Choose Marathon for Business

Marathon is bigger than our size suggests.

Marathon serves as the North of Superior regional hub for services (particularly for natural resource-based companies), healthcare, and transportation and logistics. Plus, we have the supports and lifestyle that make Marathon an attractive place to work.

Business incentives for commercial and industrial operations are another reason to Choose Marathon. Rooted firmly in the natural resource sector but open to all opportunities, you’ll find Marathon Industry and business investment an ideal place to grow. We ensure businesses in a wide variety of industries moving to the area get the help they need to make the most of their opportunities. Those industries include:

• Mining (including exploration and support services)
• Forestry
• Healthcare services
• Residential and consumer
• Commercial and retail
• Logistics including port services
• Energy
• Education
• Manufacturing
• Most other ventures that bring prosperity to Marathon and our surrounding community partners including Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation.

With one of the highest per capita incomes in Ontario and a diversified economy, Marathon offers ample opportunities and incentives to launch a new business or to relocate an existing one. Tax rates, registration fees, and land costs are extremely low compared to Ontario averages, and our resource base is rich. 

Contact us to find out how we can help your commercial or industrial operations find a home in Marathon. As a locally minded, globally connected community, you get the best of all worlds in this little piece of paradise.

We can also help you connect with funding assistance (grants, loans, and investors) including (but not limited to):