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Trade Accelerator Program Coming to Hamilton

The Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) is an innovative program designed to help small- and medium-sized enterprises gain knowledge and a network of contacts to unleash their export potential. Through a series of in-depth workshop sessions with trade and industry experts, Canadian business leaders learn…

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…

Port authority, MANA team-up to develop Hamilton industrial waterfront property

The parcel of land that will be open to new tenants, managed by the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority. Courtesy HOPA Ports “We are not going to sell the property, and we don’t have a use for the mill; it is obsolete,” he said. “We want…

Construction Ramps Up

As we emerge from the COVID-19 business lockdown, many construction projects are back on schedule. Here are some highlights from across the city that show that Hamilton is once again open for business. DHL $100-million facility that will quadruple the company’s space to 200,000…

Hamilton Rises

Over the past few decades, Hamilton has grown into an international leader for applied health research. Recently, two Hamilton companies made significant moves that have accelerated the growth of their businesses. Hamilton’s Fusion Pharmaceuticals Goes NASDAQ Fusion Pharmaceuticals Inc., a Hamilton-based cancer-treatment company, is…

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…

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 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…

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…

Is This Whistle the Future of Refereeing?

Fox 40’s electronic whistle looks like a flashlight and operates with the push of a button.Credit…Tony Cenicola/The New York Times Foxcroft, a former N.C.A.A. and Olympic basketball official, is the most trusted name in North America when it comes to whistles. Fox 40, sells…

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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…

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…

Outstanding Business Award & BIA Property Excellence Award Winners

On June 9th, the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce announced their winners of the annual Outstanding Business Awards and the City of Hamilton also recognized the winners of the annual BIA Property Excellence Awards. Congratulations to this year’s winners! OUTSTANDING BUSINESS AWARD WINNERS: Large Business:…

Hamilton Named One of North America’s Rising Tech Cities

Hamilton, ON- July 17, 2019 – As part of its 2019 Scoring Tech Talent Report, CBRE ranked Hamilton in the top 2 in North America for tech cities of “opportunity”. Over the course of the last five years, Hamilton’s tech scene has grown…

Hamilton startup gets ‘big win’ with NYC transit pilot project

From left, Kevin Talaue, Ravi Puvan, Kelly Moylan, Sasha Kucharczyk, and Ethan Jackson at Preteckt, a vehicle diagnostics company that has been chosen to collaborate on a transit pilot project in New York City. – Barry Gray , The Hamilton Spectator Preteckt is one…

Weekend Getaway: Yes, Hamilton is well worth a visit (says the Globe and Mail)

The Rock Garden at the Royal Botanical Gardens. Domini Clark/Handout I feel like summer is rapidly slipping away and I want to maximize the weekends that are left. What’s an easy day trip from Toronto that doesn’t require much planning? It’s Hammer Time. Wait.…

FASHION POP-UP SHOW

With a growing number of fashion designers, Hamilton has 521 fashion businesses and is the 5th largest cluster of fashion businesses across Canada. One of the major fashion clusters is located on James Street North, which is the location for the annual Supercrawl festival…

The Entrepreneur Success Initiative launches in Hamilton!

The City of Hamilton officially launched the Entrepreneur Success Initiative at the ESI – OINP Business Forum on February 22, 2023, held at McMaster Innovation Park. The Entrepreneur Success Initiative administered by the Toronto Business Development Centre is aimed at growing immigrant entrepreneur investment opportunities…

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. Music flows naturally from the heart of Hamilton. It rises from the rhythm of the street, reverberates through the city’s industrial…

Hamilton Ranks One Of Canada’s Best Communities

Hamilton, ON- August 14, 2019 – As part of its 2019 Canada’s Best Communities rankings, Macleans Magazine has ranked Hamilton in the top 25 and third “Big City” overall. This ranking, along with Hamilton being named in the top 2 in North America for…

Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority to lead $16M Agri-Food Expansion at Pier 10

NEWS PROVIDED BYHAMILTON PORT AUTHORITYAug 21, 2019 HAMILTON, ON – The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Seniors and Member of Parliament for Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas, announced the Port of Hamilton will receive a $5.5 million investment for a Pier 10 Export Expansion from the National Trade…

City hits new record-setting economic milestone: $1 billion in building permits in eight months

City hits new record-setting economic milestone: $1 billion in building permits in eight months HAMILTON, ON – Building activity is a key economic indicator that provides insight on the health of a municipality. Today, the City of Hamilton’s Chief Building Official Ed VanderWindt announced…

Happening in Hamilton

See what’s happening in Hamilton, Ontario!

Trade Accelerator Program Coming to Hamilton

McMaster launches The Global Nexus for Pandemics and Biological Threats

Port authority, MANA team-up to develop Hamilton industrial waterfront property

Construction Ramps Up

Hamilton Rises

Hamilton welcomes CN’s latest investment

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

Hamilton company debuts mobile mask sanitizing unit

Site Selection Names Top Territories for Infrastructure

Is This Whistle the Future of Refereeing?

Mohawk College offers a new Bachelor of Digital Health Degree program

WELCOME AMAZON

Outstanding Business Award & BIA Property Excellence Award Winners

Hamilton Named One of North America’s Rising Tech Cities

Hamilton startup gets ‘big win’ with NYC transit pilot project

Weekend Getaway: Yes, Hamilton is well worth a visit (says the Globe and Mail)

FASHION POP-UP SHOW

The Entrepreneur Success Initiative launches in Hamilton!

Musicians and music businesses love Hamilton

Hamilton Ranks One Of Canada’s Best Communities

Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority to lead $16M Agri-Food Expansion at Pier 10

City hits new record-setting economic milestone: $1 billion in building permits in eight months

Make contact, get information and connect with feet-on-the-ground experts who can help.

Happening in Hamilton

See what’s happening in Hamilton, Ontario!

Trade Accelerator Program Coming to Hamilton

McMaster launches The Global Nexus for Pandemics and Biological Threats

Port authority, MANA team-up to develop Hamilton industrial waterfront property

Construction Ramps Up

Hamilton Rises

Hamilton welcomes CN’s latest investment

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

July 2020 Newsletter

Hamilton company debuts mobile mask sanitizing unit

Site Selection Names Top Territories for Infrastructure

Is This Whistle the Future of Refereeing?

Mohawk College offers a new Bachelor of Digital Health Degree program

WELCOME AMAZON

Outstanding Business Award & BIA Property Excellence Award Winners

October 2020 Newsletter

Hamilton Named One of North America’s Rising Tech Cities

Hamilton startup gets ‘big win’ with NYC transit pilot project

Weekend Getaway: Yes, Hamilton is well worth a visit (says the Globe and Mail)

FASHION POP-UP SHOW

The Entrepreneur Success Initiative launches in Hamilton!

Musicians and music businesses love Hamilton

Hamilton Ranks One Of Canada’s Best Communities

Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority to lead $16M Agri-Food Expansion at Pier 10

City hits new record-setting economic milestone: $1 billion in building permits in eight months

Make contact, get information and connect with feet-on-the-ground experts who can help.