Out of 24 businesses, nearly all reported they’re actively hiring.
Overall, however, the report estimates a 3.2 per cent growth rate for Haliburton County jobs, with an estimated 151 new positions added year over year.
Baumgartner said she relishes the chance to showcase the community she loves to newcomers, and the job means she “has her finger on the pulse” of the community.
The WDB estimates the real estate industry will grow by 9.3 per cent by 2024, the highest growth projection of any industry in the Highlands.