Our Services

Niagara Economic Development Corporation (NEDC) provides business relocation and expansion information support. NEDC can identify potential relocation sites, and provide information on infrastructure, market intelligence, local relocation and other municipal incentives.

Whether you’re starting a business in Niagara, are already a business owner or want to expand your business, Niagara Economic Development Corporation can connect you to making your location and expansion decisions. We work in conjunction with a number of other agencies to provide a full range of business support services including business registration, business financing, business assistance and business marketing. Agencies providing these services are described in this section. We encourage you to contact us or one of these agencies for assistance with your business.

Niagara enjoys a stable and diversified industrial composition with several major areas possessing strong potential for continued expansion and growth. A detailed list of major projects and investments can be viewed in Investment, Growth & Development and also by the following business success stories.
 

 Our Services at a Glance

The NEDC:

  • Provides business relocation and expansion support, including site selection services and co-ordinating with municipal stakeholders.

  • Provides current, accurate and relevant information to potential investors regarding infrastructure, municipal information, labour market intelligence, financial incentives and programs, and cost estimates.

  • Undertakes research and shares knowledge and information (including growth strategies, marketing programs and site selection studies about Niagara) with the private sector and other levels of government to encourage economic development. Research includes local land availability, market trends and business opportunities.

  • Acts as a liaison between Niagara's municipalities and relocating or expanding businesses.

  • Works in conjunction with other agencies to provide a full range of business support services including business registration, financial programs, and marketing.

  • Promotes programs to attract new business, tourism and other development opportunities.