Why Choose The St. Lawrence Corridor In Eastern Ontario For Business Development?
The St. Lawrence Corridor provides everything your business needs to be globally competitive. SLCEDC provides business development services for our partners in the St. Lawrence Corridor of Eastern Ontario. Find strategic access to global markets, an innovative and collaborative industrial community, and highly skilled talent in an affordable region. A destination of businesses on the rise.
Quality of Life
Higher quality of life with a lower cost of living in comparison to other regions in Ontario and across the country.
Location Price Advantages
Purchase & lease of industrial land and capital assets is 25% less than the GTA and 30% less than New York State.
Transportation & Proximity
Close proximity and access to major domestic and international markets with access to international airports and waterways.
Labour & Workforce
Educated, growing workforce. Projected Labour Force increase of 3.4% for 2021 with a unemployment rate that is 2.2% lower than the national average.
Education & Training
Home to some of the top performing high schools in the province, 3 colleges & 4 universities.
Funding, Grants & Incentives
We offer a variety of successful tools that match entrepreneurs to investment and provide expert mentorship and advisement.
Available Land & Properties
Access to many zoned industrial parks across the corridor and a growing region for commercial & industrial development.
View our Interactive Map for more info on the region’s industrial parks.
Top Employers
Access to supply chain & manufacturing partnerships with established Industry-leading employers.
