Brandon is centrally located in the midst of a large trading area, has access to major transportation systems, a dependable labour supply, low utility rates, and no municipal business tax. There are numerous comparative advantages to locating your business in Brandon:
Competitive Business Costs
- Ranked #1 for Lowest Manufacturing Costs in Canadian Cities
- Lowest Electricity Rates in Canada
- 8th Lowest Manufacturing Labour Costs in Canada
- Competitive Municipal Business Taxes
- Diversified Manufacturing Sector
Location & Infrastructure
- 1 Hour to Bakken Oil Field
- Daily air service to Calgary with WestJet
- 190,000 Customers in Trading Area
- Mid Continent Location
- State of the art Water Reclamation Facility with available capacity
- Multimodal Trans-continental Transportation Network
- Home to Brandon University and Assiniboine Community College
- Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development's Protein Advantage Strategy
Support for Business
- A vibrant 585 member strong Chamber of Commerce
- Strategic Tax Incentives
- Renaissance District Financial Incentives
- Established Research & Development Institutions
- Research and Development tax credits
- Product Commercialization Support
- Small Business Development
- Employer Recruitment Resources
Lifestyle & Business Balance
- Affordable Cost of Living
- Commuting Time, 12 maximum in city commute
- An Attractive Natural Environment - 20 minutes to Cottage Country
- 3 provincial parks and one national park within 100 km's
- Endless Recreation Opportunities
The People
- Over 70,000 people within a 30 minute drive
- Growing Multi-cultural Community
- Strong Population Growth
- Diverse Labour Pool
- Well Educated Workforce