West PerthCOMMUNITY PROFILE

250km radius from Perth County

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Perth County Economic Development and Tourism Officet 519-271-0531 ext 150 e ecdev@perthcounty.ca

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LOCATION ......................................3Transportation

OUR COMMUNITY .................... 4-5Map

OUR PEOPLE ............................... 6-7Population & DemographicsEducation Household IncomeHousing Prices

WORKFORCE & INDUSTRY ....... 8-9Labour ForceBusiness Size and IndustryFarm Size and Type

UTILITIES ......................................10Electricity RatesNatural Gas Rates

INVESTMENT ............................... 11Tax Rate ComparisonProvincial Corporate Income TaxFederal Corporate Income Tax

BUSINESS RESOURCES ................12

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WELCOME TO WEST PERTH

“It was an easy decision to start my career in West Perth because it has such a great reputation in the construction sector. All of the electricians I have learned from and worked for are really well respected. I love living in Mitchell because there’s such a strong support network here. And the area is so central to everything I want to see and do. It’s an easy drive to London, Toronto and the United States.”

KEVIN ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE

250km radius from Perth County

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401

400

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23

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401

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St. Marys

Stratford

Owen Sound

PERTHCOUNTY

Guelph

London

Lake Ontario

Hamilton

Toronto

KitchenerWaterloo

Goderich

Barrie

Listowel

Lake Erie

Lake Huron

Lake St. Clair

SarniaPort Huron

WindsorDetroit

MichiganUSA

Niagara Falls

Buffalo

New YorkUSA

Milverton

Mitchell

St. Jacobs

Grand Bend

Guelph

to Ottawa

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West Perth is well served by three carriers providing daily passenger and freight rail services and is located within a 1.5 hour drive of five international shipping ports.

There are five international airports that serve the region all located within a 1.5 hour drive equipped to handle corporate, freight and recreational flights.

More than half of the North American industrial market is within one day’s trucking distance.

STRATEGIC LOCATION

Approximately 6.0 million people live within 250 kilometres (150 miles) of Perth County.

Perth County is 30km north of highway 401, which is the main transportation artery in Ontario. Less than an hour drive to Stratford, Ingersoll, London, Woodstock, Kitchener, and Waterloo, West Perth has a trade market area of over 900,000.

1 2 3 4 5 6University of WaterlooStratford Campus

Conestoga CollegeStratford Campus

Western UniversityFanshawe College

Waterloo UniversityWilfrid Laurier UniversityConestoga College

Guelph University

McMaster UniversityMohawk College

1 2 3 4 5Toronto Pearson International Airport

London International Airport

Region of Waterloo International Airport

Hamilton International Airport

Stratford Municipal Airport

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West Perth is centrally located in mid-western Ontario.

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Rail

International Border Crossing

Highways

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Finding the perfect location for your business within a close distance to all major markets is an easy task in the Municipality of West Perth.

Comprised of rolling farmland, quaint villages and bustling towns, West Perth is a popular destination to live, work, play, and invest.

West Perth is an easy commute to Stratford and is within 40 minutes of London. The municipality has a population of 8,865, and has a market-trade area of over 40,000 people located within 15 minutes.

Strong business relationships and cooperative partnerships exist within the local and extended business community. Join the business owners who are eager to meet the needs of our growing communities!

OUR COMMUNITY

Downtown Mitchell• 80 businesses in Mitchell’s historic downtown

• Professional services are abundant and make up 24% of downtown spaces

• Trade area of nearly 40,000 residents

• High traffic counts as Hwy 23 and Hwy 8 pass through downtown

• Connected to trail systems along the North Thames

• Low property tax rates

Work-life balanceResidents enjoy active lifestyles,

festivals and events and cultural activities

year-round.

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West Perth

Stratford

Mitchell

Bornholm

St. Marys

Staffa

Listowel

Monkton

Fullarton

Dublin

Brodhagen

Cromarty

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Provincial Road

County Road

Local Paved Road

Local Gravel Road

Railway

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2 KM 1.25 MILES

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Healthcare West Perth is well equipped with hospitals, clinics, long-term care and retirement facilities nearby. Mitchell Medical Centre provides primary health care services and community support programs.

Education The Avon Maitland and Huron-Perth Catholic District School Boards are two progressive school boards that are cultivating the potential of our future generation.

Three privately run schools include Sunshine Montessori School, Stratford Middle Years School, and Stratford & District Christian School.

2 elementary schools

Stratford General Hospital

Listowel Memorial Hospital

1 secondary school

7 post-secondary options within 1 hour drive

St. Marys Memorial Hospital

TRAFFIC COUNTS

Numbers marked on map indicate average number of vehicles on road over a 24 hour period.

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Parks & Recreation

6 public parks 12 sports fields 2 campgrounds 1 animal park

West Perth is a paradise for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Located along the Thames River, Mitchell has restored over 65 acres of wetlands, which are the home of rare bird species’ like the Blue Heron.

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Household Income (Source: Stats Can, 2016)

$0-4 K

$5-9 K

$10-14 K

$15-19 K

$20-29 K

$30-39 K

$40-49 K

$50-59 K

$60-79 K

$80-99 K

$100-124 K

$125-149 K

$150+ K

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OUR PEOPLE

Population 8,865(Source: Stats Can, 2016)

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1160

10-19

1170

20-29

1070

30-39

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40-49

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50-59

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60-69

1025

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600

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AGE

POPULATION

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Major Field of Study(Source: Stats Can, 2016)

Education 300

Visual & Performing Arts 115

Humanities 105

Social Sciences & Law 265

Business, Management & Public Administration 445

Life Sciences & Technology 55

Mathematics & Information Science 65

Engineering & Related Technology 760

Agriculture & Natural Resources 300

Health & Related Fields 580

Housing PricesMedian House Price (Single Detached)(Source: Homeprice Index, Huron-Perth Real Estate Board)

Greater Toronto

$1,015,067

Provincial Average

$534,848

WestPerth

$319,725

WestPerth

$249,251

WestPerth

$260,564

WestPerth

$163,026

Education Attainment(Source: Stats Can, 2016)

2001 2006 2011 2016 2016 2016

625+

2655+

2215+

Skilled Trades

College & University

Secondary School

“In West Perth, you can have a great job, but what’s more is that you can have such an incredible life here.”

CHRISTINA BUSINESS OWNER

Did you know?Hockey Hall of Famer Howie Morenz began playing hockey in his hometown of Mitchell. He joined the Montreal Canadiens in 1923 and remained in the NHL for 14 years. Morenz was voted the outstanding hockey player of the half century by the Canadian Press in 1950.

“The work ethic is very strong. A lot of our people have been with us a long time, which provides a strong base from which to grow.”PAUL LAKE PRESIDENT OF BIOAGRIMIX

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Labour Force by Industry(Source: Stats Can, 2016)

73.1%64.7%

70.4%59.9%

3.7%7.4%

Labour Force Participation(Source: Stats Can, 2016)

Participation Employment Unemployment

WEST PERTH

ONTARIO

WORKFORCE & INDUSTRY

Agriculture 875

Mining 10

Utilities 40

Construction 535

Manufacturing 895

Wholesale 210

Retail 365

Transportation 230

Information 45

Finance 165

Real Estate 15

Professional Services 170

Administration 170

Education 310

Health Care 460

Arts & Entertainment 65

Accommodation 200

Other 180

Public Administration 135

Management 1,065

Business & Finance 830

Sciences 195

Health 280

Education, Law & Government 410

Art & Sports 85

Sales & Service 1,215

Trades & Transport 1,580

Natural Resources 670

Manufacturing 520

Labour Force by Occupation(Source: Stats Can, 2016)

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The labour force in Mitchell’s trade market area is 31,680 people. In addition, the City of Stratford’s labour force of 25,640 is a quick 20 minute drive away.

Business Sizes (Source: Business Register, 2017)

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5-9

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50-99

100+

# of Employees

197

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# of Businesses

Industry (Source: Business Register, 2017)

Agriculture 472

Utilities 6

Construction 91

Manufacturing 15

Wholesale 16

Retail 30

Transportation 29

Information 2

Finance 32

Real Estate 113

Professional Services 30

Management 13

Administrative 17

Educational 1

Health Care 18

Arts & Entertainment 3

Accommodation 3

Other Services 29

Farms by Size(Source: Census 2016)

Farms by Industry Group(Source: Census 2016)

521 farms in West Perth

Number of farms

Beef cattle ranching and farming 45

Dairy cattle and milk production 42

Hog and pig farming 64

Poultry and egg production 16

Sheep and goat farming 4

Other animal production 22

Oilseed and grain farming 302

Vegetable and melon farming 5

Greenhouse, nursery and floriculture 3

Other crop farming 18

Under 10

10-129

130-239

240-559

560-1119

1120+

Number of acres

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Electricity Base Charges(Source: Hydro One, 2017)

Residential

Natural Gas Base Rates(Source: Union Gas, 2017)

Small Commercial

Large Commercial

13.2022.86

23.84

102.71

Residential

Electricity Rates(Source: Hydro One, 2017)

Residential

Small Commercial

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0.04

21.00

70.00

Residential

Small Commercial

Small Commercial

Large Commercial

13.20

13.20

Natural Gas Rates(Source: Union Gas, 2017)

UTILITIES

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Tax Rate Comparison Data(Source: Municipal Websites, 2017)

New ConstructionRegion Industrial (Industrial) Commercial Residential

Perth County: West Perth 3.1% 2.8% 2.2% 1.0%

Perth County: North Perth 3.4 3.2 2.4 1.2

Perth County: Perth East 2.9 2.6 2.1 0.9

Perth County: Perth South 2.8 2.6 2.0 0.9

Waterloo 3.2 3.0 3.2 1.1

Kitchener 3.3 3.0 3.2 1.1

London 3.7 3.4 2.6 1.4

Woodstock 4.9 4.6 3.9 0.1

Stratford 4.8 4.5 3.8 1.4

St. Marys 4.5 4.2 3.0 1.4

11.5%General

Provincial Corporate Income Tax(Source: Canada Revenue Agency 2018)

Small Business

Manufacturing and Processing

4.5%

10%

Investment 11.5%

General

Small Business

Manufacturing and Processing

Investment

Federal Corporate Income Tax(Source: Canada Revenue Agency 2018)

15%

15%

15%

10.5%

Tax Rates (Source: Municipal Websites, 2017)

Assessment Class Code Ratio General Rate

Residential/Farm RT 1.0000 0.00578458

Commercial Occupied CT 1.2469 0.00721279

Commercial New Construction XT 1.2469 0.00721279

Commercial Excess Land CU 0.8728 0.00504895

Commercial Vacant Land CX 0.8728 0.00504895

Industrial Occupied IT 1.9692 0.01139099

Industrial New Construction JT 1.9692 0.01139099

Industrial Excess Land IU 1.2800 0.00740415

Industrial Vacant Land IX 1.2800 0.00740415

Pipelines PT 1.6391 0.00948150

Farmlands FT 0.2500 0.00144614

Managed Forests TT 0.2500 0.00144614

TAXES

No development charge on new

commercial construction

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The Stratford-Perth Centre for Business offers advisory services and training for new and existing small business in all sectors. stratfordperthbusiness.ca

Perth Community Futures provides business support through customized loan programs. perthcfdc.ca

Partners in Employment works with job seekers and employers to match talents and skills to employer’s recruitment needs. partnersinemployment.on.ca

Conestoga Career Centre provides job search assistance, career advice, job postings and education and training information to the public. conestogac.on.ca/caa/careercentre

Stratford Accelerator Centre is focused on accelerating the growth and maturation of early-stage technology and digital media companies. acceleratorcentre.com

Technical Training Group provides skills training programs necessary for professional trades, including welding apprenticeship training. technicaltraininggroup.org/

Mitchell Business Improvement Area is a not-for-profit organization established for the main purpose of revitalizing the central district of the Mitchell. mitchellbia.ca

Business Resources

We invite you to contact Perth County’s economic development and tourism office. We can provide you with the guidance you need to locate and grow in Perth County. We’re here to support you with:

n Site selection

n Grant and loan programs

n Statistics, maps, demographics, and community information

n Connections to local landowners, developers, municipal offices, and real estate

n Business start-up and expansion resources

n Labour strategies

n Training providers

Perth County Economic Development & Tourism Office1 Huron Street, Stratford, Ontario, Canada, N5A 5S4 t 519-271-0531 ext 150 e ecdev@perthcounty.ca

Reach out to us today.Your business is our pleasure!

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