Business Development

The Niagara Falls Business Development Division is the business development arm for the City of Niagara Falls. The Division is committed to promoting Niagara Falls as an outstanding location to conduct business. A facilitator between the private sector and various levels of government, the Division provides an effective resource centre where businesses may find support and assistance.

The mandate of the Division is to provide relevant information on a confidential basis, which will assist the potential investor in their decision making process, concerning location or expansion of operations in Niagara Falls. The Division provides an array of services some of which are specifically listed below:

Community Profile information - Demographics, Services, Education, Lifestyle
Business Ombudsman Services
Network with the business community - Investment, Joint Ventures, Suppliers etc.
Network with the Real Estate/Developer Players
Provide direction and coordination to key major special events i.e.: Winter Festival of Lights
Prepare and execute other city sponsored major events
Coordinate corporation's public relations image and efforts
Entrepreneurial Assistance - Steps in Starting a Business in Ontario - extensive small business information kiosk with constructive publications

The services provided by the Niagara Falls Business Development Division are numerous. Staff is proud to present the services of a one stop business centre dedicated to assisting companies in our Community.

You can reach any of our helpful staff by calling City Hall at 905-356-7521 and dialing their extension (listed below). The Business Development fax number is 905-357-9293.

Serge Felicetti Director of Business Development sfelicetti@niagarafalls.ca Extension: 5102	Wendy Canavan Economic Development Officer wcanavan@niagarafalls.ca Extension: 5002

Lydia Waters Secretary lwaters@niagarafalls.ca Extension: 5000	Small Business Consultant smallbusinessoffice@niagarafalls.ca Extension: 5001