City of Windsor Named Finalist for Economic Developers Council of Ontario Awards of Excellence
The City of Windsor has been named a finalist for the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) Awards of Excellence in the Business Attraction & Retention – Urban category for 2025.
The EDCO Awards of Excellence recognize outstanding achievements and innovative practices in economic development across Ontario. Being named a finalist is a testament to Windsor’s leadership, vision, and impact in advancing business attraction and retention, setting a benchmark for communities province-wide.
This recognition celebrates Windsor’s successful attraction of Minth Group’s first Canadian manufacturing facility — a transformative $300 million investment that brings 1,099 new jobs and a major boost to Windsor’s rapidly growing electric vehicle (EV) supply chain.
Amid global trade uncertainty, Windsor led an 18-month, all-hands “Team Windsor” effort — uniting City departments with Invest WindsorEssex, Invest Ontario, and the Province of Ontario — to deliver a seamless, one-window experience that gave Minth the confidence to invest here.
Key Outcomes
- Development of a one-million-square-foot EV-focused manufacturing campus
- Activation and transformation of 54 acres of airport land for advanced industrial use
- Announcement of a second facility through a joint venture with AISIN Corporation
- Strengthening of Windsor’s position as a national leader in EV and advanced manufacturing
Guided by the strategic direction of the Mayor and City Council, this collaborative approach has become a cornerstone of Windsor’s foreign direct investment (FDI) strategy. The project stands as more than just an investment — it exemplifies how purposeful teamwork, speed, and delivery excellence can attract global partners and fuel transformative economic growth for the region.
Windsor continues to emerge as a dynamic hub for investment, innovation, and sustainable economic growth. To learn more about Windsor’s competitive advantages, and investment environment, visit DiscoverWindsor.ca.
The winners of the EDCO Awards of Excellence will be announced and presented at the EDCO Conference on February 4, 2026. For more information about the EDCO Awards of Excellence, please visit edco.on.ca.
Quotes:
"It is wonderful to see this nomination come through, recognizing the City of Windsor, our economic development sector and partners, and investors from Minth Group for a truly transformative partnership. From the start, this investment has signalled that we are playing the long game in the face of global economic uncertainties. We are continuing to focus on Building Windsor’s Future through investment, growth, and sustainability. Windsor remains resilient, competitive, and open for business, and I thank and congratulate the teams at Minth Group, Invest WindsorEssex, and all those managing the City’s economic development portfolio. This nomination alone speaks to the power of collaboration and the great potential we are leveraging together."
– Mayor Drew Dilkens, City of Windsor
"Minth Group is proud to have partnered with the City of Windsor on this transformative investment. The City’s proactive, collaborative approach and commitment to delivering solutions gave us confidence in choosing Windsor for our first Canadian manufacturing campus. We congratulate the City on being named an EDCO Award finalist and look forward to continuing our work together as we expand our presence in the region."
– Jeremy Coulter, Managing Director North America Headquarters, Minth Group
"This achievement reflects the power of collaboration and the dedication of our entire team. Attracting Minth Group’s first Canadian facility was not just about securing a major investment — it was about demonstrating Windsor’s ability to deliver speed, certainty, and partnership at the highest level. We’re excited to continue building a future of innovation and opportunity for our community."
– Jelena Payne, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)/Commissioner of Economic Development, City of Windsor