The Welland Development Commission (WDC) was established in 1963 as a non-profit economic development corporation that is an arm of the City of Welland government. The WDC is funded by the City and corporate sponsors and is composed of chamber appointees, citizen appointees, members of council and two full time staff. 

The WDC actively recruits new businesses and industries interested in establishing or expanding their enterprises in the City, as well as building working relationships with local businesses. It also promotes new business and investment opportunities within the City and will provide the business community with information and assistance with their respective needs and concerns. 

The WDC provides assistance to your company regarding the following: 

• Business Retention & Expansion
• Site selection assistance
• Inventory of available land and buildings
• Strategic alliances
• Referrals to local businesses and government contacts
• Research information relating to specific inquiries
• Market research & assistance
• Corporate Calling Program
• Industry networking events
• Business Directory database
• Community Profile
• Statistical information
• General information on the City of Welland

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Welland Development Commission
60 East Main Street
Welland, Ontario
L3B 3X4
(905) 735-1700; ext. 2111
(800) 735-3771
Fax# (905) 735-1543

Dan Degazio
Manager, Economic Development

Lina Henri
Administrative Assistant