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.
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.
Locating in Stratford offers business multiple advantages designed to build and grow their business. Opportunity and success live here.
AVAILABLE LOTSStarting a business is exciting and challenging. The Small Business Centre team offer advice and support to area entrepreneurs and youth.
SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTREOur team serves the Stratford Business Community, providing information and support to help navigate Stratford's business landscape.
LEARN MOREWorld-leading digital infrastructure supporting smart technologies that advance community, industry and business innovation.
The Stratford Tourism Alteration Transformation Project was made possible through the support of the Government of Canada and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario. Funds were provided to support businesses impacted by the COVID-19 related decline of Tourism in the City of Stratford. Grants ranged from $7,500 and $20,000 and were available to applicants whose businesses relied heavily on tourism activities and who met eligibility requirements. *Project Closed*
Stratford's ubiquitous WiFi, dark fibre backbone and leading edge DSRC and 5G capabilities, give its businesses a unique competitive advantage. 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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