City outlines a plan to shape a competitive, inclusive, sustainable, and future-ready economy<\/p>\n
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Today, Council approved a new Economic Development Strategy, Path to Prosperity 2030<\/a>. 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 need to succeed.<\/p>\n Path to Prosperity 2030 includes five pillars, supported by 15 objectives and 51 actions:<\/p>\n Build a competitive and business-friendly environment The Strategy arrives at a time of significant global change. Businesses and workers are navigating geopolitical instability, shifting trade patterns, the emergence of artificial intelligence, and climate pressures. Informed by extensive stakeholder consultations \u2013 including more than 200 voices from local businesses, entrepreneurs, education institutions, and community organizations \u2013 the Strategy outlines practical actions to help businesses, entrepreneurs, and workers respond to challenges and opportunities, while also strengthening Mississauga\u2019s ability to attract talent and encourage investment.<\/p>\n Path to Prosperity 2030 builds on previous strategies and achievements, which expanded business investment promotion to markets in the U.S., Europe and East Asia; opened IDEA Square One<\/a> in 2023 \u2013 a space dedicated to supporting small business, entrepreneurship, and early-stage company growth; launched the Invest Mississauga<\/a> brand in 2024; developed the Partners in Trade<\/a> plan to help residents and businesses respond to disruptions from U.S. tariffs; and introduced programs and services to support growth within life sciences, technology, creative industries, and advanced manufacturing sectors.<\/p>\n The Strategy also incorporates recommendations from the City\u2019s recently approved Retail Strategy<\/a> to encourage a healthy and diverse retail sector. Path to Prosperity 2030 advances both retail and creative industry growth as part of building vibrant experiences and communities, strengthening Mississauga\u2019s ability to attract talent and investment.<\/p>\n \u201cThe world is changing fast, demanding bold action and fresh thinking. Path to Prosperity 2030 is our commitment to an inclusive, sustainable, and prosperous future \u2013 investing in businesses, entrepreneurs, youth, and workers, while creating thriving communities where commerce and culture flourish together. With our valued partners, we will collaborate to unlock opportunity, accelerate innovation, and ensure Mississauga remains a business-friendly city that leads on the world stage.\u201d \u201cPath to Prosperity 2030 charts a bold course for a globally competitive, inclusive, sustainable, and future-ready economy. By building a competitive business environment, investing in skills and capabilities, and creating vibrant communities we are shaping the conditions for talent, entrepreneurs, and businesses to succeed.\u201d Implementation of Path to Prosperity 2030 will be lead by Invest Mississauga<\/a>, the City\u2019s Economic Development Division, in collaboration with partners, including internal City departments, local businesses, industry associations, education institutions, and community organizations.<\/p>\n Read the full strategy to learn more: https:\/\/www.investmississauga.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Invest-Mississauga-Path-to-Prosperity-2030.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nStrengthen economic diversification and agility
\nAccelerate innovation and sector-led growth
\nInvest in future-ready talent
\nFoster and promote vibrant communities<\/p>\n
\u2013 Carolyn Parrish, Mayor, City of Mississauga<\/p>\n
\u2013 Christina Kakaflikas, Director of Economic Development<\/p>\n
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