Thunder Bay: Canada’s Most Strategic Place to Grow Your Business
Thunder Bay offers distinct advantages for businesses through its strategic geographic location, modern infrastructure, diverse and skilled workforce, and strong concentration of research and innovation capabilities. As a growing and forward-looking city, Thunder Bay continues to attract entrepreneurs, investors, and innovative enterprises from across Canada and beyond. With deep roots in research excellence and applied innovation—particularly in natural resources, advanced manufacturing, and emerging technologies—Thunder Bay provides companies with the ideal environment to execute growth strategies while building strong, long-term foundations for success.
Key Advantages
Connect with our Business Development Team

Lucy Kwiaton, Business Development Manager
T: (807) 633-2566
E: lucy.kwiaton@thunderbay.ca

Mike Barten, Sr. Business Development Officer
T: (807) 630-4468
E: mike.barten@thunderbay.ca

Kyle Neabel, Small Business Development Officer
T: (807) 621-7131
E: kyle.neabel@thunderbay.ca
How we help
- Community and market insights
- Local connections and network opportunities
- Site selection and location support
- Labour market intelligence and workforce data
- Workforce attraction support
- Guidance on funding programs and incentives
- Community and lifestyle marketing