2017
Economic Snapshot
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Guelph’s prosperity is by design BEST 4TH LARGE CITY
BEST CITY
TO START A BUSINESS IN CANADA Source: Canadian Federation of Independent Business, 2016
TOP 6
BEST CITY
FOR NEWCOMERS IN CANADA
Source: BMO Markets, 2016
BEST PLACE
IN CANADA TO FIND A JOB
employers in Guelph Canadian Business Counts, December 2016
University of Guelph ~5,000 annual graduates
Conestoga College ~4,600 annual graduates
Source: MoneySense Magazine, 2017
TOP 10
IN AMERICAS FOR FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT Source: fDi Intelligence, 2017
Source: MoneySense Magazine, 2017
3,972
TO BUY REAL ESTATE IN CANADA
ALL WITHIN 100KM 4 international airports Toronto (2), Waterloo, Hamilton
Guelph Junction Railway offers access to CN and CPR, competitive rates and reliable daily service
BARRIE
1h
2 shipping ports Toronto and Hamilton
Our vibrant downtown
GUELPH
attracts entrepreneurs, innovators, developers and new residents, and is exceeding growth targets
TORONTO
KITCHENER/ WATERLOO
Centre of the LONDON Toronto-Waterloo Innovation Corridor WINDSOR
HAMILTON NIAGARA FALLS
Why invest in Guelph? We make it easy for business to do business with City Hall GROWING AND RESILIENT ECONOMY
Guelph has one of Canada’s lowest unemployment rates, strongest housing markets, most innovative municipal governments, and competitive tax rates—all contributing to a strong, reliable and sustainable local economy.
We invite you to invest in Guelph—invest with Guelph.
PRIME LOCATION
Guelph is close to everything, and it feels like you’re away from it all. You’ll have easy access to international airports, major highways and reliable rail. Toronto, Canada’s largest city, is just an hour down the highway, and we’re a short drive to the U.S. borders. From Guelph, you will have access to over 150 million North American consumers within one day’s drive. Not to mention our spectacular natural green spaces that stretch for days.
“RWDI is an international company with offices all over the world. Being headquartered in Guelph, our access to the U.S. is quite easy, and its central location to border crossings and international airports are key to servicing our transportation needs.” – Michael Soligo, CEO of RWDI
ENVIABLE TALENT POOL
We’re home to a prominent University, and neighbours with more than a dozen top post-secondary institutions. Employment skews professional, technical, agri-food and advanced technology. In all, a workforce of more than 3 million people lives within an hour’s commute.
COMPETITIVE COST OF DOING BUSINESS
Guelph offers top-notch professional services and amenities without a big city cost of living. Guelph has one of the lowest land and development costs in the Greater Toronto area. You’ll enjoy lower-than-average labour and business costs, and, Ontario offers the lowest overall tax rate on new business investment amongst all members of the G7.
ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
More than $14 billion is spent on R&D each year in Ontario, and Guelph is a hotspot for ideas. Guelph is home to some of the world’s most innovative companies, has more than 30 research institutes, and a spirit of collaboration to help bring your ideas to life.
“Würth Canada is a dynamic company with a diverse customer base that spreads coast-to-coast. We were looking for a city and business environment that suited our needs and objectives, and allowed us to expand our business in the future. The City of Guelph, and the Hanlon Creek Business Park were the perfect fit for us, and we are very pleased to be operating here.” – Ernest Sweeney, President and CEO of Würth Canada Limited
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Fully serviced land, ready for development
More than
50% SOLD!
Hanlon Creek Business Park PHASE 1 Fully serviced lots (gas, hydro, water, sewer, telecommunications, paved roads) from 3 to 13 acres 5 minutes to Highway 401 Competitive land and development costs Flexible zoning for a mix of business uses ranging from manufacturing to laboratory and office to research establishment. Integrated within a 165 acre environmental reserve
CURRENT TENANTS Amplify LLP ApiHex Beekeeping Supplies ARC Brothers Electric Centex Engineering Centre Staged Inc. Compass Private Wealth of Raymond James Ltd. DB Fitness Inc. EasyGo Drinkware LLC
Eve Claxton Realty Inc. Brokerage Fabbian Fine Homes Fulton Food Safety Fusion Homes Gemini Homebuilders Graniteworx Halwell Mutual Insurance Company
Jam School MF Property Management Ltd. Mirexus Biotechnologies Inc.
Royal City Investment Corporation Stirling Marathon
NAI Park Capital
The Guelph Academy of Dance Inc.
Noble
The Zone Training
Regency Fireplace Products
Timberworx Custom Homes
RLB LLP Chartered Professional Accountants
Wood Haven Furniture Würth Canada Limited
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