Niagara Success Stories

“IN MY LIFE I HAVE ALWAYS STRIVED FOR PERFECTION. FOR MY WINE BUSINESS I HAVE FOUND IT HERE, IN THE NIAGARA REGION”MikeWeir,Proprietor,MikeWeirWine

NIAGARASUCCESSSTORIES

Reduced overhead

Excellentpropertyrates,

affordablerentalsand

labourcosts.Notto

mentionquickaccess

toeverything,reducing

traveltimeandexpenses.

Niagara region

Aregionoftwelve

communitieslinking

twocountriesand

workingtogether

formutualsuccess.

Local government

Importantin

thesuccessof

anybusiness

isthepositive

supportoflocal

governments.

Work/Play balance

Theregionisa

globaltourism

destination

surrounding

NiagaraFalls.

Wining,dining,

excellent

entertainment

andthe

Niagara

escarpmentis

adesignated

biosphere.

Talent pool

Theregionboastsanexisting

baseofexcellentskilled

personnelalongwithamajor

universityandcollegethat

continuetofueltheregion

withfreshtalent.

LocationLocationLocation

Thereissomuch

moreinthe

Niagararegion

thanyoucan

imagine.

Ithasitall.

Multimodal

Theregionisatransportation

hub–3internationalairports

withinanhour’sdrive,Great

Lakesshipping,railand

aninternationalborder

withinminutes.

THE ELEMENTS FOR SUCCESS Seems the sky is the l imit for high technology manufacturing in the Niagara region. As the Canadian arm of the world’s largest manufacturer of civil helicopters, several important factors have lent to our

success here. First is the deep talent pool – check. And of equal importance is that our location is in a multimodal hub, just over an hour away from Canada’s business capital, and minutes away from the

Canada – U.S. border – double check. Original thinkers, original innovators. Right here in the Niagara region.

“WITH EASY ACCESS TO INTERNATIONAL MARKETS, OUR BUSINESS IS LOOKING UP IN THE NIAGARA REGION.” Marie-Agnès Vève, President & CEO, Eurocopter Canada

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UFACTURIN

Reduced overhead

Excellentpropertyrates,

affordablerentalsand

labourcosts.Notto

mentionquickaccess

toeverything,reducing

traveltimeandexpenses.

Niagara region

Aregionoftwelve

communitieslinking

twocountriesand

workingtogether

formutualsuccess.

Local government

Importantin

thesuccessof

anybusiness

isthepositive

supportoflocal

governments.

Work/Play balance

Theregionisa

globaltourism

destination

surrounding

NiagaraFalls.

Wining,dining,

excellent

entertainment

andthe

Niagara

escarpmentis

adesignated

biosphere.

Talent pool

Theregionboastsanexisting

baseofexcellentskilled

personnelalongwithamajor

universityandcollegethat

continuetofueltheregion

withfreshtalent.

LocationLocationLocation

Thereissomuch

moreinthe

Niagararegion

thanyoucan

imagine.

Ithasitall.

Multimodal

Theregionisatransportation

hub–3internationalairports

withinanhour’sdrive,Great

Lakesshipping,railand

aninternationalborder

withinminutes.

THE ELEMENTS FOR SUCCESS Seems the sky is the l imit for high technology manufacturing in the Niagara region. As the Canadian arm of the world’s largest manufacturer of civil helicopters, several important factors have lent to our

success here. First is the deep talent pool – check. And of equal importance is that our location is in a multimodal hub, just over an hour away from Canada’s business capital, and minutes away from the

Canada – U.S. border – double check. Original thinkers, original innovators. Right here in the Niagara region.

“WITH EASY ACCESS TO INTERNATIONAL MARKETS, OUR BUSINESS IS LOOKING UP IN THE NIAGARA REGION.” Marie-Agnès Vève, President & CEO, Eurocopter Canada

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I may be cropped out of this picture, but since relocating in Niagara we are the picture of success on the world stage. Shipping to our clients in China, Europe and South America is simplified and affordable with multimodal access right at our doorstep. But it is the cost of doing

business here that makes the difference. Between the rent and labour costs, our overheads are significantly less than our neighbours to the North or South. Original thinkers, original innovators. Right here in the Niagara region.

“OPERATING IN THE NIAGARA REGION HAS ELEVATED OUR PROFILE – GLOBALLY.” Dennis Parass, President, Handling Specialty Manufacturing Ltd.

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I have been extremely happy with my decision to locate my wine business in the Niagara Region. In addition to the geographical and climatic advantages that benefit my winery, I have found the business community to be vibrant and supportive. Proceeds from the sale of all Mike Weir

Wine go to the Mike Weir Foundation which helps disadvantaged children and the Niagara Community is a very giving group that understands and embraces our mandate. Our wine product ion partnership with acclaimed Château des Charmes winery in this community is a

perfect example of innovation, commerce and charity coming together to create an ultra-premium award-winning wine. It was clearly a winning decision. Original thinkers, original innovators. Right here in the Niagara region.

“IN MY LIFE I HAVE ALWAYS STRIVED FOR PERFECTION. FOR MY WINE BUSINESS I HAVE FOUND IT HERE, IN THE NIAGARA REGION” Mike Weir, Proprietor, Mike Weir Wine

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I may be cropped out of this picture, but since relocating in Niagara we are the picture of success on the world stage. Shipping to our clients in China, Europe and South America is simplified and affordable with multimodal access right at our doorstep. But it is the cost of doing

business here that makes the difference. Between the rent and labour costs, our overheads are significantly less than our neighbours to the North or South. Original thinkers, original innovators. Right here in the Niagara region.

“OPERATING IN THE NIAGARA REGION HAS ELEVATED OUR PROFILE – GLOBALLY.” Dennis Parass, President, Handling Specialty Manufacturing Ltd.

NIAGARACANADA.COM

I have been extremely happy with my decision to locate my wine business in the Niagara Region. In addition to the geographical and climatic advantages that benefit my winery, I have found the business community to be vibrant and supportive. Proceeds from the sale of all Mike Weir

Wine go to the Mike Weir Foundation which helps disadvantaged children and the Niagara Community is a very giving group that understands and embraces our mandate. Our wine product ion partnership with acclaimed Château des Charmes winery in this community is a

perfect example of innovation, commerce and charity coming together to create an ultra-premium award-winning wine. It was clearly a winning decision. Original thinkers, original innovators. Right here in the Niagara region.

“IN MY LIFE I HAVE ALWAYS STRIVED FOR PERFECTION. FOR MY WINE BUSINESS I HAVE FOUND IT HERE, IN THE NIAGARA REGION” Mike Weir, Proprietor, Mike Weir Wine

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The success of our university is clearly reflected in the success of the region. We continue to fuel this knowledge- based economy with talented, bright young minds. Our students and faculty

are cons tant ly col laborat ing wi th local business to develop and transfer technology and knowledge developed at the institution. This continuing flow of intelligence assists in placing the Niagara

region above the provincial average for R&D. Original thinkers, original innovators. Right here in the Niagara region.

“WE ENSURE THAT THE NIAGARA REGION GETS AN A+ FOR RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT.” Dr. Jack N. Lightstone, President & Vice Chancellor, Brock University

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I n s i m p l e t e r m s , we g e n e ra t e electricity from manure and provide the technology and fac i l i t ies for others to do the same. The Niagara region makes perfect sense for us as it has quietly become a major centre

for agr ibus iness and sus ta inable technologies. Our cost of operations is less than most other communities and we have tremendous affordable access to global markets as a result of the multimodal hub, right here. And when

the workday is done we continue our green lifestyle in the Niagara Escarpment – a designated world biosphere. Original thinkers, original innovators. Right here in the Niagara region.

“IN THE NIAGARA REGION WE CAN GENERATE MORE THAN GOOD REVENUE.” Clare Riepma, President, PlanET Biogas Solutions Inc.

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The success of our university is clearly reflected in the success of the region. We continue to fuel this knowledge- based economy with talented, bright young minds. Our students and faculty

are cons tant ly col laborat ing wi th local business to develop and transfer technology and knowledge developed at the institution. This continuing flow of intelligence assists in placing the Niagara

region above the provincial average for R&D. Original thinkers, original innovators. Right here in the Niagara region.

“WE ENSURE THAT THE NIAGARA REGION GETS AN A+ FOR RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT.” Dr. Jack N. Lightstone, President & Vice Chancellor, Brock University

NIAGARACANADA.COM

I n s i m p l e t e r m s , we g e n e ra t e electricity from manure and provide the technology and fac i l i t ies for others to do the same. The Niagara region makes perfect sense for us as it has quietly become a major centre

for agr ibus iness and sus ta inable technologies. Our cost of operations is less than most other communities and we have tremendous affordable access to global markets as a result of the multimodal hub, right here. And when

the workday is done we continue our green lifestyle in the Niagara Escarpment – a designated world biosphere. Original thinkers, original innovators. Right here in the Niagara region.

“IN THE NIAGARA REGION WE CAN GENERATE MORE THAN GOOD REVENUE.” Clare Riepma, President, PlanET Biogas Solutions Inc.

NIAGARACANADA.COM

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“THE NIAGARA REGION FOSTERS HIGH TECH INNOVATION. THE DATA BEARS THIS OUT.” John Bordynuik, President John Bordynuik Inc. Data Recovery

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We not only recover data, we create the technology and even the hardware to do it. And we are not alone in our success. The entire region is becoming renowned

as a technology hub which is not surprising with a major University and College right here. We would not be successful without immediate and ongoing access to the

highly technical minds and talent that are prospering here in the Niagara region. Original thinkers, original innovators. Right here in the Niagara region.

Our tagline is “Good Things Come From Corn” but we also know that good things come from the Niagara region – good things that have helped us grow despite any economic downturn. A significant

benefit for us is the cost of doing business here while being less than an hour away from Canada’s business capital, and minutes away from the Canada – U.S. border. Yet our property, labour and other

costs are low. Original thinkers, original innovators. Right here in the Niagara region.

“LIKE SO MANY OTHERS, OUR BUSINESS IS GROWING IN THE NIAGARA REGION. LITERALLY.” Eric Chutorash, Plant Manager, Casco Inc. an affiliate of Corn Products International

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“THE NIAGARA REGION FOSTERS HIGH TECH INNOVATION. THE DATA BEARS THIS OUT.” John Bordynuik, President John Bordynuik Inc. Data Recovery

NIAGARACANADA.COMSee what other successful entrepreneurs are saying at:

NIAGARACANADA.COM

We not only recover data, we create the technology and even the hardware to do it. And we are not alone in our success. The entire region is becoming renowned

as a technology hub which is not surprising with a major University and College right here. We would not be successful without immediate and ongoing access to the

highly technical minds and talent that are prospering here in the Niagara region. Original thinkers, original innovators. Right here in the Niagara region.

Our tagline is “Good Things Come From Corn” but we also know that good things come from the Niagara region – good things that have helped us grow despite any economic downturn. A significant

benefit for us is the cost of doing business here while being less than an hour away from Canada’s business capital, and minutes away from the Canada – U.S. border. Yet our property, labour and other

costs are low. Original thinkers, original innovators. Right here in the Niagara region.

“LIKE SO MANY OTHERS, OUR BUSINESS IS GROWING IN THE NIAGARA REGION. LITERALLY.” Eric Chutorash, Plant Manager, Casco Inc. an affiliate of Corn Products International

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So bright in fact, I gotta wear shades. And when the recession has run its course we will emerge with a definite advantage over all our competition in the GTA (which is only �� minutes away). Several regional

factors are lending to our current growth, despite any economic downturn. Certainly the lower cost of operation is a key factor – for any business. But we also benefit tremendously from an excellent local talent

pool and easy and affordable access to North American and Global markets.Original thinkers, original innovators.Right here in the Niagara region.

“ OUR FUTURE IS BRIGHTER, HERE, IN THE NIAGARA REGION.” Scott Riesebosch, President, CRS Electronics, Specialists in LED Lighting Technologies

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“ OUR GRADUATES, PROGRAMS AND INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS ARE DRIVING GROWTH, INNOVATION AND INVESTMENT IN THE NIAGARA REGION.”

Dr. Dan Patterson, President, Niagara College

We are ensuring the region’s sustainability and competit iveness with graduates who recognize all the opportunities in the Niagara region – and they are staying, working and growing here.

With our Building Futures project, we’re expanding our capacity with improved facilities and new technology to create more than 1,000 new spaces in programs designed to accommodate the growing

needs of business in Niagara. Original thinkers, original innovators. Right here in the Niagara region.

WORKFORCE

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So bright in fact, I gotta wear shades. And when the recession has run its course we will emerge with a definite advantage over all our competition in the GTA (which is only �� minutes away). Several regional

factors are lending to our current growth, despite any economic downturn. Certainly the lower cost of operation is a key factor – for any business. But we also benefit tremendously from an excellent local talent

pool and easy and affordable access to North American and Global markets.Original thinkers, original innovators.Right here in the Niagara region.

“ OUR FUTURE IS BRIGHTER, HERE, IN THE NIAGARA REGION.” Scott Riesebosch, President, CRS Electronics, Specialists in LED Lighting Technologies

NIAGARACANADA.COM

“ OUR GRADUATES, PROGRAMS AND INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS ARE DRIVING GROWTH, INNOVATION AND INVESTMENT IN THE NIAGARA REGION.”

Dr. Dan Patterson, President, Niagara College

We are ensuring the region’s sustainability and competit iveness with graduates who recognize all the opportunities in the Niagara region – and they are staying, working and growing here.

With our Building Futures project, we’re expanding our capacity with improved facilities and new technology to create more than 1,000 new spaces in programs designed to accommodate the growing

needs of business in Niagara. Original thinkers, original innovators. Right here in the Niagara region.

WORKFORCE

We are one of the new top ten Life Sciences companies in Canada and locating in Niagara has been a key component in our formula for success. A significant portion of our revenue comes from the US and our location here gives

us immediate access to over �0% of the American market within a day’s drive. But the key benefit for us is the cost of doing business here. We are within an hour of Canada’s business capital and we are paying significantly less in terms

of rent, and labour. And, with a major University and College right here, we always have a fresh pool of young, highly educated talent at hand. Original thinkers, original innovators. Right here in the Niagara region.

“OUR LOCATION IN THE NIAGARA REGION IS A VITAL ELEMENT IN OUR CONTINUED GROWTH.” Dr. Yousef Haj-Ahmad, President, Founder, Norgen Biotek

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“WE’RE IN THE SURVEILLANCE BUSINESS AND SURE ENOUGH WE FOUND THE PERFECT LOCATION IN THE NIAGARA REGION.” Dr. Tim Nohara, President, Accipiter Radar Technologies Inc.

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It seems the sky’s the limit since we relocated in the Niagara Region. But access to world markets has no limits here. And, as our business continues to grow, local governments have been extremely proactive in assisting with development

charges and planning approvals. There are too many fiscal benefits to list in a single ad but another important factor is the work/life balance that is offered here. Original thinkers, original innovators. Right here in the Niagara region.

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We are one of the new top ten Life Sciences companies in Canada and locating in Niagara has been a key component in our formula for success. A significant portion of our revenue comes from the US and our location here gives

us immediate access to over �0% of the American market within a day’s drive. But the key benefit for us is the cost of doing business here. We are within an hour of Canada’s business capital and we are paying significantly less in terms

of rent, and labour. And, with a major University and College right here, we always have a fresh pool of young, highly educated talent at hand. Original thinkers, original innovators. Right here in the Niagara region.

“OUR LOCATION IN THE NIAGARA REGION IS A VITAL ELEMENT IN OUR CONTINUED GROWTH.” Dr. Yousef Haj-Ahmad, President, Founder, Norgen Biotek

NIAGARACANADA.COM

“WE’RE IN THE SURVEILLANCE BUSINESS AND SURE ENOUGH WE FOUND THE PERFECT LOCATION IN THE NIAGARA REGION.” Dr. Tim Nohara, President, Accipiter Radar Technologies Inc.

NIAGARACANADA.COM

It seems the sky’s the limit since we relocated in the Niagara Region. But access to world markets has no limits here. And, as our business continues to grow, local governments have been extremely proactive in assisting with development

charges and planning approvals. There are too many fiscal benefits to list in a single ad but another important factor is the work/life balance that is offered here. Original thinkers, original innovators. Right here in the Niagara region.

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We have realized a greater cut of the market, in part, due to our location being in the Niagara region. Doesn’t matter how you slice it - overheads, labour costs, availability of good skilled talent, access

to North American and Global markets, and a business community and local government that actually extends its help to business. Did I mention the work/play balance down here? Spectacular. Smart

people in smart business is all around me here. Original thinkers, original innovators. Right here in the Niagara region.

“ANY WAY YOU SLICE IT, BEING IN THE NIAGARA REGION IS SMART BUSINESS.” John Precious, President, Indexable Cutting Tools

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Business is war. So my troops can become quite fatigued, sitting at computer screens developing leading edge video games. That’s why the work/play balance in the region is so key to their productivity.

We also benefit tremendously from Brock University and Niagara College and the brilliant talent that they render. And the high speed fibre optic networks that link us to domestic and international markets

is critical to our daily operations. Original thinkers, original innovators. Right here in the Niagara region.

“WE’VE FOUND THE PERFECT WORK/PLAY BALANCE HERE IN THE NIAGARA REGION.” Denis Dyack, President, Silicon Knights, Interactive Gaming Developers

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We have realized a greater cut of the market, in part, due to our location being in the Niagara region. Doesn’t matter how you slice it - overheads, labour costs, availability of good skilled talent, access

to North American and Global markets, and a business community and local government that actually extends its help to business. Did I mention the work/play balance down here? Spectacular. Smart

people in smart business is all around me here. Original thinkers, original innovators. Right here in the Niagara region.

“ANY WAY YOU SLICE IT, BEING IN THE NIAGARA REGION IS SMART BUSINESS.” John Precious, President, Indexable Cutting Tools

NIAGARACANADA.COM

Business is war. So my troops can become quite fatigued, sitting at computer screens developing leading edge video games. That’s why the work/play balance in the region is so key to their productivity.

We also benefit tremendously from Brock University and Niagara College and the brilliant talent that they render. And the high speed fibre optic networks that link us to domestic and international markets

is critical to our daily operations. Original thinkers, original innovators. Right here in the Niagara region.

“WE’VE FOUND THE PERFECT WORK/PLAY BALANCE HERE IN THE NIAGARA REGION.” Denis Dyack, President, Silicon Knights, Interactive Gaming Developers

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ASK THOSE WHO HAVE DISCOVERED OUR UNIqUE FORMULA FOR SUCCESS.

TheNiagararegioniscomprisedof12communities,eachwiththeiruniquequalitieswherepublicand

privatesectorsworkcloselytogetherinordertonurtureexistingbusinessesandattractnewinvestment.

So,whenchallengedwithpromotingtheNiagararegionasanidealbusinesslocation,ourtaskwas

simple.Justaskthosewhoknowbest-thepeoplewhoaredoingbusinesshere,now.Wehadsomany

successfulbusinesseswanting toparticipate,wehad tocutoff thenumberof testimonials thatwere

availabletousforthiscampaign.Butthatistypicaloftheregion.PeopledoingbusinessinNiagara,

enjoydoingbusinesshere,andwanttohelpeachothersucceed.Thatisunique.

Soreadthestatementsofjustsomeofthesuccessfulcompaniesandentrepreneursandyou’lllearnthat

youroverheadscanbesignificantlyreducedwhileyoudrawfromadeeptalentpool,excellentoffice

andmanufacturingspace,andabusinesscommunitythatworkstogetherformutualsuccess.Weall

benefitfrombeingagatewayandcorridorforinternationaltradebetweenCanada,theUnitedStates

andoverseas.

Wewouldloveyoutojoinusinaplacewhereyoucantrulyenjoyalifestylethatwon’tseeyouwasting

time,beingstressedoutintrafficeverymorningandnight.Wehavethedefinitivework/playequation.

Checkusout,andconsiderjoiningusinNiagara.

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