MANUFACTURING MAKE T The Province of Ontario and Niagara region collaborated throughout the process, providing exceptional service and support in our site location efforts. In particular, they helped us with key requirements such as proximity to the Canada-U.S. border, access to talent, and transportation considerations. ELYSE ALLAN, PRESIDENT AND CEO, GE CANADA
MANUFACTURING IN NIAGARA... MAKE T Niagara is home to manufacturing icons like General Motors and General Electric, as well as hundreds of small and strategic producers that are using the local innovation and technology resources to remain highly competitive. Niagara s manufacturers are diverse, driven and keen to leverage every advantage associated with their proximity to the US. The incredibly important role manufacturing plays in the region s economy has resulted in a strong circle of support that s grown around the sector : Educational partnerships Innovation and research centers Investor support and business incubators Generous financial investment incentives Ontario s 1st Foreign Trade Zone Point $2.17 BILLION REGIONAL MANUFACTURING GDP 620 MANUFACTURING BUSINESSES 17,000 EMPLOYED IN THE SECTOR BIG LEAGUE MANUFACTURING COMPETITIVENESS 7th 11th - MONTREAL 12th - TORONTO 61st - CLEVELAND 88th - PITTSBURGH 92nd - DETROIT 95th - CHICAGO 112th - NEW YORK A PROVEN ROUTE TO GLOBAL SHIPPING SUCCESS 4 400-SERIES HIGHWAYS 5 INTERNATIONAL BORDER CROSSINGS INTO THE US 2 CLASS 1 RAILWAYS 6 INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS WITHIN 100 KM WELLAND CANAL CONNECTS THE GREAT LAKES TO THE ATLANTIC OCEAN 229,000 A WORK FORCE OF 58.9% of the population 25 to 64 have a post-secondary education APPROXIMATELY HALF OF NORTH AMERICA S POPULATION (130 MILLLION) IS WITHIN A 1-DAY DRIVE 800 KM (500 MILES) COLLECTIVE GDP OF 5.7 TRILLION USD IN GOOD COMPANY Airbus Helicopters Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp General Electric General Motors Jungbunzlauer Canada Inc Post Foods Canada Corp. EMBRACING THE FUTURE Niagara s skilled workforce has played a key role in the recent launch of General Electric s new 450,000 sq. footmanufacturing plant in Welland. The brilliant factory uses advanced software analytics to produce reciprocating gas engines and other components more efficiently. APRIL 2018
AGRI-BUSINESS GROW T Choosing to relocate our business from South Africa to St. Catharines (Niagara) was the easy part. The region has everything we were looking for: the infrastructure, the talent pool, immediate access to North American and global markets, the academics, and the quality of life. GREG HANNA & DAVE COUSINS, DESTINY RESOURCES
AGRI-BUSINESS IN NIAGARA... GROW T Agri-business is a fundamental pillar of Niagara s economy. The Niagara Escarpment, Lake Ontario and Lake Erie influence the soil and microclimate to create some of Canada s best growing conditions. Add in experienced labour, renowned agricultural researchers and innovative research facilities and the region s success in the sector comes as no surprise. As one of the few areas in the country where sensitive grape varietals and tender fruit crops flourish, Niagara has earned a reputation as Ontario s fruit basket. The region s agri-business sector extends far beyond the wine cellar and the fruit stand. Greenhouse growers, cash crop and livestock farmers, dairies, and a diverse collection of food processors are also responsible for Niagara s thriving agri-business sector. 215,000+ ACRES OF FARMLAND 1,800+ FARMS 200+ GREENHOUSES 20,000+ JOBS TOTAL REGIONAL AGRICULTURE GDP $1.41 BILLION NETWORK OF INNOVATIVE RESEARCH AND COMMERCIALIZATION SUPPORT NIAGARA PRODUCES 80% OF CANADA S WINE AND GRAPES RECENT INVESTMENTS OF OVER $320 MILLION IN THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRIES NIAGARA FARMS ARE INVESTING MORE IN FARM CAPITAL 48.9% MORE FROM 2011-2016 GROSS FARM RECEIPTS PER ACRE 18% GROSS 15.5% AVERAGE 47% FARM NET FARM 2011-2016 RECEIPTS 2011-2016 REVENUES 2011-2016 IN GOOD COMPANY Andrew Peller Limited Canopy Growth Corp. Henry Of Pelham Family Winery Jungbunzlauer Post Foods Canada Parmalat Canada Tweed Farms Wayne Gretzky Estates Winery & Distillery Westbrook Greenhouse Systems Ltd. ON THE HORIZON With 1.86 million square feet of licensed and approved cannabis cultivation, 4 licensed growers, 6 licensed locations and Health Canada applications for additional growers, Niagara s cannabis industry is expected to double in size by 2019. APRIL 2018
TRANSPORTATION MOVE AND LOGISTICS T The Province of Ontario and Niagara region collaborated throughout the process, providing exceptional service and support in our site location efforts. In particular, they helped us with key requirements such as proximity to the Canada-U.S. border, access to talent, and transportation considerations. ELYSE ALLAN, PRESIDENT AND CEO, GE CANADA
TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS IN NIAGARA... MOVE T For businesses that support the shipment of goods, having a home base in Niagara makes solid sense. Niagara offers close proximity to many of the largest cities in Canada and the U.S., connecting them via highway, rail, sea and air, allowing them to quickly access world markets. Niagara also has an experienced pool of talent that supports Niagara s transportation and logistics sector through border-related support services and logistics activities. Add in Niagara s low land costs for warehousing solutions and the business case is clear: Niagara has what it takes to deliver the goods. 1 IN 6 TRUCKS THAT CROSS BETWEEN CANADA AND THE US PASS THROUGH NIAGARA 1 MILLION TRUCKS EACH YEAR 800 KM (500 MILES) APPROXIMATELY HALF OF NORTH AMERICA S POPULATION (130 MILLION) IS WITHIN A 1-DAY DRIVE 800 KM (500 MILES) COLLECTIVE GDP OF 5.7 TRILLION USD 435 TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS BUSINESSES A PROVEN ROUTE TO GLOBAL SHIPPING SUCCESS 4 400-SERIES HIGHWAYS 5 INTERNATIONAL BORDER CROSSINGS INTO THE US 2 CLASS 1 RAILWAYS 6 INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS WITHIN 100 KM WELLAND CANAL CONNECTS THE GREAT LAKES TO THE ATLANTIC OCEAN 989 $100 BILLION IN TRADE PASSES THROUGH NIAGARA EACH YEAR MAJOR ECONOMIC TRADE CORRIDOR ONTARIO S FIRST DESIGNATED FOREIGN TRADE ZONE POINT Niagara is a perfect place for Canadian and US firms to access world markets with access to global trade FOREIGN TRADE ZONE STATUS SELF-EMPLOYED IN THE SECTOR TAX & DUTY SAVINGS FOR NIAGARA EXPORTERS IN GOOD COMPANY Algoma Central Corporation Canada BW Logistics Inc. Claire s Logistics &Warehousing Livingston International St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation WP Warehousing Inc THE MONEY-SAVING SIDE OF A NIAGARA ADDRESS As one of Canada s designated Foreign Trade Zone Points, businesses located in Niagara have access to special incentives and programs designed to increase the competitiveness of their exporting efforts. APRIL 2018
TOURISM UILD T Niagara is home to Canada s most well known wonder of the world, Niagara Falls. The Niagara region features the widest selection of hotels, state of the art conference centers, endless attractions and activities, concerts, theater, culinary experiences, tours, wine and craft beer. There are opportunities for tourism investment throughout every part of the Niagara region, in all four seasons There is something for everyone. ~ 2018
TOURISM IN NIAGARA... BUILD T Over the last few decades, Niagara has evolved from a summer destination focused on the famous Falls into a beloved four-season vacation destination and one of Canada s most popular locations for conferences, conventions and weddings. Niagara s tourist attractions, festivals and special events attract millions of tourists from around the globe each year and they arrive ready to spend. Notable Attractions Include: The Niagara Falls The Shaw Festival The Niagara Wine Route Canada s largest casino and open-air outlet mall $1.94 BILLION IN ANNUAL VISITOR SPENDING 4 SEASONS OF INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED FESTIVALS & EVENTS: WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Canada s largest light festival NIAGARA GRAPE & WINE FESTIVAL Canada s largest wine festival NIAGARA FALLS COMIC CON 27,000+ attendees 12,666,900 ANNUAL NUMBER OF VISITORS MORE THAN THE FALLS 40 GOLF 7AMUSEMENT COURSES PARKS 96+ WINERIES 190 HOTELS AND MOTELS 13 CRAFT BREWERIES 654 FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS 98 PERFORMING ARTS 100 ESTABLISHMENTS MORE $300 MILLION THAN INVESTMENTS 2,501 36,420 TOURISM-RELATED BUSINESSES IN NIAGARA THOUSAND SQ.FT. CONVENTION CENTRE JOBS WITHIN NIAGARA S TOURISM SECTOR IN RECENT TOURISM IN GOOD COMPANY Fallsview Casino Great Wolf Lodge Greg Frewin Magic Theatre Guinness World Records Niagara Parks Commission Outlet Collection at Niagara Ripley s Believe It or Not Scotia Bank Convention Centre The Shaw Festival A WINNING STRATEGY FOR SPORTS TOURISM When it comes to attracting major sporting events, Niagara has been scoring some serious players, including: 2015 Toronto Pan Am Paddling Events 2016 U18 Ice Hockey Women s World Championship 2017 Scotties Tournament of Hearts 2018 FIBA U18 Americas Championship 2021 Canada Games - 5,000 athletes and an estimated economic impact of $200 million APRIL 2018
NIAGARA KNOW T Choosing to relocate our business from South Africa to St. Catharines (Niagara) was the easy part. The region has everything we were looking for: the infrastructure, the talent pool, immediate access to North American and global markets, the academics, and the quality of life. GREG HANNA & DAVE COUSINS, DESTINY RESOURCES
NIAGARA CANADA... KNOW T While people know Niagara as a popular tourist destination, a growing number of businesses and individuals are deciding to make their journey here a one-way trip. With easy access to both the Greater Toronto Area and the United States, a highly skilled and educated workforce, and an open-for-business attitude at all levels of government with the results to prove it, the case for jumping in on Niagara s growth curve has never been better. APPROXIMATELY HALF OF NORTH AMERICA S POPULATION (130 MILLION) IS WITHIN A 1-DAY DRIVE COLLECTIVE GDP OF 5.7 TRILLION USD 800 KM (500 MILES) 800 KM (500 MILES) TORONTO - 100 KM Population 2.7 Million DETROIT - 350 KM Population 675,000 COLUMBUS - 565 KM Population 850,000 NEW YORK - 650 KM Population 8.5 Million PHILADELPHIA - 650 KM Population 1.5 Million BOSTON - 775 KM Population 675,000 CHICAGO - 830 KM Population 2.75 Million A PROVEN ROUTE TO GLOBAL SHIPPING SUCCESS 4 400-SERIES HIGHWAYS 5 INTERNATIONAL BORDER CROSSINGS INTO THE US 2 CLASS 1 RAILWAYS 6 INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS WITHIN 100 KM WELLAND CANAL CONNECTS THE GREAT LAKES TO THE ATLANTIC OCEAN A WORKFORCE OF 229,000+ THAT GETS THE JOB DONE 59% HAVE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION 17% HAVE COMPLETED AN APPRENTICESHIP OR TRADE CERTIFICATE 47% HAVE COLLEGE CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA 36% HAVE UNIVERSITY DEGREE ONTARIO S 2ND MOST COMPETITIVE CENTRE FOR BUSINESS Unique and aggressive development incentives and tax rebates not found anywhere else in Ontario. Niagara is a perfect place for Canadian and US firms to access world markets with access to global trade $4+ BILLION 3 OUT 115 MOST COMPETITIVE OF NORTH AMERICAN CENTER IN INVESTMENT BETWEEN 2015 2017 FOR DIGITAL MEDIA $100 BILLION IN TRADE PASSES THROUGH NIAGARA EACH YEAR MAJOR ECONOMIC TRADE CORRIDOR ONTARIO S FIRST DESIGNATED FOREIGN TRADE ZONE POINT Niagara represents a strategic location for companies looking to expand their business in North America APRIL 2018