Starter Company Plus offering grants and mentorship

For entrepreneurs, starting up a new business is a dream come true. But, knowing where to start can be overwhelming and finding start-up money challenging. That’s where the St. Catharines Enterprise Centre can help. Through the Provincially funded Starter Company Plus program, the team at the City of St. Catharines small business office offers business training, mentorship and a grant up to $5,000 to help eligible entrepreneurs successfully launch their own businesses.

St. Catharines and Lincoln formalize tourism partnership

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St. Catharines and the Town of Lincoln’s economic development and tourism departments have begun the process of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic through formalizing a sub-regional tourism marketing partnership.

General Motors Canada completes $28-million cogeneration investment in St. Catharines

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General Motors Canada $28-million cogeneration investment at the GM St. Catharines Propulsion plant will enhance the operation’s competitiveness by lowering greenhouse gas emissions and reducing future energy costs. The cogeneration program is expected to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 70 per cent while protecting the engine and transmission plant from rising electricity and carbon costs. The investment has a direct relationship to economic and environment pillars objec...

COVID-19 Resources for Businesses

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COVID-19 Resources for Businesses

Updated: July 30 - 2:30 p.m.

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Sports Analytics Firm Thrives in St. Catharines

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Locating Stathletes in St. Catharines has been a key to growing our business amongst a region that is re-defining itself with innovation and new businesses.

Supporting Technology & Communications

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When Tucows had to make a decision about where to expand its customer support operations, St. Catharines quickly rose to the top of the list.

Business Success: Software Leading the Way

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So much positive has come to the downtown core. Our team and our staff have seen that, enjoy it and wanted to remain downtown.

Tony DiPaola offers professional services

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Close proximity to both the QEW and Highway 406 allows clients easy access to our office. The growth of the downtown core puts us in close proximity to complimentary services including law firms, major banks, and information technology professionals, who are all within walking distance.

InvestInSTC – St Catharines Economic Development Strategy For 2017-2022

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On September 25th 2017, St.Catharines City Council approved a new Economic Development Strategy that is the guiding document for the Economic Development Department and the City’s activities as we strive to retain, grow, and attract investment and employment to our community.