Whether through our local business expansion and retention efforts, or our work on the international stage through foreign direct investment, Hamilton is widely viewed as a prime investment city. The Hamilton Economic Development staff is fielding exponentially more investment inquiries and making the case that Hamilton has the skilled workforce, rich research capabilities, multi-modal logistics advantages, and available land to accommodate numerous investments. Hamilton’s Economic Development Office is the central point of contact for business assistance. Its services are geared to serve new start-up companies, corporate relocations, and the expansion and retention of existing business. Its mission is to serve as the catalyst for continued economic growth, job creation, and revitalization in Hamilton. Home to world-class universities, colleges, and research-intensive companies that have created an ideal environment for new product development and innovation. Industry and academia leaders work together in Hamilton to lower the cost of commercialization and bring products to market. In addition, Hamilton is located less than an hour west of Toronto, an hour away from five major border crossings to the United States of America, home to an international airport, and, within an hour drive to a workforce of over 2 Million people.