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Generation Park
- Waterloo’s newest shovel-ready Employment Park
- serviced industrial land is available
Workforce and demographics
- find data on Waterloo's population and workforce and top hiring companies in the city
- view to the community profile by EDC
Tax increment grants
- learn about the Brownfields Community Improvement Plan and the Northdale Community Improvement Plan
- apply for a tax increment grant
Commercial property tax estimator
- add a commercial, residential or industrial address to use the estimator
- see a breakdown of where your tax dollars go
Community improvement plan
- apply for grants and loans offered to property owners and tenants in Waterloo
- learn about the Uptown façade grant and other year round grants
Film and television office
- find contact information for city staff who support local film and television production
- get started on a permit application
Small business centre
- get help from the Waterloo Region Small Business Centre for new or existing businesses
- find programs for equity-deserving entreprenuers
Get a business licence, permit or grant
- apply for business licences, permits and grants
- learn what your business requires
Uptown sidewalk patios
- find out how to apply for a patio in the uptown district
- learn if your business is eligible
Trade and tariff resources
-
find business resources for navigating U.S. tariffs
- book a meeting with an economic development officer to receive business advice