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 achievement marks nine consecutive years of national recognition, where the City has been recognized for its growth, innovation, and investment success.
Mississauga shines as a global business centre with strong economic performance
Site Selection Magazine evaluates regions and municipalities on key economic indicators including frequency of corporate investments, capital spending, and job creation. This past year, Mississauga has delivered strong results, and the City has much to be proud of.
Examples of recent investments driving the city’s growth include:
- AztraZeneca, a global pharmaceutical and biotech company, is investing $820 million in Mississauga, creating 700+ high-skilled jobs and moving into a new office in the city.
- Electrovaya, a lithium-ion battery technology and manufacturing company, is receiving $2 million in federal funding for upgrades at its Mississauga facility.
- Roche Canada, a Swiss multinational healthcare company, announced an investment of more than $130 million in partnership with Invest Ontario and the Government of Ontario, which will create up to 250 new highly skilled, technical jobs.
- e-Zinc, a company that specializes in a zinc-based, long-duration energy storage solution, opened its new 42,000 sq. ft. pilot manufacturing facility in Mississauga.
- Synechron, an international digital transformational consulting firm, opened its new Delivery Centre in Mississauga to support its expansion across North America.
- Kyowa Kirwin, a prominent Japanese pharmaceutical company, officially opened the doors to its first Canadian office in Mississauga.
- Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc. announced the construction of a new GMP Biologics manufacturing facility in Mississauga to manufacture monoclonal antibodies and protein therapies, with support from the Federal government of Canada.
- Zeb, an AI-powered digital transformation strategy company, announced its expansion into the North American market with a new office in Mississauga.
Why Mississauga?
Mississauga has built one of Canada’s strongest and most diverse business communities. It’s home to a large business community of more than 100,000 companies. This includes over 775 multi-national companies, and 75+ Fortune 500 firms. With strong sectors like advanced manufacturing, technology, life sciences, logistics and financial services, the city consistently attracts global investment and companies from across the world are choosing Mississauga as their home base in Canada.
The city’s strategic location is another advantage for businesses. It’s home to Toronto Pearson Airport, which gives the city access to a robust supply chain, global market access, and more. It also has two post-secondary institutions and a skilled, diverse talent pool, making it an ideal location for business growth.
Invest Mississauga helps power growth and innovation
Through Invest Mississauga, companies at every stage, from start-up to scale-up, have access to tailored data, market insights, sector-specific programs and services, and a network of partners to help them make smart, timely decisions. IDEA Mississauga, Invest Mississauga’s team that supports entrepreneurship and small businesses, strengthens the city’s start-up sector and supports innovation. At the IDEA Entrepreneurship Hub in Square One, founders have access to mentors, partners, talent and programs designed to help their ideas become reality.
Read Site Selection Magazine’s September 2025 issue, highlighting Mississauga’s accomplishments alongside other top Canadian economic development groups.
Quotes
“Invest Mississauga is proud to once again be recognized by Site Selection Magazine as one of Canada’s top locations for business and investment. As the second strongest economy in Ontario, we are always looking for ways to support our business community. This recognition reinforces that we’re on the right track. With more than 100,000 companies, Mississauga is a top destination for businesses, jobs and investment, and we look forward to continuing to grow and strengthen our community.”
– Mayor Carolyn Parrish, City of Mississauga
“Mississauga continues to stand out as one of Canada’s top cities for business, and it’s because of our commitment to creating the right environment for businesses to invest, grow and succeed. From global companies to local entrepreneurs, businesses at all stages choose our city because of our talent, strategic location, innovation, and services. We are so proud to be recognized by Site Selection Magazine, and we’ll continue to work hard to ensure Mississauga is a place where businesses want to invest.”
– Christina Kakaflikas, Director, Invest Mississauga
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