Hamilton Economic Development

• City approves plan to tackle Hamilton’s growing office vacancy rate

  The COVID pandemic took its toll on Downtown Hamilton's office vacancy rate bumping it up and reducing foot traffic as well as proliferating safety concerns for those still there.

  Politics

  Jun 14, 2023
  
• Location, education factors in Hamilton’s contribution to Canada’s booming tech industry

  A LinkedIn study suggests expansion projects from the world's largest companies and university programs are a catalyst for expanding tech jobs in the Hamilton-Burlington area.

  Economy

  Apr 29, 2022
  
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• City of Hamilton reaches historic $2 billion in building permits

  Mayor Fred Eisenberger says reaching the milestone during the pandemic shows an 'overwhelming interest' to invest and develop in Hamilton.

  Economy

  Nov 24, 2021
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• Hamilton politicians to consider enhanced waterfall enforcement, freeze on transit fares

  Bus fares are scheduled to rise by five cents in September, as part of the city's 10-year transit growth strategy.

  Politics

  Jan 26, 2021
• 5 year review highlights Hamilton’s economic success; COVID-19 recovery the focus going forward

  A survey was launched on Tuesday to understand the needs of Hamilton-based businesses over the next year, and to quantify the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Economy

  Jan 20, 2021
• Province opens Hamilton Mountain brow to development of long-term care and residential housing

  On Wednesday, Ontario re-zoned valuable lands around Century Manor without notifying the city of Hamilton.

  Politics

  Aug 14, 2020
• 36 per cent staff reduction among Hamilton businesses amid coronavirus pandemic, city survey finds

  The results of the survey will help guide the Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Recovery.

  Politics

  May 13, 2020
• City launches survey to assess COVID-19 impact on Hamilton businesses

  The coronavirus pandemic has hit some businesses harder than others, and the city of Hamilton is seeking input to see how it can offer the most support.

  Apr 16, 2020
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• Developer to build $700M retail, condo space at Hamilton City Centre

  The development is expected to house five residential and commercial towers when completed.

  Money

  Oct 29, 2019
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• L3 Wescam breaks ground on new headquarters in Waterdown

  More than 1,200 L3 Wescam employees are expected to be working out of the new facility when it opens in two years.

  Economy

  Jun 25, 2019