Our Strategy

An aerial view of Downtown St. Catharines.

St. Catharines' foundations were not laid solely with bricks and mortar - but with bold ideas and relentless determination. It was the innovators, the dreamers, and the risk-takers who envisioned St. Catharines as more than just a collection of buildings; it was always destined to be a beacon of progress and possibility.

St. Catharines has the assets and ingenuity to drive the next generation of economic growth and prosperity. The city continues to evolve and add resources. It's that innovative spirit that makes St. Catharines a prime location for all businesses, from developers and manufacturers to retailers and entrepreneurs.

Building on sector strengths and supporting innovation in its many forms is integral to St. Catharines economic development initiatives. The new five-year St. Catharines Economic Development and Tourism Strategy provides the policies, programs and initiatives to ensure the City continues its vision to be a safe, innovative, sustainable and caring community today and for future generations.

Key Highlights

A skyscraper under construction in Downtown St. Catharines

The Economic Pillar in the City of St. Catharines Strategic Plan provides strategic direction for the new Economic Development and Tourism Strategy:

Maintain and expand
St. Catharines as a home to thriving businesses and a diverse and resilient economy; foster strategic economic development partnerships

A ship in the Welland Canal in St. Catharines.

The purpose for the new Economic Development and Tourism Strategy is to:

Chart a course for economic development and tourism activities for St. Catharines
Drive work plans, programming and service delivery to businesses ultimately enhancing the St. Catharines' capacity to support all industries

A vineyard in St. Catharines