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The South Simcoe Economic Alliance comprises a dynamic partnership of five municipalities situated at the northern boundary of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) in the province of Ontario - Canada's economic engine.
Township of Adjala-Tosorontio
Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury
Township of Essa
Town of Innisfil
Town of New Tecumseth
Location Advantages
Highway 400 provides South Simcoe with access to and from Highways 401 and 407, which in turn provides the Canadian link to the “NAFTA Super-Highway" connecting Ontario with I-69, I-94, 1-75 and numerous other associated corridors that facilitate the movement of goods between Mexico, USA, and Canada.
Competitive Alternatives
Canada leads the G7 countries in terms of low business costs, including the United States..
http://www.competitivealternatives.com/highlights/international.html
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Food:This sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in producing food for human or animal consumption. The principal activities within this industry relate to food processing, warehousing, distribution, retailing and food service.
Manufacturing: The manufacturing sector, as defined by the South Simcoe Economic Alliance, is a broader sector containing three sub sectors that share similar locational characteristics and provide a host of additional forward and backward linkages to supply and retail sectors. These sub sectors include machinery manufacturing, chemical manufacturing and fabricated metal products.
Plastics:This sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in making goods by processing plastics materials. The plastics industry caters to a wide range of mid and end users including the automotive sector, food packaging and household goods.
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Demographics
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| Population |
110,511 |
| Number of Households |
41,623 |
| Average Per Capita Income |
$44,257 |
| New Residential Dwellings |
3157 from 2001-2006 |
| Average Housing Price |
$315,088 |
Labour Market
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| Labour Force (16 years and over) |
75,900 |
| Participation Rate |
72.76 |
| Unemployment Rate |
3.92 |
| Minimum Wage |
7.45 |
Driving Times to Major Destinations
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Location
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Miles
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Kilometres
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| Toronto |
45 |
70 |
| Vaughan |
31 |
50 |
| Barrie |
3 |
5 |
| Montreal |
382 |
615 |
| US Border |
118 |
190 |
| Cleveland, Ohio |
314 |
505 |
| Detroit, Michigan |
278 |
448 |
Top 10 Employers
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Company
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| Honda of Canada Ltd |
| Canadian Forces Base Borden |
| F&P Mfg. Inc |
| Warren Gibson Ltd |
| Nottawasaga Inn & Convention Centre |
| Simcoe Parts Service Ltd |
| Flex N Gate, Seeburn, A Division of Ventra Group |
| Baxter Corporation |
| Faurecia Automotive Seating Canada Ltd |
| Magna Closure Metal Products |
Lifestyle Amenities
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| Amenities |
Total Number |
| Golf Courses |
16 |
| Wineries |
0 |
| Parks |
6 |
| Hospital |
1 |
| Marinas |
3 |
| Cinemas |
1 |
| Theatres |
2 |
| Campgrounds |
6 |
| Trails and Paths |
3 |
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Call the South Simcoe Economic Alliance for more information.
Contact: Nottawasaga Futures Phone: (800) 509-7554
Email: ced@nottawasaga.com
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