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The Office of Economic Development (OED) is responsible for attracting new investment to Richmond Hill, working with local businesses to help them expand, assisting in the relocation of new or existing businesses to the area and providing support to small business entrepreneurs within the community.

The OED offers a wide range of services to facilitate this mandate, including:

  • Site selection services for businesses expanding within Richmond Hill or establishing a local presence.
  • Investment marketing and promotion programs.
  • Information, research and communication of economic indicators, demographics, the real estate market and the local economic base.
  • Advice and information on government and other business assistance programs.
  • Facilitation of strategic and economic alliance partnerships to encourage
    joint ventures, licensing agreements, technology transfer, and/or mergers/
    acquisitions.
  • Small business consultations, seminars and self-help services
    to entrepreneurs.
  • Downtown Facilitation and Revitalization.
  • Film Liaison, Video and Conference Attraction.

List of reasons why your business should be located in Richmond Hill.  

Partial list of companies whose head office is located in Richmond Hill.

20 largest employers in Richmond Hill.

If you are interested in any of these services, or if you would like to establish or expand your business in Richmond Hill, please contact the OED and we would be pleased to address your needs. All inquiries will be respected with confidentiality.
No fees or commissions are accepted.

Richmond Hill Office of Economic Development
8th Floor, 225 East Beaver Creek Road
Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3P4
Phone: (905) 771-2523 Fax: (905) 771-2406
Toll Free: (800) 780-7831
ecdev@richmondhill.ca
www.richmondhillonline.com