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Inviting women-led tech businesses to grow with EmpowHER

IDEA Mississauga and YSpace are accepting applications for the EmpowHER Tech Launchpad accelerator program.  June 26, 2026 IDEA Mississauga, in partnership with YSpace ELLA—York University’s women’s innovation hub—is now accepting applications for the EmpowHER Tech Launchpad. The 12-week accelerator program helps women-led product and technology companies grow and scale.  The program offers one-on-one mentorship, expert led workshops and support to prepare investor and partner pitches. Participants also connect with […]

Are you looking for fresh produce? Visit a farmers market in Mississauga
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Are you looking for fresh produce? Visit a farmers market in Mississauga

Buying fresh, organic produce at the local farmers market in Mississauga helps boost local businesses and promotes urban agriculture and sustainability. (Plus the food is delicious!) June 5, 2026 Explore fresh and organic produce at the local farmers market in Mississauga. When you purchase from these markets, you’re boosting local businesses and promoting urban agriculture […]

Mississauga unveils ‘once-in-a-generation’ vision to transform the downtown core
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Mississauga unveils ‘once-in-a-generation’ vision to transform the downtown core

New cultural and tourist venues, landmark open spaces, housing and office development will act as major economic drivers for the City while creating a livelier urban centre. City building | March 11, 2026 City Council has endorsed a transformative new vision for the future of Mississauga’s downtown core. The vision re-imagines 12 acres of City‑owned land […]

Mississauga introduces additional incentives to encourage purpose-built rental housing
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Mississauga introduces additional incentives to encourage purpose-built rental housing

The City continues to take action on development charges to help kick-start construction and make homes more affordable. City building | February 21, 2026 Today, City Council approved a motion from Mayor Parrish to expand the City’s development charges incentive program. The aim is to help get more purpose-built rental apartments buildings under construction in Mississauga. The motion eliminates development […]

Path to Prosperity 2030: Mississauga launches new Economic Development Strategy
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Path to Prosperity 2030: Mississauga launches new Economic Development Strategy

City outlines a plan to shape a competitive, inclusive, sustainable, and future-ready economy Business and innovation | February 11, 2026 Today, Council approved a new Economic Development Strategy, Path to Prosperity 2030. The Strategy sets a clear direction for how Mississauga will support business investment, job growth, and prosperity, focusing on the conditions businesses, entrepreneurs, and workers […]

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Mississauga ranked one of Canada’s best locations for business & investment for 9th consecutive year

Site Selection Magazine’s prestigious ranking recognizes the City’s commitment to promoting Mississauga as a competitive, prosperous, sustainable and inclusive economic hub. Invest Mississauga, the City’s economic development division, has earned another spot on Site Selection Magazine’s list of Canada’s top 20 economic development groups, proving once again that Mississauga is a place where businesses and talent thrive. This […]