The Town's economic development strategy and program are co-ordinated out of the Office of the Chief Administrator (CAO). In summary, Whitchurch-Stouffville is committed to:

• Working with local industry to address their needs and concerns.
• The attraction and retention of new business.
• Providing assistance to those wishing to start their own small business.
• Working with organizations such as the Whitchurch-Stouffville Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Stouffville Business Improvement Association.
• Increasing municipal assessments and improve municipal tax base.
• Developing liaison and network linkages with all levels of government and institutions.
• Improve the mix of local amenities offered to industry and employees.
• Encouraging local cultural activities and tourism development.
• Developing and implement marketing plan.
• Participate in downtown and rural revitalization/renewal.
• Promote residential market through quality of life.
• Enhancing community pride.