Vaughan introduces new Investment Concierge Program for businesses
The City of Vaughan is excited to announce its new Investment Concierge Program for strategic investments, making it easier than ever for businesses and investors to navigate the development application and permitting process.
Whether opening a new facility or undergoing an expansion, qualified applicants will be connected with a dedicated concierge representative from the City of Vaughan’s Economic Development team who will provide guidance and support to ensure projects progress smoothly and efficiently. They will support applicants as they navigate the City’s Roadmap to Ribbon Cutting – a guide outlining each stage of the City’s process to successfully open a facility in Vaughan.
To qualify for the program, projects must meet at least two of the following criteria:
Large industrial developments – More than 9,000 square metres (100,000 square feet).
Retail growth in key areas – At least 1,300 square metres (15,000 square feet) in Vaughan’s strategic growth areas.
Large office spaces – More than 4,600 square metres (50,000 square feet) of Class A office.
Job creation and retention – Supporting more than 150 new jobs or more than 40 jobs in the professional, scientific or skilled trades sectors.
Significant capital investment – A project capital expenditure of $30 million or more, aligning with investment incentives from partner organizations.
High-profile companies – Businesses that enhance Vaughan’s reputation locally, nationally or globally, as determined by City leadership.
Some projects that don’t fully meet the criteria may receive special consideration; these include projects in priority sectors identified in Vaughan’s Economic Development Action Plan or those supported by strategic partners.
As outlined in the 2024 Economic Data and Business Retention, Expansion and Attraction Highlights (PDF), Vaughan remains the largest economy in York Region accounting for more than 35 per cent of all employment and economic output in 2024. In 2024, Vaughan saw a record-breaking industrial development year and ranked third overall in the country by both the number and value of industrial building permits. Thanks to the city’s economic diversity and prime location, Vaughan remains a top choice for investment. With the new Investment Concierge Program, we reaffirm our position as a business-friendly environment that welcomes new development, growth and investment.
To learn more about the Investment Concierge Program or to submit an application, visit vaughanbusiness.ca/invest.
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“Vaughan is a destination of choice where businesses want to invest, expand and compete. As our population continues to increase, our city's present and future demands that we do all we can to reduce barriers to the growth of our local economy. The City of Vaughan’s new Investment Concierge Program helps guide companies through the City’s development application process for launching a new employment site or expanding an existing facility so they can do so with ease. This program reflects my commitment as Mayor to support businesses and our economic future and build a world-class city with a quality of life that is unmatched.”
– Mayor Steven Del Duca
QUICK FACTS
The City’s Economic Development team has launched the new Investment Concierge Program to help businesses and investors navigate the development application process for employment sites with ease.
To qualify for the program, projects must meet at least two of the six criteria in the Roadmap to Ribbon Cutting program manual. Projects that don’t fully meet the criteria may receive special consideration; these include projects in priority sectors identified in Vaughan’s Economic Development Action Plan or those supported by strategic partners.
A dedicated concierge representative will serve as the point of contact to ensure projects progress smoothly and efficiently.
The 2024 Economic Data and Business Retention, Expansion and Attraction Highlights (PDF) provides an overview of the Economic Development team’s recent achievements.
For inquiries, connect with the Economic Development team by email at ed@vaughan.ca or by phone at 905-832-8526.
LEARN MORE
June 24, 2025, Committee of the Whole (2) Report: Strategic Economic Initiatives 2024 Economic Data and Business Retention, Expansion and Attraction Highlights (PDF)
Investment Concierge Program webpage
Economic Development department’s website
Economic Development department’s eNewsletter
Economic Development LinkedIn
