Spotlight on City’s Economic Sector and Day-to-Day Municipal Operations 

RICHMOND HILL – On Tuesday, March 12, Richmond Hill was pleased to host 12 municipal officials from various regions of Nigeria at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts. The delegation was part of the City’s continued plan to support development and growth across Richmond Hill. Key areas of discussion included City infrastructure, planning processes, legislative services and economic development. Highlights included learning about Richmond Hill’s innovation ecosystem and the Centre for Local Innovation and Collaboration (CLIC). 

A number of Richmond Hill businesses also joined the workshop presentations, including Visual Defence and Aecometric. Both companies have worked closely with clients in Africa to export products and services, and shared their success stories. 

Richmond Hill is home to more than 5,180 businesses, part of Canada's largest technology cluster and boasts one of Canada's most educated workforces. The City welcomes the opportunity to work with international government officials and cities to showcase our community and its world-renowned companies, share our knowledge and learn from others. Richmond Hill’s diverse, highly skilled talent pool, along with its prime location in the centre of the Greater Toronto Area with easy access to major highways and international airports, makes it a strategic place for companies to locate. 

Quotes

“Any opportunity to welcome delegations to our great City is a win-win. We’re fortunate to be able to offer an in-depth look at how municipal government in our country works while gaining an understanding of municipal government abroad. Occasions like this are also a great way to learn from each other while promoting our amazing community and helping our innovative businesses expand on an international front.”  

- Mayor David West

Media Contacts

Kate Davey
Communications Coordinator, Office of Mayor David West
kate.davey@richmondhill.ca 

Patti Enright
Communications Advisor, City of Richmond Hill
patti.enright@richmondhill.ca