Finance, Insurance, & Real Estate

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A Hub for Financial Innovation & Real Estate Growth

Hamilton’s FIRE sector is a dynamic and rapidly growing part of the city’s economy.

The city’s downtown core is a magnet for established firms looking to expand in Ontario, thanks to its modern office spaces and collaborative opportunities with institutions like McMaster University and Mohawk College. At the same time, more than a dozen coworking spaces support entrepreneurs and start-ups looking to establish Hamilton as their new home base.

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847,000

Access to a business, finance, and administration labour force of approximately 847,000 within an hour’s commute

1,300

Home to 1,300 companies operating in finance, insurance, and real estate

15,000

15,000 entrepreneurs operating within the FIRE sector

Sector Highlights

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Financial Services Hub

Hamilton is within an hour’s commute of approximately 847,500 people working in business, finance, and administration occupations.

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Research-Driven Institutions

Hamilton is home to McMaster University and Mohawk College, and 21 other research-driven institutions within a few hours’ drive. The city is a collaborative member of the Toronto-Kitchener-Waterloo Innovation Corridor.

Start-ups, Creative Tech Companies, & Finance Industries

Hamilton’s downtown core is rapidly becoming a magnet for entrepreneurs, start-ups, scale-ups, and established companies looking to leverage office space outside of the core Greater Toronto Area. The area offers modern brick-and-beam office and coworking spaces that foster a collaborative environment. Major institutions like McMaster University and Mohawk College provide partnership opportunities responsive to the changing needs of a fast-paced global finance sector.

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We’re here to help your business succeed. Philip Caldwell can offer the necessary resources and connections to start, expand, or invest in your venture. Contact us today, and let’s grow together in Hamilton.

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