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Trade and tariff update (March 24-28, 2025)

This week saw the White House announce a fresh round of tariffs focused on the automobile industry. These globally applied tariffs present a stark challenge for North America’s highly integrated automotive sector. To Recap the Week On March 24,, 2025, the U.S. Administration announced…

Trade and tariff update (March 10-14, 2025)

Though the week’s challenges were somewhat expected, particularly regarding steel and aluminum tariffs, the reality of their impact is now upon all Hamiltonians and Hamilton-based businesses. To Recap the Week On March 10, 2025, the Government of Ontario applied a 25% surcharge on all…

Trade and tariff update (March 3-7, 2025)

To call the pace of the week’s changes rapid is to risk engaging in an exercise in understatement. To Recap the Week At 12:01 am on March 4, 2025, the United States of America invoked the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (1977) and applied…

Hamilton ranked among top-20 Best Canadian Locations to Invest for 2024

Site Selection Magazine has again recognized Hamilton as one of Canada’s Best Locations to Invest. This underscores Hamilton’s growing reputation as a prime destination for businesses seeking growth and opportunity. Hamilton’s Economic Development Office is pivotal in attracting and supporting businesses looking to establish…

Hitting the right chord: Kelly Ng’s Main Stage success in Hamilton’s music scene

Welcome to the Land and Launch series, where Invest in Hamilton shines a spotlight on international entrepreneurs who’ve found a home for their businesses in this vibrant city. Today’s story takes us on a musical journey with Kelly Ng. Leaving Hong Kong to study…

Hamilton’s Business and Workforce Needs Survey is Live.

Learn More about the 2022 Business and Workforce Needs Survey

COVID-19 Small Business Relief Grant

Up to date information on accessing Ontario’s COVID-19 Small Business Relief Grant

BLK-Owned Hamilton’s Social Media and Business Success

BLK-Owned Hamilton and the Montague Sisters are shining a spotlight on Hamilton’s Black-owned businesses.

One-stop COVID Concierge Service launches in Hamilton

Small businesses in Hamilton have a one-stop location to find information on government and business supports relating to COVID. The Hamilton COVID Concierge for Business is a one-stop online resource centre with phone line that is dedicated to supporting Hamilton small businesses with their…

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