You are here: Home > Locate & Expand > Economy

Economy

Future investment will continue to be in value-added advanced automotive manufacturing as well as areas that will provide a broader diversity in economic growth. The University of Windsor's new medical school and recently announced engineering school are two key assets which enhance the Region's attractiveness and signal opportunity for future investment for the area.

The Windsor-Essex Region was awarded the fDi (Financial Times of London, Foreign Direct Investment magazine) award as the "#1 Best Small City" in North America for Investment. This significant distinction provides our potential investors and site location consultants with a reason to take a closer look at what we have to offer.

The Region has attractive assets that are critical to investors:

  • Low housing costs and lifestyle amenities
  • An abundance of highly skilled workers
  • A healthcare system that alleviates the cost burden employers face within U.S. jurisdictions
  • A safe and secure community with a low crime rate
  • Excellent and affordable schools
  • Reliable power and infrastructure throughout the region
  • And, most importantly to offshore investors, access to the vast North American market with logistics by rail and highway networks, air and water
Designed by Exomark Inc.