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Testimonials

"Ferrero chose Brantford for a number of key factors which included location to major Canadian and USA markets, positive logistics infrastructure to serve NAFTA markets, available and competitively priced serviced industrial land, and a co-operative pro-business city staff that could meet our project timelines."

Franco Veglio, CEO, Ferrero Canada Ltd.

Operating Costs

Growing and expanding your business in an area where land, building, utility and labor costs are extremely competitive, adds up to lower operational costs and higher earnings.

In a recent competitive analysis carried out by UrbanMetrics Inc. (2003), the Brantford · Brant area was compared to six other jurisdictions/regions in southwestern Ontario. Consistently, Brantford·Brant was one of the lowest cost jurisdictions based on three key operational cost elements (compensation, real estate, and utilities).

Gross Rental Rate Comparison: Brantford·Brant vs. Competitor Jurisdictions

Gross Rental Rate Comparison: Brantford·Brant vs. Competitor Jurisdictions
Source: urbanMetrics, 2004.

Hydro Rate Comparison: Brantford·Brant vs. Competitor Jurisdictions

Hydro Rate Comparison: Brantford·Brant vs. Competitor Jurisdictions
Source: urbanMetrics, 2004.

Compensation Comparison for the Production Operator Position

Compensation Comparison for the Production Operator Position
Source: urbanMetrics, 2004.

Consolidated Business Case Model Results ($,000s CAD)

Consolidated Business Case Model Results ($,000s CAD)
Source: urbanMetrics, 2004.

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