The Mulmur Economic Development Committee was established by Council in 2017.  The functions and duties of the Committee are to investigate and assist in attracting high speed internet and cell phone service options, to keep current with Economic Development activity at provincial, county and municipal levels, to ensure that collaboration of economic initiatives between Dufferin County and Mulmur is maintained, to investigate the factors that would help Mulmur create an aging in place strategy; and to develop initiatives to support live/work in Mulmur.

The mandate of the Economic Development Committee is to: 

Retain, enhance and attract businesses by:

• Helping existing small businesses grow through awareness, red tape reduction, education (Prosperous, G1, A1)
• Actively engage with county, provincial and federal agencies to obtain resources to support local initiatives (Prosperous, G1, A2)

Pursue responsible growth in residential and employment areas

• Promote local employment opportunities and awareness (Prosperous, G2, A1)

Facilitate education and training for Mulmur residents, entrepreneurs and businesses

• With input from organizations such as Dufferin Board of Trade, identify and support employment programs and opportunities for Mulmur residents and youth (Supportive, G2, A1)

Celebrate success of residents including students, volunteers, Mulmur team members and business achievements

• Identify business achievements, including new businesses for recognition at Council and inclusion on the business directory. (Supportive, G4, A1)