Waterloo EDC joined the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce (Canada) for the Business Excellence Awards last night, celebrating top organizations in the area and the community’s ongoing success in manufacturing, automotive and more. Read our spotlight on businesses in Cambridge, one of three cities in the Waterloo region: https://hubs.ly/Q04jnxp00 Lucinda Wallace | Erin D'Alessandro
Waterloo EDC
International Trade and Development
Kitchener, Ontario 12,943 followers
Helping technology, manufacturing and automotive companies expand in Waterloo
About us
Waterloo EDC is a free, one-stop concierge service for companies that are exploring business expansion in Waterloo, Canada. Our client-first approach focuses on your company’s specific needs, and we have a team of experienced economic development experts who will guide you through every stage of the expansion process. Waterloo’s complete ecosystem makes it an ideal expansion destination for growing companies in every sector, including technology, manufacturing, automotive, healthcare, aerospace and more. As your trusted business expansion partner, we’ll help you: • Connect with legal, financial and recruitment experts • Collect custom expansion data including cost comparisons • Take advantage of government support and incentives • Explore real estate options and locations • Navigate the Canadian business immigration process • Access top talent and local leaders • Integrate into the local business community We’ve helped companies invest nearly $4 billion in Waterloo. Our clients include Toyota, MasterClass, EPAM Systems, Beckhoff Automation, BOSCH, SAP, Siemens and many more. Why expand in Waterloo? It’s one of Canada’s fastest-growing communities, home to world-leading post-secondary and research institutions, located on the Toronto-Waterloo Corridor and the #1 small tech talent market in North America. Need more reasons to consider Waterloo? We’re here to answer any questions you have. Learn more and get in touch at waterlooedc.ca.
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https://WaterlooEDC.ca
External link for Waterloo EDC
- Industry
- International Trade and Development
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Kitchener, Ontario
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2015
- Specialties
- Economic Development, Business Support, Small Business Support in Waterloo Region, Incentive Programs, Site Selection, Economic Promotion, Foreign Direct Investment, Investment Promotion, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, and Autonomous Vehicles
Employees at Waterloo EDC
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151 Charles St W
Kitchener, Ontario N2G, CA
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Own or operate a business in Waterloo Region? Count your business in. ⬇️ In collaboration with Waterloo EDC and local municipalities, the Region of Waterloo’s Workplace Count team is connecting with local businesses to gather information that will shape local planning and support a resilient community. The count will help guide decisions by local government to keep our business community strong and bolster future economic growth in the region. Click here to learn more and fill out the survey: https://hubs.ly/Q04jmdy-0 City of Cambridge Ontario | City of Kitchener | City of Waterloo | Township of Woolwich | Township of Wilmot | Township of North Dumfries | Township of Wellesley
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“This region … has proven to be the perfect place to turn innovative ideas into a thriving business.” – Savita Jones, SVP of Operations, HGS Waterloo region offers the infrastructure, partnerships and talent to take your business to the top. Join some of the world’s biggest companies and most recognizable brands: https://hubs.ly/Q04j05ft0
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Waterloo EDC is seeking its next President & Chief Executive Officer. 🔗⬇️ We’re looking for an exceptional, relationship-focused leader, someone who will foster partnerships with a range of stakeholders, drive economic growth and attract world-class investment to Waterloo region. The role is an opportunity to shape the future of a growing community at a critical economic inflection point, and join a network of business leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators invested in Waterloo’s success. Know someone who fits the bill? Apply or share here: https://hubs.ly/Q04hz6PW0 Boyden
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Don’t let cost be your limiting factor. Waterloo region outperforms several cities (New York City, Pittsburgh, Austin, Boston and San Francisco, to name a few) when it comes to talent costs. Discover cost advantages in Waterloo with our Tech Talent Calculator: https://lnkd.in/epVuDeut
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Your location is key to your talent strategy. A strategic expansion can open the door to new talent pipelines, top universities and a quality of life that helps you keep and attract the best people. Find out how business expansion can solidify your hiring strategy: https://hubs.ly/Q04h_G1g0
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Did you know that Waterloo region has the fastest-growing population of young professionals in North America? 🔗⬇️ Our tech talent market is a top choice for young people to live and work, which is key for companies looking to hire the best talent in engineering, AI, robotics and more. This is just one example of the metrics you can find in our Tech Data Points series, which is a series of apples-to-apples data comparisons between top tech hubs. 🚀 Take our comparison between Waterloo and Seattle, another highly ranked tech city. See which one emerges victorious: https://hubs.ly/Q04hW5Xl0
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Environmental and energy challenges abound across the country, and around the world. With these research hubs focused on real-world applications, Waterloo region is helping shape a more sustainable future. ⬇️ 💡 Ontario Battery and Electrochemistry Research Centre ⚙️ Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology ♻️ The Advanced Recycling Technologies Lab ✈️ Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Aeronautics (WISA) 🚀 Waterloo Data & Artificial Intelligence Institute From battery innovation to intelligent aviation and transportation systems, Waterloo’s leadership in clean technology is supporting a more sustainable and competitive global economy. Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q04hSTDc0
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✨ Last week in Waterloo region ➡️ Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) announced the launch of the Regional Technology Development Site (RTDS) in Waterloo region, marking a $9.2M investment in our community and a strategic addition to our automotive and mobility ecosystem: https://hubs.ly/Q04hzslw0 ➡️ A local startup, CELLECT Laboratories, earns a chance to take home the “Nobel Prize for Students”: https://hubs.ly/Q04hyTS-0 ➡️ Canada’s new Nuclear Strategy signals a major federal push into microreactors and clean energy leadership. Discover how the strategy influences investment in Waterloo: https://hubs.ly/Q04hz5NW0
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Excited to be at CANSEC 2026, Canada's leading defence, security and emerging tech event in Ottawa. With Canada’s first Defence Industrial Strategy in place, attention is shifting from policy into practical innovation. Waterloo is emerging as a leader in this effort. Here a few points: ✔️ Waterloo is ready to lead in dual-use innovation, with strong capabilities in AI, robotics, quantum and cybersecurity ✔️ A network of regional initiatives and partnerships like AeroWR or Waterloo Dual Use Tech consortium ✔️ Strong aerospace and defence ecosystem with companies like: Colt Canada. BlackBerry, Teledyne FLIR, Palitronica Inc. and many others. Looking forward to connecting! DM me and let's grab a coffee. Waterloo EDC, Accelerator Centre, Invest Ontario
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