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Central Ontario’s Manufacturing Destination

705-726-9300 I 1-866-893-9300

1110 Highway 26Midhurst, Ontario

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edo@simcoe.ca I edo.simcoe.ca

705-728-9850

70 Collier StreetBarrie, Ontario

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invest@barrie.ca I investbarrie.com

Ideally situated in Central Ontario, between Lake Simcoe and Georgian Bay, Simcoe County has a population of approximately 450,000 (including the cities of Barrie and Orillia), and is within a one-hour drive of more than 1.5 million people. Not only home to a diverse and progressive business community, serving a wealth of sectors across the globe, Simcoe County is also a four-season playground, bringing the best of all-season recreation to your doorstep. From our vibrant urban centres to small-town charm, Central Ontario offers you the opportunity to live the life you always wanted.

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Location• Strategic location in Central Ontario ideal to access local and international markets• More than 130 million people live within a one-day drive• Connected to three major provincial highways (90, 27 and 11) along Highway 400 and arterial highways (12, 26 and 27)

facilitating transport to south, central, and eastern Ontario, US, and international markets• Lake Simcoe Regional Airport, with on-site Canada Customs and a 6,001-foot runway suitable for commercial aircraft, is

surrounded by available employment lands and is located 60 minutes from Pearson International Airport • Short-line rail service providing daily interchanges with CP Rail connecting to major North American cities

Labour Force• Total labour force within County of Simcoe: 230,795• Within commuting distance (one-hour drive): 1.5 million+• Supported by Georgian College, Lakehead University, and Laurentian University

Everything But OilCentral Ontario is home to a strong manufacturing base, and is rapidly emerging as a leader in oil and gas industry suppliers. From pipeline construction to oil extraction, to processing, and safety and aftercare, you can find almost every component of the oil and gas supply chain here in Central Ontario. Join our oil and gas supplier community today.

Development OpportunitiesA wealth of development opportunities exist for business investment:

Research and Development• Lakehead University provides faculty research support for early stage research and development projects, and offers industry

access to all facilities• Georgian College’s Centre for Applied Research and Innovation provides in-depth assistance for applied research and

commercialization projects, including materials testing, professional advice, and financial and human resource support • Opportunities to leverage provincial and federal funding for R&D, labour, marketing, exporting, and much more

1. Serviced, shovel-ready industrial / commercial lots2. Competitive land / building development costs3. Competitive tax rates

“The perfect geographic location providing enhanced quality of life

for our valued employees and area residents alike. This is a key element, contributing

to the success of IFM.”Dan Williams

President of Industrial Filter Manufacturing Limited

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