Programme de mesures incitatives au développement des entreprises de la Ville de Saskatoon ### 📋 Eligible Entities - For-profit businesses operating or establishing operations within Saskatoon city limits - New enterprises relocating to or starting operations in Saskatoon - Existing businesses expanding operations in the municipality - Manufacturing and processing companies - Technology and knowledge-based enterprises - Retail and commercial establishments (subject to specific criteria) - Businesses must demonstrate commitment to job creation or economic development in Saskatoon - No restriction on business size (small, medium, or large enterprises may qualify) ### 💰 Funding Details - Non-repayable support (exemptions and reductions, not loans) - Municipal tax exemptions on property taxes and/or business taxes - Utility service deposit waivers (waiver of required deposits for water, sewer, electricity connections) - Land prepayment reductions (reduction or waiver of upfront land purchase deposits or installments) - Service fee exemptions/reductions (waived or reduced utility connection fees and service setup charges) - Incentive duration: Typically 5-10 years depending on project scope and benefit level - Value varies by project based on size, location, and economic impact - No matching contribution required from the applicant business ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Real estate development and acquisition costs (land purchases, deposits) - Infrastructure connection fees (water, sewer, gas, electricity hookups) - Utility service setup and installation charges - Initial municipal service deposits (refundable deposits for utilities) - Business property tax obligations - Municipal business licenses and operational fees - Prepaid service charges (utility prepayments and service agreements) ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Application requirement: Submit formal application to City of Saskatoon Economic Development department - Due diligence: Demonstrate viable business plan with clear operational timeline - Job creation targets: Must commit to creating measurable local employment (