Welcome OBJ Readers!
Leeds Grenville is actively seeking ambitious newcomers, entrepreneurs, and skilled professionals like yourself who bring enrichment to our community, drive innovation, and fill vital roles across our local industries.
Whether you are expanding your business, launching a new enterprise, or bringing your specialized skills to our growing economy, you've found a community ready to help you succeed where lifestyle grows good business.
As a vibrant rural region situated between both the Rideau Canal, a UNSECO World Heritage Site and the St. Lawrence River waterways, Leeds Grenville offers more than just a strategic location between major markets like Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa. We offer an exceptional quality of life in remarkable towns and villages where you can Connect, Grow and Succeed. Our economic development team is here to support your journey. We can help you navigate business registration, find the perfect site for your enterprise, secure local talent, access local, provincial and federal support programs, and introduce you to a community built to help you thrive.
Connect with Shelbi McFarlane, Business Development Officer
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Shelbi is passionate about helping businesses succeed in Leeds Grenville’s welcoming small-town and rural communities. Whether you're starting a new venture, expanding an existing business, or exploring opportunities to relocate, she is always happy to connect and provide guidance, resources, and local insight. With experience in planning, investment attraction, and economic development, Shelbi is committed to helping entrepreneurs and business owners navigate opportunities and make meaningful connections that support long-term growth in Leeds Grenville. Call: 613-342-3840 x 5361 Email: Shelbi.McFarlane@uclg.on.ca |
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Updated June 2026.
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