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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 huge 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 the cost of commercialization and bringing 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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BUSINESSES SUCCEED IN CANADA’S CITY OF HAMILTON, ONTARIO

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Where is Hamilton, Ontario?

Located in Southern Ontario, Hamilton offers access to the large labour pool, customer base, and supply chain of the Greater Toronto Area. The US 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 and the scenery, culture, and art for play. Hamilton is also surrounded by rural forests, trails, and waterfalls bringing nature to residents’ door steps.

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For the Full Picture, Contact City of Hamilton’s Director of Business Development: Norm Schleehahn

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