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ideal location for "Just in Time" manufacturing due to climate and road transportation
within southern Ontario, the most industrialized area of Canada
Strategically located in Canada's Technology Triangle known for it's significant number of science and technology companies
right on Highway 401 for ready access to markets and major metropolitan areas
within 50 to 130 kms. (30 to 80 miles) of Toronto including the border crossings of Niagara Falls/Buffalo
within 50 minutes of Toronto’s international airport for global travel needs

Dedicated, Skilled Labour Force

within commuting distance of Kitchener, Waterloo, Guelph, Brantford, Mississauga, Milton, Hamilton and several communities in between
Cambridge has a labour force of 53,800 and the surrounding Region has a workforce of 220,920, including an excellent pool of skilled workers
over 1/3 of the labour force is employed in manufacturing
strong history of skills training

Growing Population

2002 population estimated at 113,000 and is expected to grow to 132,300 by 2016
40,000 households
Cambridge is part of the Region of Waterloo, currently with an estimated population of 432,800 which is forecasted to reach 558,000 in the year 2016

Diverse Industrial Base

over 4410 businesses of which over 400 are manufacturing businesses, and these range in diversity from traditional textile manufacturing to leading edge science and technology firms
strong manufacturing support system through various specialized machine shops, technology-based services and University-sponsored research opportunities
within larger urban area (Canada’s Technology Triangle) recognized for having significant critical mass of science and technology based companies
City involvement in industrial land development and community marketing

Strong Economic Growth

The economy of Cambridge has experienced strong growth over the past decade in both output and employment
Standing at $2.96 billion GDP in 1996, the economy has advanced 44% since 1986, more than double the Provincial growth rate. 1999 GDP is estimated at $3.7 billion.
Employment has grown 23% over the same period, again more than double the Provincial employment growth
Non-residential construction in 2000 is valued at $125 million, an increase of 145% over the 1999 value of $51.1 million.
New residential construction is valued at $93 million representing 888 housing starts. This is up 5.7% over the 1999 value of $87.6 million.
Toyota Motors Manufacturing Canada is the largest employer in Cambridge with a 2.8 million square foot facility employing 2,800 people and manufacturing over 200,000 vehicles in 1999 (Corollas and Solaras). They will begin production of the Lexus RX300 and Matrix in 2003.

Enviable Lifestyle