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Progressive Communities
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Economic development is a
top priority for municipalities in the region.
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As an incentive to
business development, many local governments waive business
taxes.
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Modern educational
facilities and skills upgrading and training.
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Reasonably priced housing
from starter units to luxury homes.
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Low property taxes.
Educated and Diverse
Workforce
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A labour force highly
responsive to educational upgrading and retraining.
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Range of skills including
trades, health care, technical, retail, and administrative.
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Very high computer
literacy rates.
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Multi-lingual work force.
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Stable labour force with
long-term residency in the region.
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Workforce is highly
motivated, dedicated, hardworking, and has a strong
entrepreneurial spirit.
Well Developed
Infrastructure
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The cheapest hydro rates
in North America.
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Abundant, pure fresh
water.
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Infrastructure
improvements and industrial park expansions are underway.
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Municipalities willing to
zone and service land for commercial and industrial
development.
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Convenient Access to Markets
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Proximity to Winnipeg, a
major transportation hub at the geographic centre of North
America.
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An excellent network of
highways – most communities are within a one-hour drive of
Winnipeg.
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Commercial and freight
service available through Winnipeg International Airport and
charter, floatplane, and helicopter service available in the
region.
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Rail lines, operated by
the two national rail systems, run through the region
providing access to points across North America.
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Close to the U.S. border.
Abundant Natural
Resource Base
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Forestry – newsprint
production, paper recycling, forest renewal, reforestation
stock, sustainable forest management.
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Mining – tantalum,
spodumene, cesium, sphagnum moss, limestone, granite, gold,
mining exploration, and untapped mineral potential.
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Six hydroelectric power
generating stations operate along the Winnipeg River.
Business Opportunities
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About North Eastman
