Invest in Durham

Expand your vision!
Invest where the opportunities are. Focus your vision on Durham Region. Our land, location, people, business support and balanced living make Durham the clear choice for investment.

Find the information you need from these links

1. Available Property
2. Labour Force
3. Local Business Environment
4. Local Industry
5. Transportation & Connections
6. Education & Training
7. Utilities
8. Taxes
9. Incentives & Business Support
10. Quality of Life

Durham Region's skilled labour force; abundant land supply; supporting transportation infrastructure; educational and training facilities; world-class health care; and natural beauty make it the location of choice for business development and investment opportunities. We combine a business-friendly environment with a high quality of life.

• Invest in Durham Region Video (WMV - 37.86MB)
• 2007 Regional Snapshot (PDF - 1.59MB)
• Final Community Profile (PDF - 2.93MB)
• Durham Region Economic Report (PDF - 7.34MB)

Our office is available to provide you with the assistance you need to make the best choice: The Durham Region choice.

The Economic Development Department can be reached at:
Email: business@durham.region.on.ca
Phone: 905-668-7711 or 1-800-706-9857

Patrick Olive, Commissioner ext. 2600
Doug Lindeblom, Director Economic Development ext. 2602
Liisa Ikavalko, Sr. Development Officer, Manufacturing est. 2605
Marlene Werry, Sr. Development Officer, Rural ext. 2609