Winnipeg is a vibrant city.
DID YOU KNOW??!!
Winnipeg had among the
fastest growing city economy
in Canada in 2007 at 3.9%.
-Conference Board of Canada
fastest growing city economy
in Canada in 2007 at 3.9%.
-Conference Board of Canada
Winnipeg's GDP is expected
to grow by 3.4% in 2008.
-Conference Board of Canada
to grow by 3.4% in 2008.
-Conference Board of Canada
AVG Office Space Rates:
Class A : $16.64 / sq ft
Class B : $13.83 / sq ft
Class C : $9.53 / sq ft
-Destination Winnipeg
Q1/08
Class A : $16.64 / sq ft
Class B : $13.83 / sq ft
Class C : $9.53 / sq ft
-Destination Winnipeg
Q1/08
Winnipeg is the northern hub
of the Mid-Continent Trade
Corridor.
of the Mid-Continent Trade
Corridor.
Symington Yards is one of
the largest rail yards in the
world and is 1 of 6 rail
yards in the city.
the largest rail yards in the
world and is 1 of 6 rail
yards in the city.
Winnipeg is the gateway to
the Port of Churchill, which
is rapidly becoming a more
important seaport as the
North West Passage
becomes accessible for
longer periods of the year
for commercial use.
the Port of Churchill, which
is rapidly becoming a more
important seaport as the
North West Passage
becomes accessible for
longer periods of the year
for commercial use.
Winnipeg's economy is among the strongest in the nation. In addition, this
city is recognized as having the most diversified city economy in Canada.
Winnipeg does not experience the boom-bust conditions faced by other
cities.
There are signs of growth and economic expansion nearly everywhere you
look. Winnipeg's economic base is built on a wide spectrum of growing
industries and cutting edge scientific research. Business taxes are coming
down while new investment incentive programs are making Winnipeg an
increasingly attractive city to invest in.
With four growing universities and one large college, which has just
undergone a major expansion, businesses in this city have access to well
educated people. In addition there is a rapidly growing number of medical
and scientific research facilities and cutting edge infrastructure being built,
making Winnipeg a popular location for biotechnology research and for
companies who utilize research in this field of knowledge.
This is a city of opportunity.
city is recognized as having the most diversified city economy in Canada.
Winnipeg does not experience the boom-bust conditions faced by other
cities.
There are signs of growth and economic expansion nearly everywhere you
look. Winnipeg's economic base is built on a wide spectrum of growing
industries and cutting edge scientific research. Business taxes are coming
down while new investment incentive programs are making Winnipeg an
increasingly attractive city to invest in.
With four growing universities and one large college, which has just
undergone a major expansion, businesses in this city have access to well
educated people. In addition there is a rapidly growing number of medical
and scientific research facilities and cutting edge infrastructure being built,
making Winnipeg a popular location for biotechnology research and for
companies who utilize research in this field of knowledge.
This is a city of opportunity.
Major Industries Located in Winnipeg
Finance and Insurance: One of the largest industries in the city. Home to the largest mutual fund company and the second
largest life insurance company in the country. Head Offices and district offices of many financial companies in this industry are
prevalent in the downtown area.
Transportation and Distribution: Among five of the largest trucking companies in Canada are based in this city. Winnipeg is
also the 5th busiest air cargo hub in the nation and has among the largest rail infrastructure on the continent. As the Port of
Churchill continues to expand its shipping season, while offering exporters and importers major time and expense reductions
shipping to and from ports in Asia and Europe, Winnipeg's importance as a major distribution hub on the Mid-Continent Trade
Corridor looks to become greatly enhanced in the coming years. (click to learn more) - Destination Winnipeg
Agribusiness: Winnipeg is the centre of Canadian Agribusiness, with many national and international companies based in
the city. Winnipeg is also home of the Canadian Wheat Board and the Intercontinental Commodity Exchange.
Biotechnology and Life Science: Home of one of the few level 4 bio-containment labs on earth. Winnipeg is also home to the
National Research Institute for Biodianostics, St.Boniface Research Institute, the 120 acre Smartpark research and
technology park at the University of Manitoba and the Health Science Centre and its growing Biomed research and
development cluster. With such a high level of scientific infrastructure, Winnipeg is seeing this become a rapidly growing
industry. (click to learn more) - Destination Winnipeg
Information and Communication Technology: Canada's third largest telecommunication company's head office and another
major communication company has its western head office located downtown, Winnipeg is a significant player in this
industry. Winnipeg is home to the thousands of other jobs in the growing information and communication industry.
(click to learn more) - Destination Winnipeg
Media: Winnipeg is home to the nation's largest multimedia company, as well as the home of many other national, regional
and local electronic and paper media and publishing companies.
Electric Power: Manitoba is a net exporter of electrical power. Manitoba Hydro is currently constructing their new head office
tower in the downtown, while expanding its hydro generating capacity in northern Manitoba.
Manufacturing: Everything from buses and aircraft to clothing and furniture are manufactured here.
Aerospace: Home to the largest aerospace industry in western Canada and the 3rd largest in Canada.
(click to learn more) - Destination Winnipeg
Finance and Insurance: One of the largest industries in the city. Home to the largest mutual fund company and the second
largest life insurance company in the country. Head Offices and district offices of many financial companies in this industry are
prevalent in the downtown area.
Transportation and Distribution: Among five of the largest trucking companies in Canada are based in this city. Winnipeg is
also the 5th busiest air cargo hub in the nation and has among the largest rail infrastructure on the continent. As the Port of
Churchill continues to expand its shipping season, while offering exporters and importers major time and expense reductions
shipping to and from ports in Asia and Europe, Winnipeg's importance as a major distribution hub on the Mid-Continent Trade
Corridor looks to become greatly enhanced in the coming years. (click to learn more) - Destination Winnipeg
Agribusiness: Winnipeg is the centre of Canadian Agribusiness, with many national and international companies based in
the city. Winnipeg is also home of the Canadian Wheat Board and the Intercontinental Commodity Exchange.
Biotechnology and Life Science: Home of one of the few level 4 bio-containment labs on earth. Winnipeg is also home to the
National Research Institute for Biodianostics, St.Boniface Research Institute, the 120 acre Smartpark research and
technology park at the University of Manitoba and the Health Science Centre and its growing Biomed research and
development cluster. With such a high level of scientific infrastructure, Winnipeg is seeing this become a rapidly growing
industry. (click to learn more) - Destination Winnipeg
Information and Communication Technology: Canada's third largest telecommunication company's head office and another
major communication company has its western head office located downtown, Winnipeg is a significant player in this
industry. Winnipeg is home to the thousands of other jobs in the growing information and communication industry.
(click to learn more) - Destination Winnipeg
Media: Winnipeg is home to the nation's largest multimedia company, as well as the home of many other national, regional
and local electronic and paper media and publishing companies.
Electric Power: Manitoba is a net exporter of electrical power. Manitoba Hydro is currently constructing their new head office
tower in the downtown, while expanding its hydro generating capacity in northern Manitoba.
Manufacturing: Everything from buses and aircraft to clothing and furniture are manufactured here.
Aerospace: Home to the largest aerospace industry in western Canada and the 3rd largest in Canada.
(click to learn more) - Destination Winnipeg
Winnipeg has the only 24
hour airport in western
Canada.
hour airport in western
Canada.
This city offers excellent
scientific, technological,
educational and physical
infrastructure.
scientific, technological,
educational and physical
infrastructure.
The Winnipeg Advantage
The Winnipeg Advantage
The Winnipeg Advantage
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