Opportunities for Business

Chatham-Kent businesses appreciate the skilled workforce, the ease to Canadian and US markets, the low business operating costs and the wide range of greenfield and existing businesses.

Easy access to Highway 401 and the proximity to three major border crossings coupled with competitive land costs have made Chatham-Kent a popular location for business.

We have a wide array of organizations and services to help you with any business development needs, key industry information and hot investment opportunities:

• The municipality’s Economic Development Services department offers assistance to new businesses just getting started and to existing businesses looking to expand

• The Small Business Centre supports local entrepreneurs with consulting and outreach services

• Community Futures Development Corporation of Chatham-Kent is ‘a one-stop resource for one-on-one business planning, financing, coaching and counselling’

• Local Business Improvement Associations, Chambers of Commerce and other agencies provide leadership, activism and a network of contacts

A variety of financial incentives also exist to encourage business-owners to revitalize their store-fronts, expand services and hire more employees.

Visit our Doing Business section for more on launching and owning a business in Chatham-Kent.