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West PerthCOMMUNITY PROFILE
250km radius from Perth County
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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
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Perth County Economic Development and Tourism Officet 519-271-0531 ext 150 e [email protected]
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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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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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
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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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# 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
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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
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Residential
Electricity Rates(Source: Hydro One, 2017)
Residential
Small Commercial
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21.00
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Residential
Small Commercial
Small Commercial
Large Commercial
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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%
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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 [email protected]
Reach out to us today.Your business is our pleasure!
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