Business & Investment Prospects
Kingston offers business and investment opportunities in a number of new and established economic sectors. Some examples include:
- Information and communications technology
- Biotechnology and health sciences
- Tourism and culture
- Advanced manufacturing
- Alternative or "green" energy
- Environmental technology
The city is also home to publicly-funded institutions, including three hospitals, two universities and a community college, a number of government offices, penitentiaries and a large military base. These institutions provide direct employment to local residents as well as spinoff investment opportunities.
Generally, newcomers interested in owning and operating a business can participate in the local economy by starting a new business, buying an existing business or operating a franchise.
Staff at the Kingston Economic Development Corporation (KEDCO) can provide information and advice on current business prospects in the Kingston area and available properties in business parks, industrial areas and downtown. Information on privately owned commercial and industrial properties and government programs to assist startup businesses can also be obtained through KEDCO (see For More Information links below).
A number of government departments provide free advice to startup businesses and other services such as workshops and seminars.
For More Information
Working in Canada GuideIndividual sections of the Guide to Working in Canada can be viewed and printed from this site. Includes chapters on starting a business, labour market contacts and networking, communication skills, taxes and benefits, worker rights and minimum rate rates, immigration representatives and pre- and post-arrival steps.
Invest in OntarioInformation about Ontario’s economy, business climate, municipalities, available industrial land, government incentive programs and government contacts.
Ontario Immigration: InvestingInformation for potential investors about who is investing in Ontario, the types of industries in the province, researching business interests and resources and services to help businesses.
What options do I have to start a business in Ontario?Information about starting a business, buying an existing business or starting a franchise. Includes links to sites with information about taxes, licensing, importing, exporting, and federal and provincial programs and services for businesses.