# Expand Your Business in Winnipeg Canada **URL:** [View](https://winnipegdev.dci-test.com/do-business/invest-expand/expand-here/) **Last Updated:** 2026-11-05T21:51:14+00:00 **Summary:** Get support for business expansion in Winnipeg: funding navigation, talent, connections and site selection. ## Expand here ## Growing your business? We’ll help\! **Looking to invest, grow or expand your presence in Winnipeg?** Winnipeg Economic Development & Tourism will connect you with the people, programs and resources to support your project\. From investment and expansion opportunities, workforce insights, local business connections and program and funding navigation, our team can help you access the information and resources you need\. We continually strengthen the city’s 10 key sectors by supporting business growth, attracting investment and developing a skilled workforce, all while working with businesses, investors, government, industry and community partners to build a competitive and sustainable business environment for the long term\. ### Funding & program navigation #### Funding & program navigation If you’re growing a company, we can match a variety of programs to fit your project. We work closely with federal, provincial and municipal partners, as well as industry, academic and research ecosystem partners to create the best business environment in Canada. ### Talent attraction & retention #### Talent attraction & retention **Our Talent & Workforce Development team helps Winnipeg businesses handle all kinds of workforce challenges. With a wealth of experience, data insights and resources, we're here to help you make better informed decisions to execute your short and long-term workforce strategies.** **We start with a Talent Needs Assessment (TNA), a structured advisory service to assist companies in identifying, understanding and addressing their workforce requirements. The service is delivered when a business – either currently operating in Winnipeg or planning to relocate or expand operations in the city – engages Winnipeg EDT to gain expert insight into its talent challenges and opportunities.** **Our team provides:** - **Advice and recommendations** - **Tools and resources** - **Qualified referrals** - **Work in Manitoba job portal information** - **Missions and events** [Connect now](https://winnipegdev.dci-test.com/do-business/why-winnipeg/talent-workforce-development/) ### Introductions & connections #### Introductions & connections Winnipeg Economic Development & Tourism has built up an extensive network of local business leaders and government officials. We connect clients to the right expert at the right time to solve their business challenges. We can also provide referrals to one of our many partner organizations if your needs match their expertise. When you’re not sure who to call, call us. We’ll make the introductions for you. ### Issues management #### Issues management We can help navigate challenges you are facing that relate to government, the private sector, utilities and other issues. We provide objective advice, troubleshooting services and connect clients to the right contacts to resolve their issues immediately. ### Data requests #### Data requests We can provide information, research, data and market intelligence relevant to your business needs and decision-making. This can include economic and industry statistics, labour market information, demographic data, market insights, cost analysis and responses to ad hoc information requests. Depending on the nature of your request, we can provide existing reports, customized research or tailored data packages. ### Location & site support #### Site selection? We can help\. The right site has much more than real estate. There are crucial strategic variables including access to transportation and logistics networks, power, water and waste, and other infrastructure. Local demographic and transit options can also be a significant differentiator between sites. Once you have your site selected, our work doesn’t stop. We’ll partner with you throughout every stage of your business growth. ## Investment ready sites Winnipeg boasts investment\-ready and strategically\-located properties to help your business grow\. View our property listings platform below\. ## Stories Local successes that are helping drive Winnipeg ### [BeeMaid Honey is sweetening the local economy with local honey](https://winnipegdev.dci-test.com/beemaid-honey-is-sweetening-the-local-economy-with-local-honey/) New facility in St\. Boniface Industrial Park not only processes all that sweet prairie honey, it's also a one\-stop bee shop ### [ConstructionClock punches in as the best way to track labour](https://winnipegdev.dci-test.com/constructionclock-punches-in-as-the-best-way-to-track-labour/) Founded in 2022, David Peters’ company is now keeping track of 3,000 construction sites across 50\+ countries ### [Taiv takes over ads on restaurant TVs and is changing the ad game](https://winnipegdev.dci-test.com/taiv-takes-over-ads-on-restaurant-tvs-and-is-changing-the-ad-game/) Winnipeg\-based AI\-driven ad company is growing like crazy while also helping generate new revenue streams for restaurants across North America ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Who is Winnipeg Economic Development & Tourism for? Winnipeg Economic Development & Tourism is here to assist local, national and international companies grow their operations in Winnipeg and to bring events, tourists and talent to our city\. If you’re a local company, we can help you with funding sources and program navigation, talent attraction and retention, introductions and connections, issue management , data requests as well as finding the right site for your operations\. ### What support is available for businesses expanding in Winnipeg? Winnipeg Economic Development & Tourism has a number of initiatives for businesses expanding in Winnipeg\. We can help with everything from cutting through red tape for funding and government programs; attracting talent via our Work in Manitoba job portal; networking and introductions to all the right people; managing utilities, government relations and operations; data requests from our economic experts; and advice to help you find the right location for your operations\. ### What programs or connections can facilitate business expansion in Manitoba? Manitoba offers an abundance of tax credit programs, provincial funding and economic connections that will help your business expansion here\. We have the Innovation Growth Program, the Industry Expansion Program, the Canada\-Manitoba Job Grant and the Manitoba Works Capital Incentive, all of which are geared to boost businesses through cost\-sharing, training solutions and facility and equipment upgrades\. We don’t work alone\. Some of our partners include World Trade Centre Winnipeg, the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, Community Futures Manitoba, the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce, the Indigenous Chamber of Commerce, and First Nations groups including Treaty 1 and the Southern Chiefs’ Organization\. The city is also home to many industry associations, sector councils, post\-secondary institutions and various departments of municipal, provincial and federal governments that are here to help businesses grow\. The province also has a Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit for investors and the Manitoba Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit for companies that produce interactive digital media products, including video games and simulators\. ## Start here\. Fill out the form below to connect with our team\.