COVID-19 Support

To support the well-being of our team, clients, partners and community, the investStratford staff is working from home. We are still available to assist you, so please feel free to reach us via email on our Contact Us page or visit COVID-19 Business Resources page.

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Stratford Economic Response & Recovery Task Force

Over last months, the COVID-19 Economic Support and Recovery Task Force has been created and called upon to develop immediate and long-term actions to support local industry, small business and the workforce across all sectors. Please submit your ideas and feedback below and visit the Economic Response and Recovery Task Force page for more information and updates on our activities.

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Relocate or Expand

Locating in Stratford offers business multiple advantages designed to build and grow their business. Opportunity and success live here.

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Start a Small Business

Starting a business is exciting and challenging. The Small Business Centre team offer advice and support to area entrepreneurs and youth.

SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTRE

Services

Our team serves the Stratford Business Community, providing information and support to help navigate Stratford's business landscape.

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Staging the Future

World-leading digital infrastructure supporting smart technologies that advance community, industry and business innovation.

ABOUT INVESTSTRATFORD CITY OF STRATFORD

Stratford is the city of reinvention, the city of tomorrow. Our industries range from arts and culture to manufacturing and science, all building a future together. World-class theatre, global industry, an engaged community - we have it all."

Dan Mathieson

Mayor, City of Stratford

City-wide Wifi & Fibre Optic

Stratford's advanced technical infrastructure of integrated broadband fibre and high-speed wifi platform provides internet connectivity throughout the City of StratfordStratford.

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Higher Education & Training

Stratford's University of Waterloo campus, Conestoga College Campus and four other universities located within an hour drive, educate the community and attract skilled labour to our area.

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Internationally Renowned Culture

Stratford is an international destination with a thriving cultural economy. The world famous Stratford Festival is one of Canada's leading tourist attractions generating $140M in economic activity, $65M in taxes and 3,000 in jobs.

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Progressive Municipal Leadership

Stratford's City Leadership has strategically invested in infrastructure and services that support innovation and economic growth that benefit both large and small business.

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Available Land

The Wright Business Park offers premium development ready lands at competitive rates. Businesses can access government funding programs, loans, tax incentives, and more.

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Industries

Home to the Stratford Festival and the University of Waterloo’s School of Interacton Design and Business, Stratford is also located within Ontario’s largest Information Technology cluster and North America’s largest Automotive cluster.

OUR INDUSTRIES

SMART CITY

ARTS & CULTURE

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HOSPITALITY & TOURISM

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

AGRICULTURE

EDUCATION

HEALTH SCIENCES

Featured News and Media Releases

Home to the world famous Stratford Festival, the City of Stratford has also transformed into a world-leader in digital infrastructure with smart technologies that support and nurture local business and entrepreneurs.

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July 9, 2022

Huron Perth public health asking residents to wear masks to prevent COVID-19

Huron Perth public health is following the lead of other health units and municipalities in Ontario and asking its residents to wear masks in commercial establishments as an extra layer of protection against COVID-19.

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July 30, 2020

City of Stratford Among First in North America to Install City-Wide Smart Intersections

Cutting Edge Smart Intersection Technology Further Facilitates Autonomous Vehicles Testing

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July 22, 2020

City of Stratford joins Canada United to support local businesses and accelerate small business recovery

Created by RBC in collaboration with the national network of Chambers of Commerce and over 50 corporate partners with Stratford’s Economic Recovery Task Force to support local businesses as part of the nationwide movement

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The Stratford Advantage

Stratford's ubiquitous WiFi, dark fibre backbone and leading edge DSRC and 5G capabilities, give its businesses a unique competitive advantage. And as Ontario's official Autonomous Vehicle Demonstration Zone, Stratford is a real-world setting for autonomous technologies to be tested, validated and showcased in live scenarios in accordance with applicable laws and regulations using vehicle platforms such as city buses, fleet vehicles, and OEM vehicles.

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COVID-19 Support

Stratford, Ontario.

Stratford Economic Response & Recovery Task Force

Relocate or Expand

Start a Small Business

Services

Staging the Future

Dan Mathieson

City-wide Wifi & Fibre Optic

Higher Education & Training

Internationally Renowned Culture

Progressive Municipal Leadership

Available Land

Industries

SMART CITY

ARTS & CULTURE

MANUFACTURING

HOSPITALITY & TOURISM

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

AGRICULTURE

EDUCATION

HEALTH SCIENCES

Featured News and Media Releases

Huron Perth public health asking residents to wear masks to prevent COVID-19

City of Stratford Among First in North America to Install City-Wide Smart Intersections

City of Stratford joins Canada United to support local businesses and accelerate small business recovery

The Stratford Advantage

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