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BEDC – Your Growth Partner .....................................................................5

Top 10 Reasons to Invest in Burlington ....................................................7

Diverse Economy Drives Sustainable Growth ..........................................8

A Talented Workforce Creates Competitive Advantage .........................10

Burlington Investment Districts ...............................................................14

Key Economic Sectors Expand Market Reach ........................................16

Transportation – Burlington is Connected to World Markets .................18

The 20-Year Opportunity .........................................................................21

Burlington’s Prosperity Corridor ..............................................................22

Innovation & Growth Programs ...............................................................25

Quality of Place Adds Balance to Your Life .............................................27

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A New Era of Growth

Why do people choose to live or have their business in Burlington? It is quality of life. In a recent Environics survey, 95% of the local participants ranked their quality of life very high. It is no surprise that MoneySense magazine has named Burlington the best medium-sized city in Canada in which to live.

Quality of life creates competitive advantage for local companies. The talent and dedication of your workforce is a prime driver of company success. Burlington businesses know that they attract, and keep, the best and brightest employees. Living and working here is an easy sell when a company can point to:

• The lifestyle opportunities related to being on the doorstep of Lake Ontario and the natural areas of the Niagara Escarpment;

• The ability to reduce daily commuting; and

• The security of being in one of Canada’s safest communities.

All of this gives Burlington the ideal platform for launching a new era of growth in the city. A city cannot stop growing if it wants to maintain and improve the quality of its services. Recently, City Council adopted growth targets to double the level of industrial/commercial development within our urban boundary. Economic development is a community priority and the City has increased its investment in the Burlington Economic Development Corporation to act upon our aggressive growth objectives.

Creating and maintaining a community of choice for both employers and families takes a focused and committed effort. So what is Burlington doing to achieve our prosperity agenda? We are:

• Implementing a financial plan to keep our municipal costs within the range of inflation;

• Investing in next generation infrastructure within our employment districts, beginning with the Prosperity Corridor along the QEW highway;

• Supporting the community’s innovate Burlington program that links university and college graduates with companies undertaking innovative projects; and

• Encouraging a vibrant and healthy, mixed-use downtown.

Our strategic vision is to ensure that Burlington is a city “where people, nature and business thrive.” By working closely with our business community, Burlington will continue to attract the best in business from across Canada and the world. I welcome you and your company to join our truly dynamic and thriving economy.

Yours truly,

Rick Goldring, Mayor of Burlington

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Phone: 905.332.9415 Toll Free: 1.877.748.2332 Fax: 905.332.7829 bedc@burlington.ca

BEDCYour Growth Partner

Burlington Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) has a mandate to enhance the growth prospects of our existing companies and bring new high-value firms to the community. Our focus is on growing the economic base to sustain our competitive and prosperous community. BEDC is the first point of contact for companies seeking to invest or expand in Burlington.

Burlington Offers a Wide Range of Opportunities...Looking for industrial, office or commercial space? You will find the right fit in Burlington. For a speedy and cost-effective relocation or expansion process, BEDC…

• Provides customized business proposals, with solid reasons to invest in Burlington

• Supports the growth of Burlington’s portfolio of “shovel ready” investment opportunities

• Markets pre-qualified buildings and lands

• Ensures the development process meets your timelines.

For Your Continuing Success, BEDC…• Links you with partners and programs to meet your staffing and innovation needs

• Works directly with companies on issues and opportunities through our businessFirst Program

• Connects Burlington’s corporate community with a number of diverse business networking events

• Addresses the needs of business through targeted sector initiatives and peer-to-peer networking.

Let BEDC Connect You…BEDC has a highly skilled team of seasoned professionals with a combined 90 years of experience – we are poised to take on your next project. Contact us for more information and to get started.

Kyle BenhamExecutive Director, BEDC

Burlington’s Accelerated Growth TargetsBy 2031, the Burlington economy will:

• Add 29,000 new jobs

• Build 17.7 million square feet of new industrial/commercial space

• Increase the City’s tax base by $11.7 million annually

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Top 10 Reasons to Invest in Burlington

1. Centre of the QEW/403 & 407 highway interchanges allows direct linkages from all cardinal points to major Canadian and U.S. Markets.

2. Robust and diverse economic base with Annual GDP of $8.07 billion: 34% in Financial, Business, and Professional Services; 18% in Advanced Manufacturing and 15% in Trade.

3. Centre of the Golden Horseshoe providing easy access to Ontario’s largest pool of over 2 million diverse and highly skilled workforce professionals within commuting distance; further, 65% of Burlington residents have a post-secondary education.

4. Transportation System boasting three GO Train commuter stations and a VIA station spanning the City and close proximity to four International Airports, accommodating business and executive travel.

5. Ideal Head Office and Divisional HQ location; home to Fortune 500 Companies like L-3 WESCAM, Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada) Ltd., and divisions of Cogeco Cable Canada LP.

6. Home of the Ron Joyce Centre, DeGroote School of Business, housing McMaster University’s Masters in Business Administration & Executive Education programs.

7. Innovative business culture thrives from central positioning surrounded by some of the highly acclaimed educational institutions.

8. 720+ acres of vacant employment land with Developers/Design–Builders to meet your precise needs; low annualized cost of Office Development under $20/square foot.

9. Enviable quality of life: MoneySense magazine ranks Burlington as the #1 Best Mid-Sized City to Live in Canada.

10. Pro business, stable and fiscally prudent local government. Burlington is committed to investing in public infrastructure and contributes to Halton Region’s 22nd AAA Credit Rating.

BEDC Premier Investors

John van LeeuwenChief Executive Officer, EcoSynthetix

“ EcoSynthetix is extremely

pleased to call Burlington

home for our new

Centre of Innovation and

Corporate Headquarters.

Burlington is a perfect

location for us as it puts us

in the heart of the “brain

triangle” surrounded

by great schools, with

McMaster here, University

of Toronto/Ryerson

University down the QEW

and Waterloo/Guelph just

a short drive to the north.

Leveraging this available

talent is crucial for us as

we continue to grow as

a leading technology and

market developer of bio-

based materials.”

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The diversity of Burlington’s business base is the key to its economic success. Sector concentrations in advanced manufacturing, financial services, information technology, and earth and medical services, are creating real and sustained growth within the community. Burlington’s dynamic economy creates overlapping opportunities for companies to provide goods and services to multiple sectors, and to find the suppliers needed to optimize their operations.

Burlington is strategically located in the most prosperous area in Canada (known as the Golden Horseshoe), and is a prime location for many diverse businesses. Home to a number of Fortune 500 companies with global mandates, part of Burlington’s strength lies in its economic diversity, creating our reputation as a high performance economy.Ruta Stauskas

VP, Human Resources, Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada) Ltd.

“ Boehringer Ingelheim

is one of the world’s

top 20 pharmaceutical

companies, and our

Canadian headquarters

are located right here in

Burlington. Burlington

is a vibrant city with a

productive workforce,

a strong sense of

community, and a very

business competitive

landscape. Boehringer

Ingelheim (Canada) Ltd.

is truly proud to call

Burlington home!!!”

Retail & Wholesale Trade

20%

Manufacturing16%

Education, Government,Health Care

18%

Accommodations, Food Services

6%

Other Services4%

Business Services9%

Professional, Science, Technology Services

7%

Information, Culture, Entertainment

5%

Finance, Insurance, Real Estate

7%

Construction4%

Primary Utilities, Transportation & Warehousing

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Diverse Employment Base Creates a Prosperous Economy

Burlington expects to add 29,000 new jobs by 2031, an increase of 24%. The majority of these jobs will be in value-added service sectors. Innovation and capital investment in advanced and traditional manufacturing will support a skilled employment base while increasing productivity.

Diverse Economy Drives Sustainable Growth

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Retail & Wholesale

Trade 15%

Manufacturing18%

Education, Government,Health Care

16%

Accommodations, Food Services

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Other Services2%

Business Services

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Professional, Science,

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Information, Culture,

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Finance, Insurance, Real Estate

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Construction4%

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Other Services9%

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Leading Employers in Burlington

Gross Domestic Product

Business Base

Burlington’s annual GDP of $8.07 billion dollars is driven by the Finance, Insurance, Real Estate, Business, Professional, Scientific and Technical Service sectors, representing 34%, or $2.7 billion dollars.

These sectors contain over 6,000 businesses, employing 23% of the workforce. Advanced Manufacturing is the second highest GDP earner at $1.4 billion, reflecting 16% of the employment base through 355 companies. This is followed by Trade & Wholesale with $1.1 billion in annual GDP and over 1,300 employers, supporting 20% of the workforce.

Sector CompanyAdvanced Manufacturing

Cogent Power

Comtek Advanced Structures Ltd.

Etratech Inc.

Evertz Mircrosystems Ltd.

L-3 WESCAM

ON Semiconductors

Semtech

Thomson-Gordon Group

Zeton Inc.

Financial Services

CIT Financial

The CUMIS Group

John Deere Credit Inc.

ICT Cogeco Cable Canada LP

Dependable IT

EMC2

Gemalto Canada

Pink Elephant

VMware Canada

Life & Earth Sciences

AMEC

Amerisource Bergen

Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada) Ltd.

Byrne Engineering-Ameresco Canada

Cedarlane Laboratories

Ecodyne Ltd.

EcoWaste Solutions

Hunter Amenities International

Life Technologies Inc.

MTE Consultants Inc.

Food Processing & Packaging

Better Bitters Brewing Company

Fearmans Pork Inc.

Hood Packaging Corp.

Ippolito Group

Tender Choice Foods

Voortman Cookies

Steel & Metal Fabrication

Bailey Metal Products Ltd.

Hadrian Manufacturing

Laurel Steel

Metrican Stamping

Samuel, Son & Co. Ltd.

Westlake Industries

Transportation & Logistics

Sylvite Transportation Group

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Burlington’s well-educated and skilled workforce provides companies with the talent they need to develop leading products and services to prosper in global markets.

Well Located

With a talent pool of approximately 2 million people to draw from within a 45-minute commute, employers have the added advantage of attracting their workers from a large commuter shed that includes Halton Region, Toronto, Mississauga, Hamilton, Guelph, Brantford, and the Niagara Region.

Regional planning estimates that the Burlington labour catchment area will be one of the fastest growing, with Halton Region alone forecasting employment to reach over 390,000 workers by 2031. This is an increase of 29%.

Well Educated

Burlington offers any existing or future employer a multitude of people with a strong blend of educational backgrounds.

Exceeding the provincial average of educational achievement, 65% of our residents have post-secondary qualifications, and over 30% of the adult population in Burlington holds a university degree. These statistics are significantly higher than the rest of Ontario, with an average achievement rate of 26%.

Education Infrastructure

Educational attainment is enhanced by the quality and mix of post-secondary institutions, located in and around our community. They partner with local employers to enhance their existing and future workforce. Access to these institutions gives the City a leading edge in areas such as applied research, finance and business services, advanced manufacturing, information technology, and life sciences.

A Talented Workforce Creates Competitive Advantage

Dr. Leonard WavermanDean, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University, Ron Joyce Centre

“ Burlington is home to

McMaster University’s

Ron Joyce Centre, the

newest development at

McMaster’s DeGroote

School of Business. The

Ron Joyce Centre and

its MBA and executive

education programs form

a hub for academic and

economic collaboration

in Burlington and Halton

Region. We at DeGroote

are proud to partner with

the BEDC in building a

knowledge economy,

strengthening the local

business environment and

attracting new investment

to Burlington.”

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College, CEGEP or other

non-university certificate or diploma

26%

High School certificate or equivalent

25%

University certificate, diploma or degree

30%

No certificate, diploma or degree

7%Other5%

Apprenticeship or trades certificate

or diploma7%

Education Attainment for Burlington – Ages 25 to 64

Name CityDistance

KM MilesThe Ron Joyce Centre, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University

Burlington

Charles Sturt University Burlington

McMaster Family Medical Health Centre Burlington

Trillium College Burlington

The Centre for Skills Development & Training Burlington

McMaster University Hamilton 16 10Mohawk College Hamilton 20 13Sheridan College Oakville 24 15University of Guelph Guelph 53 33University of Toronto Toronto 60 37Ryerson University Toronto 60 37Brock University St. Catharines 62 39University of Waterloo Waterloo 79 49Wilfrid Laurier University Waterloo 79 49

Located in the City of Burlington

Post-Secondary Institutions

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To learn more, contact

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Source: Financial Post Markets, Canadian Demographics, 2012

Management

Business, Finance & Administration

Natural & Applied Sciences

Health

Social Science, Government & Religion

Arts, Culture, Recreation & Sports

Sales & Service

Trades, Transport & Operations

Primary Industries

Processing, Manufacturing & Utilities

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Depth of Talent

The City attracts an impressive combination of talented professionals that benefit from

Burlington’s high quality of life, abundance of recreational amenities, and ready access

to the Niagara Escarpment and Lake Ontario. We have a generous mix of employment

opportunities with leading employers, offering a variety of careers in fields ranging

from finance and business professions, to engineering and applied science.

Halton Labour Market by Occupation

Gerry KavanaughPresident, APEX Composites

“ Apex Composites was

created in a garage in

Burlington and has now

grown into a state-of-

the-art, 30,000-square-

foot manufacturing

and R&D facility. A

Burlington location has

many advantages, but

primarily we can access

our international markets

with ease, find the right

staff to bring value-

added solutions to our

customers and of course,

Burlington is a great place

to live and raise a family!”

Mohawk College’s iDeaWORKS is helping to drive innovation and economicprosperity by putting students and faculty to work on industry-driven appliedresearch and commercialization projects. We help businesses research, design,develop, test and commercialize new products, with a focus on softwaresolutions and mobile applications. Through these collaborations, iDeaWORKSis supporting the spirit of entrepreneurship that is transforming the region.

Contact: Valerie Mitanoff, Industry Liaison Officer valerie.mitanoff@mohawkcollege.ca 905.575.1212 ext. 4738

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Burlington has a unique concentration of companies in Life & Earth Sciences, Advanced Manufacturing, Information & Communications Technology, and Financial & Business Services.

This creates multiple opportunities for companies wishing to:

• Offer products and services to a range of new customers

• Interact directly with the customer to meet emerging needs

• Partner with complementary companies to develop new products and find new markets

• Improve operations by working with leading suppliers and professionals

Leading Economic Sectors will Drive Future Growth

Key Economic Sectors Expand Market Reach

ICT5,100

employees

Financial & Business Services15,123 employees

Advanced Manufacturing

15,234 employees

Life & Earth Sciences

13,194 employees

Source: D&B 2012, BEDC analysis 2013

Employment Breakdown by Key Sectors

Key Sectors

Life & Earth Sciences

Burlington is ideally located for companies looking to benefit from Canada’s top research institutions, including the National Water Research Institute and McMaster University. This infrastructure has contributed to an emerging Water Technologies sector. Approximately 13,194 people are employed in life or earth sciences occupations, in 1,400 firms.

Subsectors:

• Water and waste treatment and disposal

• Pharmaceutical and cosmetic wholesaler-distributors

• Outpatient care centres, including physicians and healthcare practitioners

• Architectural, engineering, and geo-technical services

• Medical diagnostic laboratories

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Source: Statistics Canada 2012, D&B 2012, BEDC analysis 2013

Advanced Manufacturing

Burlington has seen significant growth in the sector with over 355 companies, directly employing 15,234 people. BEDC has further supported this sector through the Next Generation Manufacturing Project.

Subsectors:

• Electrical, radio, T.V. and communications equipment

• Industrial control products, electronic inspection and monitoring instruments

• Power distribution, transformer cores, and components

• Commercial and service industry machinery

• Aerospace products and parts

• Semiconductors and other electronic components

Information & Communications Technology

Burlington is positioned well in Ontario’s technology corridor, allowing easy access to customers and a professional workforce. The City is home to roughly 400 firms employing over 5,100 people in a range of niche subsectors.

Subsectors:

• Computer and communications equipment and suppliers

• Computer systems design, programming and related services

• Software publishers

• Electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance

Financial & Business Services

Burlington is part of North America’s top three financial services hubs.

The City is home to national and regional Financial & Business Services headquarters, with an estimated 3,743 businesses, directly employing over 15,123 people.

Subsectors:

• Non-depository credit intermediation

• Securities and commodity contracts intermediation and brokerage

• Capital asset financing, insurance carriers and related activities

• Real Estate, rental and leasing services

• Management, scientific and technical consulting services

John Lever Regional Vice President, Halton South, RBC Royal Bank

“ Burlington is a

community well

positioned to take

advantage of today’s

modern economy. It has

a dynamic workforce,

successful businesses

and a caring community.

RBC is proud to support

BEDC and be a part of

this progressive city!”

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Burlington is globally connected – by highway linkages, an extensive passenger and cargo rail network, access to four international airports, and waterway connections through the St. Lawrence Seaway.

By Road

• Served by three intersecting highways: QEW, 403 and 407, Burlington offers direct linkages to both national and U.S. markets. 40% of the American market can be accessed within a one-day drive from Burlington.

• Burlington is within easy reach of many U.S./Canada border crossings.

Transportation Burlington is Connected to World Markets

Toronto InternationalAirport

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Queenston-Lewiston 71 44 45 minutes

Niagara Falls 73 45 50 minutes

Fort Erie – Buffalo 97 60 1 hour

Port Huron – Sarnia 242 150 2 hours 30 minutes

Detroit 322 200 3 hours 30 minutes

Source: Mapquest

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By Rail

An increasing number of companies are utilizing lower shipping costs offered by rail. Burlington is served by CN Rail, Canadian Pacific and GO Transit.

By Air

Burlington is situated between two of Canada’s busiest airports: Toronto Pearson International Airport and Hamilton International Airport. Burlington is about an hour away from Buffalo Niagara & Niagara Falls International Airports which offer direct access to many American cities.

By Water

Defined as the busiest of the Great Lakes ports, the Port of Hamilton handles approximately 12 million tons of cargo and is visited by over 700 vessels each year. Located on the periphery of Burlington, less than a 15-minute drive, this facility offers Burlington businesses an alternative form of goods transportation.

AirportDistance from

BurlingtonTravel Time Overview

Toronto Pearson International Airport 55 km 40 minutesPassenger travel; courier and freight

Hamilton International Airport 34 km 25 minutesPassenger travel; courier and freight

Burlington Executive Airport 5 km 10 minutesSmall aircraft; private charters

Niagara Falls International Airport, USA

83 km 60 minutesPassenger travel; courier and freight

Buffalo Niagara International Airport, USA

121 km 60 minutesPassenger travel, courier and freight

Source: Mapquest

Patrick SugruePresident,Fearmans Pork Inc.

“ Fearmans calls Burlington

home because of its

strategic location, on

the cusp of one of North

America’s largest food

producer clusters and

a day’s drive from 110

million consumers. This

enables Fearmans to

deliver the freshest pork

products to consumers

in the Great Lakes basin

and New England states.

The fact that Burlington is

situated on the beautiful

shores of Lake Ontario

with its vibrant downtown

area and efficient mass

transit to provide easy

access for our associates

is a huge plus as well.”

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The 20-Year Opportunity Burlington’s Employment Lands Operational Plan

5 Key Strategic Employment Districts

Burlington has been actively involved in shaping robust and vibrant communities where citizens can both live and work. Employment lands are critical to the short-term, medium-term and long-term economic and social viability of the city and its various neighborhoods.

In November 2012, Burlington City Council endorsed aggressive industrial/commercial growth targets, and requested BEDC to take the lead in creating short and long-term development opportunities.

What does this mean?

• Establishing 5 Key Employment Districts for targeted growth and development

• Identifying investment opportunities for them and their infrastructure needs

• Leveraging cooperative marketing activities with industry, real estate, and developers

• Supporting the construction of over 900,000 square feet of new industrial, office and commercial space per year until 2031 – an increase of over 110% of current targets

• Targeting high-value/high-growth companies in Burlington’s key economic sectors

• Stimulating over 1,500 jobs a year to reach 29,000 new jobs across the city by 2031

• Generating over $600,000 in new tax revenue a year – a 119% increase over current forecasts.

“ The longer term goal will

see the City essentially

double its industrial/

commercial revenues

over 20 years by

focusing on business

intensification below

the escarpment, thereby

driving Burlington’s long-

term fiscal capabilities

and sustainability.”

Alf ZeunerChairman, BEDC

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Burlington’s Prosperity Corridor - Built on SuccessBurlington is known for its entrepreneurial spirit and an atmosphere that supports innovation and global engagement. Now, BEDC is proud to introduce Burlington’s Prosperity Corridor: Where Success is Built.

Burlington’s QEW Corridor is one of the GTA’s best development opportunities. Centrally located, the Prosperity Corridor will add over 2.5 million square feet of prime space, creating a signature business environment for major employers across the province.

• Easy access to the U.S. border and Southwestern Ontario

• Priceless company brand recognition through external signage seen by the daily 200,000 plus vehicle traffic along the QEW

• Life Balance hub, providing opportunities to benefit from amenities for executives and employees

• Enjoy the convenience of enviable highway access and links to GO Transit’s Lakeshore west line and access to a labour force of over two million people within a 45-minute commute.

And the development has begun. With over $16 million in road and infrastructure upgrades and the announcement of IKEA’s relocation of their iconic retail store and Canadian head office to Walker’s Line and QEW, this kicks off a new era of growth within the GTA’s most cost competitive region.

BEDC creates and promotes new development and growth opportunities within our community. BEDC works directly with you to find the right business location and guide your expansion plan.

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“ Developing the area of North Service Road between Guelph Line and Burloak Drive

is the starting point for turning the QEW employment lands into Burlington’s

Prosperity Corridor. Our vision is to launch a cycle of re-investment that will see

high profile sites fill the QEW corridor with new office buildings and modern

industrial complexes that will house leading companies and create high quality

jobs that mirror the skills of our residents.”

Kyle Benham, Executive Director, BEDC

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Innovation & Growth Programs

Burlington companies face a competitive global marketplace in the pursuit of growth and excellence. Recognizing this, Burlington has developed a suite of programs and incentives to make operating a business in Burlington productive and rewarding.

• innovate Burlington is a local community initiative dedicated to empowering businesses. It specializes in helping forward-thinking companies achieve focus through targeted market research, guided business planning and effective communications. By leveraging fresh thinking and expert guidance, this initiative delivers insight-driven strategies that enable growth.

• The Angel One Investor Network is a member-based, not-for-profit organization for accredited investors. Angel One membership has grown to over 75 local members in good standing. Over $3.5 million has been invested into 12 companies by Angel One members since December 2011. This has delivered over $13 million in equity and government funding to those companies. Angel One provides members with opportunities to increase their exposure to quality pre-screened companies seeking capital and gives the Angels the opportunity to expand their network of like-minded investors.

• HalTech is a regional innovation centre whose mission is to act as a catalyst for innovation and commercialization by delivering services such as connecting, marketing and advisory services, access to service providers and funding to help Burlington based enterprises start, grow and succeed.

• The City of Burlington also offers a Building Permit Fast Track Service to streamline the development process for your building construction.

• Burlington Hydro’s GridSmartCity™ programs offer a variety of savings and innovation programs for companies. Burlington Hydro will assist with facility lighting management, process improvements, and solar and co-generation development options.

Gerry SmallegangePresident & CEO,

Burlington Hydro Electric Inc.

“ Burlington takes business

seriously. This gives

the City the ability and

willingness to sustain

a positive business

climate. The results are

clear. Burlington has

seen significant and

diverse job growth over

the last decade. The City

and Burlington Hydro’s

recent investments

in infrastructure help

maintain this positive

economic momentum.”

Development in BurlingtonThe Planning and Building Department is responsible for development approvals, plans examination, building inspections and by-law enforcement on all privately owned and some public lands in the City of Burlington.

Our experienced and well-trained staff are devoted to providing courteous assistance, timely service and fair, independent professional advice on a full range of planning and building applications.

We invite prospective industrial and commercial developers to contact us early with your ideas for development in Burlington.

We deliver:

• Prompt multi-disciplinary pre-consultation on major planning and development proposals and site selection,

• Upfront assessment and advice by Registered Professional Planners on prospective plans requiring Official Plan or Zoning By-law amendments and site plan approval,

• Clear and timely interpretation and advice on City of Burlington planning policies and zoning regulations,

• Assistance in the procedures to ensure compliance with the Ontario Building Code from application to inspection and occupancy,

• Seamless processes for reviewing plans from policy, regulation, site plan requirements to building permit services, inspections and occupancy,

• Fast track service for building plans examination – our review processes are in full compliance with Ontario Building Code time line requirements – fast track services offer expedited review at modest premium rates,

• Fair and open-minded consideration of all proposals and applications, while firmly applying Burlington Council’s approved vision and policies.

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905-335-7600 ext. 7642 Toll free: 1-877-213-3609 www.burlington.ca

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Quality of Place Adds Balance to Your Life

Burlington has been consistently ranked as one of Canada’s Best Places to Live. This year, MoneySense magazine has named Burlington the best medium-sized city in which to live in Canada, the best place for new immigrants, and the fourth best place to retire in Canada. The MoneySense ranking gave Burlington top marks for “mild weather, low unemployment, high incomes, low crime, and a thriving arts community.”

With a blend of vibrant neighbourhoods, Burlington offers a mix of opportunities for people to work here, do business here and live here, which translates into less time commuting, meaning more time to:

• Embrace nature at the Royal Botanical Gardens

• Enrich your experience at the many annual waterfront festivals

• Engage in a kids soccer game at a local park

• Explore the Niagara Escarpment parks and trails and the Lake Ontario promenade

• Experience our vibrant downtown through dining and shopping outings

• Enjoy a cultural performance at the Performing Arts Centre

Building outstanding quality of place takes time and effort. The City’s most recent investment is in the 212,795 sq ft Alton Community Campus. Conveniently located on one site in the fast-growing Alton community of northeast Burlington, the new, fully accessible building will be home to a sports and recreation facility, featuring eight competition-sized gyms, a three-storey public high school and an integrated public library branch. The shared facility is set to open in the Fall of 2013.

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