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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, 2019ShipperBee 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
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
Local 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, 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
Council 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
Guelph ranks seventh for leaders in software development
December 14, 2017Council approves City purchase of Guelph Innovation District lands
December 12, 2017Control Systems International choose Guelph for their third satellite office
December 8, 2017Guelph supports Toronto Region’s bid for Amazon HQ2
October 19, 2017Groundbreaking ceremony welcomes Mirexus Biotechnologies Inc. to the Hanlon Creek Business Park
September 28, 2017City of Guelph wins award of excellence for Mind Your Business enewsletter
September 22, 2017Growing household income attracts business and talent to Guelph
September 15, 2017Local biotechnology company expands operations in Guelph
July 21, 2017City to pursue Baker District redevelopment proposals
July 18, 2017The Co-operators and the City of Guelph announce 2023 plans for new south end state-of-the-art headquarters
July 17, 2017City hall focuses on building partnerships with business community
July 11, 2017Guelph is making it easier for business to do business with city hall. The City offers more support, better tools, and easier processes for businesses moving to Guelph and applying for planning and development approvals Continue reading City hall focuses on building partnerships with business community
Guelph receives $25,000 in federal funds to attract foreign direct investment
June 7, 2017The City has successfully secured $25,000 from Global Affairs Canada thanks to funding from the Government of Canada, to raise Guelph’s business friendly profile among Canadian and foreign investors. Continue reading Guelph receives $25,000 in federal funds to attract foreign direct investment
The Metalworks celebrates ribbon cutting and ground breaking
May 8, 2017Guelph named best place to buy real estate in Canada
April 11, 2017MoneySense magazine ranked Guelph as the most attractive city for real estate investment value in Canada, according to its annual Where to Buy Now list. Continue reading Guelph named best place to buy real estate in Canada
Guelph ranked best place to buy real estate in Canada
April 11, 2017Guelph is the most attractive city for real estate investment value in Canada, according to MoneySense’s 2017 Where to Buy Now list. Continue reading Guelph ranked best place to buy real estate in Canada