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Mississauga, Ontario has expanded. and prospered over the last 25 years. It has the enviable reputation of. being one of the fastest growing cities in. Canada and is a model that other. municipalities seek to emulate. Eight Reasons Why Business is Attracted to Mississauga.
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Mississauga, Ontario has expanded and prospered over the last 25 years. It has the enviable reputation of being one of the fastest growing cities in Canada and is a model that other municipalities seek to emulate.
1. Easy Access to Global and Local Markets and Suppliers • Strategically located • L.B. Pearson International Airport • Extensive network of 400 series highways • Two principal railways • Efficient and plentiful public transportation
2. A Readily Available, Skilled Labour Force • Access to 2 million workers within the GTA • Rapid population growth • Above average education and skill levels • 70% of work force has post-secondary education • 8 universities and 10 colleges
3. Plenty of Available Landand Buildings • Largest supply of modern, high quality, industrial land and buildings in the GTA • 5,000 acres remains to be developed for business • 50 high quality, private sector business parks
4. Cost Competitive • Low property taxes • Competitive lease rates and land prices • Electric power rates are the lowest in the GTA • Natural gas is readily available • North American FreeTrade Act
5. Excellent Community Amenities • Great place to live • Quality housing • First class schools • Health and medical services • Family-oriented sports • Leisure and arts facilities • One of the safest citiesin Canada
6. Premier Infrastructurefor Business • Well-maintained roads and major freeways • Extensive public transit • Freight and passenger rail service • Telecommunications infrastructure
7. Pro-business, Stable Government • The city is debt-free • Taxes have not increased in 8 years • $300 million in reserves • Attractive to foreign and local blue chip companies
8. Strong, Diverse Business Community • 9,700 non-retail businesses • 29 Fortune 500 head offices • Diverse business sectors including: • Information technologies • Biomedical technologies • Aerospace • Distribution
For More Information • Visit www.city.mississauga.on.ca/edo • or call 800-456-2181