The Business Development Department (BDD) is your first point of contact at the City of Niagara Falls to assist existing businesses, prospective investors, and community partners with business and community development projects. BDD Staff are committed to promoting Niagara Falls as an outstanding location to conduct business. A facilitator between the private sector and various levels of government, the BDD provides an effective resource centre where businesses may find support and assistance.
Together with the Niagara Falls Small Business Enterprise Centre and the Business Innovation Zone, the Business Development Department provides additional guidance and support related to unique client needs.
| Contact | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| FedDev Ontario Small Business Services (Business Information) |
151 Yonge St., 4th Floor Mailroom Toronto, Ontario M5C 2W7 www.cbo-eco.ca/en/ |
1-888-576-4444 |
| City of Niagara Falls, Business Development Department (Business Assistance and Consulting) |
City Hall, 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 www.niagarafallsbusiness.ca |
905-356-7521 x 5000 905-356-7521 x 5130 |
| Canadian Intellectual Property Office (Intellectual Property, Copyrights, Patents, and Trademarks) |
Place du Portage I, 50 Victoria Street, Room C-114 Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0C9 www.cipo.gc.ca |
1-866-997-1936 |
| Corporations Canada (Federal Incorporation) |
C.D. Howe Building, 235 Queen Street Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H5 www.corporations.ic.gc.ca |
1-866-333-5556 613-941-9042 |
| Canada Revenue Agency (Harmonized Sales Tax, Payroll Deductions, and Import/Export Permits) |
32 Church Street, P.O. Box 3038 St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 3B9 www.businessregistration.gc.ca |
1-800-959-5525 613-940-8497 |
| Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (Liquor and Gaming Supplier Licensing) |
90 Sheppard Avenue East, Suite 200-300 Toronto, Ontario M2N 0A4 www.agco.on.ca |
1-800-522-2876 416-326-8700 |
| Service Ontario (Provincial Incorporation and Business Name Registration) |
6788 Thorold Stone Road, Unit 4 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2J 1B4 www.serviceontario.ca |
1-800-361-3223 905-358-5021 |
| Ontario Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (Safety and Insurance) |
301 St. Paul Street, 8th Floor St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 3M8 www.wsib.on.ca |
1-800-387-0750 905-687-8622 |
| Ontario Ministry of Finance (Employer Health Tax) |
95 Grosvenor Street Toronto, Ontario M7A 1Y8 www.rev.gov.on.ca |
1-866-668-8297 |
| Niagara Regional Police Service (Background Checks and Fingerprints) |
5700 Valley Way Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 1X8 www.niagarapolice.ca |
905-688-4111 x 4400 |
| Niagara Region Public Health (Inspections) |
5710 Kitchener Street Niagara Falls, Ontario L2G 1C1 www.niagararegion.ca/health |
905-356-1538 |
| City of Niagara Falls, Finance Department (Business Taxes) |
City Hall, 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 www.niagarafalls.ca/city-hall/finance |
905-356-7521 x 4306 905-356-7521 x 4313 |
| City of Niagara Falls, Fire Department (Fire Inspections) |
5809 Morriston Street Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 2E8 www.niagarafalls.ca/city-hall/fire |
905-356-1321 x 2207 |
| City of Niagara Falls, Building Department (Building Permits) |
City Hall, 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 www.niagarafalls.ca/city-hall/building |
905-356-7521 x 4251 |
| City of Niagara Falls, Planning Department (Zoning Information) |
City Hall, 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 www.niagarafalls.ca/city-hall/planning |
905-356-7521 x 4234 |
| City of Niagara Falls, Clerks Department (Municipal Business Licenses) |
City Hall, 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 www.niagarafalls.ca/city-hall/clerks |
905-356-7521 x 4272 |
