Incentives

Innovation and Growth Programs

Your company faces a competitive global marketplace in the pursuit of growth and excellence. Recognizing this, Burlington has developed a suite of programs and incentives to make operating a business in Burlington productive and rewarding.

• BEDC’s Rapid Response Team answers planning, building, and operational issues companies might require in making an investment decision. This team is comprised of key City, educational, financial, utility, and business services partners with the objective of facilitating your investment.
• A Building Permit Fast Track Service to streamline the development process for your building construction.
• Burlington Hydro’s GridSmartCity programs offer a variety of savings and innovation programs for companies. Burlington Hydro will assist with facility lighting management, process improvements, and solar and co-generation development options. GridSmartCity assists companies to manage and control electricity costs.
• BEDC’s Next Generation Manufacturing Initiative offers: training for companies looking to develop innovate business cultures, work closer with their customers, and better utilize web 2.0 technologies; peer-to-peer workshops on industry identified issues;  and advice on the planning and construction of flexible manufacturing facilities. 
• Education and Training plays a vital role in the Burlington economy. Company partnerships with McMaster University, Mohawk College, and The Centre for Skills Development & Training allow for the development of customized training programs and easy access to co-op students and apprenticeship programs.