The Economic Development Department is responsible for the attraction of new businesses to St. Catharines, as well as encouraging the expansion and retention of existing businesses within the community. The St. Catharines Downtown Creative Cluster Master Plan was created as a framework for revitalization and development investment for the Downtown. The office is available to work closely with businesses in order to bring together the right tools necessary that best suit business and community needs before, during, and after establishing an operation in St. Catharines. Also home of the Small Business and Enterprise Centre St. Catharines. Help for business owners.