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Southwestern Ontario Real Estate Forum
Tuesday June 2nd, 2026
RBC Place LondonLondon, Ontario

Norm Schleehahn
Director, Economic Development at City of Hamilton
Speaker

Profile

Norm Schleehahn has helped lead Hamilton's economic resurgence since becoming the City's Director of Economic Development in March 2020. Leading one of Canada's most respected Economic Development Offices, he has been instrumental in catalyzing economic growth, job creation, and revitalization throughout the city.

With over 30 years of experience in economic development, Norm has facilitated thousands of new jobs, overseeing the development and redevelopment of millions of square feet of space and attracting billions of dollars in new investment to Hamilton.

A passionate advocate for his profession, Norm is a past President of the Economic Developers Council of Ontario and has served on the Economic Developers Association of Canada board. He is currently an active member of the International Economic Development Council, where he contributes to evaluating and crediting best-practice economic development organizations across North America.

Agenda Sessions

  • Session B1- Offices and the evolution of downtown cores in Southwestern Ontario

    11:40am