.

“This past year has been challenging for the Canadian economy, and like communities across the country, our local businesses have been facing many unknowns. Dufferin County Council and staff are committed to supporting our local businesses, and we have continued to find new and unique ways to advance economic development and tourism in our community. I congratulate our Economic Development and Tourism team for again being recognized by the IEDC for their continued excellence in advancing county-wide economic development here in Dufferin!”

-Janet Horner, Warden, Dufferin County

“Dufferin County is honoured to be recognized by the IEDC with Excellence in Economic Development Awards for the second consecutive year! A growing economy contributes to a thriving community, and Dufferin County staff are dedicated to achieving our Strategic Plan goal of advancing County-wide economic and workforce development, especially in times of change. We are proud of these two award-winning projects and look forward to continuing to deliver more transformational projects that support our local businesses.”

-Rajbir Sian, Director, Development and Tourism, Dufferin County

“Dufferin County is leading the field of excellence in economic development with its Explore Dufferin Guide and Team Dufferin – County of Dufferin Tarriff Response and Business Resources Series. This award shines a spotlight on the County’s commitment to its community and showcases the significant impact of economic development. The IEDC is honored to present this award to Dufferin County to celebrate both their leadership and innovation in the field.”

-Nathan Ohle, IEDC President and CEO

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MEDIA CONTACT:
Megan Ball, Manager of Communications
mball@dufferincounty.ca