Glen Norton
Director
905-546-2424 ext. 5780
Contact Glen Norton
WELCOME TO HAMILTON, ONTARIO, CANADA!
Whether through our local business expansion and retention efforts, or our work on the international stage through foreign direct investment, Hamilton is widely viewed as a prime investment city. The Hamilton Economic Development staff is fielding exponentially more investment inquiries and making the case that Hamilton has the skilled workforce, rich research capabilities, multi-modal logistics advantages, and available land to accommodate numerous investments.
Hamilton’s Economic Development Office is the central point of contact for business assistance. Its services are geared to serve new start-up companies, corporate relocations, and the expansion and retention of existing business. Its mission is to serve as the catalyst for continued economic growth, job creation, and revitalization in Hamilton.
We’re the most diversified economy in Canada, the fastest growing in Ontario, and have the team in place to provide business services that are timely, attentive, and focused. Contact us to learn more about how we can help you and your next Hamilton investment.
Meet the Hamilton Economic Development Team
Norm Schleehahn
Manager, Business Development
905-546-2424 ext. 2669
Contact Norm Schleehahn
Judy Lam
Manager, Urban Renewal
905-546-2424 ext. 4178
Contact Judy Lam
Ray Kessler
Manager, Real Estate
905-546-2424 ext. 7019
Contact Ray Kessler
Jennifer Patterson
Senior Business Development Consultant – Investment & Trade
905-546-2424 ext. 4475
Contact Jennifer Patterson
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
Michael Marini
Coordinator, Marketing
905-546-2424 ext. 1781
Mobile: 905-977-0883
Contact Michael Marini
Carlo Gorni
Coordinator, Urban Renewal Incentives
905-546-2424 ext. 2755
Contact Carlo Gorni
Julia Davis
Business Development & BIA Officer, Urban Renewal
905-546-2424 ext. 2632
Contact Julia Davis
Sarah Wayland
Senior Project Manager, Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council (HIPC)
905-546-2424 ext. 7565
Contact Sarah Wayland
Phil Caldwell
Senior Project Manager, Urban Renewal
905-546-2424 ext. 2359
Contact Phil Caldwell
Alfonso Principato
Business Development Consultant, Advanced Manufacturing
905-546-2424 ext. 5363
Contact Alfonso Principato
Carolynn Reid
Business Development Consultant, ICT/Digital Media, and Life Sciences
905-546-2424 ext. 4381
Contact Carolynn Reid
Brian Morris
Business Development Consultant, Agribusiness and Food Processing
905-546-2424 ext. 5602
Contact Brian Morris
Sue Rimac
Business Development Consultant, Goods Transportation
905-546-2424 ext. 1011
Contact Sue Rimac
Debbie Spence
Business Development Consultant, Creative Industries
905-546-2424 ext. 3049
Contact Debbie Spence
Tammy Hwang
Global Hamilton
905-546-2424 ext. 2786
Contact Tammy Hwang
Graeme Brown
Business Analyst
905-546-2424 ext. 2363