The City of Port Colborne is embarking on a new strategic direction becoming the ultimate small City for business friendly processes and a hub for entrepreneurship.
Port Colborne is capitalizing on its great location and bringing about significant transformation through emphasis on innovation, entrepreneurship and workforce development.
If you're looking for a new location to establish a new company or grow an existing operation; or if you're seeking a strategic location that allows easy access to both Canadian and USA markets; and seeking affordable employment in a business friendly environment? Then, invest in Port Colborne.
The Port Colborne Advantage
- Regional population 447,888
- City population 18,306
- Only 20 minutes from the U.S. Border
- Labour Force of more than 200,000 (within 30 minute)
- Competitive cost of doing business
- Serviced industrial land with highway, rail and sea port access
- Easy access via highway, railway and shipping canal
- Close to 3 major international airports; Toronto, Hamilton and Burlington
- City owned railroad offering competitive rates and excellent service
- Capabilities for the movement of over-dimensional and specialized project cargo gives Port Colborne a strategic advantage not found in many port facilities on the Great Lakes
- Manufacturing economy centered around bio-manufacturing and fabricated metals
- Emerging Tourism sector with significant investment opportunities
- The Welland Canal provides competitive advantages to businesses located in Port Colborne, connecting them to ports throughout the Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean.