Guelph
Quick Facts
Province: Ontario
Population: 118,000
Located in one of the fastest growing economic regions in Canada, Guelph is the ideal destination for companies seeking to access major markets and customers. The city’s diverse economic base includes advanced manufacturing, life sciences, environmental technologies and the #1 agricultural biotechnology cluster in Ontario. Guelph offers new and expanding businesses an educated work force, an established economic base, competitive land and building development, a fully interconnected and scalable telecommunication network and an outstanding quality of life.
KeyAdvantages
- One of Canada's fastest growing cities
- Excellent transportation network including highway, rail and air transportation and the Toronto (Pearson) International Airport within an hour's drive
- Ranked #1 agricultural biotechnology cluster in Ontario—one of the top 2 in Canada
- Area-based research in agri-business, food safety, bio-diversity and alternative energies is leading to breakthroughs in product development and the creation of innovative local start-up companies
- Bioenterprise Corp. established in 2003 to “promote the creation, growth and expansion of businesses in the Agri-food, Agri-life Sciences and Bio-product industries” serves as a liaison between researcher-entrepreneurs and investors
- University of Guelph—a premier research facility with its own research park, ranked 7th in the world for its impact on agricultural sciences during the past decade”, according to the newsletter Science Watch (Guelph Mercury, Oct. 17, 2006)
- World-class agricultural and veterinary colleges, and a vibrant multicultural community with strong international connections
- 14 other major post-secondary institutions within 100 kms
Sector Strengths
- Agriculture
- Life Sciences
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Advanced High Technology
- Environmental Enterprises
- Educational Services
- Retail Trade
