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Town of Clarenville Launches New Business Directory to Support Local Economic Development
Clarenville, NL – [October 23, 2025] – The Town of Clarenville has officially launched its new Business Directory, an initiative developed in alignment with the Town’s Strategic Economic Plan. The directory is intended to support local enterprises, strengthen economic development, and further position Clarenville as a business-friendly community.
The Business Directory will serve as a centralized resource, providing residents and visitors with streamlined access to information on businesses operating within the municipality. This initiative reflects Council’s commitment to supporting the business community and promoting Clarenville as a regional hub for growth and opportunity.
“Council has made it a priority to support local businesses and foster an environment where economic development can flourish,” stated John Pickett, Mayor of Clarenville. “The Business Directory is a practical tool that will highlight the services available in our community while also assisting in the attraction of new enterprises.”
The project also builds upon the Town’s guiding motto, REAL LIFE POTENTIAL, reinforcing Clarenville’s vision as a place where business, community, and opportunity align.
The Business Directory will be hosted on the Town’s official website and will be maintained to ensure accuracy and accessibility. Local businesses are encouraged to participate by submitting or updating their information to ensure full representation of the community’s dynamic economic profile.
“The launch of the Business Directory underscores our ongoing efforts to strengthen Clarenville’s role as a regional service and business centre,” added David Harris, Chief Administrative Officer. “This resource will not only promote the diversity of businesses in the community but also enhance Clarenville’s visibility as a place to invest and grow.”
For more information on the Business Directory or to register a business listing, please visit https://clarenville.ca/directory/ or contact the Town Office at info@clarenville.ca.
About the Town of Clarenville
Incorporated in 1951, the Town of Clarenville is a municipality located in eastern Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of over 7,100 (Source: StatsCan 2022 Estimates). Due to its location on the Trans-Canada Highway and its proximity to three peninsulas (Avalon, Bonavista, and Burin), Clarenville has become one of the province’s primary service centres.
As a major service centre, Clarenville has facilities, infrastructure, programs, and services comparable to any major centre while maintaining a rural pace. The Town is recognized as the “Hub of the East Coast,” servicing a population of approximately 35,000 throughout the historic Discovery Trail – one of the province’s top tourist destinations featuring a panorama of scenery, historic sites, coastal towns, and villages including Historic Trinity and Bonavista. Approximately 70% of the province’s population is within a 2-hour drive of Clarenville!
Its location and progressive attitude have resulted in the town becoming a popular location for many recreation and community events over the years. Clarenville is a popular year-round accommodation and service centre for people visiting the area for work, pleasure, sport, and recreation. It is also a key accommodations centre for tourists exploring the Discovery Trail, Terra Nova National Park, and the Heritage Run (Burin Peninsula). In 2021, the Town was noted to be the fastest growing municipality outside the Avalon Peninsula and the second fastest in the province.
Guided by its motto of REAL LIFE POTENTIAL, Clarenville continues to position itself as a progressive and welcoming community for growth, innovation, and investment.
News Media Contact:
Colin Holloway, B.A., A.P.B.
Economic Development Officer
(709) 466-7937, Ext. 110
cholloway@clarenville.ca
Last modified: October 23, 2025
