
Norm Schleehahn
Director, Economic Development
905-546-2424 ext. 2669
Contact Norm Schleehahn
Hamilton is open for business
Welcome to investinhamilton.ca and the team page for Hamilton Economic Development.
So much has changed over the past couple of years, but so much has stayed the same as well. The Hamilton Economic Development office is still here to assist with any and all investment inquiries, provide important financial incentives, welcome international investors and students and provide the programming to help Hamilton’s small business community grow and thrive. Although many of our services are quickly being brought back in person, the fact that Hamilton exceeded $2 Billion in building permit values in 2021 in a relatively virtual environment is astounding. A large thank you goes to our investment community who stayed the course and continued their economic pursuits and commitment to this city.
The sight of cranes and growing commercial spaces demonstrated that even during the most challenging of times, Hamilton is still capable of doing great things.
Even more so, the Hamilton Economic Development office now has a blueprint for the future of our local economy- chiefly through the 2021-2025 Economic Development Action Plan (EDAP)– that was approved in 2021. This document serves as a blueprint for the future of Hamilton’s economy. The EDAP identifies six priorities and 77 actions to help Hamilton’s economy recover and move forward over the next five years. The document also includes considerations for economic development from an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and Climate Change lens, so that economic progress remains as equitable and sustainable as possible across our community.
As we move through 2022, the entire Economic Development team looks forward to continuing to serve Hamilton’s business and investment community as well as doing our part in welcoming newcomers from across the globe to our diverse and exciting city.

Ray Kessler
Chief Corporate Real Estate Officer
905-546-2424 ext. 7019
Contact Ray Kessler

Judy Lam
Manager, Commercial Districts and Small Business
905-546-2424 ext. 4178
Contact Judy Lam

Jennifer Patterson
Manager, Business Investment and Sector Development
905-546-2424 ext. 4475
Contact Jennifer Patterson

Chris Phillips
Manager, Municipal Land Development Office
905-546-2424 ext. 5304
Contact Chris Philips

Daran Somas
Corporate Real Estate Office Manager
905-546-2424 ext. 7952
Contact Daran Somas

Brian Morris
Senior Business Development Consultant, Investment and Trade
905-546-2424 ext. 5602
Contact Brian Morris

Karol Murillo
Senior Business Development Consultant, Urban Renewal & Finance, Insurance and Real Estate Industries
905-546-2424 ext. 7859
Contact Karol Murillo

Kristin Huigenbos
Coordinator, Hamilton Business Centre
905-546-2424 ext. 4110
Contact Kristin Huigenbos

Carlo Gorni
Coordinator, Urban Renewal Incentives
905-546-2424 ext. 2755
Contact Carlo Gorni

Michael Marini
Coordinator, Marketing
905-546-2424 ext. 1781
Mobile: 905-977-0883
Contact Michael Marini

Phil Caldwell
Senior Project Manager, Urban Renewal
905-546-2424 ext. 2359
Contact Phil Caldwell

Sarah Wayland
Senior Project Manager, Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council (HIPC)
905-546-2424 ext. 7565
Contact Sarah Wayland

Asmaa Al-Hashimi
Business Development Consultant, ICT/Digital Media, and Life Sciences
905-546-2424 ext. 4222
Contact Asmaa Al-Hashimi

Tyson McMann
Business Development Consultant, Agri-Food and Food & Beverage Manufacturing
905-546-2424 ext. 5780
Contact Tyson McMann

Alfonso Principato
Business Development Consultant, Advanced Manufacturing
905-546-2424 ext. 5363
Contact Alfonso Principato

Sue Rimac
Business Development Consultant, Goods Movement
905-546-2424 ext. 1011
Contact Sue Rimac

Debbie Spence
Business Development Consultant, Creative Industries
905-546-2424 ext. 3049
Contact Debbie Spence

Mohammad Araf
Program Officer
905-546-2424 ext. 4359
Contact Mohammad Araf

Cristina Geissler
Business Development and BIA Officer
905-546-2424 ext. 2632
Contact Cristina Geissler

Adam Durrant
Business Development Analyst
905-546-2424 ext. 4486
Mobile: 365-323-0672
Contact Adam Durrant

Stefa Sokolowski
Economic Development and Research Officer
905-546-2424 ext. 2363
Contact Adam Durrant

Natasha Hernandez
Communications Associate
905-546-2424 ext. 4882
Contact Natasha Hernandez

Tammy Hwang
Business Development Officer, Global Hamilton
905-546-2424 ext. 2786