Our Services

• Custom site search
• Self-service site search on BurlingtonSites

As an agency of the City of Burlington, we have the tools, resources, and networks to support you in the building and development process. From concept development and pre-consultation to permits and approvals, find out how we can support you in achieving your industrial, commercial and institutional (ICI) development goals.

We maintain an extensive data centre on our website to provide you with the research and data you need to make important business decisions. Our team of experts can assist at any stage in the investment, development, or expansion process.

• Introductions to hiring and training resources and post-secondary
• Global Skills Strategy Referral Partner – business immigration support
  • As a dedicated referral partner of the Global Talent Stream, we can enable you to quickly acquire new talent from abroad in order to grow your operations effectively.

Expanding into Canada from an international location? Make Burlington home by applying for a residency in our soft-landing program. Through this program, we offer subsidized office space and access to an array of services to de-risk your business expansion or relocation to Canada.

• We offer sector specific programming to assist our key industries in networking, knowledge sharing, and exploring opportunities for corporate innovation. Looking to host an industry event? Let us know how we can help.
• We can connect you to local post-secondary institutions for applied research, talent, and executive education.
• Through our team’s expertise and networks, we can help you understand important policy changes across all levels of government related to operating a business in Burlington.

We can assist you in connecting and finding the right funding programs and incentives for your business and we would be happy to provide our opinions on what programs would be of the greatest benefit to your business.

We have strong relationships and partnerships to assist you in both expanding and exporting globally.

New to Burlington? Expanding your current location? Allow us to help you celebrate and promote this exciting milestone. We’re extremely proud of the businesses that call Burlington home, and look forward to the opportunity to welcome you personally to our community.

• Team Burlington and Burlington Economic Recovery Network (BERN)
• Government advocacy across all levels of government (municipal, provincial, federal)

Led by Burlington Economic Development and Tourism , TechPlace is our city’s innovation hub.  

There, you will find: 

• Office and Collaboration Space 

• Programming 

• Events and networking 

• Connections to Professional Service Providers 

Connections to hands-on support at Innovation Factory and Angel One Investor Network. 

Expert guidance for new businesses, support in key retail areas, and collaboration with BIAs to strengthen Main Street communities.

Access to marketing initiatives, collaboration opportunities, and promotional support for destination businesses.

Help businesses to access the right resources, local networks, and funding opportunities to support their business goals.

The Tourism Investment Fund supports events that boost overnight stays, strengthen our economy, and highlight Burlington as a top destination.

Discover a concierge service that transforms meetings, events, conventions, and tournaments into unforgettable experiences, tailored uniquely to your attendees.

BEDT offers a souvenir giveaway program to enhance sports tournaments, conferences, conventions, and group events.

We offer physical and digital materials—including our Visitor Guide, maps, event lists, and themed resource lists—to help visitors explore Burlington, with custom options available for tournaments and groups. Learn more here.