Ramara is growing and the Township invites residents, businesses, and community partners to help guide what that growth should look like.

The Township of Ramara has launched a community survey to gather insight on local business needs, growth opportunities, and the challenges facing our community. Your input will directly inform Ramara’s updated Economic Development Strategy and the creation of a new Community Improvement Plan (CIP), two key tools that will guide investment, revitalization initiatives, and long-term economic prosperity across the Township.

Why Your Input Matters

Community perspectives are essential as Ramara charts its future. By participating in the survey, you can help:

• Identify local business challenges and opportunities

• Strengthen tourism and community identity

• Highlight revitalization priorities

• Inform infrastructure needs

• Define what successful, sustainable economic development should look like in Ramara

Survey participants will also be able to enter a draw for a Local Ramara Prize Pack.

How to Participate

The survey is open until December 12, 2025, and can be completed at:

Township of Ramara - Economic Development Survey

To request the survey in an alternative format, please contact the Township at info@ramara.ca or call 705-484-5374. 

Additional Engagement

In addition to the public survey, Georgian College is conducting interviews with businesses, organizations, and community partners across the Township. These conversations, combined with survey results, will help ensure a full understanding of local needs and opportunities. All feedback will be analyzed by Georgian College and summarized in a report to Council in early 2026.

About the Project

This engagement effort is part of a collaborative initiative between the Township of Ramara and Georgian College’s Research and Innovation Department. Together, we are developing:

• An updated Economic Development Strategy, and

• A new Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

These tools will guide future investment, identify revitalization priorities, enhance business supports, and help shape a long-term vision for economic prosperity across the Township.

Why Ramara

Come and discover the opportunities that Ramara offers for your business and home needs. Enjoy the opportunity to mix recreation and business.

Ramara Industrial Park

The Ramara Industrial Park is where we encourage industrial development within Ramara. The Industrial Park is located in Brechin, Ontario, southeast of the intersection of Highway 12 and County Road 47. Municipal water and sewer will serve the lots created within the Ramara Industrial Park, as well as a three-stage plan for hydro.

Key Investment Opportunities

Visit Orillia & Lake County site to learn about the range of investment potential and opportunities in Ramara and the area. They have identified the following key investment areas in the tourism industry:

• Family Entertainment Centre
• Waterfront Restaurant
• Glamping & Outdoor Adventures

Check out Orillia & Lake County and learn about the possible investment opportunities.

Business Resources

There are many organizations and agencies in the County of Simcoe that support local businesses. Whether you are looking to expand your business or start a new one, there are resources available to help.