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Hamilton Is Where Innovation Goes To Work

Hamilton was built around a legacy of advanced manufacturing, which continues to be a major contributor to the local economy. Additional technologically-advanced industries have grown naturally to support the manufacturing cluster, creating a community that embraces cutting-edge science and technology.

Hamilton is also home to world-class universities, colleges, and research-intensive companies that have created an ideal environment for new product development and innovation. Industry and academia work together in Hamilton to lower commercialization costs and bring products to market. Startups and entrepreneurs thrive in this hard-working, high-tech city, where the cost of entry is very competitive with other tech-centric cities in the region.

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Advanced Manufacturing in Hamilton, Ontario

BUSINESSES SUCCEED IN CANADA’S CITY OF HAMILTON, ONTARIO

Where is Hamilton, Ontario?

Located in southern Ontario, Hamilton offers access to the Greater Toronto Area’s large labour pool, customer base, and supply chain. The United States border is also within an hour’s drive.

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Business in Hamilton

Hamilton is a prime location that is extremely cost competitive in the region. A highly educated and diverse workforce supports technical industries, advanced manufacturing, digital media, and health sciences innovation.  

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Living in Hamilton

The vibrant city mixes historic with modern to give employees the infrastructure for work, scenery, culture, and art for play. Hamilton is also surrounded by rural forests, trails, and waterfalls, bringing nature to residents’ doorsteps.

Life in hamilton
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For the full picture, contact the City of Hamilton’s Director of Economic Development,
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