Marketing and Business Development Office
The Marketing and Business Development Office has five main areas of focus:
• Marketing
• Corporate Image
• Economic Development
• Corporate Promotions and Events
• Film Industry Services
Our core services under the Business Development heading include:
• Supporting small business
• Retaining existing business
• Assisting with location & relocation
• Providing information on local demographics and statistics
• Help to expedite the development process
• Where possible act as an advocate for business on any number of issues
• Promote Pickering
• Solve problems
The City of Pickering's Marketing and Business Development Office prepares and regularly updates the following publications which are designed to assist business, investors and entrepreneurs to better understand the local economy and development potential.
• BUSINESS DIRECTORY
A comprehensive listing of our current commercial, industrial and retail businesses with details on location, contact name, type of product or service, number of employees and SIC codes.
• SMALL BUSINESS CONTACT DIRECTORY
Key local contacts for small business owners, including government services, business resources, business networking & associations, financial assistance, education, and utilities.
• VACANT LAND & SPACE LISTING
A list of our current inventory of available industrial lands throughout Pickering. The list contains such information as zoning, special features, permitted uses and a contact agent.
The list also contains currently available space, from office to heavy industrial space. The list contains such information as zoning, permitted uses, cost per sq. ft. and a contact agent.
• ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY PROFILE
An annually published profile, listing facts and statistics on the City of Pickering.
• STREET & FACILITY GUIDE
A comprehensive guide to Pickering, listing streets, parks, schools, churches, shopping and recreational facilities.
• INFORMATION PACKAGES
The Marketing and Business Development Office will provide information packages for various inquiries coming from new residents. Residents starting their own business can also pick up a free copy of our Business Start-up Directory.
These publications can be obtained from:
Marketing and Business Development Office
City of Pickering
One the Esplanade
Pickering, Ontario, L1V 6K7
Tel: (905) 420-4625
Email: econdevl@city.pickering.on.ca
