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Norm Schleehahn

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Director, Economic Development at City Of Hamilton
📍 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

As the Director of Economic Development for the City of Hamilton, Norm Schleehahn leads initiatives for business attraction, job creation, and investment. A Bachelor of Commerce graduate from McMaster University and a Certified Economic Developer, he has served the city for over 30 years and is described as creative and results-oriented.

Norm has a deep, long-standing commitment to the Hamilton community, having spent his entire professional career contributing to its growth. He has served on the boards of several local organizations, including Innovation Factory and the McMaster Institute for Transportation Logistics, demonstrating a personal investment in the citys future.

He has been instrumental in attracting billions of dollars in new investment to Hamilton, overseeing the development of millions of square feet of commercial and industrial space.

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Experience
5 Years
Current Role
Director, Economic Development
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Priorities

Topics Norm cares about

Economic Growth
He is focused on catalyzing Hamilton's economy, celebrating major milestones like achieving over $2 billion in building permits and attracting new corporate investment.
Business Development
His core mandate involves attracting new businesses and supporting the retention and expansion of existing companies to foster a thriving local business ecosystem.
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Career

Work history

3-2020
Director, Economic Development
City Of Hamilton
3-2020
Manager of Business Development
City Of Hamilton
Business Development Consultant
City Of Hamilton
President
Economic Developers Council of Ontario
In the press

Media appearances

Southwest Ontario Real Estate Forum – Speaker Profile: Norm Schleehahn, City of Hamilton. Featured in Informaconnect
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Economic Development Update by Norm Schleehahn, City of Hamilton. Featured in YouTube
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Education
1987 - 1991
Bachelor of Commerce
McMaster University
1995 - 1997
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University of Waterloo
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