economicdevelopmentcommunityprofileaugust2016

Community Profile

THE RIGHT PEOPLE. THE RIGHT INVESTMENT. THE RIGHT TIME. PICKERING THE PICKERING ADVANTAGEEnergy • Strategically located next to the City of Toronto • Strong reputation as a dynamic place to invest and grow a business • Access to labour force of over 3.8 million employees within 1 day’s drive • Local academia to support technology advancements and labour force training • Among the lowest assessed employment land values within the Greater Toronto Area • Site identified for a future reliever airport • Prestige employment lands available along a 400 series highway

investinpickering.ca City of Pickering Economic Development Pickering Civic Complex One The Esplanade, Pickering, Ontario, Canada L1V 6K7 905.420.4625 Toll Free: 1.866.683.2760 business@pickering.ca

THE RIGHT PEOPLE. THE RIGHT INVESTMENT. THE RIGHT TIME. PICKERING

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Community Profile

Mayor’s Message

As the gateway city to the east GTA,

Pickering is poised to become one

Pickering is strategically located where

of the premier municipalities in the

City of Toronto, York and Durham

province. The Government of Ontario has named our downtown an ‘Urban Growth Centre’ and an ‘Anchor Mobility Hub’. Together, our landmark pedestrian bridge and ‘LEED-GOLD’ office tower

Pickering City Centre features an iconic, enclosed pedestrian bridge, connecting the Pickering GO Station

revitalization.

into the heart of downtown offices, the

Over the next 20 years, Pickering will

Durham/Centennial College Learning

lead the Greater Toronto Area in growth

Site and an award winning regional

35,000 jobs.

When we realised that we needed to expand our office, we chose to move to the City of Pickering. The proficiency and dedication shown by staff at the City gave us a level of comfort in knowing we had made the right decision. Our employees are thoroughly enjoying the new office in Downtown Pickering. Not only does it provide easy access to Highway 401, it’s steps away from a major transit hub which provides excellent connectivity across the Greater Toronto Area.

Regions meet.

form the epicentre of our City Centre

with an additional 70,000 residents and

“

185,000 2031 Population

Shopping Centre.

95,000 Current Population

Energy Engineering

of our key priorities, and I commit

against the largest fresh water bay on

Bio-Technologies

expansion or relocation to Pickering as effortless and profitable as possible.

destination including condominiums,

Advanced Manufacturing Logistics

entertainment in Millennium Square.

MAJOR EMPLOYER

Industry thrives in Pickering. New

Ontario Power Generation (OPG)

prestige employment lands await your investment with hundreds of acres to choose from along a 400 series highway.

4,500 Rogers 750 Purdue Pharma Canada 440 Aspect Retail Logistics 430 Municipal Property Assessment (MPAC)

L

TORONTO

marinas, shops, restaurants and sunset

Mayor, Dave Ryan

Train, Bus & Taxi • GO Transit & Durham Region Transit

Environmental Technologies Pharmaceuticals

Lake Ontario, showcasing a beachfront

Major highways • 401, 407-ETR, 7 & 2 • Enclosed Pedestrian Bridge spans Hwy 401 connecting GO Station to Downtown Pickering

MAIN INDUSTRIES

Pickering’s Nautical Village nestles

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First Gulf was awarded the contract by Siemens Canada to construct a 192,000 sq. ft. design built facility in Pickering, Ontario. Our experience working with the City’s Economic Development, Planning and Building Services staff was by far one of the best we have experienced. The professionalism and dedication shown by staff at the City demonstrates what a great place Pickering is for doing business!

”

~ Brian Harrison, Vice President,

Business Development First Gulf Corporation

investinpickering.ca

In proximity to • 2 International airports • 1 municipal airport • Pickering Federal lands protected for future reliever airport CNR & CPR

Pickering

POPULATION

Economic development remains one to working with you to make your

”

~ Jeff Quipp, CEO, Search Engine People

INFRASTRUCTURE

investinpickering.ca

5 US border crossings within 1 day’s drive Access to Seaport in Oshawa

EDUCATION & HEALTH • Durham/Centennial College Learning Site • University of Ontario Institute of Technology and University of Toronto Access to • 3 full service hospitals • Multiple specialty clinics

Community Profile

Mayor’s Message

As the gateway city o the east GTA,

Pickering is poised to become one

Pickering is strategically located where

of the premier municipalities in the

City of Toronto, York and Durham

province. The Government of Ontario has named our downtown an ‘Urban Growth Centre’ and an ‘Anchor Mobility Hub’. Together, our landmark pedestrian bridge and ‘LEED-GOLD’ office tower

Pickering City Centre features an iconic, enclosed pedestrian bridge, connecting the Pickering GO Station

revitalization.

into the heart of downtown offices, the

Over the next 20 years, Pickering will

Durham/Centennial College Learning

lead the Greater Toronto Area in growth

Site and an award winning regional

35,000 jobs.

When we realised that we needed to expand our office, we chose to move to the City of Pickering. The proficiency and dedication shown by staff at the City gave us a level of comfort in knowing we had made the right decision. Our employees are thoroughly enjoying the new office in Downtown Pickering. Not only does it provide easy access to Highway 401, it’s steps away from a major transit hub which provides excellent connectivity across the Greater Toronto Area.

Regions meet.

form the epicentre of our City Centre

with an additional 70,000 residents and

“

185,000 2031 Population

Shopping Centre.

95,000 Current Population

Energy Engineering

of our key priorities, and I commit

against the largest fresh water bay on

Bio-Technologies

expansion or relocation to Pickering as effortless and profitable as possible.

destination including condominiums,

Advanced Manufacturing Logistics

entertainment in Millennium Square.

MAJOR EMPLOYER

Industry thrives in Pickering. New

Ontario Power Generation (OPG)

prestige employment lands await your investment with hundreds of acres to choose from along a 400 series highway.

4,500 Rogers 750 Purdue Pharma Canada 440 Aspect Retail Logistics 430 Municipal Property Assessment (MPAC)

L

TORONTO

marinas, shops, restaurants and sunset

Mayor, Dave Ryan

Train, Bus & Taxi • GO Transit & Durham Region Transit

Environmental Technologies Pharmaceuticals

Lake Ontario, showcasing a beachfront

Major highways • 401, 407-ETR, 7 & 2 • Enclosed Pedestrian Bridge spans Hwy 401 connecting GO Station to Downtown Pickering

MAIN INDUSTRIES

Pickering’s Nautical Village nestles

350

e ak

O

ar nt

io

“

First Gulf was awarded the contract by Siemens Canada to construct a 192,000 sq. ft. design built facility in Pickering, Ontario. Our experience working with the City’s Economic Development, Planning and Building Services staff was by far one of the best we have experienced. The professionalism and dedication shown by staff at the City demonstrates what a great place Pickering is for doing business!

”

~ Brian Harrison, Vice President,

Business Development First Gulf Corporation

investinpickering.ca

In proximity to • 2 International airports • 1 municipal airport • Pickering Federal lands protected for future reliever airport CNR & CPR

Pickering

POPULATION

Economic development remains one to working with you to make your

”

~ Jeff Quipp, CEO, Search Engine People

INFRASTRUCTURE

investinpickering.ca

5 US border crossings within 1 day’s drive Access to Seaport in Oshawa

EDUCATION & HEALTH • Durham/Centennial College Learning Site • University of Ontario Institute of Technology and University of Toronto Access to • 3 full service hospitals • Multiple specialty clinics

Community Profile

THE RIGHT PEOPLE. THE RIGHT INVESTMENT. THE RIGHT TIME. PICKERING THE PICKERING ADVANTAGEEnergy • Strategically located next to the City of Toronto • Strong reputation as a dynamic place to invest and grow a business • Access to labour force of over 3.8 million employees within 1 day’s drive • Local academia to support technology advancements and labour force training • Among the lowest assessed employment land values within the Greater Toronto Area • Site identified for a future reliever airport • Prestige employment lands available along a 400 series highway

investinpickering.ca City of Pickering Economic Development Pickering Civic Complex One The Esplanade, Pickering, Ontario, Canada L1V 6K7 905.420.4625 Toll Free: 1.866.683.2760 business@pickering.ca

THE RIGHT PEOPLE. THE RIGHT INVESTMENT. THE RIGHT TIME. PICKERING

investinpickering.ca