Publications

The Ajax Economic Development has produced a variety of investment publications. These publications are distributed at trade shows, seminars and on corporate calls to help educate and propel the Ajax message. The prime intent of Ajax’s publications is to communicate the reasons why Ajax is the right place to invest and how to confidently navigate through processes while doing business in Ajax.

Financial Incentive Programs for Businesses

If you are a business seeking to hire an apprentice, accessing research grants, making your workplace more accessible or looking for other financial incentives, the Economic Development Office has compiled information on Financial Incentives for Businesses. There are numerous grant, credit and financial incentive programs that businesses in Ajax can access and benefit from.

Community Profile

The Community Profile outlines essential Ajax information such as where we are located, distance to markets, available land for investment and reasons why some of Ajax’s top employers chose our community. If you are seeking to gain an initial insight into Ajax and our advantages for doing business, this is the place to start.

Facts Sheet

Facts and statistics are an important component of the due diligence process in making an informed investment decision. Ajax’s Facts Sheet is intended to fulfill this purpose. In this publication you will find facts and stats on population and income, types of businesses and sectors, labour force and education data, community services, and so forth.

Carruthers Creek Employment Properties

Ajax is not just a community that is growing today, but a community with future growth potential. The Carruthers Creek Employment Properties represent the largest release of prestigious employment property in the history of Ajax and an outstanding business opportunity. The recent opening of the new Salem Rd. Interchange provides immediate access to the Carruthers Creek properties are over 1,000 acres of prime serviced and serviceable lands.

Economic Development Strategy

Ajax’s Economic Development Office recently completed its three-year Economic Development Strategy. The Strategy outlines goals and objectives and specific actions that the Economic Development Team will undertake over the next three years to reach these targets. The themes of the strategy include building partnerships, development and diversification of the employment base, development of the transportation infrastructure and tourism amenities.

Business Accessibility Brochure

The Town of Ajax Accessibility Advisory Committee is a volunteer Committee commiteed to increasing the access to services and facilities in Ajax, and in fulfilling the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. The Make Your Business More Accessible in Four Easy Steps brochure is a project of the Committee members and its goals is to familiarize local businesses with the needs of disabled customers.

Planning & Development Services Annual Report

The Planning and Development Services Annual Report is a year end summary of departmental program activities and performance measures. Ajax has experienced unprecedented growth over the last few years that includes a number of major construction projects with completion dates in 2006 and 2007. The latest Annual Report outlines the progress on these projects and a variety of other program and performance highlights.

Development Guide

The Development Guide, for non-residential development, outlines what to expect from the development process in Ajax. Whether you are a new developer going through the process for the first time or an experienced developer who requires clarification on a particular process, this guide is intended as a one-stop reference to your Ajax development related questions. Below are links to the respective sections of the Guide:

Introduction
Economic Development
Official Plan Amendment
Zoning By-law Amendment
Site Plan Approval
Minor Variance
Non-Residential Building Permits: New Buildings, Additions & Alterations (1 of 2)
Non-Residential Building Permits: New Buildings, Additions & Alterations (2 of 2)
Non-Residential Demolition Permits
Sign Permit
Change of Use
Conditional Permit