Key Sectors
Existing industry sectors in North Grenville span a wide array of enterprises. From agriculture to tourism and manufacturing, North Grenville is an ever-expanding source of great economic promise. With provincially significant companies including the Ferguson Forestry Centre and Eastern Breeders, North Grenville offers the perfect atmosphere for both green and creative industries to develop and thrive in a competitive and prosperous environment. This section provides important information regarding key industrial sectors and their significance in North Grenville.
Technology EnterprisesProximity to Ottawa and its growing sectors of Information & Communication Technologies (ICT), Health Sciences and Cleantech makes North Grenville an ideal location for startups and expanding enterprises.
North Grenville – including the urban Town of Kemptville – is strategically located at the doorstep of the Nation’s Capital. This makes us that much closer to Highway 401 and the US border, while still being only 30 minutes from the airport.
Costs of doing business are less here – due to lower costs for land, labour and taxes. And North Grenville has a potential workforce of over 6,800 skilled individuals, a high percentage of them well educated. Many people commute to Ottawa, where they hold jobs in a wide variety of sectors, including technology companies. This represents a valuable opportunity for employers looking for skilled workers.
We’ve got serviced lands abutting Highway 416 that are ideal for green, clean and creative businesses to locate their new and/or expanding operations. In addition to our well-educated work force, we offer quick and easy access to the 401 Corridor, the US market and a seaway port
For more information, download our Tech Enterprises brochure.
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