Foreign direct investment
Foreign Direct Investment in Hamilton, Ontario
The members of Hamilton’s Economic Development team are equipped to provide you with personalized service for your business. Hamilton’s Foreign Direct Investment plan and its Business Attraction Program have successfully generated awareness of the city as a premiere North American business hub where local and international businesses can grow.
If you are thinking of investing internationally,
consider Hamilton for its:
Investment and Aftercare
The members of Hamilton’s Economic Development team are equipped to provide you with personalized service for your business. Hamilton’s Foreign Direct Investment Business Attraction Program has successfully generated awareness of the city as a premiere North American business hub where local and international businesses can grow.
Small to medium-sized enterprises are also supported at a high level in Hamilton through aftercare and business retention activity aligned with the industry sectors that are poised for further growth. Businesses can also participate in export-oriented activities facilitated by the city that showcase another avenue for international growth.
Through collaboration with industry stakeholders and all levels of government, Hamilton’s Economic Development team is promoting the city internationally- particularly as a member of the Consider Canada City Alliance (http://www.considercanada.com/). Key investment-focused alliances and partnerships are created with international players to strengthen the city’s main industry sectors.
Investment-Focused Partnerships in Hamilton
Hamilton is fortunate to work closely with the Invest Hamilton Partnership, which includes McMaster University, Mohawk College, Synapse Life Sciences Consortium, McMaster Innovation Park, Innovation Factory, The Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority, and Hamilton International Airport. The partnership has an international focus, working with the city to attract foreign direct investments.
Gowling WLG and KPMG are examples of partnerships with international players. Gowling WLG is a global law firm with a major office in Hamilton. The firm works with the city in a unique program to attract foreign direct investment.
Both organizations use their international offices and networks to identify investment opportunities for Hamilton. The partnership operates from a business development angle and from a legal, audit, and strategic standpoint to help international businesses understand how to work in Canada and see Hamilton as a prime investment destination.
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Hamilton FDI Strategy – Final Report 2023 Version (PDF)
