The Region of Waterloo is strategically positioned as an export-driven economy because of the close proximity and access to large scale road, rail, and air transportation systems, including ready access to Canada's most important road transportation corridor (Highway 401) and three major Canadian-United States border crossings: Niagara; Windsor/Detroit; and Sarnia/Port Huron. Built on the success of entrepreneurship and innovation dating to our first settlement of Mennonite farmers, Waterloo Region is known for its hard work ethic and highly sought after talent pool. View the Region of Waterloo Township of Woolwich Incentives.
Below you will find key resources to assist you in learning more about Economic Development in Waterloo Region.
Waterloo Region Economic Development Corporation (Waterloo EDC) |
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Erin D'Alessandro, Director, Business Development and Client Services Tel: 519-747-2541 ext 300 Waterloo EDC is Waterloo Region’s investment promotion agency that serves the economic interests of the three urban cities and four townships of Waterloo Region. As an independent, not-for-profit organization, we are primarily funded by the Region of Waterloo and the seven Area Municipalities. At Waterloo EDC, we aim to foster, support and deliver a coordinated and integrated approach to economic development in Waterloo Region. Our vision is to be locally rooted, internationally competitive and globally renowned. |
Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Regional Office |
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Syed Sameer S. Ahmed, Trade Commissioner Tel: 519-571-6656 |
Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure |
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Amy Britten, Senior Business Advisor AdvisorTel: 519-571-6074 Email: Amy.Britten@ontario.ca |
Waterloo Region Small Business Centre (WRSBC) |
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Chris Farrell, ManagerTel: 519-741-2604 Email: info@waterlooregionssmallbusiness.ca The Waterloo Region Small Business Centre encourages and contributes to the enterprising spirit and economic vitality of our community by assisting entrepreneurs with the development of new or existing businesses. The centre provides a variety of services to individuals preparing to start and grow their business in the Waterloo Region, including: business registration assistance; one-on-one business consultation and advice; market research assistance; seminars; events & networking opportunities; public computer workstations; library & reference materials; and, youth entrepreneurship incentives. |
Wellington-Waterloo Community Futures Development Corporation (WWCFDC) |
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Tel: 519-846-9839 Toll Free: 1-866-997-9928 Wellington-Waterloo Community Futures Development Corporation (WWCFDC) promoting economic growth of the County of Wellington and the Region of Waterloo, we offer two types of services including business financing (for start-ups, small business expansion, and community projects), and an award winning business training program. |
Woolwich Township Economic Development |
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Rajbir Sian, Economic Development & Tourism Officer Tel: 519-669-6020 The Economic Development Division provides services to support three major objectives designed to encourage and promote a stable, diverse and strong business community in Woolwich.
Staff of the Economic Development Division is ready to assist you with your business requirements. Please contact us:
As part of the Township of Woolwich's economic development strategy, the Township, in partnership with local businesses holds multiple events throughout the year to showcase our business leaders and share in their success stories. Agriculture Innovation ShowcaseThe Township of Woolwich in partnership with the University of Guelph, BMO Elmira, McDonald's Elmira and Waterloo- Wellington Community Futures, is hosting an agriculture innovation showcase to highlight the advances in agriculture related industries in rural Waterloo Region. Additionally, the showcase will feature a robot built by the Elmira District Secondary School Robotics team engineered for use at a Waterloo Region based crab apple farm. The event will be held on Tuesday, October 23 at the University of Guelph and various locations in rural Waterloo Region. Bus transportation will be provided to all attendees as well as lunch and snacks throughout the day. For more information please contact Rajbir Sian (rsian@woolwich.ca) or 519-669-6020. Sponsorship opportunitiesLooking for a way to "give back" to your community? Have you ever considered sponsoring a program, activity or event? We have several opportunities for sponsorship available throughout the year including business networking events, State of the Economy, and supporting the growth and achievements of agriculture through the Agriculture Innovation Showcase. In return for your sponsorship, we will include your organization/company name and logo on the flyers, posters and online advertisements for the event, and indicate your support in our social media coverage. For more information on the opportunities available, please contact Rajbir Sian, Economic Development & Tourism Officer. |