1. Mississauga, Ontario has expanded and prospered over the last 25 years. It has the enviable reputation of being one of the fastest growing cities in Canada and is a model that other municipalities seek to emulate.

3. Eight Reasons Why Business is Attracted to Mississauga

4. 1. Easy Access to Global and Local Markets and Suppliers Strategically located L.B. Pearson International Airport Extensive network of 400 series highways Two principal railways Efficient and plentiful public transportation

5. 2. A Readily Available, Skilled Labour Force Access to 2 million workers within the GTA Rapid population growth Above average education and skill levels 70% of work force has post- secondary education 8 universities and 10 colleges

6. 3. Plenty of Available Land and Buildings Largest supply of modern, high quality, industrial land and buildings in the GTA 5,000 acres remains to be developed for business 50 high quality, private sector business parks

7. 4. Cost Competitive Low property taxes Competitive lease rates and land prices Electric power rates are the lowest in the GTA Natural gas is readily available North American Free Trade Act

8. 5. Excellent Community Amenities Great place to live Quality housing First class schools Health and medical services Family-oriented sports Leisure and arts facilities One of the safest cities in Canada

9. 6. Premier Infrastructure for Business Well-maintained roads and major freeways Extensive public transit Freight and passenger rail service Telecommunications infrastructure

10. 7. Pro-business, Stable Government The city is debt-free Taxes have not increased in 8 years $300 million in reserves Attractive to foreign and local blue chip companies

11. 8. Strong, Diverse Business Community 9,700 non-retail businesses 29 Fortune 500 head offices Diverse business sectors including: –Information technologies –Biomedical technologies –Aerospace –Distribution

12. For More Information Visit www.city.mississauga.on.ca/edowww.city.mississauga.on.ca/edo or call 800-456-2181