Support
The Economic Development Department assists existing businesses, prospective investors, and community partners with business growth and development related initiatives. Activities include, but are not limited to:
- Investment attraction, development facilitation and investment aftercare;
- Business retention and expansion;
- Government liaison to support business and help facilitate innovation and growth, market development, export and trade opportunities;
- Municipal marketing, promotion and community familiarization;
- Municipal industrial land sale marketing and facilitation;
- Sector specific capacity development initiatives;
- Film & TV production attraction, support, and municipal permit administration;
- Supporting workforce development, capacity, resiliency, job creation and skills building, including immigration and talent attraction;
- Support for small business and entrepreneurs (Small Business Enterprise Centre partnership with Province); and
- Community development, capacity and marketing partnership projects.
"I can honestly say that the decision to locate in North Bay was made easy due to the hard work, drive and assistance from all levels of government. It is absolutely amazing that growing the economy and creating jobs aren’t mere slogans but goals, proven with the assistance and support in getting this investment here.”
Andre van Soelen
Managing Director, Norgalv Limited
describing his recent experience
relocating from South Africa
In addition to its low industrial tax rate, North Bay offers several financial incentive programs that help offset both operating and capital project costs. Our industrial parks offer fully-serviced land at attractive prices, choice of location and size of parcel, combined with Municipal, Provincial and Federal incentives.
We encourage you to contact a member of our team to help find a solution for your specific needs.
200 McIntyre St. East, North Bay ON P1B 8V6
