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2 WELCOME to DRYDEN Industry and business investment will find an ideal place to grow in Dryden. The solid economic base of tourism, alternative energy, and resource based sectors provide a strong foundation for diverse business opportunities including potential partnerships with our neighbouring First nations communities. For businesses that serve the local region, the City is well connected to other cities, towns and communities by the Trans Canada Highway, CP Rail and the Dryden Regional Airport. For businesses serving a wider market, our broadband wireless network provides fast, reliable connections to virtually anywhere in the world. Dryden offers ample opportunities and incentives to launch a new business or relocate an existing one. LEGEND Demographic Profile 3 Market Access 4 Education & Labour Force 5 Key Industries 6 Commercial & Utilities 7 Quality of Life 8 Additional Resources 9 Contacts City of Dryden Toll Free: info@dryden.ca Website:

3 DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE Dryden has a total population of 7,599 and a land area of 65.84km. The labour shed population count is ~5,000 7,599 Average Age Population Age Characteristics 0 to 4 Male 175 Female 16 5 to to 4 5 to to to to to Residents that had moved within the previous 5 years Dryden Mobility 36% vs. 38% Ontario English 6% Language Used at Home 93.0% English & French Population Projections Forecast as of March 017 PCensus 7,599 7,455 7,357 7,109 = 48% = 5% 016 Actual DRYDEN COMMUNITY PROFILE 017

4 MARKET ACCESS 3 Market Access The Trans-Canada Highway links Dryden with markets in Thunder Bay and Winnipeg and the Highway 50 links Dryden to Highway 11 as well as to the United States border at Fort Frances. Dryden is home to several trucking companies that include Stephen Blair Contracting, Skene Transfer & Supply, Gardewine North, Courtesy Freight Systems Ltd., Wayne Peters Trucking, and Manitoulin Transport Inc. Local couriers include Bri-Mar Courier Plus, Northern Parcel, B&M Delivery and Greyhound. Dryden Regional Airport offers daily scheduled and charter domestic flights, and is a full service facility that offers aviation fuels, ILS and a 6,000 x 150 foot paved runway. 349,000 Distances to Major Centres Major Centres Km Mi Kenora, Ontario Winnipeg, Manitoba Thunder Bay, Ontario Duluth, Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesota Calgary, Alberta 1,686 1,048 Toronto, Ontario 1,714 1,065 Canada U.S. Border Crossings Crossing Km Mi Fort Frances/International Falls Rainy River/Beaudette Thunder Bay/Grand Portage Emerson/Pembina Sault Ste Marie/Sault Ste Marie 1, DRYDEN COMMUNITY PROFILE 017

5 EDUCATION & LABOUR FORCE Basic Indicators Educational Total population 15+ 6,068 Employment Rate 6.0% Unemployment Rate 6.8% Labour Force Participation Rate 64.4% Attainment 4 Labour Force by Occupation Management Business, finance & administration Natural and applied sciences Health Social science, education, government & religion Art, culture, recreation and sport Sales and service Trades, transport and equipment operators & related Primary industry - specific Processing, manufacturing & utilities Occupation - not applicable Average Household Income % 4% 14% % % % 0% 31% 4% 1% 1% 0% 15% University Degree/ Diploma/Certificate 46% Trade, College or Non-University Diploma/Certificate 7% High School Certificate 13% Less than High School Dryden Average $6,14 Ontario Average $7,017 DRYDEN COMMUNITY PROFILE 017

6 KEY INDUSTRIES # OF COMPANIES Agriculture & Natural Resources &RQVWUXFWLRQ 0DQXIDFWXULQJ 16 7UDQVSRUWDWLRQ :KROHVDOH 7UDGH 5HWDLO 7UDGH Finance, Insurance, Real Estate Services 66 Other Health Care & Social Assistance 16.0% Retail Trade Public Administration 13.% Accommodation Manufacturing & Food Services 8.7% 7.5% 11.9% Construction 6.3% Educational Services 10.6% Transportation & Warehousing 5.8% Dryden's TOP 10 EMPLOYERS DOMTAR INC. MNR DISTRICT FIRE CENTRE KEEWATIN-PATRICIA DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD DRYDEN REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE RALEIGH FALLS LTD. PRT GROUP PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT CITY OF DRYDEN WALMART NORTHWEST DISTRICT CATHOLIC SCHOOL BOARD D R Y D E N C O M M U N I T Y P R O F I L E W W W. D R Y D E N. C A

7 LAND & Utilities Vacant Industrial/Commercial Land Industrial Park Acreage Available Serviced Steenhof Building Group (private) 64+ Yes Airport Business Park East 50+ Yes Centennial Business Park 50 Yes Toronto Drive Subdivision 36 Yes Norwill Industrial Park (Scott Street) 3 Yes City South - Hwy 17 5 No 6 To view a zoning map of the City of Dryden, please refer to the following link: city_services/building_and_planning/official_plan zoning_by-law_review_011/ 017 Tax Rates (%) Residential Commercial (occupied) Industrial (occupied) 1.8% 4.09% 3.6% The City of Dryden offers competitive water and sewer rates, natural gas and three-phase power, high-speed Internet, cable and mobile telephone services. DRYDEN COMMUNITY PROFILE 017

8 QUALITY OF LIFE Dryden is the second-largest city in the Kenora District of Northwestern Ontario, Canada, located on Wabigoon Lake and is encompassed by the beauty of tranquil lakes, spectacular views and the boreal forest. Dryden, also known as the Wilderness City, offers something for everyone; the perfect blend of opportunities to raise a family, launch a business or enjoy retirement. 7 The city is known for its abundant outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, and hiking, but also has a first-class recreational complex. This facility is fully equipped with swimming pool and waterslide, therapeutic warm pool, fitness and aerobics rooms, squash, a weight room, cardio-fitness centre and two indoor ice surfaces. There is literally something for every sports enthusiast in Dryden; waterfront golf course, curling league, beaches, canoeing, cross-country skiing, and numerous recreation parks. Dryden is well connected to other cities, towns and communities by the TransCanada Highway, which helps to support their solid economic base and tourism to the community. It also has a new state-of-the-art broadband wireless network to provide fast, reliable connections to virtually anywhere in the world allowing businesses to serve a wider market. Conveniently located nearby, is a full service, regional airport offering a 6000 ft runway utilizing ILS (Instrument Landing System) technology, and a fully modern, regional hospital, which has 4hr ambulatory and emergency services, CT scan, acute care services, visiting specialty surgeons, specialty clinics and telemedicine. Recreation & Culture Public Health & Education Infrastructure Service Providers D R Y D E N C O M M U N I T Y P R O F I L E W W W. D R Y D E N. C A

9 CONTACTS Nicole Gale, Economic Development Manager Dryden Development Corporation 30 Van Horne Avenue, Dryden, Ontario, P8N A7 Phone: ext.1 Fax: Toll Free: Website: City Council Mayor - Greg Wilson Phone: gwilson@dryden.ca Councillor - Norm Bush Phone: nbush@dryden.ca Councillor - Darryl Skinner Phone: dskinner@dryden.ca Councillor - Martin MacKinnon Phone: mmackinnon@dryden.ca Councillor - Mary Trist mtrist@dryden.ca Councillor - John Carlucci Phone: jcarlucci@dryden.ca Councillor - Roger Valley Phone: rvalley@dryden.ca Business Associations Business Development Bank of Canada - Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre (COBSC) - Community Development - City of Dryden - Contact North - Dryden District Chamber of Commerce - Dryden Service Canada Centre - Export Development Canada (EDC) - Ministry of Northern Development & Mines - Northwest Business Centre - Northwest Employment Works - Northwest Training and Adjustment Board - Ontario Government Information Centre - Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Growth (MEDG) - ww.ontario.ca Patricia Area Community Endeavours - Shooniyaa Wa-Biitong Training & Employment Centre D R Y D E N C O M M U N I T Y P R O F I L E W W W. D R Y D E N. C A