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Economic Development & Business in Winnipeg

How to sell to the City of Winnipeg – Review our bid opportunities online, public opening results and award information.
Reasons for doing business in Winnipeg  – A stable, diverse economy; strategic central location; low operating costs plus a highly skilled and motivated workforce...find out more.
Advertising Opportunities with the City of Winnipeg
Economic Development Winnipeg Inc., Inc. is the City of Winnipeg 's economic development and tourism agency.

Facts & Stats

Economic and Demographic Information
Residential Land Supply Study 
Waverley West 
Rehabilitation and Re-use of Residential and Office Buildings 
Current Neighborhood Profiles 
City By-law Search 

Building Permits & Inspections

Permits Online – This e-service that enables the trades and building industry to apply for plumbing, electrical and new home construction permits over the Internet. Once a permit application has been submitted, this secure system enables registered users to check on the status of their permit application(s) seven days a week, day or night.
BizPal – Online Business Permits and Licences Service
Zoning – What are the basic concepts of zoning and land use planning? How do you apply for a permit?

Neighborhoods & Zoning

Zoning in the City of Winnipeg – What is zoning? What permits are needed for development? All you need to know about "location, location, location."
Map for Zoning & Permits/Planning, Property & Development Offices – The Planning, Property & Development Department is located in the Fort Garry Place complex, directly behind the Fort Garry Hotel.
Neighborhood profiles – Looking for a neighborhood to locate your business? This data includes interactive maps and neighborhood profiles.

Property Information

City properties for sale – Find out what City property is up for sale and where it’s located.
Access the Citizen’s Information Service (eCIS) for property-related information online. You can search city properties for sale, licenced business, recreational facilities and more.
Stop! Remember to call before you dig! – Remember to call our Underground Clearance line to get info on underground plants not covered by standard locate procedures.

Business Licences

Business licences – The City of Winnipeg Licences 27 business activities through the 'Doing Business in Winnipeg Bylaw'. Each one of these activities require one or more permits or approvals from other City of Winnipeg Departments. Learn how to apply for a licence for your business.
BizPal – Online Business Permits and Licences Service

Business Services

Criminal Records Search
Newcomers Pocket Guide – For businesses and other organizations.

City Beautification

Graffiti Removal Service – Winnipeg City Council has identified graffiti as a growing problem in the community and has taken the lead in graffiti removal offering a free, year-round graffiti removal service.
Take Pride Winnipeg! is a non-profit organization established in 1991 to develop an ongoing citywide clean up and beautification program for the city of Winnipeg.

Water & Waste

Recycle – Your business can help recycling in Winnipeg to create a better tomorrow.
Building a new office or plant? – Find out about commercial building requirements and other miscellaneous requirements from Water and Waste.
Important information for Landlords
Sewer Overflow Information System Activated – providing a 24 hour rolling history of overflows.
Sewer Service Interruptions – includes a link to archived reports.
Adjustment of sewer charges programFor customers who use large volumes of water not discharged to the wastewater system, land drainage works, or into a body of water.
Large volume sewer discount programDiscount program intended solely for large commercial and industrial customers.

Taxation (Business and Residential)

Business taxes in Winnipeg PDF – Find out more about Winnipeg’s business tax structure and how it compares to other cities in Canada.
How business taxes are calculated
How to pay your business taxes
Business assessment information