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Announcement

Hamilton Named One of Canada’s Best Locations to Invest for the 15th Consecutive Year

For the 15th consecutive year, Site Selection Magazine has named Hamilton one of Canada’s Best Locations to invest. Discover how major corporate expansions, a new clean technology manufacturing strategy, and the transformative TD Coliseum downtown arena redevelopment are driving sustained economic momentum in 2026.

Sep 1, 2026
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Announcement

Federal Government Announces $12.5M in Tariff Response Funding for Hamilton Businesses

The Government of Canada is investing over $12.5 million through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative to help nine local manufacturers navigate trade pressures, upgrade equipment, and protect jobs.

Aug 31, 2026
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Announcement

Hamilton Sets New Economic Record as Host City for the 2026 JUNO Awards

Hamilton has officially recorded the highest measured economic impact of any JUNO Awards host city in history. Discover how the 2026 JUNO Week injected $17.2 million into the local economy, supported 62 jobs, and showcased the city's capacity for large-scale commercial investment.

Jul 23, 2026

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The sun rises in downtown hamilton with an overhead photo showing the downtown core
Announcement

Hamilton Named One of Canada’s Best Locations to Invest for the 15th Consecutive Year

For the 15th consecutive year, Site Selection Magazine has named Hamilton one of Canada’s Best Locations to invest. Discover how major corporate expansions, a new clean technology manufacturing strategy, and the transformative TD Coliseum downtown arena redevelopment are driving sustained economic momentum in 2026.

Sep 1, 2026
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Newsletter

Invest in Hamilton August 2026 Newsletter

Wrap up the summer with the latest insights from Hamilton’s economic development team. The August 2026 edition of the Invest in Hamilton newsletter highlights major project updates, local business success stories, and the key investment news shaping our city. Read the full edition to see how our local business ecosystem continues to grow and thrive.

Aug 31, 2026
The City of Hamilton's Economic Development Division staff posing for a picture in the city council chambers while holding up a plaque highlighting that the division is an Accredited Economic Development Organization.
Newsletter

Invest in Hamilton July 2026 Newsletter

Welcome to the Invest in Hamilton July 2026 Newsletter. This month’s edition highlights the launch of the City of Hamilton's new streamlined Planning, Permitting, Licensing, and By-Law system, offering businesses a single point of contact for applications. The newsletter also covers critical updates on U.S. trade and tariffs, public consultations for a new agricultural community improvement plan, and the arrival of Graze Craze Charcuterie Boards & Boxes at City Hall’s Common House Café. Read on for additional updates from the Global Hamilton Office and the Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council.

Jul 31, 2026
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In The News

McMaster Partnership Supports Ontario’s Growing Life Sciences Sector

A new McMaster University partnership with U of T and Genesys Capital will support early-stage life sciences startups across Ontario, helping strengthen the province’s health innovation and commercialization ecosystem.

Jul 8, 2026
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Newsletter

Invest in Hamilton June 2026 Newsletter

Jun 29, 2026
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Announcement In The News

Rain Carbon Established North American Innovation Hub in Hamilton

Hamilton's reputation as a centre for advanced manufacturing and clean technology has taken another step forward. Rain Carbon Inc., a global supplier of carbon and chemical products, has chosen Hamilton as the home of its North American Technology Innovation Centre for Energy Storage Materials — a 30,000 square foot research and development facility. The investment positions Hamilton at the heart of a rapidly growing sector in the global economy: the materials that power electric vehicles, energy storage systems, and next-generation batteries.

Jun 9, 2026