New Economic Development site showcases City's competitive edge

Oshawa Economic Development has unveiled a refreshed website oshawaecdev.ca designed to showcase the City of Oshawa’s competitive advantage and deliver an insight-driven, user-focused experience for investors, entrepreneurs and businesses.

The new site features bold visuals, dynamic video and streamlined navigation that highlights Oshawa’s vibrant economy, skilled talent pool and strategic location. It serves as a central hub for economic data, sector insights and business support tools – showcasing Oshawa as a premier destination for investment and growth.

The website features a real-time economic dashboard tracking over 50 key indicators, from labour force trends to transportation and real estate metrics.

Sector profiles spotlight Oshawa’s strength in advanced manufacturing, health and biosciences, energy, IT and multimodal transportation, while also showcasing emerging industries including AI, augmented reality, eSports and EV technologies.

Businesses exploring expansion or relocation can access tailored site selection support, advisory consultation and connections to local networks.

oshawaecdev.ca highlights our talent advantage, including information on Oshawa’s four globally-recognized post-secondary institutions and their programs, providing a steady pipeline of skilled graduates and research partnerships.

The site advances Oshawa’s Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) Program focused on strengthening relationships with local businesses and supporting their long-term growth and success. Resources are featured to help businesses navigate trade challenges, along with an AI-powered search engine tool to help access funding opportunities.

Explore the new site at oshawaecdev.ca and discover why Oshawa is the ideal city to invest in and build and grow your business. To connect with the Oshawa Economic Development team, email business@oshawa.ca or call 905-436-5617.

Quotes:

“Oshawa is open for business, and our new Economic Development website is strategically built to support investment and drive business growth. oshawaecdev.ca showcases why the great City of Oshawa is the place to invest, innovate and thrive – connecting businesses with the tools, opportunities, partnerships and strategic advantages that set our city apart.”

– Mayor Dan Carter

“Oshawa means business and is strategically positioned to propel the Canadian economy, and oshawaecdev.ca is a very powerful tool for investors and businesses seeking opportunity. It highlights our competitive advantages, proudly ranging from our skilled workforce and the strength in our diverse sectors to our prime location as Toronto’s most dynamic neighbour within the Greater Toronto Area. Aligned with our Economic Development Strategy, the new site reinforces Oshawa’s reputation as a dynamic metropolitan city and ideal location for business growth, innovation and prosperity.”

– Councillor Tito-Dante Marimpietri, Chair, Economic and Development Services Committee