June 2009

$0 Municipal-wide development charges for all non-residential developments in the City Centre Planning Area up to June 16, 2013

“Our leased space in Mississauga was expensive. We decided to build rather than continue to lease. We bought reasonably priced acreage from the City of Barrie and easily were able to hire the customer service and warehouse people that we needed. We’re only 45 minutes north of Highway 401 and we ship nationally so a central location is helpful.”

Don Skuse, Auto Sense

Downtown Barrie: the Next Wave Community Improvement Plan

Downtown Barrie is located off the beautiful shores of Lake Simcoe’s Kempenfelt Bay. As home to the City’s main transit terminal and future GO Train Station nearby, the downtown is easily accessible by everyone. It is also the future home of the Georgian College Downtown Campus and welcome centre offering direct access to postsecondary diploma and degree courses. Many popular festivals throughout the year attract thousands to the area, including the New Year’s Eve celebration, Winterfest, Promenade Days, Kempenfest and many more.

Financial Incentives:

Tax increment grants

Forgivable loans of up to $25,000.00 for building upgrades

Forgivable loans of up to $25,000.00 for facade improvements and up to $5,000.00 for signage

Grants for application fees, permit fees and special fees

See our City Centre: Share the Vision brochure and for details.

Opportunities

City of Barrie Strategy and Economic Development Department 70 Collier Street P.O. Box #400 Barrie, Ontario L4M 4T5 Phone: (705) 728-9850 Fax: (705) 739-4246 Email: invest@barrie.ca investbarrie.com

Check out current availabilities at:

www.business2barrie.ca

June 2009

June 2009

Tax increment grants Available in Downtown Barrie and Allandale Centre

Allandale Centre Community Improvement Plan

Located on the shores of Kempenfelt Bay, Allandale is the gateway to Downtown Barrie. It is centred on a convergence of major arterial roads and is the future location of the second GO Station in Barrie with the help of a $3 million investment from the Federal and Provincial governments. The waterfront parkland wraps itself around the Bay, forming the eastern boundary of the area and provides for a continuation of festivals and scenic trails.

Financial Incentives:

Tax increment grants Up to $20,000.00 rebate for cash-in-

lieu of parkland dedication Forgivable loans of up to $30,000.00

City of Barrie Strategy and Economic Development Department 70 Collier Street P.O. Box #400 Barrie, Ontario L4M 4T5 Phone: (705) 728-9850 Fax: (705) 739-4246 Email: invest@barrie.ca investbarrie.com

June 2009

16acres left inside the MWBP, already home to Canplas Industries and BMO Data Centre

>80acres available at the LSRA

$0 Additions to existing industrial buildings up to 50% of the existing gross floor area are exempt of municipal-wide development charges

Mapleview West Business Park

Data Centre, the Mapleview West Business Park offers excellent physical infrastructure and location advantages for your business needs.

2 minutes off of Highway 400, which connects to the Greater Toronto market and the Detroit-Windsor-Quebec City corridor via Highway 401

Serviced by two separate telecommunications feeds (Bell and Atria Networks) Serviced by two separate electrical feeds for redundant power

Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (LSRA)

Located 20 minutes from the Barrie City Centre in the Greater Toronto Region (GTR), the LSRA is a Customs Port-of-Entry for both international passengers and commercial freight. It is jointly owned by the City of Barrie and the Township of Oro-Medonte. Over 80 acres of designated serviced and unserviced land are available, ranging from smaller hangar sites to large industrial/manufacturing positions.

City of Barrie Strategy and Economic Development Department 70 Collier Street P.O. Box #400 Barrie, Ontario L4M 4T5 Phone: (705) 728-9850 Fax: (705) 739-4246 Email: invest@barrie.ca investbarrie.com

Mapleview West Business Park Canplas Industries

BMO Data Centre

June 2009

Municipal-Wide Development Charges: Exemptions and Discounts

All non-residential uses in the City Centre Planning Area are exempt up to June 16, 2013

Additions to existing industrial buildings up to and including 50% of the existing gross floor area are exempt of city-wide development charges

Where a building or structure has been demolished or converted to permit the redevelopment of the property, a credit is provided based upon the number of dwelling units or the gross floor area of the building occupied within the preceding 60 months

Community colleges and universities for land owned by and used for the purpose of the colleges or universities are exempt

Municipal-Wide Non-Residential Development Charges Effective January 1, 2009 through to December 31, 2009 (City Centre Planning Area is exempt)

Highway 400/Mapleview Drive Interchange Area (City-owned lands as of April 22, 1996 or thereafter are exempt) Land Use Rezoning

Required Development Charge

Commercial Y $15,000/acre Commercial N $1,500/acre Industrial N $300/acre Institutional Y $5,000/acre Institutional N $1,500/acre

For more information on development charges, please contact the Building Services Department at 705-739-4212.

Land Use Development Charge Retail $16.76/sq.ft. Industrial $10.77/sq.ft. Other non-residential $15.27/sq.ft.

City of Barrie Strategy and Economic Development Department 70 Collier Street P.O. Box #400 Barrie, Ontario L4M 4T5 Phone: (705) 728-9850 Fax: (705) 739-4246 Email: invest@barrie.ca investbarrie.com

June 2009

131Million North American consumers within a one day trucking drive of Barrie

A+ Economic Development Effectiveness - 2009

. A majority of my clients are in the Toronto area, so I can have a great qualify of life and yet meet clients south or

works with technology we

Denis Galbraith, Wellington West Capital Inc. Central Location in the Greater Toronto Region (GTR)

More than 8.4 million people, representing live within a 100-mile radius of Barrie. The southern portion of this area, known as the Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH) (Places to Grow Background Paper, 2008). Located at the northern tip of the Greater Toronto Region (GTR), Barrie is within a one-day trucking distance of more than 131 million North American consumers.

Destination Kilometres from Barrie

Miles from Barrie

Destination Kilometres from Barrie

Miles from Barrie

Chicago, IL 901 559 New York, NY 839 520 Cincinnati, OH 877 544 Rochester, NY 347 215 Cleveland, OH 545 338 Syracuse, NY 469 291 Boston, MA 961 596 Philadelphia, PA 847 525 Detroit, MI 437 271 Pittsburgh, PA 589 365 Washington, D.C. 880 546 Montreal, QC 620 384

Buffalo, NY 236 146 Quebec City, QC 872 541

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City of Barrie Strategy and Economic Development Department 70 Collier Street P.O. Box #400 Barrie, Ontario L4M 4T5 Phone: (705) 728-9850 Fax: (705) 739-4246 Email: invest@barrie.ca investbarrie.com

June 2009

Council approval not required for Site Plan applications, reduces wait period

6 weeks*

Target maximum time for issuance of Site Plan Conditions *with Pre-Consultation Application

The City of Barrie has a streamlined Site Plan approval process The Ontario Planning Act subjects certain land uses to Site Plan approval. Site Plan approval deals with such matters as: site layout, urban design, external building design, access, landscaping, servicing/stormwater management, natural heritage protection, site lighting, Zoning conformance and Building/Fire Code conformance. The City of Barrie’s goal is to ensure that the urban environment is developed in a safe, convenient, efficient and aesthetically pleasing manner. Additionally, the site plan process ensures developments are environmentally sensitive, accessible, functional and achieve the preferred design objectives of the City.

Benefits The City of Barrie boasts of a quick, efficient and streamlined Site Plan approval process. This is due to the implementation of a number of initiatives:

Pre-Consultation process reducing site plan review period by up to 2 weeks;

Staff level approval for all site plans;

Dedicated Project Manager providing a “one window” approach to the review and approval of applications;

Target 2 weeks for scheduling of Technical Review Committee meetings;

Target maximum of 6 weeks for issuance of Site Plan Conditions with Pre-Consultation Application;

Potential issuance of Conditional Building Permit prior to registration of a Site Plan Agreement;

Processing of Site Plan approvals and Agreement concurrently with review and approval of full Building Permit;

Conservation Authority staff available at City Hall;

Convenient access to site plan information via the Site Plan Application Manual and Urban Design

Manual available online.

Planning Advantage

City of Barrie Strategy and Economic Development Department 70 Collier Street P.O. Box #400 Barrie, Ontario L4M 4T5 Phone: (705) 728-9850 Fax: (705) 739-4246 Email: invest@barrie.ca investbarrie.com

City of Barrie Strategy and Economic Development Department 70 Collier Street P.O. Box #400 Barrie, Ontario L4M 4T5 Phone: (705) 728-9850 Fax: (705) 739-4246 Email: invest@barrie.ca

investbarrie.com

Information regarding Site Plan applications can be found on the web at www.barrie.ca or by contacting the Planning Service Department at 705-739-4208.

Other benefits include:

Exemption of some industrial areas from Site Plan approval

Exemption of Development Charges in the City Centre

Financial incentives through Community Improvement Areas

December 2009

#1

Fastest growing CMA in Canada - Statistics Canada, 2006

“The geographic location, the quality of life for its residents and workforce…those are the

key elements to the success of our business in this area.” Wolfgang Schroeter, Napoleon Fireplaces

Barrie expands to an additional 2,293 hectares of land On Dec. 15, 2009, the Barrie-Innisfil Boundary Adjustment Act received Royal Assent providing the City of Barrie with 2,293 additional hectares of land for development. As a designated Urban Growth Centre in Ontario, the City of Barrie is projected to account for one third of the population growth and 40% of future job growth in the Simcoe Area, which is projected to reach a population of 667,000 by 2031 (Places to Grow Simcoe Area, 2009). Barrie is located inside the Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH), one of the fastest growing regions in North America. By 2031, the population of this area is projected to grow by an additional 3.7 million (from 2001) to 11.5 million people, accounting for over 80% of Ontario’s population growth (Places to Grow, 2006).

Year Population

1991 62,728

1996 79,191

2001 103,710

2006 128,430

2011 157,000

2031 210,000

Rapid Growth Advantage

City of Barrie Strategy and Economic Development Department 70 Collier Street P.O. Box #400 Barrie, Ontario L4M 4T5 Phone: (705) 728-9850 Fax: (705) 739-4246 Email: invest@barrie.ca

investbarrie.com

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Barrie CMA is the fastest growing in Canada

The City of Barrie has experienced tremendous growth over the last few years. Between 2001 and 2006, the Barrie Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) was identified by Statistics Canada as the fastest growing CMA in Canada. At its current population of over 135,000, the City of Barrie is well recognized as the urban anchor of the Simcoe Area.

Simcoe Area’s Growth Anchor The City of Barrie is Central Ontario’s economic engine. Over 16,700 workers from the Greater Toronto Region (GTR) commute into Barrie each day for work (Statistics Canada, 2006). The City functions as a regional provider of health, education, retail and business services for Simcoe County.

Source: Statistics Canada, 2006

City of Barrie Strategy and Economic Development Department 70 Collier Street P.O. Box #400 Barrie, Ontario L4M 4T5 Phone: (705) 728-9850 Fax: (705) 739-4246 Email: invest@barrie.ca investbarrie.com

Top 10 fastest growing CMAs in Canada

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4th

Highest earnings growth in Ontario - Statistics Canada, 2006

3rd

Highest non-residential building permit growth in Ontario (2005-2008) - Canadian Business Magazine, 2008

Youngest CMA in Canada

With a median age of 35.4, the Barrie CMA is the youngest CMA in Canada.

Business Growth

Barrie’s non-residential building permit growth between 2005 and 2008 is third highest in Ontario.

Source: Canadian Business Magazine, 2008

City of Barrie Strategy and Economic Development Department 70 Collier Street P.O. Box #400 Barrie, Ontario L4M 4T5 Phone: (705) 728-9850 Fax: (705) 739-4246 Email: invest@barrie.ca

investbarrie.com

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16,700 Number of people who commute daily into Barrie for work - Statistics Canada, 2006

Job Growth Between 2001 and 2006, the number of jobs in the City of Barrie rose by a staggering 20%.

Income Growth According to the latest census, the City of Barrie enjoyed the 4

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increase among Ontario municipalities.

Earnings growth of Ontario municipalities (population > 100,000)

2001 2006 Employment Growth

Number of Jobs in Barrie

45,695 55,050 20.47 %

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Median Earning

$43,560 $45,123 3.6 %

City of Barrie Strategy and Economic Development Department 70 Collier Street P.O. Box #400 Barrie, Ontario L4M 4T5 Phone: (705) 728-9850 Fax: (705) 739-4246 Email: invest@barrie.ca investbarrie.com

Source: Statistics Canada, 2006

Source: Statistics Canada, 2006

Source: Statistics Canada, 2006

June 2009

20min Distance between Barrie City Centre and Lake Simcoe Regional Airport

Hwy 400, 27, 11 Offers access to the Detroit-Windsor-Quebec City corridor via Hwy 401 & 407

Barrie is in Motion Air The Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (LSRA) sophisticated regional airports.

$13.7M recently awarded to LSRA for expansion Barrie City Centre is less than

a 20 min drive Customs and cargo handling

capability Commercial, corporate and

recreational aircrafts 5,000 foot runway

Lester B. Pearson International Airport in Toronto is located less than a one hour drive from Barrie.

Roads

Five interchanges for easy access Access to the downtown Toronto market and

the Detroit-Windsor-Quebec City corridor via Highway 400, Highway 27 and Yonge St (Highway 11)

Over 125 million consumers within a one day trucking distance from the City of Barrie

Rail The Barrie Collingwood Railway (BCRY) is a partnership between the City of Barrie, Town of Collingwood, current shippers, CP Rail and Cando Contracting Ltd.

Interchanges daily with CP Rail Mandated to provide rail service to all

industries in Barrie and Collingwood Can arrange for the construction of a rail

siding directly into the customer's facility, or alternatively provide transloading service from our team tracks at nearby Utopia and arrange truck delivery to the customer's operation

Transportation  Advantage  

City of Barrie Strategy and Economic Development Department 70 Collier Street P.O. Box #400 Barrie, Ontario L4M 4T5 Phone: (705) 728-9850 Fax: (705) 739-4246 Email: invest@barrie.ca investbarrie.com

June 2009

5th Smartest city in Canada - Canadian Council on Learning, 2009

1/3 Of companies in knowledge-based sector

We have a great labour pool to draw from, well educated, loyal, dedicated, hard working.

We have very little turnover which is valuable to us. We are close to Toronto and other major markets with easy accessibility to ship and distribute across the country. Mike Kilburn, COTY Canada

One of the Smartest Cities in Canada

2009 evaluation of more than 4,700 municipalities across Canada ranks Barrie as the 5th smartest city in Canada on the Composite Learning Index. The result is a talented labour pool, increased earnings and enhanced prosperity. Multidisciplinary and Educated Workforce

27% of companies in knowledge-based sector in 2008 22% of companies in retail sector 7% of companies in high-tech manufacturing

SIC Code Knowledge-Based Sector % of All Business

80 Health Services 7% 60-67 Finance, Insurance, Real

Estate 7%

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81 Legal Services 2% 82 Educational Services 2% 89 Engineering, Accounting,

Research, Architecture & Related Services

3%

Total 27%

People  Advantage  

Source: Based on D&B Business Survey, 2008

City of Barrie Strategy and Economic Development Department 70 Collier Street P.O. Box #400 Barrie, Ontario L4M 4T5 Phone: (705) 728-9850 Fax: (705) 739-4246 Email: invest@barrie.ca investbarrie.com

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$8M Centre for Sustainable Technologies Georgian College s newest building opened in the fall of 2009

Postsecondary Major Field of Study

Economic Breakdown by Number of Businesses

Source: D & B Business Directory, 2008

June 2009

City of Barrie Strategy and Economic Development Department 70 Collier Street P.O. Box #400 Barrie, Ontario L4M 4T5 Phone: (705) 728-9850 Fax: (705) 739-4246 Email: invest@barrie.ca investbarrie.com

Source: Statistics Canada, 2006

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$65M Building value for the new Centre for Health and Wellness at Georgian College to be completed by 2011

MBA Fall, 2009 New Laurentian MBA program to begin in the fall of 2009

Education Hub in Central Ontario As home to Georgian College University Partnership Centre (UPC), Barrie is an educational hub in Central Ontario.

New Laurentian MBA program started in

2009 New $8M Centre for Sustainable

Technologies opened in 2009 Over 10,000 full-time students enrolled in

degree and diploma programs at Georgian College and UPC

Over 40 co-op programs offered in specialized fields including business accounting, mechanical engineering technology, mechanical technician certification and hospitality management

$65M expansion underway for a new Centre for Health and Wellness, accommodating an additional 3,000 students in degree and diploma programs by 2011

For more information, please visit www.georgianc.on.ca/

Total Population 15 years and over

No certificate, diploma or degree 21,670

High school certificate or equivalent 29,280

Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 8,840

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma

23,435

University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level

3,290

University certificate, diploma or degree 12,990

Source: Statistics Canada, 2006

Source: Statistics Canada, 2006

June 2009

City of Barrie Strategy and Economic Development Department 70 Collier Street P.O. Box #400 Barrie, Ontario L4M 4T5 Phone: (705) 728-9850 Fax: (705) 739-4246 Email: invest@barrie.ca investbarrie.com

Top 10 Ontario municipalities (population > 100,000) with trades certification

City of Barrie Age Distributions By Gender

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#1 Youngest CMA in Canada - Statistics Canada, 2006

Youngest Census Metropolitan Area in Canada

Age Total % 0 to 4 years 8320 6% 5 to 9 years 8880 7% 10 to 14 years 10155 8% 15 to 19 years 9160 7% 20 to 24 years 8555 7% 25 to 29 years 8705 7% 30 to 34 years 9675 8% 35 to 39 years 10315 8% 40 to 44 years 11840 9% 45 to 49 years 10105 8% 50 to 54 years 7710 6% 55 to 59 years 6315 5% 60 to 64 years 4715 4% 65 to 69 years 3750 3% 70 to 74 years 3345 3% 75 to 79 years 2855 2% 80 to 84 years 2160 2% 85 years and over 1865 1%

Barrie Ontario Canada Median Age 35.4 39.0 38.8

Source: Statistics Canada, 2006

Source: Statistics Canada, 2006

City of Barrie Strategy and Economic Development Department 70 Collier Street P.O. Box #400 Barrie, Ontario L4M 4T5 Phone: (705) 728-9850 Fax: (705) 739-4246 Email: invest@barrie.ca investbarrie.com

Age and Gender Breakdown

The Barrie Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) was identified as the youngest CMA in Canada in 2006. With a median age of 35.4, the Barrie CMA is well below the Ontario average of 39.0.

Source: Statistics Canada, 2006

June 2009

June 2009

63 Number of multinational businesses in Barrie, of which five are headquartered in Barrie

We ship within two hours of Barrie and we can be in Toronto with our own 25 trucks in

Peter Moore, Moore Packaging

A Regional Centre Located at a hub of major highway routes connecting to the north, south, east and west (Highway 400, Highway 26/27 and Yonge St (Highway 11)), the City of Barrie functions as a regional centre serving the Simcoe Area and beyond. As such, it is the focal point of many regional level services such as the Royal Victoria Hospital, Georgian College and the University Partnership Centre. Located at the heart of a super-regional catchment area, Barrie has evolved into a well-known retail destination. Multinationals Headquartered in Barrie

Multinationals Headquartered in Barrie

Product/Service

1shoppingcart.com eCommerce software solutions Albarrie Canada Fabrics, textiles and environmental products

manufacturing CanPlas Industries Injection molded products manufacturing Global Electric Electronic Processing

Electronic waste recycling

Injectech Industries Product manufacturing

Major  Employers  

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Major Employers

Business Product/Service CONSTRUCTION AND MANUFACTURING Barrie Metals Global Electric Electronic Processing (Head Office)

Electronic Waste Recycler

Barrie Welding and Machine Custom welding and machining and industrial automation

CanPlas Industries (Head Office) Injection molded products CSR Cosmetic Solutions Inc. (Head Office)

Emulsions, liquids, color cosmetics

Glueckler Metal Inc Motor vehicle parts and accesories Moore Packaging (Head Office) Packaging materials Prodomax Automation Inc (Head Office)

Industrial automated equipment, robotics systems, vision and software development

Western Mechanical Electrical Millwright Services (Head Office)

Piping, millwrights, electrical and cival services

Yachiyo of Ontario Manufacturing Inc

Motor Vehicle Body Parts Stamping

COMMUNICATIONS AND UTILITIES Bell Canada Telecommunications Canada Post Distribution Centre Mail Delivery Services Hydro One Networks Inc - Ontario Grid Control Centre

Electrical Utility Services

Metroland North Media Community Newspaper Publisher Telus Mobility Communications FINANCE, INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE RBC Bank and RBC Dominion Securities

Chartered Bank and Investment Services

Scotia Bank and Scotia Capital Chartered Bank and Investment Services

Sutton Group Realty Real Estate Services TD Bank and TD Waterhouse Chartered Bank and Investment

Services BUSINESS SERVICES Apple One Employment Services Employment Agency BMO Data Centre Data centre Russell Security Services (Head Office)

Security Services

Securitas Canada Security Services Sinton Transportation (Head Office)

Transportation Services

Spherion Staffing Solutions Employment Agency TransComm Marketing Telemarketing Agency WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE Canadian Tire (2 locations) Auto & Home Improvements Costco Wholesale Wholesale foods Home Depot Building materials and installation

services McDonald's (5 locations) Food Services

City of Barrie Strategy and Economic Development Department 70 Collier Street P.O. Box #400 Barrie, Ontario L4M 4T5 Phone: (705) 728-9850 Fax: (705) 739-4246 Email: invest@barrie.ca investbarrie.com

June 2009

20min Distance between Barrie City Centre and Lake Simcoe Regional Airport

sdf Business Product/Service Rona Home and Garden Home Improvements Sears Canada Inc Sale of general merchandise and

appliances Sobeys Supermarket

(17 locations) Food Services Wal-Mart (2 locations) Discount department store Wendy's (5 locations) Food Services Zehrs Markets (4 locations) Supermarket INSTITUTIONAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES Children's Aid Society of the County of Simcoe

Social Service Agency

City of Barrie Municipal Government Georgian College and University Partnership Centre

Post-Secondary Education

Grove Park Home Seniors Care Odd Fellows & Rebekah Homes (IOOF)

Seniors Care

Roberta Place Retirement Lodge Seniors Care Royal Victoria Hospital Full Service Hospital Simcoe Community Services Social Service Agency Simcoe County District Health Unit

Health Services

Simcoe County District School Board

Public Education

Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board

Catholic Education Services

St. Elizabeth Health Care Health Services Woods Park Care Centre Seniors Care YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka Social Service Agency

City of Barrie Strategy and Economic Development Department 70 Collier Street P.O. Box #400 Barrie, Ontario L4M 4T5 Phone: (705) 728-9850 Fax: (705) 739-4246 Email: invest@barrie.ca investbarrie.com

June 2009

17,927 Passengers enjoyed the Serendipity Princess boat cruise in 2008

Doug & Michelle Leigh, Mariposa School of Skating

Barrie is centrally located: Cottage country to the north and the City of Toronto to the south. With the friendliness and beauty of a small town and the amenities of a large city, Barrie has the rare advantage of enjoying the best of both worlds.

Sail, canoe, windsurf or fish along Kempenfelt Bay Bike, rollerblade or take a nightly stroll along our vibrant waterfront Enjoy year-round festivals (with festivals taking place every weekend during the

summer months) Unwind on a Serendipity Princess sunset cruise

Quality  of  Life                      Advantage  

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June 2009

#1 Winner of the national Communities in Bloom contest 11 years in a row (1998-2008)

<1 hour Distance from Blue Mountain Ski Resort, Horseshoe Valley Resort, Snow Valley Ski Resort and Muskoka cottage country

Over a Decade of Blooming Excellence

11-year consecutive winner of the national Communities In Bloom contest Consecutive achievement of the top looms ranking in International

competition Over 300 hectares of parkland to enjoy throughout Barrie

Breathtaking Adventures at your Doorstep (Greater Barrie Area) Summer

Treetop trekking Off-road adventures Hot air balloon rides Sky-diving Hiking and cycling trails Golfing Theatre by the Bay Talk is Free Theatre

Winter

Snowmobiling Skiing and snowboarding Snowshoeing Barrie Colts OHL hockey and ice shows Dog sledding Ice fishing

Year-Round Attractions

Barrie Molson Centre (OHL hockey, concerts, shows)

Gryphon Theatre MacLaren Art Centre: monthly exhibits

and free admission Barrie Film Festival Huronia Symphony Base Borden Military Museum Simcoe County Museum Georgian Downs: harness racing Hardwood Hills Ski and Bike Downtown Theatre

City of Barrie Strategy and Economic Development Department 70 Collier Street P.O. Box #400 Barrie, Ontario L4M 4T5 Phone: (705) 728-9850 Fax: (705) 739-4246 Email: invest@barrie.ca investbarrie.com

June 2009

$400 M Expansion project to double the current hospital size including the new Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre by 2012

Zero work stoppages Consistent and dependable delivery of essential public services

Please visit Tourism Barrie at www.tourismbarrie.com/ for more details. Steadfast Dedication to Service

The provision of essential services including waste collection, snow removal and public transit has not been disrupted in the past 25 years and counting.

ication to service excellence ensures an exceptional quality of life enjoyed by all its residents. Barrie achieved Level 1 Certification for the National Quality Institute in the fall of 2008.

Expanding Health Care

Located in Barrie, the Royal Victoria Hospital (RVH) serves not only Barrie residents, but patients from Simcoe County, Muskoka and Parry Sound.

$400 million expansion is underway to double the current hospital size including the new Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Care Centre by 2012

Over 200 skilled physicians, 1,800 staff members and 1,100 dedicated volunteers currently on staff

Specializations include: Cancer Care, Surgical Services, Critical Care, Mental Health Rehabilitation Services, Women

s Programs

Advancing Post-Secondary Education

Over 8,000 full-time students are enrolled in diploma and degree programs through the University Partnership Centre at Georgian College in Barrie. A number of exciting initiatives are underway:

$65 million expansion is underway for a new Centre for Health and Wellness, to accommodate over 3,000 additional students in diploma and degree programs by 2011

New Laurentian MBA program set to begin this fall

$1.6 million funding received for upgrading equipment

City of Barrie Strategy and Economic Development Department 70 Collier Street P.O. Box #400 Barrie, Ontario L4M 4T5 Phone: (705) 728-9850 Fax: (705) 739-4246 Email: invest@barrie.ca investbarrie.com

June 2009

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#1 Lowest industrial taxes in Ontario - BMA Municipal Study, 2008

Barrie is Cost Competitive Barrie offers one of the lowest business cost environments in Canada. Internationally

Nationally

Cost Advantage over U.S.

Industry

8.2% R & D 5.9% Software 1.3% Manufacturing

Low  Cost  Advantage  

Cost Index Comparison (using a U.S. baseline index of 100.0)

Source: Competitive Alternative, KPMG 2008 City of Barrie Strategy and Economic Development Department 70 Collier Street P.O. Box #400 Barrie, Ontario L4M 4T5 Phone: (705) 728-9850 Fax: (705) 739-4246 Email: invest@barrie.ca investbarrie.com

Source: Competitive Alternative, KPMG 2008

Based on Competitive Alternatives study (2008) comparing business locations worldwide, Canada ranks favourably among many major countries. Barrie has an overall cost index of 97.5, which is significantly lower

average of 99.4.

International Comparisons (using a U.S. baseline index of 100.0)

The same study also compared business competitiveness for over 100 cities. Barrie has one of the lowest business costs when compared to many major cities across Canada.

June 2009

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Regionally Locally

Cost comparison within the Greater Toronto Region (GTR) and beyond

costs outcompete a number of major urban areas in the Greater Toronto Region (GTR).

Cost comparison of cities within an 80 km (50 mi) radius

Within a 50 mile radius, no other municipality offers the same low cost business environment as Barrie.* * Among municipalities with populations over 100,000

City of Barrie Strategy and Economic Development Department 70 Collier Street P.O. Box #400 Barrie, Ontario L4M 4T5 Phone: (705) 728-9850 Fax: (705) 739-4246 Email: invest@barrie.ca investbarrie.com

Source: Competitive Alternative, KPMG 2008

Source: Canadian Business Magazine, 2008

June 2009

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Municipal  Taxes Education  Taxes

Lowest Industrial Taxes in Ontario* Barrie continues to maintain the lowest industrial taxes in Ontario.*

* Among municipalities with populations over 100,000

City of Barrie Strategy and Economic Development Department 70 Collier Street P.O. Box #400 Barrie, Ontario L4M 4T5 Phone: (705) 728-9850 Fax: (705) 739-4246 Email: invest@barrie.ca investbarrie.com

Industrial taxes of municipalities in Ontario

Source: BMA Municipal Study, 2008

June 2009

$250M Expansion of water and waste water treatment facilities to be completed by 2010

Fibre Optics Network available city-wide

Barrie is Plugged In High-to the global market. State-of-the-art fibre-optics network in Barrie means:

Unlimited bandwidth Point-to-point connectivity IT continuity

Wireless service is available city-wide. Major Telecommunications Providers: Allstream Contact #: 1-888-288-2273 Website: www.allstream.com Atria Networks Contact #: (705) 722-7300 Website: www.atrianetworks.com Bell Canada Contact #: 1-888-822-2355

Website: www.bell.ca Rogers Communications Contact #: 1-800-496-4401 Website: www.rogers.com Barrie is Increasing Capacity Water To accommodate future growth, the City is undertaking two major projects to provide additional capacity for water and wastewater treatment. In progress:

$150M surface water treatment plant and low lift pumping station to be completed in 2010

$100M water pollution control plant expansion and biosolids storage facility to be completed in 2010

Bay with a capacity of 240 megalitres of water per day.

Infrastructure  Advantage  

City of Barrie Strategy and Economic Development Department 70 Collier Street P.O. Box #400 Barrie, Ontario L4M 4T5 Phone: (705) 728-9850 Fax: (705) 739-4246 Email: invest@barrie.ca investbarrie.com

June 2009

- 4% Change in commercial property tax rates between 2008 and 2009

Municipal Tax Rates

Rates listed below include both municipal and education components collected annually

by the City of Barrie.

Serviced Properties: Property Type 2008 2009 % Change

2008-2009 Residential 1.407232% 1.377862% -2% Multi-Residential 1.497204% 1.466467% -2% Commercial Occupied 3.196583% 3.071180% -4% Industrial Occupied 3.367972% 3.303746% -2%

Partially Serviced Properties: Property Type 2008 2009 % Change

2008-2009 Residential 1.391112% 1.370319% -1% Multi-Residential 1.479816% 1.458330% -1% Commercial Occupied 3.173482% 3.060370% -4% Industrial Occupied 3.343529% 3.292308% -2%

Provincial Tax Rates

Effective January 1, 2009 Corporation Income Tax Rate All other corporations 14% Canadian-controlled small businesses

5.50%

Federal Tax Rates Effective January 1, 2009 Corporation Income Tax Rate All Other Corporations 19% (to be

reduced to 15% by 2012)

Canadian-controlled small businesses

11%

Tax Rates

Source: City of Barrie

Source: Canada Revenue Agency, www.cra-arc.gc.ca/menu-e.html

Source: Canada Revenue Agency, www.cra-arc.gc.ca/menu-e.html

City of Barrie Strategy and Economic Development Department 70 Collier Street P.O. Box #400 Barrie, Ontario L4M 4T5 Phone: (705) 728-9850 Fax: (705) 739-4246 Email: invest@barrie.ca investbarrie.com

June 2009

The City of Barrie, PowerStream Barrie Hydro Distribution and Enbridge Gas work together to ensure Barrie businesses are powered up. Dual electrical service is available in Mapleview West Business Park.

Barrie Connected to Power your Business

Barrie and its service partners can ensure that your business growth is backed by a complete range of utilities to power your success. Water, sewer, electricity and natural

Water and Sewer Rates To accommodate future growth, the City of Barrie is undertaking two major projects to provide additional capacity for water and wastewater treatment. In progress:

$150M surface water treatment plant and low lift pumping station to be completed in 2010

$100M water pollution control plant expansion and biosolids storage facility to be completed in 2010

draw water directly from Kempenfelt Bay. Effective April 1, 2009 Usage (m³/month) Water

Rate ($/m³) Sewer Rate ($/m³)

0 15m³ 0.6122 0.6671 Over 15m³ 1.0393 1.1341 Minimum Monthly Bill n/a 7.3500

Source: City of Barrie Water Meter Services

Water Line Charges Size (mm)

Rate ($/month)

16-19 11.08 25-32 16.43 38 22.14 50 44.64 75 88.77 100 133.58 150 222.68 200 369.7 250 614.19 300 614.19

Utility Rates

Source: City of Barrie Water Meter Services

City of Barrie Strategy and Economic Development Department 70 Collier Street P.O. Box #400 Barrie, Ontario L4M 4T5 Phone: (705) 728-9850 Fax: (705) 739-4246 Email: invest@barrie.ca investbarrie.com

June 2009

Electricity Rates

As of May 1, 2009, the price of electricity for non-residential consumers is 5.7 ¢/ kWh for consumption per month up to 750kWh and 6.6¢/kWh for consumption over this amount.

General Service Street Lighting Un-Metered Scattered Loads

Distribution Monthly Service Charge

$1.58 per connection

$7.83 per connection

Distribution Volumetric Charge

Network Service Rate $1.5117 per kW $0.0049a per kWh Line and Transformation Connection Service Rate

$1.4043 per kW $0.0045a per kWh

Wholesale Market Service Rate

$0.0065a per kWh $0.0065a per kWh

Administration Charge $0.25 per connection

$0.25 per connection

Debt Retirement Charge $0.007 per kWh $0.007 per kWh

a to be grossed up by Total Loss Factor (TLF 5.65%) b to be grossed up by Total Loss Factor (TLF secondary meter 5.65%, primary meter 4.62%) c to be grossed up by Total Loss Factor (TLF secondary meter 1.45%, primary meter 0.45%)

General Service >50kW (no interval meter)

>50kW (with interval meter)

>5000kW (with interval meter)

Distribution Monthly Service Charge

$391.71 per month

$391.71 per month

$9,545.52 per month

Distribution Volumetric Charge

$0.9693 per kW

Network Service Rate

$1.9136 per kW $2.5403 per kW $2.5473 per kW

Line and Transformation Connection Service Rate

$1.7778 per kW $2.3600 per kW $2.3665 per kW

Wholesale Market Service Rate

$0.0065b per kWh $0.0065b per kWh $0.0065c per kWh

Administration Charge

$0.25 per month $0.25 per month $0.25 per month

Debt Retirement Charge

$0.007 per kWh $0.007 per kWh $0.007 per kWh

Effective May 1, 2009

City of Barrie Strategy and Economic Development Department 70 Collier Street P.O. Box #400 Barrie, Ontario L4M 4T5 Phone: (705) 728-9850 Fax: (705) 739-4246 Email: invest@barrie.ca investbarrie.com

June 2009

Natural Gas

Monthly Charges (Effective April 1, 2009) Gas Supply Charge - Consumption

$55

Customer Charge (per meter) - Admin.

23.6541¢/m3

Delivery Charge Breakdown Amount of gas used per month (m3) ¢/m3

First 500 12.4973 Next 1,050 10.746 Next 4,500 9.5200 Next 7,000 8.7320 Next 15,250 8.3818 Over 28,300 8.2942 Additional Items Gas Cost Adjustment Refund (April 1,2009 to December 31,2009)

(6.1091)

Source: Enbridge Gas Distribution, www.cgc.enbridge.com

Contacts

City of Barrie Water and Sewer 70 Collier Street Barrie, ON L4M 4T5 Phone: (705) 739-4255 Billing: (705) 722-7222 www.barrie.ca

PowerStream Barrie Hydro Distribution Inc. - Electricity 55 Patterson Road PO Box 7000 Barrie, ON L4M 4V8 Phone: (705) 722-7222 www.barriehydro.com  

Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. Natural Gas Phone: (877) 766-6696

City of Barrie Strategy and Economic Development Department 70 Collier Street P.O. Box #400 Barrie, Ontario L4M 4T5 Phone: (705) 728-9850 Fax: (705) 739-4246 Email: invest@barrie.ca investbarrie.com

June 2009

Barrie offers competitive wage rates in a variety of different sectors and job classifications.

It is easy for us to attract and retain qualified executives.

Lee McDonald, Southmedic Barrie Selected Wage Rates

Source: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC), 2007

Occupation Type Average Wage ($/hour) 2007

High Wage ($/hour) 2007

Low Wage ($/hour 2007)

PROFESSIONAL/MANAGEMENT/TECHNICAL Financial Auditors and Accountants $25.60 $40.85 $16.83 Financial Managers $32.65 $50.00 $17.14 Retail Trade Managers $15.22 $23.73 $10.75 Other Business Services Managers $24.27 $39.03 $11.75 Mechanical Engineer $32.36 $48.57 $19.75 Civil Engineer $27.56 $45.53 $13.76 Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers $27.48 $37.82 $22.12 Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers $28.96 $36.41 $22.42 Electronic Technician $23.24 $32.17 $13.27 Medical Laboratory Technician $21.42 $27.06 $13.99 MANUFACTURING Tool & Die $22.10 $28.21 $13.81 Machinist and Machining and Tooling Inspectors $19.15 $25.26 $14.00 Welder $17.49 $22.53 $12.88 Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Technologists and Technicians

$19.28 $23.10 $15.45

Machine Operator - Plastics Processing $14.84 $18.77 $10.05 Machine Operator - Metalworking $17.94 $23.22 $14.35 Machine Maintenance - Construction Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics

$23.92 $33.65 $16.64

Assemblers and Inspectors, Electrical Appliance, Apparatus, and Equipment Manufacturing

$16.13 $22.67 $11.20

Material Handlers $15.53 $20.60 $11.50 General Laborer - Processing, Manufacturing, and Utilities $15.63 $21.45 $10.00 SALES/SERVICE Hospitality Clerk - Hotel Front Desk Clerk $10.74 $13.50 $9.50 Customer Service, Information and Related Clerks $12.65 $19.88 $9.50 Retail Salespersons and Sales Clerks $10.85 $16.64 $9.50 Grocery Clerks and Store Shelf Stockers $10.91 $16.50 $9.50 Other Elemental Sales Occupations $12.73 $16.50 $9.50 GENERAL OFFICE Data Entry Clerk $18.04 $23.82 $11.01 Executive Assistant $20.38 $30.00 $14.00 Accounting and Related Clerks $17.07 $23.42 $12.00 General Office Clerks $16.10 $22.54 $11.00

Wage Rates

City of Barrie Strategy and Economic Development Department 70 Collier Street P.O. Box #400 Barrie, Ontario L4M 4T5 Phone: (705) 728-9850 Fax: (705) 739-4246 Email: invest@barrie.ca investbarrie.com

June 2009

Affordable Living Brings a High Quality of Life Barrie boasts a diverse range of housing options, including waterfront condominiums, at an affordable price.

Competitive Housing Prices

Housing prices in comparison to other GTR municipalities

Municipality

Standard Townhouse Jan-Mar 2009

Senior Executive Jan-Mar 2009

BARRIE $183,000 $450,000 Vaughan - Woodbridge

$293,500 $468,000

Ottawa - Kanata $244,000 $482,000 Richmond Hill $280,000 $495,000 Kitchener $198,500 $495,600 Mississauga (Meadowvale/Streetsville)

$265,000 $540,000

Burlington $221,000 $575,000 Oakville $314,000 $660,000 Markham (Unionville) $340,000 $700,000 Toronto -North $525,000 $1,800,000

Cost  of  Living  Advantage  

Actual household incomes in Barrie are much higher than the income required for home ownership

Source: Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), 2009

City of Barrie Strategy and Economic Development Department 70 Collier Street P.O. Box #400 Barrie, Ontario L4M 4T5 Phone: (705) 728-9850 Fax: (705) 739-4246 Email: invest@barrie.ca investbarrie.com

Source: Royal Wakefield LePage Quarterly Housing Survey, Q1 2009

June 2009

Housing Prices (Q1, 2009)

Housing Type Descriptions

Housing Type Price (Jan-Mar 2009)

Estimated Taxes

Bungalow $245,000 $2,800 Executive Two-Storey $278,000 $3,300 Standard Two-Storey $251,000 $3,000 Standard Townhouse $183,000 $2,200 Senior Executive $450,000 $4,500 Standard Condominium $256,000 $2,100 Luxury Condominium $360,000 $4,000

Housing Type Total Floor Area (sq.ft)

Lot Size (sq.ft.)

Bungalow 1,200 5,500 Executive Two-Storey 2,000 6,500 Standard Two-Storey 1,500 3,500 Standard Townhouse 1,000 Attached to other

townhouses Senior Executive 3,000+ 6,750 Standard Condominium

900 n/a

Luxury Condominium 1,400 n/a

City of Barrie Department of Economic Strategy & Development 70 Collier Street Barrie, Ontario L4M 4T5 Phone: (705) 728-9850 Fax: (705) 739-4246 Email: edo@barrie.ca www.barrie.ca

Source: Royal Wakefield LePage Quarterly Housing Survey, Q1 2009

City of Barrie Strategy and Economic Development Department 70 Collier Street P.O. Box #400 Barrie, Ontario L4M 4T5 Phone: (705) 728-9850 Fax: (705) 739-4246 Email: invest@barrie.ca investbarrie.com