Hamilton Soft Landing

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Companies looking to develop or acquire a new business, grow their customer base, open a satellite office, develop distribution channels or partnerships are welcome to ‘land’ in Hamilton Ontario.

The City of Hamilton is located less than an hour west of Toronto in the middle of Canada’s most densely populated and economically advanced region. It has all the amenities to make it the ideal location for newcomers, entrepreneurs, businesses and their workforces to locate and grow.

Living in Hamilton offers excitement and urban downtown vibes plus relaxing scenic backdrops. The city is a balance of urban and suburban areas with numerous recreation spaces to explore the Niagara Escarpment, with over 100 waterfalls, hundreds of kilometres of trails, and parks.

Come work with our team of consultants who will ensure your transition is a smooth one.

Business Services

-Professional support from legal, immigration and taxation
-Business coaching and mentoring
-Introductions to business networking organizations
-Business visitation program to support your growth and success

Relocation Services

-Introduction to local real estate community
-Connections to local school boards, day care and healthcare providers
-Connections to community support organizations

THE HAMILTON ADVANTAGE

Diversity

With 26% of residents born in another country, the city is a welcoming place for newcomers, new businesses, and innovative opportunities.

Hamilton’s economic diversity is what sets it apart; businesses in a wide range of industries can leverage it to strengthen their teams, trade and collaboration.

DIVERSITY

Key Industries

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.

OUR INDUSTRIES

Hamilton’s Access to Top Talent

Hamilton has a workforce of over 400,000 highly skilled and diverse people.

Hamilton and the Greater Bay Area are 4^th in North America for its growing tech labour force (LinkedIn Talent Insights)

Hamilton WOrkforce

Research and Innovation

Hamilton’s has a pronounced focus on research and innovation making it a natural choice for new businesses.

The city’s reputation as hard working, creative, and innovative has made it a popular destination for ventures in entrepreneurship.

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HAMILTON IS HERE TO HELP

Shared Workspaces

Coworking locations from urban exposed brick to business and research park locations
Flexible rates and terms
Site tours can be arranged
Link to site specific details

DISCOVER Hamilton’s workspaces

Entrepreneur Success Initiative

The Entrepreneur Success Initiative is a program to support prospective immigrant entrepreneurs who want to establish a new business or buy and grow an existing business in communities outside of the GTA.

LEarn aBout ESI

Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council

The Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council (HIPC) seeks to create a seamless settlement experience for immigrants in Hamilton. The team offers paths to supporting both international investors and the immigrants and refugees who now call Hamilton home.

Learn About HIPC

Foreign Trade Zone

One of Canada’s leading multi-modal cities, Hamilton is a prime gateway for Canadian businesses looking to export their product. This fact is enhanced with the Government of Canada identifying the City of Hamilton as a federally designated Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) point in collaboration with the Hamilton Oshawa Port Authority and the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport.

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OUR PARTNERS

For the Full Picture, Contact City of Hamilton’s Soft Landing Lead: Asmaa Al-Hashimi

Witness more of Hamilton’s strength in the tailored experience team members provide to individual businesses: make contact, get information and connect with feet-on-the-ground experts that can help.