Category Archives: Business
Guelph, Wellington and partners unveil latest initiatives to support economic recovery
May 26, 2020Guelph shifting from COVID-19 response to preparing for recovery
May 11, 2020Guelph City Council received an update about the City’s response to COVID-19 and plans for economic, social, and organizational recovery. Continue reading Guelph shifting from COVID-19 response to preparing for recovery
What will Guelph’s new normal look like?
May 8, 2020Some pretty great things are already happening, thanks to some pretty amazing community leaders. Here are just a few highlights and we will keep sharing our progress in the coming weeks. Continue reading What will Guelph’s new normal look like?
City facilities closed until state of emergency is lifted
April 21, 2020City administration offices, including City Hall, Provincial Offences Court, recreation centres, libraries, museums, theatres and will remain closed to the public until after Guelph’s state of emergency is lifted. Continue reading City facilities closed until state of emergency is lifted
Guelph City Council approves more fiscal relief measures in response to COVID-19
April 16, 2020During an emergency meeting earlier today, Guelph City Council approved several recommendations to support the City’s response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Continue reading Guelph City Council approves more fiscal relief measures in response to COVID-19
Programs and events at City facilities cancelled through July 5, 2020
April 7, 2020All City of Guelph recreation centres, libraries, museums and theatres remain closed until April 30 to slow the spread of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19); all scheduled programs, performances and events at City facilities are cancelled through July 5, 2020. Continue reading Programs and events at City facilities cancelled through July 5, 2020
City Council approves fiscal relief measures for Guelph residents and businesses in wake of COVID-19
March 23, 2020At its emergency meeting tonight, Guelph City Council unanimously approved fiscal relief measures to help residents and businesses manage the impacts of COVID-19. Continue reading City Council approves fiscal relief measures for Guelph residents and businesses in wake of COVID-19
Postponed: March 23 open house shows Urban Design Master Plan for Baker District
March 15, 2020Open houses (March 23 and April 2) are postponed. You’re invited to attend one of two open houses as we show how the community’s feedback over the past 18 months has influenced the Urban Design Master Plan for the Baker District redevelopment project. Continue reading Postponed: March 23 open house shows Urban Design Master Plan for Baker District
City and Career Education Council introduce Guelph Works Epic Job Fair
March 12, 2020Learn about the coming Guelph Works Epic Job Fair March 12
March 11, 2020Bridging the GAAP: Official launch of Guelph Arts Apprenticeship Program January 7
January 6, 2020… Continue reading Bridging the GAAP: Official launch of Guelph Arts Apprenticeship Program January 7
New tools make information more available for new and existing Guelph businesses
December 3, 2019Celebrating design excellence in Guelph
November 8, 2019The City is bringing back the Guelph Urban Design Awards to celebrate design excellence and recognize thoughtful, innovative and sustainable urban design features that enhance our city’s unique sense of place. The awards were last held in 2006. Continue reading Celebrating design excellence in Guelph
City wins award for 2018 agriculture media tour
October 29, 2019Council endorses construction of new library in Baker District
September 17, 2019At a special meeting last night, Council endorsed the public components of the Baker District Redevelopment project which include parking, an urban square and streetscape, and a new central library. Continue reading Council endorses construction of new library in Baker District
ShipperBee is all the buzz in Guelph
September 12, 2019Innovative and environmentally-minded shipping company ShipperBee officially opened its head office at 335 Laird Road during a ceremony last night. Continue reading ShipperBee is all the buzz in Guelph
Guelph’s economy fastest growing among mid-sized cities in 2018
August 7, 2019Guelph’s economy has grown at a brisk pace over the last five years Continue reading Guelph’s economy fastest growing among mid-sized cities in 2018
City postpones library discussion in wake of new financial information
July 18, 2019The City of Guelph will postpone a discussion about the Baker District redevelopment after learning that projected costs for the current library design are higher than they were understood to be when a staff report was placed on City Council’s agenda for Monday, July 22. Continue reading City postpones library discussion in wake of new financial information
Guelph City Council adjusts governance of Guelph Junction Railway
July 12, 2019As the sole shareholder of Guelph Junction Railway (GJR), Guelph City Council is thanking its former board directors for their service following its decision to streamline the governance of the entity. Continue reading Guelph City Council adjusts governance of Guelph Junction Railway
Business Centre kiosk at City Hall supports small business
June 19, 2019Guelph second best city to buy real estate in Canada
June 10, 2019Background and updates on recent Development Charge changes and the new Community Benefits Charge Framework (Bill 108)
May 31, 2019Pfaff Subaru operations are full speed ahead in Guelph
May 24, 2019Baker District open house shows updated library, urban square design
May 16, 2019You’re invited to attend one of two open houses as we show how the community’s feedback, to date, has influenced the evolution of the Baker District redevelopment project. Continue reading Baker District open house shows updated library, urban square design
Guelph-Wellington promotes innovative solutions to address food waste – FoodCycler helps realize Smart Cities goals
April 18, 2019Guelph’s economy sixth fastest growing among Canadian cities in 2018
April 17, 2019City, Innovation Guelph and local startups attend Global Food Summit
March 28, 2019Guelph labour market and economy continues to perform strongly
March 12, 2019Guelph-Wellington is poised to lead circular food strategies: new report from London, UK Foundation
March 7, 2019Guelph and Wellington County are in a strong position to become Canada’s first circular food economy, which could realize tens-of-millions in savings and related benefits, according to a report from UK-based Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a global thought leader in circular economies. Continue reading Guelph-Wellington is poised to lead circular food strategies: new report from London, UK Foundation
Report unveiled at World Economic Forum in Davos features Guelph-Wellington in its global call for change to address the world’s food challenges
January 24, 2019A global report released by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation at the World Economic Forum annual meeting highlights Guelph-Wellington as one city marshalling a transformation towards a circular food economy. Continue reading Report unveiled at World Economic Forum in Davos features Guelph-Wellington in its global call for change to address the world’s food challenges
Showcasing Guelph’s agri-innovation excellence on an international stage
November 13, 2018Local innovation focus for international municipal exchange
October 11, 2018Knowledge sharing of innovative solutions was the focus of international visits between the City of Guelph and City of Rijeka, Croatia in September and October. Continue reading Local innovation focus for international municipal exchange
City of Guelph wins three awards of excellence for business programs
October 4, 2018Guelph’s economy second among Canadian mid-sized cities for expected growth
September 20, 2018Mirexus launches operations in Hanlon Creek Business Park
September 14, 2018Groundbreaking ceremony welcomes Pfaff Subaru to Guelph
September 7, 2018City of Guelph gets down to business with new GM of Business Development and Enterprise
August 3, 2018City announces partner for Baker District redevelopment
July 17, 2018City approves financial incentive program for brownfield redevelopment
July 12, 2018Guelph-Wellington chosen for international food study
June 12, 2018The City of Guelph and County of Wellington has been selected to collaborate with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation as a part of the Foundation’s Cities and the Circular Economy for Food initiative. Continue reading Guelph-Wellington chosen for international food study
Guelph Junction Railway delivers first dividend to City
June 11, 2018Guelph-Wellington named finalist in Canada’s Smart Cities Challenge
June 1, 2018Guelph awarded $35,000 to attract foreign direct investment
May 3, 2018City welcomes new businesses to the Hanlon Creek Business Park
April 30, 2018Guelph region ninth in Canada for expected growth in gross domestic product
March 16, 2018The Conference Board of Canada, a national, independent research organization, has projected economic growth in the Guelph region at 2.2 per cent in real gross domestic product (GDP). The Guelph region includes the City of Guelph, and Guelph/Eramosa and Puslinch Townships. Continue reading Guelph region ninth in Canada for expected growth in gross domestic product
City shortlists teams for Baker District redevelopment
March 16, 2018Council approves staff recommendations to include new Main Library as part of the Baker District development
February 14, 2018Toronto Mayor John Tory to bring Innovation Corridor message to Guelph
January 11, 2018Toronto Mayor John Tory will bring a message of economic opportunity across the entire Toronto-Waterloo corridor when he comes to Guelph as the keynote speaker at the 2018 Regional Economic Summit. Continue reading Toronto Mayor John Tory to bring Innovation Corridor message to Guelph