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Hamilton named one of three Foreign Trade Zone Points in Ontario

Local and international businesses can now access information about importing, exporting, and related tariff and tax exemptions through Hamilton’s Foreign Trade Zone Point. The Federal government has identified that Hamilton is an international hub for trade. This designation means that local businesses can access…

New partnership between CCRM and MIP on Biomanufacturing Campus

CCRM, a leader in developing and commercializing regenerative medicine have partnered with McMaster Innovation Park (MIP) to develop a biomanufacturing campus. CCRM and MIP have formalized their intent to co-develop a business case around the construction and operation of Canada’s largest and most advanced…

Hamilton’s Pipeline Studios set to receive significant funding from Federal Government

Minister of Canadian Heritage Steven Guilbeault announced that $2.7 million in funding will go to five Ontario companies including Hamilton’s Pipeline Studios (Pipeline Studios’ CEO Luis Lopez pictured) Pipeline Studios is set to receive up to $840,000 in funding through the Creative Export Canada…

Hamilton’s Heddle Shipyards secures Federal Government contract creating 50 jobs

Hamilton’s Heddle Shipyards will be the primary supplier for ladders, gratings and hand rails for Vancouver-based Seaspan Shipyards that is expected to create 50 jobs and tens of millions of dollars in economic activity. A new agreement between shipyards in Hamilton and Vancouver is…

HT Productions Inc. will receive $3.9 million and create nearly 50 new jobs

Hamilton-based packaging manufacturer and supplier HT Productions Inc. will receive federal funding and create 50 new skilled jobs in the city. The $3.9 million investment was announced on Tuesday November 10th by FedDev Ontario. Economic Development Minister Melanie Joly said that the company will…

TownePlace Suites opens in Hamilton

Hamilton has a new suite hotel! 125 Suite Hotel announces its doors are opening; welcoming guests to Hamilton and the surrounding region. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Hamilton are proud to officially announce they’ve opened their doors on Tuesday, November 17th. This new 125-suite hotel…

Hamilton’s VoxNeuro receives investment

Bay Area Health Trust is investing in VoxNeuro’s national expansion VoxNeuro has been dubbed as one of Hamilton’s “startups to watch” from leaders across Canada. For Bay Area Health Trust, investing in VoxNeuro will extend beyond the region and make it an investment that…

McMaster launches The Global Nexus for Pandemics and Biological Threats

As part of the global effort to fight COVID-19, McMaster University has created a new initiative. The McMaster University Global Nexus for Pandemics and Biological Threats will act to ensure Canada and the world are better able to manage the human and economic devastation…

Reliq Health announces partnership with iDocsWeb

Reliq Health Technologies, Inc. Announces Strategic Alliance with iDocsWeb to Offer its iUGO Care platform to iDocsWeb’s 200 Skilled Nursing Facility Clients across the United States Reliq Health Technologies Inc is focused on developing innovative mobile health (mHealth) and telemedicine solutions for Community-Based Healthcare.…

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Mohawk College offers a new Bachelor of Digital Health Degree program

New Bachelor of Digital Health (Honours) degree established to train students in design and development of IT healthcare solutions Mohawk College announced today that they have established their first stand-alone degree program, the new Bachelor of Digital Health (Honours). It’s a four-year degree that…

Musicians and music businesses love Hamilton

Why musicians and business move and stay here in Hamilton. Hamilton is recognised as seventh in the world for independent musicians per capita.

Review of Downtown & Community Renewal Community Improvement Plan

The City of Hamilton’s Economic Development Division is undertaking a review of existing financial incentive programs. They are seeking feedback and input through their survey.

WELCOME AMAZON

MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate ReleaseSeptember 9, 2020 City welcomes Amazon Canada to Hamilton HAMILTON, ON – Today, Amazon Canada announced their intent to create a fulfilment centre and delivery station in Hamilton. The fulfilment centre represents one of the largest local investments in terms…

Stakeholder Engagement Survey for EDAP 2021-2026

Economic Development Action Plan – Stakeholder Engagement Survey

2021-2025 Economic Development Action Plan The City of Hamilton’s Economic Development Division and Tourism & Culture Division are working together to create the City’s 2021-2025 Economic Development Action Plan (EDAP). We want to gather the thoughts, ideas, opinions and priorities of our various stakeholders,…

Site Selection Names Top Territories for Infrastructure

Contact: Adam BrunsManaging Editor, Site SelectionMobile: (404) 482-9785adam.bruns@siteselection.com 6625 The Corners Parkway, Suite 200Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 • USASite Selection Online Site Selection Names Top Territories for Infrastructure, Top U.S. Utilities in Economic Development and Canada’s Best Locations Atlanta, September 8, 2020: The United…

Hamilton company debuts mobile mask sanitizing unit

A Hamilton company has launched Canada’s first mobile N95 mask sanitizing unit in hopes of increasing access to personal protective equipment amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Nathan Denette / The Canadian Press file photo Making its debut Tuesday, SteriRight mobile unit, introduced by Bay Area Health…

Hamilton welcomes CN’s latest investment

NEWS RELEASE CN’s Investments in Ontario on Track to Reach over $1-billion by the end of 2022 CN Announces Major Order of Hamilton-made Grain Hopper Cars Montreal, August 27, 2020 — CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) is pleased to announce that it has awarded…

Top7 Intelligent Communities

City of Hamilton recognized for a 2nd time as Top7 Intelligent Community Visit City of Hamilton’s Visual Story Map to learn more about Hamilton’s application. What is the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF)? Learn more about ICF Top7 and watch the information video that outlines the selected 2020 Top7 cities…

Hamilton manufacturers answer call in COVID-19 battle

PICTURE AND ARTICLE: BY Jon Wells PHOTOJOURNALIST / THE HAMILTON SPECTATOR Manufacturers in Hamilton answered the call to repurpose production during conventional wars of the past, and they stand ready to do it again for the unprecedented pandemic fight. The need this time isn’t guns…

Hamilton’s struggling brick-and-mortar businesses shift online to recover from pandemic losses

Picture: JOHN RENNISON / THE HAMILTON SPECTATOR “I was worried about how I was going to sell all my inventory,” he said. “I had to sell it somehow, so that’s why I was looking for different avenues.” – Saji Kollanthara Saji Kollanthara, owner of Folk Art…

Hamilton named newest Foreign Trade Zone Point

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