Location

Collingwood lies in the centre of a larger economic region called the Georgian Triangle, stretching along the southern shore of Georgian Bay. The economies of the communities in the region are closely intertwined and therefore labour mobility within the region is very high, providing for a labour force of approximately 43,000. Forty-seven percent of the Georgian Triangle labour pool lives within 15 minutes from work, stating that proximity to friends and quality of life are major reasons for choosing to live and work in the Collingwood, Georgian Triangle region.

The fundamental site location advantages are inherent in Collingwood's proximity to Toronto and Ontario's major automotive/manufacturing centres. This combined with lower production costs plus Collingwood's lifestyle, is a definite attribute that distinguishes this community from other competing locations in Ontario for recruiting and retaining key industries and employees.

Collingwood is a premier location in North America for Automotive production - located in close proximity to major automotive centres.

A business in Collingwood provides

. An endless supply of pure membrane filtered water
. 250,000 Ontario residents within 30 minutes of downtown
. Highways that will deliver your goods to 50 million people within two to twelve hours
. Railway and Airport infrastructure
. A skilled and available workforce within proximity to a wealth of post secondary institutions
. A region in excess of 74,000+ permanent residents (2001 Census Information)
 

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