Exploring Goods Movement and Export Diversification for Niagara Region Firms

This survey-based study has yielded a valuable and detailed profile of Niagara region firms that have given generously of their time to respond. There were 103 full survey completions and also 98 partial survey completions that yielded some additional useful information.
Ontario’s First Carbon-Negative Bus in Hamilton

Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) buses cost half compared to electric buses and have a similar fuel price as diesel. Diesel buses can be replaced 1-for-1 with RNG without compromising performance. Like diesel, RNG operates during freezing weather conditions and refuelling takes minutes, not hours. This demonstrates that municipalities can have carbon-neutral transit today without sacrificing performance, reliability or range.
Hamilton named Foreign Trade Zone in effort to become international trade hub

Hamilton has been named a Foreign Trading Zone, which will allow local businesses more information about importing and exporting, as well as tax, tariff and duty relief.
Hamilton Developing Tool to Help Designers Improve Roadway Planning

The “complete streets” tool balances all modes of transportation, and is for transparency, not to redesign each street in Hamilton, says city director.
Hockeystick launches AI Powered Matchmaking Platform for Start-Ups and Investors

Data platform company Hockeystick is expanding its offerings with the launch of a new “matchmaking” product that connects startups with funding opportunities.