Due to the current weather and risk of storms, all Playground Program sites will be closed for Monday, August 24. All other camps will operate indoors during inclement weather.
The health and safety of participants and staff is our top priority. Program hours will resume as scheduled following this time, weather permitting.
If you have any questions, please contact Camps Hotline at 365-282-6174 or camps@ajax.ca
Ajax is committed to fostering a vibrant local economy by supporting businesses, attracting investment, and providing the tools and resources companies need to grow and succeed in our community
The Town of Ajax’s Business Engagement and Supports Team is here to help your business.
Contact us for support with:
For more information, contact us at priority@ajax.ca.
To assess the current business climate and better understand the services that businesses need, the Business Development Team initiated a Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) Program to collect the following information in 2023.
The program was designed to help answer questions such as:
Students from Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Business and Information Technology contacted businesses to assist with the completion of a BR+E survey which includes questions on the following topics:
The BR&E Program was delivered as a Capstone Project, led by the Town of Ajax in partnership with Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Business and Information Technology, CityStudio Durham Region, and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness and Ministry of Rural Affairs.
The results from the project will inform future Town of Ajax Business Development Action Plans and programming.
While Canada and the United States’ trade relationship experiences a period of transformation, Durham Region’s business support community is acting quickly to deepen our local economic strength. The Durham Economic Task Force (DETF) is working closely with our federal, provincial, and local partners to support your business. The DETF is a collaborative response team made up of Durham Region’s Economic Development and Tourism team; local municipal economic development teams from Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Clarington, Brock, Uxbridge and Scugog, and the region’s chambers of commerce and boards of trade. The members also engage with other key partners like Spark Centre and 1855 Technology Accelerator, post-secondary institutions, business improvement areas (BIAs), the Business Advisory Centre of Durham (BACD), provincial and federal partners, industry associations, and others.
In addition to actions staff have already undertaken, Ajax Council directed staff:
The OCC has created a 10-step resource to mitigate its effects and stay competitive.
Business diversification is critical to business success. The Trade Commissioner Service has developed a spotlight page on Market Diversification that offers tools to help you determine export readiness, step-by-step guides, and export maps. Explore your pathways to global expansion.
The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service will help exporters navigate the tariffs by:
Learn about the process to request remission of tariffs that apply to certain goods from the U.S. Information from The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service. Review the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service website for more resources.
The Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium “Member Needs Help” program is an exclusive service for its members, designed to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing within the manufacturing community. For a limited time, the Canada/US Trade Relations Edition is open to all Canadian manufacturers. Here you can review questions and pose new ones to a community of peers and experts. Additionally, if you would like to stay informed with regular email communications on this topic, you can sign up by completing this form.
Export Development Canada can support businesses to navigate uncertainty. EDC offers trade support to Canadian companies. Explore how EDC can help. Resources include:
Review information including overviews of U.S. tariffs, de minimus treatment, CFIB’s advocacy efforts, and other details.
Elevate your brand and make a lasting impression by acquiring naming rights with the Town of Ajax. Owning naming rights offers you a unique opportunity to showcase your brand across high-traffic areas and demonstrate your commitment to Ajax’s future.
Investing in naming rights is so much more than a marketing strategy. Together, we can make a difference and leave a legacy. Explore available opportunities and become a valued partner in the Town of Ajax’s story.
For more information, please contact sponsor@ajax.ca
| Facility | Asset |
|---|---|
| Audley Recreation Centre | Ajax Fairgrounds |