Laurier prepares students for jobs of tomorrow with launch of Software Engineering in Milton
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Civic Square: Positioning Downtown Milton for investment, talent, and long-term growth
Companies invest where there is energy — where business, talent, and community come together in vibrant, connected places. Milton’s civic square is a strategic investment designed to create that environment. Approved by Council in 2025, the civic square represents a phased transformation of downtown Milton into a pedestrian-oriented, mixed-use district, anchored by Town Hall and […]
Canada’s industrial vacancy rate falls as construction slows
Milton continues to deliver. With Canada’s industrial vacancy rate declining and major projects like Milton’s James Snow Business Park reaching full occupancy, demand continues to underscore the importance of well-connected, business-friendly communities. We’re proud to see Milton highlighted as a destination supporting industrial growth, logistics excellence, and long-term investment. Read the article
The opportunity taking shape in Uptown Milton
In today’s market, finding the right location where mixed uses come together with office and commercial growth, transit connectivity, and walkability exist in the same place can be a challenge. Uptown Milton offers exactly that, and presents an emerging opportunity for developers, investors and businesses. Anchored by GO Transit service and regional transit connections, the […]
Milton is winning big investments and building high-quality jobs
If you have driven through Milton’s employment areas recently, you have seen it. Larger buildings. New names on signs. More activity across the board. What is happening here is strategic. It is the result of deliberate investment attraction activities, state-of-the art development opportunities, and decisions by companies that are thinking long-term about where they want […]
Milton reports strong employment and industrial growth in 2025
Milton reports strong employment and industrial growth in 2025 Milton posted broad-based economic gains in 2025, with the InvestMilton annual report pointing to rising employment, surging industrial leasing activity and fresh business investment across key sectors. Read the article
Milton’s growing STEM talent pipeline is taking shape at Laurier Milton
Students at Laurier Milton are actively building an inclusive, collaborative campus culture that supports learning in STEM‑related disciplines, helping develop the technical skills, problem‑solving capacity, and workforce readiness that employers and investors depend on. These early investments in talent formation strengthen Milton’s long‑term competitiveness for innovation‑driven and knowledge‑based industries. Read the article
How a community built for tomorrow is leading today
How a Community Built for Tomorrow is Leading Today Milton was named one of Canada’s most innovative communities by Innovating Canada after completing the country’s first mid-life diesel-to-electric bus conversion. This project was a local effort between Milton Transit and MTB Transit Solutions. Read the article
Laurier Milton welcomes first Business Technology Management cohort, bridging business and tech in Halton Region
Wilfrid Laurier University and Conestoga College bring new solutions for Milton businesses
Milton Economic Development is part of a dynamic and collaborative business support ecosystem—in this three-part series, we’re focusing on various organizations that provide services to help businesses of all sizes start, grow, and succeed. Our shared goal: to fuel innovation, drive economic growth, diversify and strengthen the Milton economy. Wilfrid Laurier University and Conestoga College […]