Town of Bracebridge launches business retention and expansion initiative in response to U.S. tariffs

BRACEBRIDGE, ON (March 18, 2025) – The Town of Bracebridge is committed to supporting local businesses during a challenging time in response to the recent tariffs imposed by the United States on Canadian goods. Partners from across Muskoka have come together to create an online tariff information hub to support local businesses. To enhance this support, the Town of Bracebridge will be engaging with local businesses through a business retention and expansion (BR&E) visitation plan.

Through this initiative, the Economic Development branch in collaboration with Mayor Maloney, members of Council, and representatives from the Downtown Bracebridge Business Improvement Area (BIA) and Bracebridge Chamber of Commerce, will form a BR&E outreach team to meet with local businesses to gather insights on how they are being affected. Through personalized engagement, the Town will share available resources to help businesses navigate tariff challenges and better understand the direct and indirect impacts tariffs will have locally.

The BR&E outreach team will be connecting with local businesses to schedule appointments. If you are interested in providing your feedback, email ecdev@bracebridge.ca.

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“The Town of Bracebridge is committed to supporting our local business community through these economic challenges. By engaging directly with businesses, we aim to better understand their needs and connect them with the resources necessary to sustain and grow their operations.”
-    Rick Maloney, Mayor, Town of Bracebridge

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About Bracebridge – The Town of Bracebridge is located in the Heart of Muskoka, the epitome of Canada’s Cottage Country.  With a population in excess of 17,000 permanent residents that doubles during the summer months, the community has a diversified economy that is highlighted by strong construction, hospitality and professional sectors. Bracebridge is the steward of the cottage country brand and is teaching the world the power of living the Muskoka lifestyle in its spirit, the arts, food, home and recreation. The Town is positioned on the 45th parallel, halfway between the Equator and the North Pole, and is recognized as Santa’s summer home.




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