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##  [London Economic Development Institute (LEDC)](/partner/london-economic-development-institute-ledc) 

The [London Economic Development Corporation](https://www.ledc.com/) (LEDC) is the lead economic development agency for London, Ontario, Canada. The LEDC works with business, government, and community partners to attract business investment, develop a connected and supportive business climate, and grow London's talented workforce.

The LEDC provides economic development services including:

- Attracting new business and foreign direct investment to London
- Retaining existing business and assisting with local expansions
- Advocating for improving the business environment in London
- Providing workforce development leadership to connect businesses with education institutes and employment sector agencies
- Marketing and promoting London for business opportunities in overseas markets
- Establishing business support partnerships throughout the community
- Assisting the City of London in development of strategic plans such as industrial lands strategy