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.