city of waterloo - we are waterloo brochure
TRANSCRIPT
wearewaterlooca
OpENTEXT Corporation ACCELERATOR CENTRE
UNIvERSITY OF WATERLOO
pERIMETER INSTITUTE for Theoretical Physics
BALSILLIE SCHOOL of International Affairs
ACCELERATOR CENTRE
DOTz Connection Hub MANULIFE
Financial
pILLERS Manufacturing Plant BlackBerry
North Campus RIM pARk Community Sports Facility
WILFRID LAURIER University
CONESTOGA COLLEGE Waterloo Campus
CIGI Centre for International Governance Innovation
WATERLOO Public Square
WATERLOO CITY CENTRE
INSIDE COVER
Irsquom proud to be the Mayor of a diverse community that offers a high quality of life strong tradition of industry entrepreneurshipand is internationally recognized in the fields of research science technology and innovation We welcome and support new ideas businesses and relationships
Waterloo Mayor Brenda Halloran
PAGE 1
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
We are a dynamic leading-edge community fostering innovation and preserving heritage In Waterloo yoursquoll find the best of both worlds ndash small town hospitality and big city sophistication Surrounded by green farmland our city is a modern dynamic internationally recognized community with all the amenities of a big city including world class architectural buildings
Located within Canadarsquos Technology Triangle residents experience the benefit of a smaller well networked community balanced with the synergies of global recognition and international opportunity Waterloo is a modern vigorous business and industrial community yet small enough to boast the best lifestyle while close to all the amenities of larger metropolitan areas The Conference Board of Canada named Waterloo one of the ldquoTop 6rdquo municipalities in Canada in its City Magnet II study on the attractiveness of Canadian cities to migration (both within and outside of Canada) Waterloo is also recognized as one of the worldrsquos top 20 startup ecosystems as compiled by Startup Genome and Telefonica Digital
Companies locating here will find a highly skilled and well-trained labour force We have a diverse and expanding technology sector complemented by a strong insurance and financial services sector plus advanced manufacturing and university-related enterprises Waterloo ranks very high in education average hours worked wage and salary ratescost of living responsive city government and a strong manufacturing base
We are a dynamic leading-edge community fostering innovation and preserving heritage In Waterloo yoursquoll find the best of both worlds ndash small town hospitality and big city sophistication
Waterloo Public Square
Waterloorsquos Economic Development Strategy is built on input and wide community consultation
Economic vitality is one of Waterloorsquos top six strategic imperatives and the City of Waterloo is committed to building on our pillars of collaboration and innovation
with our community partners
In 2011 the City of Waterloo established a corporate strategic plan through broad citizen consultation The purpose of the 2011-2014 strategic plan is to guide our direction with a focus on six key pillars
bull Sustainability and our living environment
bull Public engagement
bull Healthy and safe community
bull Vibrant neighbourhoods
bull Getting around
bull Economic vitality
Under economic vitality several strategic objectives have been identified
bull Be the location of choice for a young educated labour force
bull Enable and strengthen our learning institutions
bull Continue to build the knowledge economy
bull Act globally but think locally
Each of these objectives has additional action items More information is available at httpwwwwaterloocaengovernmentstrategicplanasp
The City of Waterloorsquos strategy is visionary proactive and delivers on the communityrsquos shared vision for Waterloorsquos ldquoNorth Starrdquo
Our innovation ecosystem our universities and research institutions our technological savvy ndash Waterloorsquos
achievements and competitive advantages make it a desirable community both locally and internationally
As Mayor of the City of Waterloo and chair emeritus of the Intelligent Community Forum Mayor Brenda Halloran is often a guest at conferences in China India Belgium New York City and Toronto where she promotes Waterloorsquos status as one of the worldrsquos most innovative and intelligent communities
2011 ndash Chongqing International Garden Expo China 2012 ndash Canada China Business Council Mayorrsquos Forum China 2012 ndash Technopolicy Conference Belgium 2012 ndash Tech Mahindra Conference India 2013 ndash Smart Cities Canada Summit Toronto 2013 ndash Canada China Investment Association Mayorrsquos Trade Mission China 2013 ndash Intelligent Community Forum Annual Summit New York City
Waterloo is seen as a leading model of an innovative community and we look forward to sharing more of our success stories with our international friends
Companies in India and China are already working with us to develop concrete win-win initiatives in the areas of
bull Science amp technology bull Innovation bull Commercialization bull Health amp life sciences bull Education and training bull Trade and investment bull Governance bull Energy bull Environment and health
These initiatives aim at bringing prosperity and competitiveness to these communities in an increasingly globalized world We look forward to building new relationships with additional international companies and communities
Chongqing delegates with Mayor Brenda Halloran at Waterloo City Centre Waterloo ON
Mayor Brenda Halloran and John Jung from Canadarsquos Tech Triangle attending the 2012 Tech Mahindra conference in India
WE ARE FINANCE
CITY OF WATERLOO FINANCE amp INSURANCE INDUSTRY HISTORICALLY FINANCE HAS PLAYED AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY DURING THE 1950 AND 60rsquoS WATERLOO WAS KNOWN AS THE ldquoHARTFORD OF THE NORTHrdquo WITH ITS CONCENTRATION OF PROMINENT INSURANCE COMPANIES
Todayrsquos insurance giants include Economical Insurance Equitable Life of Canada Manulife Financial and Sun Life Financial Together these and other insurance companies employ about 7500 people in our community all contributing to our moniker ldquoHartford of the Northrdquo
The revitalization and success of our uptown core is due in large part to major financial institutions setting up offices and industries there Today there are over 400 businesses in the core area including PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) KPMG BMO CIBC RBC TD Bank and other financial institutions including HSBC that opened in 2011 among others
The financial industry has also supported strong residential and ICI sectors Since 2005 there has been over $19 billion in construction value generated in Waterloo with $345 million of construction in the uptown core $375 million of construction in academic buildings and over $600 million of construction in student housing accommodations During the last five years there has been over 15 million square feet of office space built in our community including floor space in the BlackBerry North Campus the David Johnston Research + Technology Park and several office parks across the city
Overall Waterloo is a great place to do business The region consistently places high in economic competitiveness rankings and the Province of Ontario was named the most competitive province in Canada largely due to the influence of global firms and global talent ndash a great strength of the Waterloo community
bull OVER 30000 PEOPLE WORK IN THE TECHNOLOGY SECTOR (WATERLOO REGION)
bull ABOUT 7500 PEOPLE WORK IN THE LOCAL INSURANCE INDUSTRY
bull DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS THERE HAS BEEN OVER 1500 HOUSING UNITS APPROVED AND BUILT IN THE UPTOWN CORE WITH MORE ON THE WAYhellip
bull WITH THE LARGEST CONCENTRATION OF OFFICE SPACE (53M SF) AND A VACANCY RATE OF 27 WATERLOO IS IN HIGH DEMAND
400 BUSINESSES In the core area
600
In construction in academic buildings
375MILLION
15 MILLION
square feet of office space built
345 MILLION
In construction in the uptown core
MILLION In construction in student housing w
weare
_finance_technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
earewaterlooca
WE ARE TECHNOLOGY
OUR GROWING TECH COMMUNITY AND THE BIRTH OF THE ldquoSMARTPHONErdquomdashTHE BLACKBERRY THE CITY OF WATERLOO IS WIDELY RECOGNIZED FOR ITS TECHNOLOGY SECTOR WHICH INCLUDES A BROAD RANGE OF COMPANIES AND STARTUPS THAT ARE REDEFINING OUR ECONOMY ON A LOCAL PROVINCIAL NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SCALE
Without question the technology sector is the fastest growing sector in our community
Today there are over 30000 technology professionals working in Waterloo Region with over 50 per cent of the technology firms located in our city
The technology sector is anchored by strong companies such as BlackBerry OpenText Descartes Sybase McAfee Inc Cisco and many new companies emerging from the Accelerator Centre and startup investment funds
Of note the City of Waterloo was named the worldrsquos most intelligent community in 2007 and was recently ranked one of the top 20 startup ecosystems in the world
The City of Waterloo works closely with many organizations including Canadarsquos Technology Triangle the Accelerator Centre the University of Waterloo Waterloo Region Small Business Centre the Greater KW Chamber of Commerce and many local businesses
Mike Lazaridis Chris Shaw and Doug Fregin (L-R) circa 1984 ldquoBudgierdquo Project Team (would later develop into ldquoBlackBerryrdquo)
University of Waterloo student in Waterloo Public Square using BlackBerry smartphone 2011
bull MAGNET FORENSICS HAVE OVER 1000 CUSTOMERS INCLUDING THE OPP AND SCOTLAND YARD
bull STARTED IN 2009 OVER 40 MILLION PEOPLE USE KIK INTERACTIVE MESSAGING SERVICE
bull OVER 80 OF ACCELERATOR CENTRE GRADUATES REMAIN IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND 100 REMAIN IN ONTARIO
70 PERCENT
of the worldrsquos GDP runs on Waterloo
software 30
THOUSAND Technology professionals
in Waterloo region
LARGEST IN CANADA
50 PERCENT
of tech business in region located
in Waterloo
Enterprise content management software company is OpenText _knowl
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing edge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE COMMUNITY
WATERLOO IS COMMUNITY PARKS LIFESTYLE EVENTS CULTURE AND THE ARTS WATERLOO IS A DYNAMIC LEADING-EDGE COMMUNITY FOSTERING INNOVATION AND PRESERVING HERITAGE IN WATERLOO YOUrsquoLL FIND THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS ndash SMALL TOWN HOSPITALITY AND BIG CITY SOPHISTICATION
Today the City of Waterloo is a diverse community that has been defined by its industrial heritage its strong manufacturing base its prominent insurance industry its award winning academic institutions expanding tech sector and urbanizing neighbourhoods
By 2031 our population is planned to reach over 150000 people a 15 per cent increase in population growth Much of this new growth will be accommodated in several planned neighbourhoods and over time more urban living accommodations ranging in scale from executive townhomes to urban towers
We value culture and we are home to world class cultural facilities such as the Clay and Glass art gallery In 2009 we opened the Waterloo Public Square in the uptown which hosts many cultural events including the Sun Life Financial Waterloo Buskers Carnival Winterloo and many other festivals In 2013 city council approved plans to enhance Waterloo Park our largest and oldest park space Residents and visitors enjoy many restaurants shops and services particularly in the uptown at Conestoga Mall and in the evolving Boardwalk centre
For the recreation and leisure enthusiast Waterloo offers plenty You can enjoy over 1700 acres of parkland and over 150 kilometres of trails throughout the city or experience Waterloorsquos many recreational facilities including RIM Park Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex Waterloo Park or Bechtel Park premier sports fields Olympic-size ice pads swimming facilities golf courses and an urban zoo - the possibilities are endless
The City of Waterloo is a strong educated and accepting community that is well positioned to attract retain and expand talent in our community
Sun Life Financial UpTown Waterloo Jazz Festival
bull TODAY 130000 POPULATION WITH 45000 STUDENTS
bull 15 POPULATION GROWTH OVER LAST 10 YEARS
bull 15 POPULATION GROWTH TO 2031
bull OVER 400 BUSINESSES IN THE UPTOWN CORE
4022 PERCENT PERCENT of adult population have
Diverse population a University degree One of born outside of Canada the highest in Canada
1700 ACRES
of park land in Waterloo
15030 KILOMETERS MINUTES of public trails in from Waterloo Waterloo area
International Airport
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE OPPORTUNITIES
HOME TO GLOBAL THINK-TANKS START-UP INCUBATORS AND ldquoQUANTUM VALLEYrdquo THE QUANTUM-NANO CENTRE REPRESENTS A $160-MILLION INVESTMENT IN THE CUTTING EDGE OF QUANTUM COMPUTING AND NANOTECHNOLOGY LOCATED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO THE QNC BOLSTERS THE UNIVERSITYrsquoS LONG TRADITION OF INNOVATION
The City of Waterloo presents many investment There are many opportunities in Waterloo ndash we opportunities ndash opportunities to invest in local startup encourage you to contact us so we can work together companies opportunities to invest in the real estate and housing market to purchase or build new businesses in business parks or in university research parks and to work with others particularly in the area of research and quantum physics ndash a significant growth industry that will change the world
Over the next several years there will be new investment opportunities for land development along the planned rapid transit route opening in 2017 and in new business park lands owned by the city and other private land holdings City council recently approved a new brownfield policy including a tax increment grant program that will encourage the redevelopment and intensification of underutilized lands and buildings around Waterloo
There are several economic clusters in the city that are being driven by emerging employment centres and local startup companies such as DOTZ engaged the Waterloo Corporate Campus (former NCR Lands) a state-of-the-art medical facility located in the Boardwalk centre and a long-term care and research facility at the Schlegel Learning Research Innovation Centre being developed on the University of Waterloorsquos north campus Two students at the Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics
Steven Hawking wing
bull IN 2013 MIKE LAZARIDIS AND DOUG FREGIN ANNOUNCED A $100 MILLION QUANTUM VALLEY INVESTMENT FUND
bull THE CITY OF WATERLOO HAS 150 ACRES OF VACANT LANDS THAT ARE BEING PLANNED FOR HIGH END BUSINESS PARK USERS
bull THE BOARDWALK IS A MASTER PLANNED AREA FOR OVER 200000 SQUARE FEET OF QUALITY OFFICE SPACE WITH THE FIRST 80000 SF MEDICAL BUILDING TO OPEN IN 2013
sq ft of office space constructed in 5 years
15 MILLION
2013 OPENING
200000 sqft of office space first 80000 sqft medical
building at ldquoThe Boardwalkrdquo (a commercial development)
150 800 ACRES THOUSAND
vacant land planned for sq ft commercial centre developing high-end business parks near rapid transit station
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE MANUFACTURING
WATERLOO BOASTS A MULTI-FACETED WORKFORCE WITH ITrsquoS MANUFACTURING INNOVATION NETWORK WATERLOO IS WELL KNOWN FOR ITS STRONG MANUFACTURING BASE DATING BACK TO THE EARLY 1800rsquoS FOOD PRODUCTION WAS A MAINSTAY OF THE MENNONITE PIONEERS THAT PAVED THE WAY FOR LOCAL FIRMS SUCH AS PILLERrsquoS MARTINrsquoS FAMILY FRUIT FARM AND MANY OTHERS
The University of Waterloo has also played an important role in the local manufacturing sector including the Waterloo Centre for Automotive Research as one of Canadarsquos premier automotive research centres linked to the broader regional and global economy
There are also many technology firms linked to the manufacturing sector including BlackBerry - prototype manufacturing facilities are located in Waterloo Other technology related manufacturing companies include Raytheon Canada Ltd Teledyne DALSA and Virtek Vision International Inc
The City of Waterloo and its businesses are also associated with the Waterloo Region Manufacturing Innovation Network This is an online resource that helps businesses self-promote and connect with other local suppliers and employees Manufacturing is alive and well in our city and we will continue to support this industry to remain competitive locally nationally and internationally
Waterloo North Business Park Viessmann Building
bull THE NORTHLAND BUSINESS PARK HAS OVER 35 MILLION SF OF INDUSTRIAL SPACE
bull DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS THERE HAS BEEN ABOUT $500 MILLION IN INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION VALUE BUILT ACROSS THE CITY
bull WATERLOO REGION IS CANADArsquoS SECOND MOST MANUFACTURING INTENSIVE ECONOMY WITH 20 BUSINESSES IN MANUFACTURING
50 PLACES
Waterloo ranks in the Top 50 Places to live in Canada
18 PERCENT
of our workforce in 2011was in manufacturing
produced by Waterloo company CAMERAS
sq ft of production space in Waterloo belongs to Fischer Canada a world leading producer of
superior quality stainless steel tubing
265 THOUSAND
Teledyne DALSA equip NASArsquos Curiosity Rover
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing nowledge amp education
rewaterlooca wea_k
WE ARE KNOWLEDGE amp EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO QUANTUM-NANO CENTRE (QNC) WE ARE VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE SIGNIFICANT AWARD WINNING INSTITUTIONS LOCATED IN OUR CITY INCLUDING THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY AND CONESTOGA COLLEGE AND OVER 150 RESEARCH INSTITUTES
Of note the University of Waterloo is consistently ranked as Canadarsquos most innovative university and has the first and largest co-op education program in the world
Wilfrid Laurier a leading Canadian university with offices in Chongqing PRC has a particular expertise in business an important tradition in our community Laurier will soon open its new Global Innovation Exchange to meet the growing local and global demand for business and math leadership Conestoga College is recognized as a top college in the province (accredited poly-technical university) and has a campus in Waterloo Almost half of the regional population has participated in training and education activities at Conestoga
All three institutions have a significant impact on the local provincial and national economy and are at the forefront in the creation of new industries including Quantum computing ndash perhaps one of the most significant breakthroughs of our time In 2013 BlackBerry co-founders Mike Lazaridis and Doug Fregin launched the ldquoQuantum Valley Fundrdquo a $100 million private fund to advance the development of breakthroughs in quantum information science
Waterloo has many research institutions that have a significant local national and international impact For example the Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics was founded in 1999 and over a short time has doubled in size with the Stephen Hawking Centre to become the worldrsquos largest institute of theoretical physics There are many other research institutes including the Centre for International Governance Innovation Campus with the Balsillie School of International Affairs and the Academic Council of the United Nations the Waterloo Institute for Nano Technology and many more In fact with the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics the Stephen Hawking Centre the Institute for Quantum Computing and the Lazaridis Quantum Nano Centre we are achieving a new 21st century reputation as ldquoQuantum Valleyrdquo
There is tremendous potential and opportunity in the City of Waterloo
bull UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO HAS A UNIQUE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY POLICY THAT ALLOWS THE ORIGINATOR OR SPONSOR TO OWN THE RESEARCH ndash NOT THE INSTITUTION
bull 22 OF ALL UNIVERSITY SPIN-OFF COMPANIES IN CANADA LAUNCHED FROM RESEARCH INITIATED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
bull CANADA RANKED FIRST IN CITATION IMPACT IN PHYSICS AMONG G8 COUNTRIES IN 2010 WITHOUT PERIMETER INSTITUTE IT WOULD HAVE RANKED FOURTH
2007 WINNER
Most Intelligent Community in the World
1999 PERIMETER INSTITUTE
of Theoretical Physics was founded it has doubled in size with the Stephen Hawking Centre as the worldrsquos largest institute of
theoretical physics
12 QUBIT
quantum computer the largest in the world is located at the University of Waterloo Mike and
Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum Nano Centre
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
ACCELERATOR CENTRE
DOTz Connection Hub MANULIFE
Financial
pILLERS Manufacturing Plant BlackBerry
North Campus RIM pARk Community Sports Facility
WILFRID LAURIER University
CONESTOGA COLLEGE Waterloo Campus
CIGI Centre for International Governance Innovation
WATERLOO Public Square
WATERLOO CITY CENTRE
INSIDE COVER
Irsquom proud to be the Mayor of a diverse community that offers a high quality of life strong tradition of industry entrepreneurshipand is internationally recognized in the fields of research science technology and innovation We welcome and support new ideas businesses and relationships
Waterloo Mayor Brenda Halloran
PAGE 1
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
We are a dynamic leading-edge community fostering innovation and preserving heritage In Waterloo yoursquoll find the best of both worlds ndash small town hospitality and big city sophistication Surrounded by green farmland our city is a modern dynamic internationally recognized community with all the amenities of a big city including world class architectural buildings
Located within Canadarsquos Technology Triangle residents experience the benefit of a smaller well networked community balanced with the synergies of global recognition and international opportunity Waterloo is a modern vigorous business and industrial community yet small enough to boast the best lifestyle while close to all the amenities of larger metropolitan areas The Conference Board of Canada named Waterloo one of the ldquoTop 6rdquo municipalities in Canada in its City Magnet II study on the attractiveness of Canadian cities to migration (both within and outside of Canada) Waterloo is also recognized as one of the worldrsquos top 20 startup ecosystems as compiled by Startup Genome and Telefonica Digital
Companies locating here will find a highly skilled and well-trained labour force We have a diverse and expanding technology sector complemented by a strong insurance and financial services sector plus advanced manufacturing and university-related enterprises Waterloo ranks very high in education average hours worked wage and salary ratescost of living responsive city government and a strong manufacturing base
We are a dynamic leading-edge community fostering innovation and preserving heritage In Waterloo yoursquoll find the best of both worlds ndash small town hospitality and big city sophistication
Waterloo Public Square
Waterloorsquos Economic Development Strategy is built on input and wide community consultation
Economic vitality is one of Waterloorsquos top six strategic imperatives and the City of Waterloo is committed to building on our pillars of collaboration and innovation
with our community partners
In 2011 the City of Waterloo established a corporate strategic plan through broad citizen consultation The purpose of the 2011-2014 strategic plan is to guide our direction with a focus on six key pillars
bull Sustainability and our living environment
bull Public engagement
bull Healthy and safe community
bull Vibrant neighbourhoods
bull Getting around
bull Economic vitality
Under economic vitality several strategic objectives have been identified
bull Be the location of choice for a young educated labour force
bull Enable and strengthen our learning institutions
bull Continue to build the knowledge economy
bull Act globally but think locally
Each of these objectives has additional action items More information is available at httpwwwwaterloocaengovernmentstrategicplanasp
The City of Waterloorsquos strategy is visionary proactive and delivers on the communityrsquos shared vision for Waterloorsquos ldquoNorth Starrdquo
Our innovation ecosystem our universities and research institutions our technological savvy ndash Waterloorsquos
achievements and competitive advantages make it a desirable community both locally and internationally
As Mayor of the City of Waterloo and chair emeritus of the Intelligent Community Forum Mayor Brenda Halloran is often a guest at conferences in China India Belgium New York City and Toronto where she promotes Waterloorsquos status as one of the worldrsquos most innovative and intelligent communities
2011 ndash Chongqing International Garden Expo China 2012 ndash Canada China Business Council Mayorrsquos Forum China 2012 ndash Technopolicy Conference Belgium 2012 ndash Tech Mahindra Conference India 2013 ndash Smart Cities Canada Summit Toronto 2013 ndash Canada China Investment Association Mayorrsquos Trade Mission China 2013 ndash Intelligent Community Forum Annual Summit New York City
Waterloo is seen as a leading model of an innovative community and we look forward to sharing more of our success stories with our international friends
Companies in India and China are already working with us to develop concrete win-win initiatives in the areas of
bull Science amp technology bull Innovation bull Commercialization bull Health amp life sciences bull Education and training bull Trade and investment bull Governance bull Energy bull Environment and health
These initiatives aim at bringing prosperity and competitiveness to these communities in an increasingly globalized world We look forward to building new relationships with additional international companies and communities
Chongqing delegates with Mayor Brenda Halloran at Waterloo City Centre Waterloo ON
Mayor Brenda Halloran and John Jung from Canadarsquos Tech Triangle attending the 2012 Tech Mahindra conference in India
WE ARE FINANCE
CITY OF WATERLOO FINANCE amp INSURANCE INDUSTRY HISTORICALLY FINANCE HAS PLAYED AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY DURING THE 1950 AND 60rsquoS WATERLOO WAS KNOWN AS THE ldquoHARTFORD OF THE NORTHrdquo WITH ITS CONCENTRATION OF PROMINENT INSURANCE COMPANIES
Todayrsquos insurance giants include Economical Insurance Equitable Life of Canada Manulife Financial and Sun Life Financial Together these and other insurance companies employ about 7500 people in our community all contributing to our moniker ldquoHartford of the Northrdquo
The revitalization and success of our uptown core is due in large part to major financial institutions setting up offices and industries there Today there are over 400 businesses in the core area including PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) KPMG BMO CIBC RBC TD Bank and other financial institutions including HSBC that opened in 2011 among others
The financial industry has also supported strong residential and ICI sectors Since 2005 there has been over $19 billion in construction value generated in Waterloo with $345 million of construction in the uptown core $375 million of construction in academic buildings and over $600 million of construction in student housing accommodations During the last five years there has been over 15 million square feet of office space built in our community including floor space in the BlackBerry North Campus the David Johnston Research + Technology Park and several office parks across the city
Overall Waterloo is a great place to do business The region consistently places high in economic competitiveness rankings and the Province of Ontario was named the most competitive province in Canada largely due to the influence of global firms and global talent ndash a great strength of the Waterloo community
bull OVER 30000 PEOPLE WORK IN THE TECHNOLOGY SECTOR (WATERLOO REGION)
bull ABOUT 7500 PEOPLE WORK IN THE LOCAL INSURANCE INDUSTRY
bull DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS THERE HAS BEEN OVER 1500 HOUSING UNITS APPROVED AND BUILT IN THE UPTOWN CORE WITH MORE ON THE WAYhellip
bull WITH THE LARGEST CONCENTRATION OF OFFICE SPACE (53M SF) AND A VACANCY RATE OF 27 WATERLOO IS IN HIGH DEMAND
400 BUSINESSES In the core area
600
In construction in academic buildings
375MILLION
15 MILLION
square feet of office space built
345 MILLION
In construction in the uptown core
MILLION In construction in student housing w
weare
_finance_technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
earewaterlooca
WE ARE TECHNOLOGY
OUR GROWING TECH COMMUNITY AND THE BIRTH OF THE ldquoSMARTPHONErdquomdashTHE BLACKBERRY THE CITY OF WATERLOO IS WIDELY RECOGNIZED FOR ITS TECHNOLOGY SECTOR WHICH INCLUDES A BROAD RANGE OF COMPANIES AND STARTUPS THAT ARE REDEFINING OUR ECONOMY ON A LOCAL PROVINCIAL NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SCALE
Without question the technology sector is the fastest growing sector in our community
Today there are over 30000 technology professionals working in Waterloo Region with over 50 per cent of the technology firms located in our city
The technology sector is anchored by strong companies such as BlackBerry OpenText Descartes Sybase McAfee Inc Cisco and many new companies emerging from the Accelerator Centre and startup investment funds
Of note the City of Waterloo was named the worldrsquos most intelligent community in 2007 and was recently ranked one of the top 20 startup ecosystems in the world
The City of Waterloo works closely with many organizations including Canadarsquos Technology Triangle the Accelerator Centre the University of Waterloo Waterloo Region Small Business Centre the Greater KW Chamber of Commerce and many local businesses
Mike Lazaridis Chris Shaw and Doug Fregin (L-R) circa 1984 ldquoBudgierdquo Project Team (would later develop into ldquoBlackBerryrdquo)
University of Waterloo student in Waterloo Public Square using BlackBerry smartphone 2011
bull MAGNET FORENSICS HAVE OVER 1000 CUSTOMERS INCLUDING THE OPP AND SCOTLAND YARD
bull STARTED IN 2009 OVER 40 MILLION PEOPLE USE KIK INTERACTIVE MESSAGING SERVICE
bull OVER 80 OF ACCELERATOR CENTRE GRADUATES REMAIN IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND 100 REMAIN IN ONTARIO
70 PERCENT
of the worldrsquos GDP runs on Waterloo
software 30
THOUSAND Technology professionals
in Waterloo region
LARGEST IN CANADA
50 PERCENT
of tech business in region located
in Waterloo
Enterprise content management software company is OpenText _knowl
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing edge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE COMMUNITY
WATERLOO IS COMMUNITY PARKS LIFESTYLE EVENTS CULTURE AND THE ARTS WATERLOO IS A DYNAMIC LEADING-EDGE COMMUNITY FOSTERING INNOVATION AND PRESERVING HERITAGE IN WATERLOO YOUrsquoLL FIND THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS ndash SMALL TOWN HOSPITALITY AND BIG CITY SOPHISTICATION
Today the City of Waterloo is a diverse community that has been defined by its industrial heritage its strong manufacturing base its prominent insurance industry its award winning academic institutions expanding tech sector and urbanizing neighbourhoods
By 2031 our population is planned to reach over 150000 people a 15 per cent increase in population growth Much of this new growth will be accommodated in several planned neighbourhoods and over time more urban living accommodations ranging in scale from executive townhomes to urban towers
We value culture and we are home to world class cultural facilities such as the Clay and Glass art gallery In 2009 we opened the Waterloo Public Square in the uptown which hosts many cultural events including the Sun Life Financial Waterloo Buskers Carnival Winterloo and many other festivals In 2013 city council approved plans to enhance Waterloo Park our largest and oldest park space Residents and visitors enjoy many restaurants shops and services particularly in the uptown at Conestoga Mall and in the evolving Boardwalk centre
For the recreation and leisure enthusiast Waterloo offers plenty You can enjoy over 1700 acres of parkland and over 150 kilometres of trails throughout the city or experience Waterloorsquos many recreational facilities including RIM Park Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex Waterloo Park or Bechtel Park premier sports fields Olympic-size ice pads swimming facilities golf courses and an urban zoo - the possibilities are endless
The City of Waterloo is a strong educated and accepting community that is well positioned to attract retain and expand talent in our community
Sun Life Financial UpTown Waterloo Jazz Festival
bull TODAY 130000 POPULATION WITH 45000 STUDENTS
bull 15 POPULATION GROWTH OVER LAST 10 YEARS
bull 15 POPULATION GROWTH TO 2031
bull OVER 400 BUSINESSES IN THE UPTOWN CORE
4022 PERCENT PERCENT of adult population have
Diverse population a University degree One of born outside of Canada the highest in Canada
1700 ACRES
of park land in Waterloo
15030 KILOMETERS MINUTES of public trails in from Waterloo Waterloo area
International Airport
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE OPPORTUNITIES
HOME TO GLOBAL THINK-TANKS START-UP INCUBATORS AND ldquoQUANTUM VALLEYrdquo THE QUANTUM-NANO CENTRE REPRESENTS A $160-MILLION INVESTMENT IN THE CUTTING EDGE OF QUANTUM COMPUTING AND NANOTECHNOLOGY LOCATED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO THE QNC BOLSTERS THE UNIVERSITYrsquoS LONG TRADITION OF INNOVATION
The City of Waterloo presents many investment There are many opportunities in Waterloo ndash we opportunities ndash opportunities to invest in local startup encourage you to contact us so we can work together companies opportunities to invest in the real estate and housing market to purchase or build new businesses in business parks or in university research parks and to work with others particularly in the area of research and quantum physics ndash a significant growth industry that will change the world
Over the next several years there will be new investment opportunities for land development along the planned rapid transit route opening in 2017 and in new business park lands owned by the city and other private land holdings City council recently approved a new brownfield policy including a tax increment grant program that will encourage the redevelopment and intensification of underutilized lands and buildings around Waterloo
There are several economic clusters in the city that are being driven by emerging employment centres and local startup companies such as DOTZ engaged the Waterloo Corporate Campus (former NCR Lands) a state-of-the-art medical facility located in the Boardwalk centre and a long-term care and research facility at the Schlegel Learning Research Innovation Centre being developed on the University of Waterloorsquos north campus Two students at the Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics
Steven Hawking wing
bull IN 2013 MIKE LAZARIDIS AND DOUG FREGIN ANNOUNCED A $100 MILLION QUANTUM VALLEY INVESTMENT FUND
bull THE CITY OF WATERLOO HAS 150 ACRES OF VACANT LANDS THAT ARE BEING PLANNED FOR HIGH END BUSINESS PARK USERS
bull THE BOARDWALK IS A MASTER PLANNED AREA FOR OVER 200000 SQUARE FEET OF QUALITY OFFICE SPACE WITH THE FIRST 80000 SF MEDICAL BUILDING TO OPEN IN 2013
sq ft of office space constructed in 5 years
15 MILLION
2013 OPENING
200000 sqft of office space first 80000 sqft medical
building at ldquoThe Boardwalkrdquo (a commercial development)
150 800 ACRES THOUSAND
vacant land planned for sq ft commercial centre developing high-end business parks near rapid transit station
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE MANUFACTURING
WATERLOO BOASTS A MULTI-FACETED WORKFORCE WITH ITrsquoS MANUFACTURING INNOVATION NETWORK WATERLOO IS WELL KNOWN FOR ITS STRONG MANUFACTURING BASE DATING BACK TO THE EARLY 1800rsquoS FOOD PRODUCTION WAS A MAINSTAY OF THE MENNONITE PIONEERS THAT PAVED THE WAY FOR LOCAL FIRMS SUCH AS PILLERrsquoS MARTINrsquoS FAMILY FRUIT FARM AND MANY OTHERS
The University of Waterloo has also played an important role in the local manufacturing sector including the Waterloo Centre for Automotive Research as one of Canadarsquos premier automotive research centres linked to the broader regional and global economy
There are also many technology firms linked to the manufacturing sector including BlackBerry - prototype manufacturing facilities are located in Waterloo Other technology related manufacturing companies include Raytheon Canada Ltd Teledyne DALSA and Virtek Vision International Inc
The City of Waterloo and its businesses are also associated with the Waterloo Region Manufacturing Innovation Network This is an online resource that helps businesses self-promote and connect with other local suppliers and employees Manufacturing is alive and well in our city and we will continue to support this industry to remain competitive locally nationally and internationally
Waterloo North Business Park Viessmann Building
bull THE NORTHLAND BUSINESS PARK HAS OVER 35 MILLION SF OF INDUSTRIAL SPACE
bull DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS THERE HAS BEEN ABOUT $500 MILLION IN INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION VALUE BUILT ACROSS THE CITY
bull WATERLOO REGION IS CANADArsquoS SECOND MOST MANUFACTURING INTENSIVE ECONOMY WITH 20 BUSINESSES IN MANUFACTURING
50 PLACES
Waterloo ranks in the Top 50 Places to live in Canada
18 PERCENT
of our workforce in 2011was in manufacturing
produced by Waterloo company CAMERAS
sq ft of production space in Waterloo belongs to Fischer Canada a world leading producer of
superior quality stainless steel tubing
265 THOUSAND
Teledyne DALSA equip NASArsquos Curiosity Rover
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing nowledge amp education
rewaterlooca wea_k
WE ARE KNOWLEDGE amp EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO QUANTUM-NANO CENTRE (QNC) WE ARE VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE SIGNIFICANT AWARD WINNING INSTITUTIONS LOCATED IN OUR CITY INCLUDING THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY AND CONESTOGA COLLEGE AND OVER 150 RESEARCH INSTITUTES
Of note the University of Waterloo is consistently ranked as Canadarsquos most innovative university and has the first and largest co-op education program in the world
Wilfrid Laurier a leading Canadian university with offices in Chongqing PRC has a particular expertise in business an important tradition in our community Laurier will soon open its new Global Innovation Exchange to meet the growing local and global demand for business and math leadership Conestoga College is recognized as a top college in the province (accredited poly-technical university) and has a campus in Waterloo Almost half of the regional population has participated in training and education activities at Conestoga
All three institutions have a significant impact on the local provincial and national economy and are at the forefront in the creation of new industries including Quantum computing ndash perhaps one of the most significant breakthroughs of our time In 2013 BlackBerry co-founders Mike Lazaridis and Doug Fregin launched the ldquoQuantum Valley Fundrdquo a $100 million private fund to advance the development of breakthroughs in quantum information science
Waterloo has many research institutions that have a significant local national and international impact For example the Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics was founded in 1999 and over a short time has doubled in size with the Stephen Hawking Centre to become the worldrsquos largest institute of theoretical physics There are many other research institutes including the Centre for International Governance Innovation Campus with the Balsillie School of International Affairs and the Academic Council of the United Nations the Waterloo Institute for Nano Technology and many more In fact with the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics the Stephen Hawking Centre the Institute for Quantum Computing and the Lazaridis Quantum Nano Centre we are achieving a new 21st century reputation as ldquoQuantum Valleyrdquo
There is tremendous potential and opportunity in the City of Waterloo
bull UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO HAS A UNIQUE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY POLICY THAT ALLOWS THE ORIGINATOR OR SPONSOR TO OWN THE RESEARCH ndash NOT THE INSTITUTION
bull 22 OF ALL UNIVERSITY SPIN-OFF COMPANIES IN CANADA LAUNCHED FROM RESEARCH INITIATED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
bull CANADA RANKED FIRST IN CITATION IMPACT IN PHYSICS AMONG G8 COUNTRIES IN 2010 WITHOUT PERIMETER INSTITUTE IT WOULD HAVE RANKED FOURTH
2007 WINNER
Most Intelligent Community in the World
1999 PERIMETER INSTITUTE
of Theoretical Physics was founded it has doubled in size with the Stephen Hawking Centre as the worldrsquos largest institute of
theoretical physics
12 QUBIT
quantum computer the largest in the world is located at the University of Waterloo Mike and
Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum Nano Centre
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
INSIDE COVER
Irsquom proud to be the Mayor of a diverse community that offers a high quality of life strong tradition of industry entrepreneurshipand is internationally recognized in the fields of research science technology and innovation We welcome and support new ideas businesses and relationships
Waterloo Mayor Brenda Halloran
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_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
We are a dynamic leading-edge community fostering innovation and preserving heritage In Waterloo yoursquoll find the best of both worlds ndash small town hospitality and big city sophistication Surrounded by green farmland our city is a modern dynamic internationally recognized community with all the amenities of a big city including world class architectural buildings
Located within Canadarsquos Technology Triangle residents experience the benefit of a smaller well networked community balanced with the synergies of global recognition and international opportunity Waterloo is a modern vigorous business and industrial community yet small enough to boast the best lifestyle while close to all the amenities of larger metropolitan areas The Conference Board of Canada named Waterloo one of the ldquoTop 6rdquo municipalities in Canada in its City Magnet II study on the attractiveness of Canadian cities to migration (both within and outside of Canada) Waterloo is also recognized as one of the worldrsquos top 20 startup ecosystems as compiled by Startup Genome and Telefonica Digital
Companies locating here will find a highly skilled and well-trained labour force We have a diverse and expanding technology sector complemented by a strong insurance and financial services sector plus advanced manufacturing and university-related enterprises Waterloo ranks very high in education average hours worked wage and salary ratescost of living responsive city government and a strong manufacturing base
We are a dynamic leading-edge community fostering innovation and preserving heritage In Waterloo yoursquoll find the best of both worlds ndash small town hospitality and big city sophistication
Waterloo Public Square
Waterloorsquos Economic Development Strategy is built on input and wide community consultation
Economic vitality is one of Waterloorsquos top six strategic imperatives and the City of Waterloo is committed to building on our pillars of collaboration and innovation
with our community partners
In 2011 the City of Waterloo established a corporate strategic plan through broad citizen consultation The purpose of the 2011-2014 strategic plan is to guide our direction with a focus on six key pillars
bull Sustainability and our living environment
bull Public engagement
bull Healthy and safe community
bull Vibrant neighbourhoods
bull Getting around
bull Economic vitality
Under economic vitality several strategic objectives have been identified
bull Be the location of choice for a young educated labour force
bull Enable and strengthen our learning institutions
bull Continue to build the knowledge economy
bull Act globally but think locally
Each of these objectives has additional action items More information is available at httpwwwwaterloocaengovernmentstrategicplanasp
The City of Waterloorsquos strategy is visionary proactive and delivers on the communityrsquos shared vision for Waterloorsquos ldquoNorth Starrdquo
Our innovation ecosystem our universities and research institutions our technological savvy ndash Waterloorsquos
achievements and competitive advantages make it a desirable community both locally and internationally
As Mayor of the City of Waterloo and chair emeritus of the Intelligent Community Forum Mayor Brenda Halloran is often a guest at conferences in China India Belgium New York City and Toronto where she promotes Waterloorsquos status as one of the worldrsquos most innovative and intelligent communities
2011 ndash Chongqing International Garden Expo China 2012 ndash Canada China Business Council Mayorrsquos Forum China 2012 ndash Technopolicy Conference Belgium 2012 ndash Tech Mahindra Conference India 2013 ndash Smart Cities Canada Summit Toronto 2013 ndash Canada China Investment Association Mayorrsquos Trade Mission China 2013 ndash Intelligent Community Forum Annual Summit New York City
Waterloo is seen as a leading model of an innovative community and we look forward to sharing more of our success stories with our international friends
Companies in India and China are already working with us to develop concrete win-win initiatives in the areas of
bull Science amp technology bull Innovation bull Commercialization bull Health amp life sciences bull Education and training bull Trade and investment bull Governance bull Energy bull Environment and health
These initiatives aim at bringing prosperity and competitiveness to these communities in an increasingly globalized world We look forward to building new relationships with additional international companies and communities
Chongqing delegates with Mayor Brenda Halloran at Waterloo City Centre Waterloo ON
Mayor Brenda Halloran and John Jung from Canadarsquos Tech Triangle attending the 2012 Tech Mahindra conference in India
WE ARE FINANCE
CITY OF WATERLOO FINANCE amp INSURANCE INDUSTRY HISTORICALLY FINANCE HAS PLAYED AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY DURING THE 1950 AND 60rsquoS WATERLOO WAS KNOWN AS THE ldquoHARTFORD OF THE NORTHrdquo WITH ITS CONCENTRATION OF PROMINENT INSURANCE COMPANIES
Todayrsquos insurance giants include Economical Insurance Equitable Life of Canada Manulife Financial and Sun Life Financial Together these and other insurance companies employ about 7500 people in our community all contributing to our moniker ldquoHartford of the Northrdquo
The revitalization and success of our uptown core is due in large part to major financial institutions setting up offices and industries there Today there are over 400 businesses in the core area including PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) KPMG BMO CIBC RBC TD Bank and other financial institutions including HSBC that opened in 2011 among others
The financial industry has also supported strong residential and ICI sectors Since 2005 there has been over $19 billion in construction value generated in Waterloo with $345 million of construction in the uptown core $375 million of construction in academic buildings and over $600 million of construction in student housing accommodations During the last five years there has been over 15 million square feet of office space built in our community including floor space in the BlackBerry North Campus the David Johnston Research + Technology Park and several office parks across the city
Overall Waterloo is a great place to do business The region consistently places high in economic competitiveness rankings and the Province of Ontario was named the most competitive province in Canada largely due to the influence of global firms and global talent ndash a great strength of the Waterloo community
bull OVER 30000 PEOPLE WORK IN THE TECHNOLOGY SECTOR (WATERLOO REGION)
bull ABOUT 7500 PEOPLE WORK IN THE LOCAL INSURANCE INDUSTRY
bull DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS THERE HAS BEEN OVER 1500 HOUSING UNITS APPROVED AND BUILT IN THE UPTOWN CORE WITH MORE ON THE WAYhellip
bull WITH THE LARGEST CONCENTRATION OF OFFICE SPACE (53M SF) AND A VACANCY RATE OF 27 WATERLOO IS IN HIGH DEMAND
400 BUSINESSES In the core area
600
In construction in academic buildings
375MILLION
15 MILLION
square feet of office space built
345 MILLION
In construction in the uptown core
MILLION In construction in student housing w
weare
_finance_technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
earewaterlooca
WE ARE TECHNOLOGY
OUR GROWING TECH COMMUNITY AND THE BIRTH OF THE ldquoSMARTPHONErdquomdashTHE BLACKBERRY THE CITY OF WATERLOO IS WIDELY RECOGNIZED FOR ITS TECHNOLOGY SECTOR WHICH INCLUDES A BROAD RANGE OF COMPANIES AND STARTUPS THAT ARE REDEFINING OUR ECONOMY ON A LOCAL PROVINCIAL NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SCALE
Without question the technology sector is the fastest growing sector in our community
Today there are over 30000 technology professionals working in Waterloo Region with over 50 per cent of the technology firms located in our city
The technology sector is anchored by strong companies such as BlackBerry OpenText Descartes Sybase McAfee Inc Cisco and many new companies emerging from the Accelerator Centre and startup investment funds
Of note the City of Waterloo was named the worldrsquos most intelligent community in 2007 and was recently ranked one of the top 20 startup ecosystems in the world
The City of Waterloo works closely with many organizations including Canadarsquos Technology Triangle the Accelerator Centre the University of Waterloo Waterloo Region Small Business Centre the Greater KW Chamber of Commerce and many local businesses
Mike Lazaridis Chris Shaw and Doug Fregin (L-R) circa 1984 ldquoBudgierdquo Project Team (would later develop into ldquoBlackBerryrdquo)
University of Waterloo student in Waterloo Public Square using BlackBerry smartphone 2011
bull MAGNET FORENSICS HAVE OVER 1000 CUSTOMERS INCLUDING THE OPP AND SCOTLAND YARD
bull STARTED IN 2009 OVER 40 MILLION PEOPLE USE KIK INTERACTIVE MESSAGING SERVICE
bull OVER 80 OF ACCELERATOR CENTRE GRADUATES REMAIN IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND 100 REMAIN IN ONTARIO
70 PERCENT
of the worldrsquos GDP runs on Waterloo
software 30
THOUSAND Technology professionals
in Waterloo region
LARGEST IN CANADA
50 PERCENT
of tech business in region located
in Waterloo
Enterprise content management software company is OpenText _knowl
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_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing edge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE COMMUNITY
WATERLOO IS COMMUNITY PARKS LIFESTYLE EVENTS CULTURE AND THE ARTS WATERLOO IS A DYNAMIC LEADING-EDGE COMMUNITY FOSTERING INNOVATION AND PRESERVING HERITAGE IN WATERLOO YOUrsquoLL FIND THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS ndash SMALL TOWN HOSPITALITY AND BIG CITY SOPHISTICATION
Today the City of Waterloo is a diverse community that has been defined by its industrial heritage its strong manufacturing base its prominent insurance industry its award winning academic institutions expanding tech sector and urbanizing neighbourhoods
By 2031 our population is planned to reach over 150000 people a 15 per cent increase in population growth Much of this new growth will be accommodated in several planned neighbourhoods and over time more urban living accommodations ranging in scale from executive townhomes to urban towers
We value culture and we are home to world class cultural facilities such as the Clay and Glass art gallery In 2009 we opened the Waterloo Public Square in the uptown which hosts many cultural events including the Sun Life Financial Waterloo Buskers Carnival Winterloo and many other festivals In 2013 city council approved plans to enhance Waterloo Park our largest and oldest park space Residents and visitors enjoy many restaurants shops and services particularly in the uptown at Conestoga Mall and in the evolving Boardwalk centre
For the recreation and leisure enthusiast Waterloo offers plenty You can enjoy over 1700 acres of parkland and over 150 kilometres of trails throughout the city or experience Waterloorsquos many recreational facilities including RIM Park Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex Waterloo Park or Bechtel Park premier sports fields Olympic-size ice pads swimming facilities golf courses and an urban zoo - the possibilities are endless
The City of Waterloo is a strong educated and accepting community that is well positioned to attract retain and expand talent in our community
Sun Life Financial UpTown Waterloo Jazz Festival
bull TODAY 130000 POPULATION WITH 45000 STUDENTS
bull 15 POPULATION GROWTH OVER LAST 10 YEARS
bull 15 POPULATION GROWTH TO 2031
bull OVER 400 BUSINESSES IN THE UPTOWN CORE
4022 PERCENT PERCENT of adult population have
Diverse population a University degree One of born outside of Canada the highest in Canada
1700 ACRES
of park land in Waterloo
15030 KILOMETERS MINUTES of public trails in from Waterloo Waterloo area
International Airport
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_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE OPPORTUNITIES
HOME TO GLOBAL THINK-TANKS START-UP INCUBATORS AND ldquoQUANTUM VALLEYrdquo THE QUANTUM-NANO CENTRE REPRESENTS A $160-MILLION INVESTMENT IN THE CUTTING EDGE OF QUANTUM COMPUTING AND NANOTECHNOLOGY LOCATED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO THE QNC BOLSTERS THE UNIVERSITYrsquoS LONG TRADITION OF INNOVATION
The City of Waterloo presents many investment There are many opportunities in Waterloo ndash we opportunities ndash opportunities to invest in local startup encourage you to contact us so we can work together companies opportunities to invest in the real estate and housing market to purchase or build new businesses in business parks or in university research parks and to work with others particularly in the area of research and quantum physics ndash a significant growth industry that will change the world
Over the next several years there will be new investment opportunities for land development along the planned rapid transit route opening in 2017 and in new business park lands owned by the city and other private land holdings City council recently approved a new brownfield policy including a tax increment grant program that will encourage the redevelopment and intensification of underutilized lands and buildings around Waterloo
There are several economic clusters in the city that are being driven by emerging employment centres and local startup companies such as DOTZ engaged the Waterloo Corporate Campus (former NCR Lands) a state-of-the-art medical facility located in the Boardwalk centre and a long-term care and research facility at the Schlegel Learning Research Innovation Centre being developed on the University of Waterloorsquos north campus Two students at the Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics
Steven Hawking wing
bull IN 2013 MIKE LAZARIDIS AND DOUG FREGIN ANNOUNCED A $100 MILLION QUANTUM VALLEY INVESTMENT FUND
bull THE CITY OF WATERLOO HAS 150 ACRES OF VACANT LANDS THAT ARE BEING PLANNED FOR HIGH END BUSINESS PARK USERS
bull THE BOARDWALK IS A MASTER PLANNED AREA FOR OVER 200000 SQUARE FEET OF QUALITY OFFICE SPACE WITH THE FIRST 80000 SF MEDICAL BUILDING TO OPEN IN 2013
sq ft of office space constructed in 5 years
15 MILLION
2013 OPENING
200000 sqft of office space first 80000 sqft medical
building at ldquoThe Boardwalkrdquo (a commercial development)
150 800 ACRES THOUSAND
vacant land planned for sq ft commercial centre developing high-end business parks near rapid transit station
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE MANUFACTURING
WATERLOO BOASTS A MULTI-FACETED WORKFORCE WITH ITrsquoS MANUFACTURING INNOVATION NETWORK WATERLOO IS WELL KNOWN FOR ITS STRONG MANUFACTURING BASE DATING BACK TO THE EARLY 1800rsquoS FOOD PRODUCTION WAS A MAINSTAY OF THE MENNONITE PIONEERS THAT PAVED THE WAY FOR LOCAL FIRMS SUCH AS PILLERrsquoS MARTINrsquoS FAMILY FRUIT FARM AND MANY OTHERS
The University of Waterloo has also played an important role in the local manufacturing sector including the Waterloo Centre for Automotive Research as one of Canadarsquos premier automotive research centres linked to the broader regional and global economy
There are also many technology firms linked to the manufacturing sector including BlackBerry - prototype manufacturing facilities are located in Waterloo Other technology related manufacturing companies include Raytheon Canada Ltd Teledyne DALSA and Virtek Vision International Inc
The City of Waterloo and its businesses are also associated with the Waterloo Region Manufacturing Innovation Network This is an online resource that helps businesses self-promote and connect with other local suppliers and employees Manufacturing is alive and well in our city and we will continue to support this industry to remain competitive locally nationally and internationally
Waterloo North Business Park Viessmann Building
bull THE NORTHLAND BUSINESS PARK HAS OVER 35 MILLION SF OF INDUSTRIAL SPACE
bull DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS THERE HAS BEEN ABOUT $500 MILLION IN INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION VALUE BUILT ACROSS THE CITY
bull WATERLOO REGION IS CANADArsquoS SECOND MOST MANUFACTURING INTENSIVE ECONOMY WITH 20 BUSINESSES IN MANUFACTURING
50 PLACES
Waterloo ranks in the Top 50 Places to live in Canada
18 PERCENT
of our workforce in 2011was in manufacturing
produced by Waterloo company CAMERAS
sq ft of production space in Waterloo belongs to Fischer Canada a world leading producer of
superior quality stainless steel tubing
265 THOUSAND
Teledyne DALSA equip NASArsquos Curiosity Rover
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing nowledge amp education
rewaterlooca wea_k
WE ARE KNOWLEDGE amp EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO QUANTUM-NANO CENTRE (QNC) WE ARE VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE SIGNIFICANT AWARD WINNING INSTITUTIONS LOCATED IN OUR CITY INCLUDING THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY AND CONESTOGA COLLEGE AND OVER 150 RESEARCH INSTITUTES
Of note the University of Waterloo is consistently ranked as Canadarsquos most innovative university and has the first and largest co-op education program in the world
Wilfrid Laurier a leading Canadian university with offices in Chongqing PRC has a particular expertise in business an important tradition in our community Laurier will soon open its new Global Innovation Exchange to meet the growing local and global demand for business and math leadership Conestoga College is recognized as a top college in the province (accredited poly-technical university) and has a campus in Waterloo Almost half of the regional population has participated in training and education activities at Conestoga
All three institutions have a significant impact on the local provincial and national economy and are at the forefront in the creation of new industries including Quantum computing ndash perhaps one of the most significant breakthroughs of our time In 2013 BlackBerry co-founders Mike Lazaridis and Doug Fregin launched the ldquoQuantum Valley Fundrdquo a $100 million private fund to advance the development of breakthroughs in quantum information science
Waterloo has many research institutions that have a significant local national and international impact For example the Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics was founded in 1999 and over a short time has doubled in size with the Stephen Hawking Centre to become the worldrsquos largest institute of theoretical physics There are many other research institutes including the Centre for International Governance Innovation Campus with the Balsillie School of International Affairs and the Academic Council of the United Nations the Waterloo Institute for Nano Technology and many more In fact with the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics the Stephen Hawking Centre the Institute for Quantum Computing and the Lazaridis Quantum Nano Centre we are achieving a new 21st century reputation as ldquoQuantum Valleyrdquo
There is tremendous potential and opportunity in the City of Waterloo
bull UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO HAS A UNIQUE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY POLICY THAT ALLOWS THE ORIGINATOR OR SPONSOR TO OWN THE RESEARCH ndash NOT THE INSTITUTION
bull 22 OF ALL UNIVERSITY SPIN-OFF COMPANIES IN CANADA LAUNCHED FROM RESEARCH INITIATED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
bull CANADA RANKED FIRST IN CITATION IMPACT IN PHYSICS AMONG G8 COUNTRIES IN 2010 WITHOUT PERIMETER INSTITUTE IT WOULD HAVE RANKED FOURTH
2007 WINNER
Most Intelligent Community in the World
1999 PERIMETER INSTITUTE
of Theoretical Physics was founded it has doubled in size with the Stephen Hawking Centre as the worldrsquos largest institute of
theoretical physics
12 QUBIT
quantum computer the largest in the world is located at the University of Waterloo Mike and
Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum Nano Centre
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
PAGE 1
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_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
We are a dynamic leading-edge community fostering innovation and preserving heritage In Waterloo yoursquoll find the best of both worlds ndash small town hospitality and big city sophistication Surrounded by green farmland our city is a modern dynamic internationally recognized community with all the amenities of a big city including world class architectural buildings
Located within Canadarsquos Technology Triangle residents experience the benefit of a smaller well networked community balanced with the synergies of global recognition and international opportunity Waterloo is a modern vigorous business and industrial community yet small enough to boast the best lifestyle while close to all the amenities of larger metropolitan areas The Conference Board of Canada named Waterloo one of the ldquoTop 6rdquo municipalities in Canada in its City Magnet II study on the attractiveness of Canadian cities to migration (both within and outside of Canada) Waterloo is also recognized as one of the worldrsquos top 20 startup ecosystems as compiled by Startup Genome and Telefonica Digital
Companies locating here will find a highly skilled and well-trained labour force We have a diverse and expanding technology sector complemented by a strong insurance and financial services sector plus advanced manufacturing and university-related enterprises Waterloo ranks very high in education average hours worked wage and salary ratescost of living responsive city government and a strong manufacturing base
We are a dynamic leading-edge community fostering innovation and preserving heritage In Waterloo yoursquoll find the best of both worlds ndash small town hospitality and big city sophistication
Waterloo Public Square
Waterloorsquos Economic Development Strategy is built on input and wide community consultation
Economic vitality is one of Waterloorsquos top six strategic imperatives and the City of Waterloo is committed to building on our pillars of collaboration and innovation
with our community partners
In 2011 the City of Waterloo established a corporate strategic plan through broad citizen consultation The purpose of the 2011-2014 strategic plan is to guide our direction with a focus on six key pillars
bull Sustainability and our living environment
bull Public engagement
bull Healthy and safe community
bull Vibrant neighbourhoods
bull Getting around
bull Economic vitality
Under economic vitality several strategic objectives have been identified
bull Be the location of choice for a young educated labour force
bull Enable and strengthen our learning institutions
bull Continue to build the knowledge economy
bull Act globally but think locally
Each of these objectives has additional action items More information is available at httpwwwwaterloocaengovernmentstrategicplanasp
The City of Waterloorsquos strategy is visionary proactive and delivers on the communityrsquos shared vision for Waterloorsquos ldquoNorth Starrdquo
Our innovation ecosystem our universities and research institutions our technological savvy ndash Waterloorsquos
achievements and competitive advantages make it a desirable community both locally and internationally
As Mayor of the City of Waterloo and chair emeritus of the Intelligent Community Forum Mayor Brenda Halloran is often a guest at conferences in China India Belgium New York City and Toronto where she promotes Waterloorsquos status as one of the worldrsquos most innovative and intelligent communities
2011 ndash Chongqing International Garden Expo China 2012 ndash Canada China Business Council Mayorrsquos Forum China 2012 ndash Technopolicy Conference Belgium 2012 ndash Tech Mahindra Conference India 2013 ndash Smart Cities Canada Summit Toronto 2013 ndash Canada China Investment Association Mayorrsquos Trade Mission China 2013 ndash Intelligent Community Forum Annual Summit New York City
Waterloo is seen as a leading model of an innovative community and we look forward to sharing more of our success stories with our international friends
Companies in India and China are already working with us to develop concrete win-win initiatives in the areas of
bull Science amp technology bull Innovation bull Commercialization bull Health amp life sciences bull Education and training bull Trade and investment bull Governance bull Energy bull Environment and health
These initiatives aim at bringing prosperity and competitiveness to these communities in an increasingly globalized world We look forward to building new relationships with additional international companies and communities
Chongqing delegates with Mayor Brenda Halloran at Waterloo City Centre Waterloo ON
Mayor Brenda Halloran and John Jung from Canadarsquos Tech Triangle attending the 2012 Tech Mahindra conference in India
WE ARE FINANCE
CITY OF WATERLOO FINANCE amp INSURANCE INDUSTRY HISTORICALLY FINANCE HAS PLAYED AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY DURING THE 1950 AND 60rsquoS WATERLOO WAS KNOWN AS THE ldquoHARTFORD OF THE NORTHrdquo WITH ITS CONCENTRATION OF PROMINENT INSURANCE COMPANIES
Todayrsquos insurance giants include Economical Insurance Equitable Life of Canada Manulife Financial and Sun Life Financial Together these and other insurance companies employ about 7500 people in our community all contributing to our moniker ldquoHartford of the Northrdquo
The revitalization and success of our uptown core is due in large part to major financial institutions setting up offices and industries there Today there are over 400 businesses in the core area including PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) KPMG BMO CIBC RBC TD Bank and other financial institutions including HSBC that opened in 2011 among others
The financial industry has also supported strong residential and ICI sectors Since 2005 there has been over $19 billion in construction value generated in Waterloo with $345 million of construction in the uptown core $375 million of construction in academic buildings and over $600 million of construction in student housing accommodations During the last five years there has been over 15 million square feet of office space built in our community including floor space in the BlackBerry North Campus the David Johnston Research + Technology Park and several office parks across the city
Overall Waterloo is a great place to do business The region consistently places high in economic competitiveness rankings and the Province of Ontario was named the most competitive province in Canada largely due to the influence of global firms and global talent ndash a great strength of the Waterloo community
bull OVER 30000 PEOPLE WORK IN THE TECHNOLOGY SECTOR (WATERLOO REGION)
bull ABOUT 7500 PEOPLE WORK IN THE LOCAL INSURANCE INDUSTRY
bull DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS THERE HAS BEEN OVER 1500 HOUSING UNITS APPROVED AND BUILT IN THE UPTOWN CORE WITH MORE ON THE WAYhellip
bull WITH THE LARGEST CONCENTRATION OF OFFICE SPACE (53M SF) AND A VACANCY RATE OF 27 WATERLOO IS IN HIGH DEMAND
400 BUSINESSES In the core area
600
In construction in academic buildings
375MILLION
15 MILLION
square feet of office space built
345 MILLION
In construction in the uptown core
MILLION In construction in student housing w
weare
_finance_technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
earewaterlooca
WE ARE TECHNOLOGY
OUR GROWING TECH COMMUNITY AND THE BIRTH OF THE ldquoSMARTPHONErdquomdashTHE BLACKBERRY THE CITY OF WATERLOO IS WIDELY RECOGNIZED FOR ITS TECHNOLOGY SECTOR WHICH INCLUDES A BROAD RANGE OF COMPANIES AND STARTUPS THAT ARE REDEFINING OUR ECONOMY ON A LOCAL PROVINCIAL NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SCALE
Without question the technology sector is the fastest growing sector in our community
Today there are over 30000 technology professionals working in Waterloo Region with over 50 per cent of the technology firms located in our city
The technology sector is anchored by strong companies such as BlackBerry OpenText Descartes Sybase McAfee Inc Cisco and many new companies emerging from the Accelerator Centre and startup investment funds
Of note the City of Waterloo was named the worldrsquos most intelligent community in 2007 and was recently ranked one of the top 20 startup ecosystems in the world
The City of Waterloo works closely with many organizations including Canadarsquos Technology Triangle the Accelerator Centre the University of Waterloo Waterloo Region Small Business Centre the Greater KW Chamber of Commerce and many local businesses
Mike Lazaridis Chris Shaw and Doug Fregin (L-R) circa 1984 ldquoBudgierdquo Project Team (would later develop into ldquoBlackBerryrdquo)
University of Waterloo student in Waterloo Public Square using BlackBerry smartphone 2011
bull MAGNET FORENSICS HAVE OVER 1000 CUSTOMERS INCLUDING THE OPP AND SCOTLAND YARD
bull STARTED IN 2009 OVER 40 MILLION PEOPLE USE KIK INTERACTIVE MESSAGING SERVICE
bull OVER 80 OF ACCELERATOR CENTRE GRADUATES REMAIN IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND 100 REMAIN IN ONTARIO
70 PERCENT
of the worldrsquos GDP runs on Waterloo
software 30
THOUSAND Technology professionals
in Waterloo region
LARGEST IN CANADA
50 PERCENT
of tech business in region located
in Waterloo
Enterprise content management software company is OpenText _knowl
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing edge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE COMMUNITY
WATERLOO IS COMMUNITY PARKS LIFESTYLE EVENTS CULTURE AND THE ARTS WATERLOO IS A DYNAMIC LEADING-EDGE COMMUNITY FOSTERING INNOVATION AND PRESERVING HERITAGE IN WATERLOO YOUrsquoLL FIND THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS ndash SMALL TOWN HOSPITALITY AND BIG CITY SOPHISTICATION
Today the City of Waterloo is a diverse community that has been defined by its industrial heritage its strong manufacturing base its prominent insurance industry its award winning academic institutions expanding tech sector and urbanizing neighbourhoods
By 2031 our population is planned to reach over 150000 people a 15 per cent increase in population growth Much of this new growth will be accommodated in several planned neighbourhoods and over time more urban living accommodations ranging in scale from executive townhomes to urban towers
We value culture and we are home to world class cultural facilities such as the Clay and Glass art gallery In 2009 we opened the Waterloo Public Square in the uptown which hosts many cultural events including the Sun Life Financial Waterloo Buskers Carnival Winterloo and many other festivals In 2013 city council approved plans to enhance Waterloo Park our largest and oldest park space Residents and visitors enjoy many restaurants shops and services particularly in the uptown at Conestoga Mall and in the evolving Boardwalk centre
For the recreation and leisure enthusiast Waterloo offers plenty You can enjoy over 1700 acres of parkland and over 150 kilometres of trails throughout the city or experience Waterloorsquos many recreational facilities including RIM Park Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex Waterloo Park or Bechtel Park premier sports fields Olympic-size ice pads swimming facilities golf courses and an urban zoo - the possibilities are endless
The City of Waterloo is a strong educated and accepting community that is well positioned to attract retain and expand talent in our community
Sun Life Financial UpTown Waterloo Jazz Festival
bull TODAY 130000 POPULATION WITH 45000 STUDENTS
bull 15 POPULATION GROWTH OVER LAST 10 YEARS
bull 15 POPULATION GROWTH TO 2031
bull OVER 400 BUSINESSES IN THE UPTOWN CORE
4022 PERCENT PERCENT of adult population have
Diverse population a University degree One of born outside of Canada the highest in Canada
1700 ACRES
of park land in Waterloo
15030 KILOMETERS MINUTES of public trails in from Waterloo Waterloo area
International Airport
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE OPPORTUNITIES
HOME TO GLOBAL THINK-TANKS START-UP INCUBATORS AND ldquoQUANTUM VALLEYrdquo THE QUANTUM-NANO CENTRE REPRESENTS A $160-MILLION INVESTMENT IN THE CUTTING EDGE OF QUANTUM COMPUTING AND NANOTECHNOLOGY LOCATED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO THE QNC BOLSTERS THE UNIVERSITYrsquoS LONG TRADITION OF INNOVATION
The City of Waterloo presents many investment There are many opportunities in Waterloo ndash we opportunities ndash opportunities to invest in local startup encourage you to contact us so we can work together companies opportunities to invest in the real estate and housing market to purchase or build new businesses in business parks or in university research parks and to work with others particularly in the area of research and quantum physics ndash a significant growth industry that will change the world
Over the next several years there will be new investment opportunities for land development along the planned rapid transit route opening in 2017 and in new business park lands owned by the city and other private land holdings City council recently approved a new brownfield policy including a tax increment grant program that will encourage the redevelopment and intensification of underutilized lands and buildings around Waterloo
There are several economic clusters in the city that are being driven by emerging employment centres and local startup companies such as DOTZ engaged the Waterloo Corporate Campus (former NCR Lands) a state-of-the-art medical facility located in the Boardwalk centre and a long-term care and research facility at the Schlegel Learning Research Innovation Centre being developed on the University of Waterloorsquos north campus Two students at the Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics
Steven Hawking wing
bull IN 2013 MIKE LAZARIDIS AND DOUG FREGIN ANNOUNCED A $100 MILLION QUANTUM VALLEY INVESTMENT FUND
bull THE CITY OF WATERLOO HAS 150 ACRES OF VACANT LANDS THAT ARE BEING PLANNED FOR HIGH END BUSINESS PARK USERS
bull THE BOARDWALK IS A MASTER PLANNED AREA FOR OVER 200000 SQUARE FEET OF QUALITY OFFICE SPACE WITH THE FIRST 80000 SF MEDICAL BUILDING TO OPEN IN 2013
sq ft of office space constructed in 5 years
15 MILLION
2013 OPENING
200000 sqft of office space first 80000 sqft medical
building at ldquoThe Boardwalkrdquo (a commercial development)
150 800 ACRES THOUSAND
vacant land planned for sq ft commercial centre developing high-end business parks near rapid transit station
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE MANUFACTURING
WATERLOO BOASTS A MULTI-FACETED WORKFORCE WITH ITrsquoS MANUFACTURING INNOVATION NETWORK WATERLOO IS WELL KNOWN FOR ITS STRONG MANUFACTURING BASE DATING BACK TO THE EARLY 1800rsquoS FOOD PRODUCTION WAS A MAINSTAY OF THE MENNONITE PIONEERS THAT PAVED THE WAY FOR LOCAL FIRMS SUCH AS PILLERrsquoS MARTINrsquoS FAMILY FRUIT FARM AND MANY OTHERS
The University of Waterloo has also played an important role in the local manufacturing sector including the Waterloo Centre for Automotive Research as one of Canadarsquos premier automotive research centres linked to the broader regional and global economy
There are also many technology firms linked to the manufacturing sector including BlackBerry - prototype manufacturing facilities are located in Waterloo Other technology related manufacturing companies include Raytheon Canada Ltd Teledyne DALSA and Virtek Vision International Inc
The City of Waterloo and its businesses are also associated with the Waterloo Region Manufacturing Innovation Network This is an online resource that helps businesses self-promote and connect with other local suppliers and employees Manufacturing is alive and well in our city and we will continue to support this industry to remain competitive locally nationally and internationally
Waterloo North Business Park Viessmann Building
bull THE NORTHLAND BUSINESS PARK HAS OVER 35 MILLION SF OF INDUSTRIAL SPACE
bull DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS THERE HAS BEEN ABOUT $500 MILLION IN INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION VALUE BUILT ACROSS THE CITY
bull WATERLOO REGION IS CANADArsquoS SECOND MOST MANUFACTURING INTENSIVE ECONOMY WITH 20 BUSINESSES IN MANUFACTURING
50 PLACES
Waterloo ranks in the Top 50 Places to live in Canada
18 PERCENT
of our workforce in 2011was in manufacturing
produced by Waterloo company CAMERAS
sq ft of production space in Waterloo belongs to Fischer Canada a world leading producer of
superior quality stainless steel tubing
265 THOUSAND
Teledyne DALSA equip NASArsquos Curiosity Rover
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing nowledge amp education
rewaterlooca wea_k
WE ARE KNOWLEDGE amp EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO QUANTUM-NANO CENTRE (QNC) WE ARE VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE SIGNIFICANT AWARD WINNING INSTITUTIONS LOCATED IN OUR CITY INCLUDING THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY AND CONESTOGA COLLEGE AND OVER 150 RESEARCH INSTITUTES
Of note the University of Waterloo is consistently ranked as Canadarsquos most innovative university and has the first and largest co-op education program in the world
Wilfrid Laurier a leading Canadian university with offices in Chongqing PRC has a particular expertise in business an important tradition in our community Laurier will soon open its new Global Innovation Exchange to meet the growing local and global demand for business and math leadership Conestoga College is recognized as a top college in the province (accredited poly-technical university) and has a campus in Waterloo Almost half of the regional population has participated in training and education activities at Conestoga
All three institutions have a significant impact on the local provincial and national economy and are at the forefront in the creation of new industries including Quantum computing ndash perhaps one of the most significant breakthroughs of our time In 2013 BlackBerry co-founders Mike Lazaridis and Doug Fregin launched the ldquoQuantum Valley Fundrdquo a $100 million private fund to advance the development of breakthroughs in quantum information science
Waterloo has many research institutions that have a significant local national and international impact For example the Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics was founded in 1999 and over a short time has doubled in size with the Stephen Hawking Centre to become the worldrsquos largest institute of theoretical physics There are many other research institutes including the Centre for International Governance Innovation Campus with the Balsillie School of International Affairs and the Academic Council of the United Nations the Waterloo Institute for Nano Technology and many more In fact with the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics the Stephen Hawking Centre the Institute for Quantum Computing and the Lazaridis Quantum Nano Centre we are achieving a new 21st century reputation as ldquoQuantum Valleyrdquo
There is tremendous potential and opportunity in the City of Waterloo
bull UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO HAS A UNIQUE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY POLICY THAT ALLOWS THE ORIGINATOR OR SPONSOR TO OWN THE RESEARCH ndash NOT THE INSTITUTION
bull 22 OF ALL UNIVERSITY SPIN-OFF COMPANIES IN CANADA LAUNCHED FROM RESEARCH INITIATED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
bull CANADA RANKED FIRST IN CITATION IMPACT IN PHYSICS AMONG G8 COUNTRIES IN 2010 WITHOUT PERIMETER INSTITUTE IT WOULD HAVE RANKED FOURTH
2007 WINNER
Most Intelligent Community in the World
1999 PERIMETER INSTITUTE
of Theoretical Physics was founded it has doubled in size with the Stephen Hawking Centre as the worldrsquos largest institute of
theoretical physics
12 QUBIT
quantum computer the largest in the world is located at the University of Waterloo Mike and
Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum Nano Centre
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
We are a dynamic leading-edge community fostering innovation and preserving heritage In Waterloo yoursquoll find the best of both worlds ndash small town hospitality and big city sophistication Surrounded by green farmland our city is a modern dynamic internationally recognized community with all the amenities of a big city including world class architectural buildings
Located within Canadarsquos Technology Triangle residents experience the benefit of a smaller well networked community balanced with the synergies of global recognition and international opportunity Waterloo is a modern vigorous business and industrial community yet small enough to boast the best lifestyle while close to all the amenities of larger metropolitan areas The Conference Board of Canada named Waterloo one of the ldquoTop 6rdquo municipalities in Canada in its City Magnet II study on the attractiveness of Canadian cities to migration (both within and outside of Canada) Waterloo is also recognized as one of the worldrsquos top 20 startup ecosystems as compiled by Startup Genome and Telefonica Digital
Companies locating here will find a highly skilled and well-trained labour force We have a diverse and expanding technology sector complemented by a strong insurance and financial services sector plus advanced manufacturing and university-related enterprises Waterloo ranks very high in education average hours worked wage and salary ratescost of living responsive city government and a strong manufacturing base
We are a dynamic leading-edge community fostering innovation and preserving heritage In Waterloo yoursquoll find the best of both worlds ndash small town hospitality and big city sophistication
Waterloo Public Square
Waterloorsquos Economic Development Strategy is built on input and wide community consultation
Economic vitality is one of Waterloorsquos top six strategic imperatives and the City of Waterloo is committed to building on our pillars of collaboration and innovation
with our community partners
In 2011 the City of Waterloo established a corporate strategic plan through broad citizen consultation The purpose of the 2011-2014 strategic plan is to guide our direction with a focus on six key pillars
bull Sustainability and our living environment
bull Public engagement
bull Healthy and safe community
bull Vibrant neighbourhoods
bull Getting around
bull Economic vitality
Under economic vitality several strategic objectives have been identified
bull Be the location of choice for a young educated labour force
bull Enable and strengthen our learning institutions
bull Continue to build the knowledge economy
bull Act globally but think locally
Each of these objectives has additional action items More information is available at httpwwwwaterloocaengovernmentstrategicplanasp
The City of Waterloorsquos strategy is visionary proactive and delivers on the communityrsquos shared vision for Waterloorsquos ldquoNorth Starrdquo
Our innovation ecosystem our universities and research institutions our technological savvy ndash Waterloorsquos
achievements and competitive advantages make it a desirable community both locally and internationally
As Mayor of the City of Waterloo and chair emeritus of the Intelligent Community Forum Mayor Brenda Halloran is often a guest at conferences in China India Belgium New York City and Toronto where she promotes Waterloorsquos status as one of the worldrsquos most innovative and intelligent communities
2011 ndash Chongqing International Garden Expo China 2012 ndash Canada China Business Council Mayorrsquos Forum China 2012 ndash Technopolicy Conference Belgium 2012 ndash Tech Mahindra Conference India 2013 ndash Smart Cities Canada Summit Toronto 2013 ndash Canada China Investment Association Mayorrsquos Trade Mission China 2013 ndash Intelligent Community Forum Annual Summit New York City
Waterloo is seen as a leading model of an innovative community and we look forward to sharing more of our success stories with our international friends
Companies in India and China are already working with us to develop concrete win-win initiatives in the areas of
bull Science amp technology bull Innovation bull Commercialization bull Health amp life sciences bull Education and training bull Trade and investment bull Governance bull Energy bull Environment and health
These initiatives aim at bringing prosperity and competitiveness to these communities in an increasingly globalized world We look forward to building new relationships with additional international companies and communities
Chongqing delegates with Mayor Brenda Halloran at Waterloo City Centre Waterloo ON
Mayor Brenda Halloran and John Jung from Canadarsquos Tech Triangle attending the 2012 Tech Mahindra conference in India
WE ARE FINANCE
CITY OF WATERLOO FINANCE amp INSURANCE INDUSTRY HISTORICALLY FINANCE HAS PLAYED AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY DURING THE 1950 AND 60rsquoS WATERLOO WAS KNOWN AS THE ldquoHARTFORD OF THE NORTHrdquo WITH ITS CONCENTRATION OF PROMINENT INSURANCE COMPANIES
Todayrsquos insurance giants include Economical Insurance Equitable Life of Canada Manulife Financial and Sun Life Financial Together these and other insurance companies employ about 7500 people in our community all contributing to our moniker ldquoHartford of the Northrdquo
The revitalization and success of our uptown core is due in large part to major financial institutions setting up offices and industries there Today there are over 400 businesses in the core area including PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) KPMG BMO CIBC RBC TD Bank and other financial institutions including HSBC that opened in 2011 among others
The financial industry has also supported strong residential and ICI sectors Since 2005 there has been over $19 billion in construction value generated in Waterloo with $345 million of construction in the uptown core $375 million of construction in academic buildings and over $600 million of construction in student housing accommodations During the last five years there has been over 15 million square feet of office space built in our community including floor space in the BlackBerry North Campus the David Johnston Research + Technology Park and several office parks across the city
Overall Waterloo is a great place to do business The region consistently places high in economic competitiveness rankings and the Province of Ontario was named the most competitive province in Canada largely due to the influence of global firms and global talent ndash a great strength of the Waterloo community
bull OVER 30000 PEOPLE WORK IN THE TECHNOLOGY SECTOR (WATERLOO REGION)
bull ABOUT 7500 PEOPLE WORK IN THE LOCAL INSURANCE INDUSTRY
bull DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS THERE HAS BEEN OVER 1500 HOUSING UNITS APPROVED AND BUILT IN THE UPTOWN CORE WITH MORE ON THE WAYhellip
bull WITH THE LARGEST CONCENTRATION OF OFFICE SPACE (53M SF) AND A VACANCY RATE OF 27 WATERLOO IS IN HIGH DEMAND
400 BUSINESSES In the core area
600
In construction in academic buildings
375MILLION
15 MILLION
square feet of office space built
345 MILLION
In construction in the uptown core
MILLION In construction in student housing w
weare
_finance_technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
earewaterlooca
WE ARE TECHNOLOGY
OUR GROWING TECH COMMUNITY AND THE BIRTH OF THE ldquoSMARTPHONErdquomdashTHE BLACKBERRY THE CITY OF WATERLOO IS WIDELY RECOGNIZED FOR ITS TECHNOLOGY SECTOR WHICH INCLUDES A BROAD RANGE OF COMPANIES AND STARTUPS THAT ARE REDEFINING OUR ECONOMY ON A LOCAL PROVINCIAL NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SCALE
Without question the technology sector is the fastest growing sector in our community
Today there are over 30000 technology professionals working in Waterloo Region with over 50 per cent of the technology firms located in our city
The technology sector is anchored by strong companies such as BlackBerry OpenText Descartes Sybase McAfee Inc Cisco and many new companies emerging from the Accelerator Centre and startup investment funds
Of note the City of Waterloo was named the worldrsquos most intelligent community in 2007 and was recently ranked one of the top 20 startup ecosystems in the world
The City of Waterloo works closely with many organizations including Canadarsquos Technology Triangle the Accelerator Centre the University of Waterloo Waterloo Region Small Business Centre the Greater KW Chamber of Commerce and many local businesses
Mike Lazaridis Chris Shaw and Doug Fregin (L-R) circa 1984 ldquoBudgierdquo Project Team (would later develop into ldquoBlackBerryrdquo)
University of Waterloo student in Waterloo Public Square using BlackBerry smartphone 2011
bull MAGNET FORENSICS HAVE OVER 1000 CUSTOMERS INCLUDING THE OPP AND SCOTLAND YARD
bull STARTED IN 2009 OVER 40 MILLION PEOPLE USE KIK INTERACTIVE MESSAGING SERVICE
bull OVER 80 OF ACCELERATOR CENTRE GRADUATES REMAIN IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND 100 REMAIN IN ONTARIO
70 PERCENT
of the worldrsquos GDP runs on Waterloo
software 30
THOUSAND Technology professionals
in Waterloo region
LARGEST IN CANADA
50 PERCENT
of tech business in region located
in Waterloo
Enterprise content management software company is OpenText _knowl
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing edge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE COMMUNITY
WATERLOO IS COMMUNITY PARKS LIFESTYLE EVENTS CULTURE AND THE ARTS WATERLOO IS A DYNAMIC LEADING-EDGE COMMUNITY FOSTERING INNOVATION AND PRESERVING HERITAGE IN WATERLOO YOUrsquoLL FIND THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS ndash SMALL TOWN HOSPITALITY AND BIG CITY SOPHISTICATION
Today the City of Waterloo is a diverse community that has been defined by its industrial heritage its strong manufacturing base its prominent insurance industry its award winning academic institutions expanding tech sector and urbanizing neighbourhoods
By 2031 our population is planned to reach over 150000 people a 15 per cent increase in population growth Much of this new growth will be accommodated in several planned neighbourhoods and over time more urban living accommodations ranging in scale from executive townhomes to urban towers
We value culture and we are home to world class cultural facilities such as the Clay and Glass art gallery In 2009 we opened the Waterloo Public Square in the uptown which hosts many cultural events including the Sun Life Financial Waterloo Buskers Carnival Winterloo and many other festivals In 2013 city council approved plans to enhance Waterloo Park our largest and oldest park space Residents and visitors enjoy many restaurants shops and services particularly in the uptown at Conestoga Mall and in the evolving Boardwalk centre
For the recreation and leisure enthusiast Waterloo offers plenty You can enjoy over 1700 acres of parkland and over 150 kilometres of trails throughout the city or experience Waterloorsquos many recreational facilities including RIM Park Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex Waterloo Park or Bechtel Park premier sports fields Olympic-size ice pads swimming facilities golf courses and an urban zoo - the possibilities are endless
The City of Waterloo is a strong educated and accepting community that is well positioned to attract retain and expand talent in our community
Sun Life Financial UpTown Waterloo Jazz Festival
bull TODAY 130000 POPULATION WITH 45000 STUDENTS
bull 15 POPULATION GROWTH OVER LAST 10 YEARS
bull 15 POPULATION GROWTH TO 2031
bull OVER 400 BUSINESSES IN THE UPTOWN CORE
4022 PERCENT PERCENT of adult population have
Diverse population a University degree One of born outside of Canada the highest in Canada
1700 ACRES
of park land in Waterloo
15030 KILOMETERS MINUTES of public trails in from Waterloo Waterloo area
International Airport
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE OPPORTUNITIES
HOME TO GLOBAL THINK-TANKS START-UP INCUBATORS AND ldquoQUANTUM VALLEYrdquo THE QUANTUM-NANO CENTRE REPRESENTS A $160-MILLION INVESTMENT IN THE CUTTING EDGE OF QUANTUM COMPUTING AND NANOTECHNOLOGY LOCATED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO THE QNC BOLSTERS THE UNIVERSITYrsquoS LONG TRADITION OF INNOVATION
The City of Waterloo presents many investment There are many opportunities in Waterloo ndash we opportunities ndash opportunities to invest in local startup encourage you to contact us so we can work together companies opportunities to invest in the real estate and housing market to purchase or build new businesses in business parks or in university research parks and to work with others particularly in the area of research and quantum physics ndash a significant growth industry that will change the world
Over the next several years there will be new investment opportunities for land development along the planned rapid transit route opening in 2017 and in new business park lands owned by the city and other private land holdings City council recently approved a new brownfield policy including a tax increment grant program that will encourage the redevelopment and intensification of underutilized lands and buildings around Waterloo
There are several economic clusters in the city that are being driven by emerging employment centres and local startup companies such as DOTZ engaged the Waterloo Corporate Campus (former NCR Lands) a state-of-the-art medical facility located in the Boardwalk centre and a long-term care and research facility at the Schlegel Learning Research Innovation Centre being developed on the University of Waterloorsquos north campus Two students at the Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics
Steven Hawking wing
bull IN 2013 MIKE LAZARIDIS AND DOUG FREGIN ANNOUNCED A $100 MILLION QUANTUM VALLEY INVESTMENT FUND
bull THE CITY OF WATERLOO HAS 150 ACRES OF VACANT LANDS THAT ARE BEING PLANNED FOR HIGH END BUSINESS PARK USERS
bull THE BOARDWALK IS A MASTER PLANNED AREA FOR OVER 200000 SQUARE FEET OF QUALITY OFFICE SPACE WITH THE FIRST 80000 SF MEDICAL BUILDING TO OPEN IN 2013
sq ft of office space constructed in 5 years
15 MILLION
2013 OPENING
200000 sqft of office space first 80000 sqft medical
building at ldquoThe Boardwalkrdquo (a commercial development)
150 800 ACRES THOUSAND
vacant land planned for sq ft commercial centre developing high-end business parks near rapid transit station
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE MANUFACTURING
WATERLOO BOASTS A MULTI-FACETED WORKFORCE WITH ITrsquoS MANUFACTURING INNOVATION NETWORK WATERLOO IS WELL KNOWN FOR ITS STRONG MANUFACTURING BASE DATING BACK TO THE EARLY 1800rsquoS FOOD PRODUCTION WAS A MAINSTAY OF THE MENNONITE PIONEERS THAT PAVED THE WAY FOR LOCAL FIRMS SUCH AS PILLERrsquoS MARTINrsquoS FAMILY FRUIT FARM AND MANY OTHERS
The University of Waterloo has also played an important role in the local manufacturing sector including the Waterloo Centre for Automotive Research as one of Canadarsquos premier automotive research centres linked to the broader regional and global economy
There are also many technology firms linked to the manufacturing sector including BlackBerry - prototype manufacturing facilities are located in Waterloo Other technology related manufacturing companies include Raytheon Canada Ltd Teledyne DALSA and Virtek Vision International Inc
The City of Waterloo and its businesses are also associated with the Waterloo Region Manufacturing Innovation Network This is an online resource that helps businesses self-promote and connect with other local suppliers and employees Manufacturing is alive and well in our city and we will continue to support this industry to remain competitive locally nationally and internationally
Waterloo North Business Park Viessmann Building
bull THE NORTHLAND BUSINESS PARK HAS OVER 35 MILLION SF OF INDUSTRIAL SPACE
bull DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS THERE HAS BEEN ABOUT $500 MILLION IN INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION VALUE BUILT ACROSS THE CITY
bull WATERLOO REGION IS CANADArsquoS SECOND MOST MANUFACTURING INTENSIVE ECONOMY WITH 20 BUSINESSES IN MANUFACTURING
50 PLACES
Waterloo ranks in the Top 50 Places to live in Canada
18 PERCENT
of our workforce in 2011was in manufacturing
produced by Waterloo company CAMERAS
sq ft of production space in Waterloo belongs to Fischer Canada a world leading producer of
superior quality stainless steel tubing
265 THOUSAND
Teledyne DALSA equip NASArsquos Curiosity Rover
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing nowledge amp education
rewaterlooca wea_k
WE ARE KNOWLEDGE amp EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO QUANTUM-NANO CENTRE (QNC) WE ARE VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE SIGNIFICANT AWARD WINNING INSTITUTIONS LOCATED IN OUR CITY INCLUDING THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY AND CONESTOGA COLLEGE AND OVER 150 RESEARCH INSTITUTES
Of note the University of Waterloo is consistently ranked as Canadarsquos most innovative university and has the first and largest co-op education program in the world
Wilfrid Laurier a leading Canadian university with offices in Chongqing PRC has a particular expertise in business an important tradition in our community Laurier will soon open its new Global Innovation Exchange to meet the growing local and global demand for business and math leadership Conestoga College is recognized as a top college in the province (accredited poly-technical university) and has a campus in Waterloo Almost half of the regional population has participated in training and education activities at Conestoga
All three institutions have a significant impact on the local provincial and national economy and are at the forefront in the creation of new industries including Quantum computing ndash perhaps one of the most significant breakthroughs of our time In 2013 BlackBerry co-founders Mike Lazaridis and Doug Fregin launched the ldquoQuantum Valley Fundrdquo a $100 million private fund to advance the development of breakthroughs in quantum information science
Waterloo has many research institutions that have a significant local national and international impact For example the Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics was founded in 1999 and over a short time has doubled in size with the Stephen Hawking Centre to become the worldrsquos largest institute of theoretical physics There are many other research institutes including the Centre for International Governance Innovation Campus with the Balsillie School of International Affairs and the Academic Council of the United Nations the Waterloo Institute for Nano Technology and many more In fact with the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics the Stephen Hawking Centre the Institute for Quantum Computing and the Lazaridis Quantum Nano Centre we are achieving a new 21st century reputation as ldquoQuantum Valleyrdquo
There is tremendous potential and opportunity in the City of Waterloo
bull UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO HAS A UNIQUE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY POLICY THAT ALLOWS THE ORIGINATOR OR SPONSOR TO OWN THE RESEARCH ndash NOT THE INSTITUTION
bull 22 OF ALL UNIVERSITY SPIN-OFF COMPANIES IN CANADA LAUNCHED FROM RESEARCH INITIATED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
bull CANADA RANKED FIRST IN CITATION IMPACT IN PHYSICS AMONG G8 COUNTRIES IN 2010 WITHOUT PERIMETER INSTITUTE IT WOULD HAVE RANKED FOURTH
2007 WINNER
Most Intelligent Community in the World
1999 PERIMETER INSTITUTE
of Theoretical Physics was founded it has doubled in size with the Stephen Hawking Centre as the worldrsquos largest institute of
theoretical physics
12 QUBIT
quantum computer the largest in the world is located at the University of Waterloo Mike and
Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum Nano Centre
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
Waterloorsquos Economic Development Strategy is built on input and wide community consultation
Economic vitality is one of Waterloorsquos top six strategic imperatives and the City of Waterloo is committed to building on our pillars of collaboration and innovation
with our community partners
In 2011 the City of Waterloo established a corporate strategic plan through broad citizen consultation The purpose of the 2011-2014 strategic plan is to guide our direction with a focus on six key pillars
bull Sustainability and our living environment
bull Public engagement
bull Healthy and safe community
bull Vibrant neighbourhoods
bull Getting around
bull Economic vitality
Under economic vitality several strategic objectives have been identified
bull Be the location of choice for a young educated labour force
bull Enable and strengthen our learning institutions
bull Continue to build the knowledge economy
bull Act globally but think locally
Each of these objectives has additional action items More information is available at httpwwwwaterloocaengovernmentstrategicplanasp
The City of Waterloorsquos strategy is visionary proactive and delivers on the communityrsquos shared vision for Waterloorsquos ldquoNorth Starrdquo
Our innovation ecosystem our universities and research institutions our technological savvy ndash Waterloorsquos
achievements and competitive advantages make it a desirable community both locally and internationally
As Mayor of the City of Waterloo and chair emeritus of the Intelligent Community Forum Mayor Brenda Halloran is often a guest at conferences in China India Belgium New York City and Toronto where she promotes Waterloorsquos status as one of the worldrsquos most innovative and intelligent communities
2011 ndash Chongqing International Garden Expo China 2012 ndash Canada China Business Council Mayorrsquos Forum China 2012 ndash Technopolicy Conference Belgium 2012 ndash Tech Mahindra Conference India 2013 ndash Smart Cities Canada Summit Toronto 2013 ndash Canada China Investment Association Mayorrsquos Trade Mission China 2013 ndash Intelligent Community Forum Annual Summit New York City
Waterloo is seen as a leading model of an innovative community and we look forward to sharing more of our success stories with our international friends
Companies in India and China are already working with us to develop concrete win-win initiatives in the areas of
bull Science amp technology bull Innovation bull Commercialization bull Health amp life sciences bull Education and training bull Trade and investment bull Governance bull Energy bull Environment and health
These initiatives aim at bringing prosperity and competitiveness to these communities in an increasingly globalized world We look forward to building new relationships with additional international companies and communities
Chongqing delegates with Mayor Brenda Halloran at Waterloo City Centre Waterloo ON
Mayor Brenda Halloran and John Jung from Canadarsquos Tech Triangle attending the 2012 Tech Mahindra conference in India
WE ARE FINANCE
CITY OF WATERLOO FINANCE amp INSURANCE INDUSTRY HISTORICALLY FINANCE HAS PLAYED AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY DURING THE 1950 AND 60rsquoS WATERLOO WAS KNOWN AS THE ldquoHARTFORD OF THE NORTHrdquo WITH ITS CONCENTRATION OF PROMINENT INSURANCE COMPANIES
Todayrsquos insurance giants include Economical Insurance Equitable Life of Canada Manulife Financial and Sun Life Financial Together these and other insurance companies employ about 7500 people in our community all contributing to our moniker ldquoHartford of the Northrdquo
The revitalization and success of our uptown core is due in large part to major financial institutions setting up offices and industries there Today there are over 400 businesses in the core area including PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) KPMG BMO CIBC RBC TD Bank and other financial institutions including HSBC that opened in 2011 among others
The financial industry has also supported strong residential and ICI sectors Since 2005 there has been over $19 billion in construction value generated in Waterloo with $345 million of construction in the uptown core $375 million of construction in academic buildings and over $600 million of construction in student housing accommodations During the last five years there has been over 15 million square feet of office space built in our community including floor space in the BlackBerry North Campus the David Johnston Research + Technology Park and several office parks across the city
Overall Waterloo is a great place to do business The region consistently places high in economic competitiveness rankings and the Province of Ontario was named the most competitive province in Canada largely due to the influence of global firms and global talent ndash a great strength of the Waterloo community
bull OVER 30000 PEOPLE WORK IN THE TECHNOLOGY SECTOR (WATERLOO REGION)
bull ABOUT 7500 PEOPLE WORK IN THE LOCAL INSURANCE INDUSTRY
bull DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS THERE HAS BEEN OVER 1500 HOUSING UNITS APPROVED AND BUILT IN THE UPTOWN CORE WITH MORE ON THE WAYhellip
bull WITH THE LARGEST CONCENTRATION OF OFFICE SPACE (53M SF) AND A VACANCY RATE OF 27 WATERLOO IS IN HIGH DEMAND
400 BUSINESSES In the core area
600
In construction in academic buildings
375MILLION
15 MILLION
square feet of office space built
345 MILLION
In construction in the uptown core
MILLION In construction in student housing w
weare
_finance_technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
earewaterlooca
WE ARE TECHNOLOGY
OUR GROWING TECH COMMUNITY AND THE BIRTH OF THE ldquoSMARTPHONErdquomdashTHE BLACKBERRY THE CITY OF WATERLOO IS WIDELY RECOGNIZED FOR ITS TECHNOLOGY SECTOR WHICH INCLUDES A BROAD RANGE OF COMPANIES AND STARTUPS THAT ARE REDEFINING OUR ECONOMY ON A LOCAL PROVINCIAL NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SCALE
Without question the technology sector is the fastest growing sector in our community
Today there are over 30000 technology professionals working in Waterloo Region with over 50 per cent of the technology firms located in our city
The technology sector is anchored by strong companies such as BlackBerry OpenText Descartes Sybase McAfee Inc Cisco and many new companies emerging from the Accelerator Centre and startup investment funds
Of note the City of Waterloo was named the worldrsquos most intelligent community in 2007 and was recently ranked one of the top 20 startup ecosystems in the world
The City of Waterloo works closely with many organizations including Canadarsquos Technology Triangle the Accelerator Centre the University of Waterloo Waterloo Region Small Business Centre the Greater KW Chamber of Commerce and many local businesses
Mike Lazaridis Chris Shaw and Doug Fregin (L-R) circa 1984 ldquoBudgierdquo Project Team (would later develop into ldquoBlackBerryrdquo)
University of Waterloo student in Waterloo Public Square using BlackBerry smartphone 2011
bull MAGNET FORENSICS HAVE OVER 1000 CUSTOMERS INCLUDING THE OPP AND SCOTLAND YARD
bull STARTED IN 2009 OVER 40 MILLION PEOPLE USE KIK INTERACTIVE MESSAGING SERVICE
bull OVER 80 OF ACCELERATOR CENTRE GRADUATES REMAIN IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND 100 REMAIN IN ONTARIO
70 PERCENT
of the worldrsquos GDP runs on Waterloo
software 30
THOUSAND Technology professionals
in Waterloo region
LARGEST IN CANADA
50 PERCENT
of tech business in region located
in Waterloo
Enterprise content management software company is OpenText _knowl
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing edge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE COMMUNITY
WATERLOO IS COMMUNITY PARKS LIFESTYLE EVENTS CULTURE AND THE ARTS WATERLOO IS A DYNAMIC LEADING-EDGE COMMUNITY FOSTERING INNOVATION AND PRESERVING HERITAGE IN WATERLOO YOUrsquoLL FIND THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS ndash SMALL TOWN HOSPITALITY AND BIG CITY SOPHISTICATION
Today the City of Waterloo is a diverse community that has been defined by its industrial heritage its strong manufacturing base its prominent insurance industry its award winning academic institutions expanding tech sector and urbanizing neighbourhoods
By 2031 our population is planned to reach over 150000 people a 15 per cent increase in population growth Much of this new growth will be accommodated in several planned neighbourhoods and over time more urban living accommodations ranging in scale from executive townhomes to urban towers
We value culture and we are home to world class cultural facilities such as the Clay and Glass art gallery In 2009 we opened the Waterloo Public Square in the uptown which hosts many cultural events including the Sun Life Financial Waterloo Buskers Carnival Winterloo and many other festivals In 2013 city council approved plans to enhance Waterloo Park our largest and oldest park space Residents and visitors enjoy many restaurants shops and services particularly in the uptown at Conestoga Mall and in the evolving Boardwalk centre
For the recreation and leisure enthusiast Waterloo offers plenty You can enjoy over 1700 acres of parkland and over 150 kilometres of trails throughout the city or experience Waterloorsquos many recreational facilities including RIM Park Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex Waterloo Park or Bechtel Park premier sports fields Olympic-size ice pads swimming facilities golf courses and an urban zoo - the possibilities are endless
The City of Waterloo is a strong educated and accepting community that is well positioned to attract retain and expand talent in our community
Sun Life Financial UpTown Waterloo Jazz Festival
bull TODAY 130000 POPULATION WITH 45000 STUDENTS
bull 15 POPULATION GROWTH OVER LAST 10 YEARS
bull 15 POPULATION GROWTH TO 2031
bull OVER 400 BUSINESSES IN THE UPTOWN CORE
4022 PERCENT PERCENT of adult population have
Diverse population a University degree One of born outside of Canada the highest in Canada
1700 ACRES
of park land in Waterloo
15030 KILOMETERS MINUTES of public trails in from Waterloo Waterloo area
International Airport
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE OPPORTUNITIES
HOME TO GLOBAL THINK-TANKS START-UP INCUBATORS AND ldquoQUANTUM VALLEYrdquo THE QUANTUM-NANO CENTRE REPRESENTS A $160-MILLION INVESTMENT IN THE CUTTING EDGE OF QUANTUM COMPUTING AND NANOTECHNOLOGY LOCATED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO THE QNC BOLSTERS THE UNIVERSITYrsquoS LONG TRADITION OF INNOVATION
The City of Waterloo presents many investment There are many opportunities in Waterloo ndash we opportunities ndash opportunities to invest in local startup encourage you to contact us so we can work together companies opportunities to invest in the real estate and housing market to purchase or build new businesses in business parks or in university research parks and to work with others particularly in the area of research and quantum physics ndash a significant growth industry that will change the world
Over the next several years there will be new investment opportunities for land development along the planned rapid transit route opening in 2017 and in new business park lands owned by the city and other private land holdings City council recently approved a new brownfield policy including a tax increment grant program that will encourage the redevelopment and intensification of underutilized lands and buildings around Waterloo
There are several economic clusters in the city that are being driven by emerging employment centres and local startup companies such as DOTZ engaged the Waterloo Corporate Campus (former NCR Lands) a state-of-the-art medical facility located in the Boardwalk centre and a long-term care and research facility at the Schlegel Learning Research Innovation Centre being developed on the University of Waterloorsquos north campus Two students at the Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics
Steven Hawking wing
bull IN 2013 MIKE LAZARIDIS AND DOUG FREGIN ANNOUNCED A $100 MILLION QUANTUM VALLEY INVESTMENT FUND
bull THE CITY OF WATERLOO HAS 150 ACRES OF VACANT LANDS THAT ARE BEING PLANNED FOR HIGH END BUSINESS PARK USERS
bull THE BOARDWALK IS A MASTER PLANNED AREA FOR OVER 200000 SQUARE FEET OF QUALITY OFFICE SPACE WITH THE FIRST 80000 SF MEDICAL BUILDING TO OPEN IN 2013
sq ft of office space constructed in 5 years
15 MILLION
2013 OPENING
200000 sqft of office space first 80000 sqft medical
building at ldquoThe Boardwalkrdquo (a commercial development)
150 800 ACRES THOUSAND
vacant land planned for sq ft commercial centre developing high-end business parks near rapid transit station
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE MANUFACTURING
WATERLOO BOASTS A MULTI-FACETED WORKFORCE WITH ITrsquoS MANUFACTURING INNOVATION NETWORK WATERLOO IS WELL KNOWN FOR ITS STRONG MANUFACTURING BASE DATING BACK TO THE EARLY 1800rsquoS FOOD PRODUCTION WAS A MAINSTAY OF THE MENNONITE PIONEERS THAT PAVED THE WAY FOR LOCAL FIRMS SUCH AS PILLERrsquoS MARTINrsquoS FAMILY FRUIT FARM AND MANY OTHERS
The University of Waterloo has also played an important role in the local manufacturing sector including the Waterloo Centre for Automotive Research as one of Canadarsquos premier automotive research centres linked to the broader regional and global economy
There are also many technology firms linked to the manufacturing sector including BlackBerry - prototype manufacturing facilities are located in Waterloo Other technology related manufacturing companies include Raytheon Canada Ltd Teledyne DALSA and Virtek Vision International Inc
The City of Waterloo and its businesses are also associated with the Waterloo Region Manufacturing Innovation Network This is an online resource that helps businesses self-promote and connect with other local suppliers and employees Manufacturing is alive and well in our city and we will continue to support this industry to remain competitive locally nationally and internationally
Waterloo North Business Park Viessmann Building
bull THE NORTHLAND BUSINESS PARK HAS OVER 35 MILLION SF OF INDUSTRIAL SPACE
bull DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS THERE HAS BEEN ABOUT $500 MILLION IN INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION VALUE BUILT ACROSS THE CITY
bull WATERLOO REGION IS CANADArsquoS SECOND MOST MANUFACTURING INTENSIVE ECONOMY WITH 20 BUSINESSES IN MANUFACTURING
50 PLACES
Waterloo ranks in the Top 50 Places to live in Canada
18 PERCENT
of our workforce in 2011was in manufacturing
produced by Waterloo company CAMERAS
sq ft of production space in Waterloo belongs to Fischer Canada a world leading producer of
superior quality stainless steel tubing
265 THOUSAND
Teledyne DALSA equip NASArsquos Curiosity Rover
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing nowledge amp education
rewaterlooca wea_k
WE ARE KNOWLEDGE amp EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO QUANTUM-NANO CENTRE (QNC) WE ARE VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE SIGNIFICANT AWARD WINNING INSTITUTIONS LOCATED IN OUR CITY INCLUDING THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY AND CONESTOGA COLLEGE AND OVER 150 RESEARCH INSTITUTES
Of note the University of Waterloo is consistently ranked as Canadarsquos most innovative university and has the first and largest co-op education program in the world
Wilfrid Laurier a leading Canadian university with offices in Chongqing PRC has a particular expertise in business an important tradition in our community Laurier will soon open its new Global Innovation Exchange to meet the growing local and global demand for business and math leadership Conestoga College is recognized as a top college in the province (accredited poly-technical university) and has a campus in Waterloo Almost half of the regional population has participated in training and education activities at Conestoga
All three institutions have a significant impact on the local provincial and national economy and are at the forefront in the creation of new industries including Quantum computing ndash perhaps one of the most significant breakthroughs of our time In 2013 BlackBerry co-founders Mike Lazaridis and Doug Fregin launched the ldquoQuantum Valley Fundrdquo a $100 million private fund to advance the development of breakthroughs in quantum information science
Waterloo has many research institutions that have a significant local national and international impact For example the Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics was founded in 1999 and over a short time has doubled in size with the Stephen Hawking Centre to become the worldrsquos largest institute of theoretical physics There are many other research institutes including the Centre for International Governance Innovation Campus with the Balsillie School of International Affairs and the Academic Council of the United Nations the Waterloo Institute for Nano Technology and many more In fact with the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics the Stephen Hawking Centre the Institute for Quantum Computing and the Lazaridis Quantum Nano Centre we are achieving a new 21st century reputation as ldquoQuantum Valleyrdquo
There is tremendous potential and opportunity in the City of Waterloo
bull UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO HAS A UNIQUE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY POLICY THAT ALLOWS THE ORIGINATOR OR SPONSOR TO OWN THE RESEARCH ndash NOT THE INSTITUTION
bull 22 OF ALL UNIVERSITY SPIN-OFF COMPANIES IN CANADA LAUNCHED FROM RESEARCH INITIATED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
bull CANADA RANKED FIRST IN CITATION IMPACT IN PHYSICS AMONG G8 COUNTRIES IN 2010 WITHOUT PERIMETER INSTITUTE IT WOULD HAVE RANKED FOURTH
2007 WINNER
Most Intelligent Community in the World
1999 PERIMETER INSTITUTE
of Theoretical Physics was founded it has doubled in size with the Stephen Hawking Centre as the worldrsquos largest institute of
theoretical physics
12 QUBIT
quantum computer the largest in the world is located at the University of Waterloo Mike and
Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum Nano Centre
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
Our innovation ecosystem our universities and research institutions our technological savvy ndash Waterloorsquos
achievements and competitive advantages make it a desirable community both locally and internationally
As Mayor of the City of Waterloo and chair emeritus of the Intelligent Community Forum Mayor Brenda Halloran is often a guest at conferences in China India Belgium New York City and Toronto where she promotes Waterloorsquos status as one of the worldrsquos most innovative and intelligent communities
2011 ndash Chongqing International Garden Expo China 2012 ndash Canada China Business Council Mayorrsquos Forum China 2012 ndash Technopolicy Conference Belgium 2012 ndash Tech Mahindra Conference India 2013 ndash Smart Cities Canada Summit Toronto 2013 ndash Canada China Investment Association Mayorrsquos Trade Mission China 2013 ndash Intelligent Community Forum Annual Summit New York City
Waterloo is seen as a leading model of an innovative community and we look forward to sharing more of our success stories with our international friends
Companies in India and China are already working with us to develop concrete win-win initiatives in the areas of
bull Science amp technology bull Innovation bull Commercialization bull Health amp life sciences bull Education and training bull Trade and investment bull Governance bull Energy bull Environment and health
These initiatives aim at bringing prosperity and competitiveness to these communities in an increasingly globalized world We look forward to building new relationships with additional international companies and communities
Chongqing delegates with Mayor Brenda Halloran at Waterloo City Centre Waterloo ON
Mayor Brenda Halloran and John Jung from Canadarsquos Tech Triangle attending the 2012 Tech Mahindra conference in India
WE ARE FINANCE
CITY OF WATERLOO FINANCE amp INSURANCE INDUSTRY HISTORICALLY FINANCE HAS PLAYED AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY DURING THE 1950 AND 60rsquoS WATERLOO WAS KNOWN AS THE ldquoHARTFORD OF THE NORTHrdquo WITH ITS CONCENTRATION OF PROMINENT INSURANCE COMPANIES
Todayrsquos insurance giants include Economical Insurance Equitable Life of Canada Manulife Financial and Sun Life Financial Together these and other insurance companies employ about 7500 people in our community all contributing to our moniker ldquoHartford of the Northrdquo
The revitalization and success of our uptown core is due in large part to major financial institutions setting up offices and industries there Today there are over 400 businesses in the core area including PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) KPMG BMO CIBC RBC TD Bank and other financial institutions including HSBC that opened in 2011 among others
The financial industry has also supported strong residential and ICI sectors Since 2005 there has been over $19 billion in construction value generated in Waterloo with $345 million of construction in the uptown core $375 million of construction in academic buildings and over $600 million of construction in student housing accommodations During the last five years there has been over 15 million square feet of office space built in our community including floor space in the BlackBerry North Campus the David Johnston Research + Technology Park and several office parks across the city
Overall Waterloo is a great place to do business The region consistently places high in economic competitiveness rankings and the Province of Ontario was named the most competitive province in Canada largely due to the influence of global firms and global talent ndash a great strength of the Waterloo community
bull OVER 30000 PEOPLE WORK IN THE TECHNOLOGY SECTOR (WATERLOO REGION)
bull ABOUT 7500 PEOPLE WORK IN THE LOCAL INSURANCE INDUSTRY
bull DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS THERE HAS BEEN OVER 1500 HOUSING UNITS APPROVED AND BUILT IN THE UPTOWN CORE WITH MORE ON THE WAYhellip
bull WITH THE LARGEST CONCENTRATION OF OFFICE SPACE (53M SF) AND A VACANCY RATE OF 27 WATERLOO IS IN HIGH DEMAND
400 BUSINESSES In the core area
600
In construction in academic buildings
375MILLION
15 MILLION
square feet of office space built
345 MILLION
In construction in the uptown core
MILLION In construction in student housing w
weare
_finance_technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
earewaterlooca
WE ARE TECHNOLOGY
OUR GROWING TECH COMMUNITY AND THE BIRTH OF THE ldquoSMARTPHONErdquomdashTHE BLACKBERRY THE CITY OF WATERLOO IS WIDELY RECOGNIZED FOR ITS TECHNOLOGY SECTOR WHICH INCLUDES A BROAD RANGE OF COMPANIES AND STARTUPS THAT ARE REDEFINING OUR ECONOMY ON A LOCAL PROVINCIAL NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SCALE
Without question the technology sector is the fastest growing sector in our community
Today there are over 30000 technology professionals working in Waterloo Region with over 50 per cent of the technology firms located in our city
The technology sector is anchored by strong companies such as BlackBerry OpenText Descartes Sybase McAfee Inc Cisco and many new companies emerging from the Accelerator Centre and startup investment funds
Of note the City of Waterloo was named the worldrsquos most intelligent community in 2007 and was recently ranked one of the top 20 startup ecosystems in the world
The City of Waterloo works closely with many organizations including Canadarsquos Technology Triangle the Accelerator Centre the University of Waterloo Waterloo Region Small Business Centre the Greater KW Chamber of Commerce and many local businesses
Mike Lazaridis Chris Shaw and Doug Fregin (L-R) circa 1984 ldquoBudgierdquo Project Team (would later develop into ldquoBlackBerryrdquo)
University of Waterloo student in Waterloo Public Square using BlackBerry smartphone 2011
bull MAGNET FORENSICS HAVE OVER 1000 CUSTOMERS INCLUDING THE OPP AND SCOTLAND YARD
bull STARTED IN 2009 OVER 40 MILLION PEOPLE USE KIK INTERACTIVE MESSAGING SERVICE
bull OVER 80 OF ACCELERATOR CENTRE GRADUATES REMAIN IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND 100 REMAIN IN ONTARIO
70 PERCENT
of the worldrsquos GDP runs on Waterloo
software 30
THOUSAND Technology professionals
in Waterloo region
LARGEST IN CANADA
50 PERCENT
of tech business in region located
in Waterloo
Enterprise content management software company is OpenText _knowl
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing edge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE COMMUNITY
WATERLOO IS COMMUNITY PARKS LIFESTYLE EVENTS CULTURE AND THE ARTS WATERLOO IS A DYNAMIC LEADING-EDGE COMMUNITY FOSTERING INNOVATION AND PRESERVING HERITAGE IN WATERLOO YOUrsquoLL FIND THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS ndash SMALL TOWN HOSPITALITY AND BIG CITY SOPHISTICATION
Today the City of Waterloo is a diverse community that has been defined by its industrial heritage its strong manufacturing base its prominent insurance industry its award winning academic institutions expanding tech sector and urbanizing neighbourhoods
By 2031 our population is planned to reach over 150000 people a 15 per cent increase in population growth Much of this new growth will be accommodated in several planned neighbourhoods and over time more urban living accommodations ranging in scale from executive townhomes to urban towers
We value culture and we are home to world class cultural facilities such as the Clay and Glass art gallery In 2009 we opened the Waterloo Public Square in the uptown which hosts many cultural events including the Sun Life Financial Waterloo Buskers Carnival Winterloo and many other festivals In 2013 city council approved plans to enhance Waterloo Park our largest and oldest park space Residents and visitors enjoy many restaurants shops and services particularly in the uptown at Conestoga Mall and in the evolving Boardwalk centre
For the recreation and leisure enthusiast Waterloo offers plenty You can enjoy over 1700 acres of parkland and over 150 kilometres of trails throughout the city or experience Waterloorsquos many recreational facilities including RIM Park Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex Waterloo Park or Bechtel Park premier sports fields Olympic-size ice pads swimming facilities golf courses and an urban zoo - the possibilities are endless
The City of Waterloo is a strong educated and accepting community that is well positioned to attract retain and expand talent in our community
Sun Life Financial UpTown Waterloo Jazz Festival
bull TODAY 130000 POPULATION WITH 45000 STUDENTS
bull 15 POPULATION GROWTH OVER LAST 10 YEARS
bull 15 POPULATION GROWTH TO 2031
bull OVER 400 BUSINESSES IN THE UPTOWN CORE
4022 PERCENT PERCENT of adult population have
Diverse population a University degree One of born outside of Canada the highest in Canada
1700 ACRES
of park land in Waterloo
15030 KILOMETERS MINUTES of public trails in from Waterloo Waterloo area
International Airport
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE OPPORTUNITIES
HOME TO GLOBAL THINK-TANKS START-UP INCUBATORS AND ldquoQUANTUM VALLEYrdquo THE QUANTUM-NANO CENTRE REPRESENTS A $160-MILLION INVESTMENT IN THE CUTTING EDGE OF QUANTUM COMPUTING AND NANOTECHNOLOGY LOCATED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO THE QNC BOLSTERS THE UNIVERSITYrsquoS LONG TRADITION OF INNOVATION
The City of Waterloo presents many investment There are many opportunities in Waterloo ndash we opportunities ndash opportunities to invest in local startup encourage you to contact us so we can work together companies opportunities to invest in the real estate and housing market to purchase or build new businesses in business parks or in university research parks and to work with others particularly in the area of research and quantum physics ndash a significant growth industry that will change the world
Over the next several years there will be new investment opportunities for land development along the planned rapid transit route opening in 2017 and in new business park lands owned by the city and other private land holdings City council recently approved a new brownfield policy including a tax increment grant program that will encourage the redevelopment and intensification of underutilized lands and buildings around Waterloo
There are several economic clusters in the city that are being driven by emerging employment centres and local startup companies such as DOTZ engaged the Waterloo Corporate Campus (former NCR Lands) a state-of-the-art medical facility located in the Boardwalk centre and a long-term care and research facility at the Schlegel Learning Research Innovation Centre being developed on the University of Waterloorsquos north campus Two students at the Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics
Steven Hawking wing
bull IN 2013 MIKE LAZARIDIS AND DOUG FREGIN ANNOUNCED A $100 MILLION QUANTUM VALLEY INVESTMENT FUND
bull THE CITY OF WATERLOO HAS 150 ACRES OF VACANT LANDS THAT ARE BEING PLANNED FOR HIGH END BUSINESS PARK USERS
bull THE BOARDWALK IS A MASTER PLANNED AREA FOR OVER 200000 SQUARE FEET OF QUALITY OFFICE SPACE WITH THE FIRST 80000 SF MEDICAL BUILDING TO OPEN IN 2013
sq ft of office space constructed in 5 years
15 MILLION
2013 OPENING
200000 sqft of office space first 80000 sqft medical
building at ldquoThe Boardwalkrdquo (a commercial development)
150 800 ACRES THOUSAND
vacant land planned for sq ft commercial centre developing high-end business parks near rapid transit station
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE MANUFACTURING
WATERLOO BOASTS A MULTI-FACETED WORKFORCE WITH ITrsquoS MANUFACTURING INNOVATION NETWORK WATERLOO IS WELL KNOWN FOR ITS STRONG MANUFACTURING BASE DATING BACK TO THE EARLY 1800rsquoS FOOD PRODUCTION WAS A MAINSTAY OF THE MENNONITE PIONEERS THAT PAVED THE WAY FOR LOCAL FIRMS SUCH AS PILLERrsquoS MARTINrsquoS FAMILY FRUIT FARM AND MANY OTHERS
The University of Waterloo has also played an important role in the local manufacturing sector including the Waterloo Centre for Automotive Research as one of Canadarsquos premier automotive research centres linked to the broader regional and global economy
There are also many technology firms linked to the manufacturing sector including BlackBerry - prototype manufacturing facilities are located in Waterloo Other technology related manufacturing companies include Raytheon Canada Ltd Teledyne DALSA and Virtek Vision International Inc
The City of Waterloo and its businesses are also associated with the Waterloo Region Manufacturing Innovation Network This is an online resource that helps businesses self-promote and connect with other local suppliers and employees Manufacturing is alive and well in our city and we will continue to support this industry to remain competitive locally nationally and internationally
Waterloo North Business Park Viessmann Building
bull THE NORTHLAND BUSINESS PARK HAS OVER 35 MILLION SF OF INDUSTRIAL SPACE
bull DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS THERE HAS BEEN ABOUT $500 MILLION IN INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION VALUE BUILT ACROSS THE CITY
bull WATERLOO REGION IS CANADArsquoS SECOND MOST MANUFACTURING INTENSIVE ECONOMY WITH 20 BUSINESSES IN MANUFACTURING
50 PLACES
Waterloo ranks in the Top 50 Places to live in Canada
18 PERCENT
of our workforce in 2011was in manufacturing
produced by Waterloo company CAMERAS
sq ft of production space in Waterloo belongs to Fischer Canada a world leading producer of
superior quality stainless steel tubing
265 THOUSAND
Teledyne DALSA equip NASArsquos Curiosity Rover
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing nowledge amp education
rewaterlooca wea_k
WE ARE KNOWLEDGE amp EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO QUANTUM-NANO CENTRE (QNC) WE ARE VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE SIGNIFICANT AWARD WINNING INSTITUTIONS LOCATED IN OUR CITY INCLUDING THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY AND CONESTOGA COLLEGE AND OVER 150 RESEARCH INSTITUTES
Of note the University of Waterloo is consistently ranked as Canadarsquos most innovative university and has the first and largest co-op education program in the world
Wilfrid Laurier a leading Canadian university with offices in Chongqing PRC has a particular expertise in business an important tradition in our community Laurier will soon open its new Global Innovation Exchange to meet the growing local and global demand for business and math leadership Conestoga College is recognized as a top college in the province (accredited poly-technical university) and has a campus in Waterloo Almost half of the regional population has participated in training and education activities at Conestoga
All three institutions have a significant impact on the local provincial and national economy and are at the forefront in the creation of new industries including Quantum computing ndash perhaps one of the most significant breakthroughs of our time In 2013 BlackBerry co-founders Mike Lazaridis and Doug Fregin launched the ldquoQuantum Valley Fundrdquo a $100 million private fund to advance the development of breakthroughs in quantum information science
Waterloo has many research institutions that have a significant local national and international impact For example the Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics was founded in 1999 and over a short time has doubled in size with the Stephen Hawking Centre to become the worldrsquos largest institute of theoretical physics There are many other research institutes including the Centre for International Governance Innovation Campus with the Balsillie School of International Affairs and the Academic Council of the United Nations the Waterloo Institute for Nano Technology and many more In fact with the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics the Stephen Hawking Centre the Institute for Quantum Computing and the Lazaridis Quantum Nano Centre we are achieving a new 21st century reputation as ldquoQuantum Valleyrdquo
There is tremendous potential and opportunity in the City of Waterloo
bull UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO HAS A UNIQUE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY POLICY THAT ALLOWS THE ORIGINATOR OR SPONSOR TO OWN THE RESEARCH ndash NOT THE INSTITUTION
bull 22 OF ALL UNIVERSITY SPIN-OFF COMPANIES IN CANADA LAUNCHED FROM RESEARCH INITIATED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
bull CANADA RANKED FIRST IN CITATION IMPACT IN PHYSICS AMONG G8 COUNTRIES IN 2010 WITHOUT PERIMETER INSTITUTE IT WOULD HAVE RANKED FOURTH
2007 WINNER
Most Intelligent Community in the World
1999 PERIMETER INSTITUTE
of Theoretical Physics was founded it has doubled in size with the Stephen Hawking Centre as the worldrsquos largest institute of
theoretical physics
12 QUBIT
quantum computer the largest in the world is located at the University of Waterloo Mike and
Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum Nano Centre
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
Companies in India and China are already working with us to develop concrete win-win initiatives in the areas of
bull Science amp technology bull Innovation bull Commercialization bull Health amp life sciences bull Education and training bull Trade and investment bull Governance bull Energy bull Environment and health
These initiatives aim at bringing prosperity and competitiveness to these communities in an increasingly globalized world We look forward to building new relationships with additional international companies and communities
Chongqing delegates with Mayor Brenda Halloran at Waterloo City Centre Waterloo ON
Mayor Brenda Halloran and John Jung from Canadarsquos Tech Triangle attending the 2012 Tech Mahindra conference in India
WE ARE FINANCE
CITY OF WATERLOO FINANCE amp INSURANCE INDUSTRY HISTORICALLY FINANCE HAS PLAYED AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY DURING THE 1950 AND 60rsquoS WATERLOO WAS KNOWN AS THE ldquoHARTFORD OF THE NORTHrdquo WITH ITS CONCENTRATION OF PROMINENT INSURANCE COMPANIES
Todayrsquos insurance giants include Economical Insurance Equitable Life of Canada Manulife Financial and Sun Life Financial Together these and other insurance companies employ about 7500 people in our community all contributing to our moniker ldquoHartford of the Northrdquo
The revitalization and success of our uptown core is due in large part to major financial institutions setting up offices and industries there Today there are over 400 businesses in the core area including PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) KPMG BMO CIBC RBC TD Bank and other financial institutions including HSBC that opened in 2011 among others
The financial industry has also supported strong residential and ICI sectors Since 2005 there has been over $19 billion in construction value generated in Waterloo with $345 million of construction in the uptown core $375 million of construction in academic buildings and over $600 million of construction in student housing accommodations During the last five years there has been over 15 million square feet of office space built in our community including floor space in the BlackBerry North Campus the David Johnston Research + Technology Park and several office parks across the city
Overall Waterloo is a great place to do business The region consistently places high in economic competitiveness rankings and the Province of Ontario was named the most competitive province in Canada largely due to the influence of global firms and global talent ndash a great strength of the Waterloo community
bull OVER 30000 PEOPLE WORK IN THE TECHNOLOGY SECTOR (WATERLOO REGION)
bull ABOUT 7500 PEOPLE WORK IN THE LOCAL INSURANCE INDUSTRY
bull DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS THERE HAS BEEN OVER 1500 HOUSING UNITS APPROVED AND BUILT IN THE UPTOWN CORE WITH MORE ON THE WAYhellip
bull WITH THE LARGEST CONCENTRATION OF OFFICE SPACE (53M SF) AND A VACANCY RATE OF 27 WATERLOO IS IN HIGH DEMAND
400 BUSINESSES In the core area
600
In construction in academic buildings
375MILLION
15 MILLION
square feet of office space built
345 MILLION
In construction in the uptown core
MILLION In construction in student housing w
weare
_finance_technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
earewaterlooca
WE ARE TECHNOLOGY
OUR GROWING TECH COMMUNITY AND THE BIRTH OF THE ldquoSMARTPHONErdquomdashTHE BLACKBERRY THE CITY OF WATERLOO IS WIDELY RECOGNIZED FOR ITS TECHNOLOGY SECTOR WHICH INCLUDES A BROAD RANGE OF COMPANIES AND STARTUPS THAT ARE REDEFINING OUR ECONOMY ON A LOCAL PROVINCIAL NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SCALE
Without question the technology sector is the fastest growing sector in our community
Today there are over 30000 technology professionals working in Waterloo Region with over 50 per cent of the technology firms located in our city
The technology sector is anchored by strong companies such as BlackBerry OpenText Descartes Sybase McAfee Inc Cisco and many new companies emerging from the Accelerator Centre and startup investment funds
Of note the City of Waterloo was named the worldrsquos most intelligent community in 2007 and was recently ranked one of the top 20 startup ecosystems in the world
The City of Waterloo works closely with many organizations including Canadarsquos Technology Triangle the Accelerator Centre the University of Waterloo Waterloo Region Small Business Centre the Greater KW Chamber of Commerce and many local businesses
Mike Lazaridis Chris Shaw and Doug Fregin (L-R) circa 1984 ldquoBudgierdquo Project Team (would later develop into ldquoBlackBerryrdquo)
University of Waterloo student in Waterloo Public Square using BlackBerry smartphone 2011
bull MAGNET FORENSICS HAVE OVER 1000 CUSTOMERS INCLUDING THE OPP AND SCOTLAND YARD
bull STARTED IN 2009 OVER 40 MILLION PEOPLE USE KIK INTERACTIVE MESSAGING SERVICE
bull OVER 80 OF ACCELERATOR CENTRE GRADUATES REMAIN IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND 100 REMAIN IN ONTARIO
70 PERCENT
of the worldrsquos GDP runs on Waterloo
software 30
THOUSAND Technology professionals
in Waterloo region
LARGEST IN CANADA
50 PERCENT
of tech business in region located
in Waterloo
Enterprise content management software company is OpenText _knowl
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing edge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE COMMUNITY
WATERLOO IS COMMUNITY PARKS LIFESTYLE EVENTS CULTURE AND THE ARTS WATERLOO IS A DYNAMIC LEADING-EDGE COMMUNITY FOSTERING INNOVATION AND PRESERVING HERITAGE IN WATERLOO YOUrsquoLL FIND THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS ndash SMALL TOWN HOSPITALITY AND BIG CITY SOPHISTICATION
Today the City of Waterloo is a diverse community that has been defined by its industrial heritage its strong manufacturing base its prominent insurance industry its award winning academic institutions expanding tech sector and urbanizing neighbourhoods
By 2031 our population is planned to reach over 150000 people a 15 per cent increase in population growth Much of this new growth will be accommodated in several planned neighbourhoods and over time more urban living accommodations ranging in scale from executive townhomes to urban towers
We value culture and we are home to world class cultural facilities such as the Clay and Glass art gallery In 2009 we opened the Waterloo Public Square in the uptown which hosts many cultural events including the Sun Life Financial Waterloo Buskers Carnival Winterloo and many other festivals In 2013 city council approved plans to enhance Waterloo Park our largest and oldest park space Residents and visitors enjoy many restaurants shops and services particularly in the uptown at Conestoga Mall and in the evolving Boardwalk centre
For the recreation and leisure enthusiast Waterloo offers plenty You can enjoy over 1700 acres of parkland and over 150 kilometres of trails throughout the city or experience Waterloorsquos many recreational facilities including RIM Park Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex Waterloo Park or Bechtel Park premier sports fields Olympic-size ice pads swimming facilities golf courses and an urban zoo - the possibilities are endless
The City of Waterloo is a strong educated and accepting community that is well positioned to attract retain and expand talent in our community
Sun Life Financial UpTown Waterloo Jazz Festival
bull TODAY 130000 POPULATION WITH 45000 STUDENTS
bull 15 POPULATION GROWTH OVER LAST 10 YEARS
bull 15 POPULATION GROWTH TO 2031
bull OVER 400 BUSINESSES IN THE UPTOWN CORE
4022 PERCENT PERCENT of adult population have
Diverse population a University degree One of born outside of Canada the highest in Canada
1700 ACRES
of park land in Waterloo
15030 KILOMETERS MINUTES of public trails in from Waterloo Waterloo area
International Airport
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE OPPORTUNITIES
HOME TO GLOBAL THINK-TANKS START-UP INCUBATORS AND ldquoQUANTUM VALLEYrdquo THE QUANTUM-NANO CENTRE REPRESENTS A $160-MILLION INVESTMENT IN THE CUTTING EDGE OF QUANTUM COMPUTING AND NANOTECHNOLOGY LOCATED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO THE QNC BOLSTERS THE UNIVERSITYrsquoS LONG TRADITION OF INNOVATION
The City of Waterloo presents many investment There are many opportunities in Waterloo ndash we opportunities ndash opportunities to invest in local startup encourage you to contact us so we can work together companies opportunities to invest in the real estate and housing market to purchase or build new businesses in business parks or in university research parks and to work with others particularly in the area of research and quantum physics ndash a significant growth industry that will change the world
Over the next several years there will be new investment opportunities for land development along the planned rapid transit route opening in 2017 and in new business park lands owned by the city and other private land holdings City council recently approved a new brownfield policy including a tax increment grant program that will encourage the redevelopment and intensification of underutilized lands and buildings around Waterloo
There are several economic clusters in the city that are being driven by emerging employment centres and local startup companies such as DOTZ engaged the Waterloo Corporate Campus (former NCR Lands) a state-of-the-art medical facility located in the Boardwalk centre and a long-term care and research facility at the Schlegel Learning Research Innovation Centre being developed on the University of Waterloorsquos north campus Two students at the Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics
Steven Hawking wing
bull IN 2013 MIKE LAZARIDIS AND DOUG FREGIN ANNOUNCED A $100 MILLION QUANTUM VALLEY INVESTMENT FUND
bull THE CITY OF WATERLOO HAS 150 ACRES OF VACANT LANDS THAT ARE BEING PLANNED FOR HIGH END BUSINESS PARK USERS
bull THE BOARDWALK IS A MASTER PLANNED AREA FOR OVER 200000 SQUARE FEET OF QUALITY OFFICE SPACE WITH THE FIRST 80000 SF MEDICAL BUILDING TO OPEN IN 2013
sq ft of office space constructed in 5 years
15 MILLION
2013 OPENING
200000 sqft of office space first 80000 sqft medical
building at ldquoThe Boardwalkrdquo (a commercial development)
150 800 ACRES THOUSAND
vacant land planned for sq ft commercial centre developing high-end business parks near rapid transit station
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE MANUFACTURING
WATERLOO BOASTS A MULTI-FACETED WORKFORCE WITH ITrsquoS MANUFACTURING INNOVATION NETWORK WATERLOO IS WELL KNOWN FOR ITS STRONG MANUFACTURING BASE DATING BACK TO THE EARLY 1800rsquoS FOOD PRODUCTION WAS A MAINSTAY OF THE MENNONITE PIONEERS THAT PAVED THE WAY FOR LOCAL FIRMS SUCH AS PILLERrsquoS MARTINrsquoS FAMILY FRUIT FARM AND MANY OTHERS
The University of Waterloo has also played an important role in the local manufacturing sector including the Waterloo Centre for Automotive Research as one of Canadarsquos premier automotive research centres linked to the broader regional and global economy
There are also many technology firms linked to the manufacturing sector including BlackBerry - prototype manufacturing facilities are located in Waterloo Other technology related manufacturing companies include Raytheon Canada Ltd Teledyne DALSA and Virtek Vision International Inc
The City of Waterloo and its businesses are also associated with the Waterloo Region Manufacturing Innovation Network This is an online resource that helps businesses self-promote and connect with other local suppliers and employees Manufacturing is alive and well in our city and we will continue to support this industry to remain competitive locally nationally and internationally
Waterloo North Business Park Viessmann Building
bull THE NORTHLAND BUSINESS PARK HAS OVER 35 MILLION SF OF INDUSTRIAL SPACE
bull DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS THERE HAS BEEN ABOUT $500 MILLION IN INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION VALUE BUILT ACROSS THE CITY
bull WATERLOO REGION IS CANADArsquoS SECOND MOST MANUFACTURING INTENSIVE ECONOMY WITH 20 BUSINESSES IN MANUFACTURING
50 PLACES
Waterloo ranks in the Top 50 Places to live in Canada
18 PERCENT
of our workforce in 2011was in manufacturing
produced by Waterloo company CAMERAS
sq ft of production space in Waterloo belongs to Fischer Canada a world leading producer of
superior quality stainless steel tubing
265 THOUSAND
Teledyne DALSA equip NASArsquos Curiosity Rover
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing nowledge amp education
rewaterlooca wea_k
WE ARE KNOWLEDGE amp EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO QUANTUM-NANO CENTRE (QNC) WE ARE VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE SIGNIFICANT AWARD WINNING INSTITUTIONS LOCATED IN OUR CITY INCLUDING THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY AND CONESTOGA COLLEGE AND OVER 150 RESEARCH INSTITUTES
Of note the University of Waterloo is consistently ranked as Canadarsquos most innovative university and has the first and largest co-op education program in the world
Wilfrid Laurier a leading Canadian university with offices in Chongqing PRC has a particular expertise in business an important tradition in our community Laurier will soon open its new Global Innovation Exchange to meet the growing local and global demand for business and math leadership Conestoga College is recognized as a top college in the province (accredited poly-technical university) and has a campus in Waterloo Almost half of the regional population has participated in training and education activities at Conestoga
All three institutions have a significant impact on the local provincial and national economy and are at the forefront in the creation of new industries including Quantum computing ndash perhaps one of the most significant breakthroughs of our time In 2013 BlackBerry co-founders Mike Lazaridis and Doug Fregin launched the ldquoQuantum Valley Fundrdquo a $100 million private fund to advance the development of breakthroughs in quantum information science
Waterloo has many research institutions that have a significant local national and international impact For example the Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics was founded in 1999 and over a short time has doubled in size with the Stephen Hawking Centre to become the worldrsquos largest institute of theoretical physics There are many other research institutes including the Centre for International Governance Innovation Campus with the Balsillie School of International Affairs and the Academic Council of the United Nations the Waterloo Institute for Nano Technology and many more In fact with the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics the Stephen Hawking Centre the Institute for Quantum Computing and the Lazaridis Quantum Nano Centre we are achieving a new 21st century reputation as ldquoQuantum Valleyrdquo
There is tremendous potential and opportunity in the City of Waterloo
bull UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO HAS A UNIQUE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY POLICY THAT ALLOWS THE ORIGINATOR OR SPONSOR TO OWN THE RESEARCH ndash NOT THE INSTITUTION
bull 22 OF ALL UNIVERSITY SPIN-OFF COMPANIES IN CANADA LAUNCHED FROM RESEARCH INITIATED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
bull CANADA RANKED FIRST IN CITATION IMPACT IN PHYSICS AMONG G8 COUNTRIES IN 2010 WITHOUT PERIMETER INSTITUTE IT WOULD HAVE RANKED FOURTH
2007 WINNER
Most Intelligent Community in the World
1999 PERIMETER INSTITUTE
of Theoretical Physics was founded it has doubled in size with the Stephen Hawking Centre as the worldrsquos largest institute of
theoretical physics
12 QUBIT
quantum computer the largest in the world is located at the University of Waterloo Mike and
Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum Nano Centre
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE FINANCE
CITY OF WATERLOO FINANCE amp INSURANCE INDUSTRY HISTORICALLY FINANCE HAS PLAYED AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY DURING THE 1950 AND 60rsquoS WATERLOO WAS KNOWN AS THE ldquoHARTFORD OF THE NORTHrdquo WITH ITS CONCENTRATION OF PROMINENT INSURANCE COMPANIES
Todayrsquos insurance giants include Economical Insurance Equitable Life of Canada Manulife Financial and Sun Life Financial Together these and other insurance companies employ about 7500 people in our community all contributing to our moniker ldquoHartford of the Northrdquo
The revitalization and success of our uptown core is due in large part to major financial institutions setting up offices and industries there Today there are over 400 businesses in the core area including PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) KPMG BMO CIBC RBC TD Bank and other financial institutions including HSBC that opened in 2011 among others
The financial industry has also supported strong residential and ICI sectors Since 2005 there has been over $19 billion in construction value generated in Waterloo with $345 million of construction in the uptown core $375 million of construction in academic buildings and over $600 million of construction in student housing accommodations During the last five years there has been over 15 million square feet of office space built in our community including floor space in the BlackBerry North Campus the David Johnston Research + Technology Park and several office parks across the city
Overall Waterloo is a great place to do business The region consistently places high in economic competitiveness rankings and the Province of Ontario was named the most competitive province in Canada largely due to the influence of global firms and global talent ndash a great strength of the Waterloo community
bull OVER 30000 PEOPLE WORK IN THE TECHNOLOGY SECTOR (WATERLOO REGION)
bull ABOUT 7500 PEOPLE WORK IN THE LOCAL INSURANCE INDUSTRY
bull DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS THERE HAS BEEN OVER 1500 HOUSING UNITS APPROVED AND BUILT IN THE UPTOWN CORE WITH MORE ON THE WAYhellip
bull WITH THE LARGEST CONCENTRATION OF OFFICE SPACE (53M SF) AND A VACANCY RATE OF 27 WATERLOO IS IN HIGH DEMAND
400 BUSINESSES In the core area
600
In construction in academic buildings
375MILLION
15 MILLION
square feet of office space built
345 MILLION
In construction in the uptown core
MILLION In construction in student housing w
weare
_finance_technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
earewaterlooca
WE ARE TECHNOLOGY
OUR GROWING TECH COMMUNITY AND THE BIRTH OF THE ldquoSMARTPHONErdquomdashTHE BLACKBERRY THE CITY OF WATERLOO IS WIDELY RECOGNIZED FOR ITS TECHNOLOGY SECTOR WHICH INCLUDES A BROAD RANGE OF COMPANIES AND STARTUPS THAT ARE REDEFINING OUR ECONOMY ON A LOCAL PROVINCIAL NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SCALE
Without question the technology sector is the fastest growing sector in our community
Today there are over 30000 technology professionals working in Waterloo Region with over 50 per cent of the technology firms located in our city
The technology sector is anchored by strong companies such as BlackBerry OpenText Descartes Sybase McAfee Inc Cisco and many new companies emerging from the Accelerator Centre and startup investment funds
Of note the City of Waterloo was named the worldrsquos most intelligent community in 2007 and was recently ranked one of the top 20 startup ecosystems in the world
The City of Waterloo works closely with many organizations including Canadarsquos Technology Triangle the Accelerator Centre the University of Waterloo Waterloo Region Small Business Centre the Greater KW Chamber of Commerce and many local businesses
Mike Lazaridis Chris Shaw and Doug Fregin (L-R) circa 1984 ldquoBudgierdquo Project Team (would later develop into ldquoBlackBerryrdquo)
University of Waterloo student in Waterloo Public Square using BlackBerry smartphone 2011
bull MAGNET FORENSICS HAVE OVER 1000 CUSTOMERS INCLUDING THE OPP AND SCOTLAND YARD
bull STARTED IN 2009 OVER 40 MILLION PEOPLE USE KIK INTERACTIVE MESSAGING SERVICE
bull OVER 80 OF ACCELERATOR CENTRE GRADUATES REMAIN IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND 100 REMAIN IN ONTARIO
70 PERCENT
of the worldrsquos GDP runs on Waterloo
software 30
THOUSAND Technology professionals
in Waterloo region
LARGEST IN CANADA
50 PERCENT
of tech business in region located
in Waterloo
Enterprise content management software company is OpenText _knowl
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing edge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE COMMUNITY
WATERLOO IS COMMUNITY PARKS LIFESTYLE EVENTS CULTURE AND THE ARTS WATERLOO IS A DYNAMIC LEADING-EDGE COMMUNITY FOSTERING INNOVATION AND PRESERVING HERITAGE IN WATERLOO YOUrsquoLL FIND THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS ndash SMALL TOWN HOSPITALITY AND BIG CITY SOPHISTICATION
Today the City of Waterloo is a diverse community that has been defined by its industrial heritage its strong manufacturing base its prominent insurance industry its award winning academic institutions expanding tech sector and urbanizing neighbourhoods
By 2031 our population is planned to reach over 150000 people a 15 per cent increase in population growth Much of this new growth will be accommodated in several planned neighbourhoods and over time more urban living accommodations ranging in scale from executive townhomes to urban towers
We value culture and we are home to world class cultural facilities such as the Clay and Glass art gallery In 2009 we opened the Waterloo Public Square in the uptown which hosts many cultural events including the Sun Life Financial Waterloo Buskers Carnival Winterloo and many other festivals In 2013 city council approved plans to enhance Waterloo Park our largest and oldest park space Residents and visitors enjoy many restaurants shops and services particularly in the uptown at Conestoga Mall and in the evolving Boardwalk centre
For the recreation and leisure enthusiast Waterloo offers plenty You can enjoy over 1700 acres of parkland and over 150 kilometres of trails throughout the city or experience Waterloorsquos many recreational facilities including RIM Park Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex Waterloo Park or Bechtel Park premier sports fields Olympic-size ice pads swimming facilities golf courses and an urban zoo - the possibilities are endless
The City of Waterloo is a strong educated and accepting community that is well positioned to attract retain and expand talent in our community
Sun Life Financial UpTown Waterloo Jazz Festival
bull TODAY 130000 POPULATION WITH 45000 STUDENTS
bull 15 POPULATION GROWTH OVER LAST 10 YEARS
bull 15 POPULATION GROWTH TO 2031
bull OVER 400 BUSINESSES IN THE UPTOWN CORE
4022 PERCENT PERCENT of adult population have
Diverse population a University degree One of born outside of Canada the highest in Canada
1700 ACRES
of park land in Waterloo
15030 KILOMETERS MINUTES of public trails in from Waterloo Waterloo area
International Airport
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE OPPORTUNITIES
HOME TO GLOBAL THINK-TANKS START-UP INCUBATORS AND ldquoQUANTUM VALLEYrdquo THE QUANTUM-NANO CENTRE REPRESENTS A $160-MILLION INVESTMENT IN THE CUTTING EDGE OF QUANTUM COMPUTING AND NANOTECHNOLOGY LOCATED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO THE QNC BOLSTERS THE UNIVERSITYrsquoS LONG TRADITION OF INNOVATION
The City of Waterloo presents many investment There are many opportunities in Waterloo ndash we opportunities ndash opportunities to invest in local startup encourage you to contact us so we can work together companies opportunities to invest in the real estate and housing market to purchase or build new businesses in business parks or in university research parks and to work with others particularly in the area of research and quantum physics ndash a significant growth industry that will change the world
Over the next several years there will be new investment opportunities for land development along the planned rapid transit route opening in 2017 and in new business park lands owned by the city and other private land holdings City council recently approved a new brownfield policy including a tax increment grant program that will encourage the redevelopment and intensification of underutilized lands and buildings around Waterloo
There are several economic clusters in the city that are being driven by emerging employment centres and local startup companies such as DOTZ engaged the Waterloo Corporate Campus (former NCR Lands) a state-of-the-art medical facility located in the Boardwalk centre and a long-term care and research facility at the Schlegel Learning Research Innovation Centre being developed on the University of Waterloorsquos north campus Two students at the Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics
Steven Hawking wing
bull IN 2013 MIKE LAZARIDIS AND DOUG FREGIN ANNOUNCED A $100 MILLION QUANTUM VALLEY INVESTMENT FUND
bull THE CITY OF WATERLOO HAS 150 ACRES OF VACANT LANDS THAT ARE BEING PLANNED FOR HIGH END BUSINESS PARK USERS
bull THE BOARDWALK IS A MASTER PLANNED AREA FOR OVER 200000 SQUARE FEET OF QUALITY OFFICE SPACE WITH THE FIRST 80000 SF MEDICAL BUILDING TO OPEN IN 2013
sq ft of office space constructed in 5 years
15 MILLION
2013 OPENING
200000 sqft of office space first 80000 sqft medical
building at ldquoThe Boardwalkrdquo (a commercial development)
150 800 ACRES THOUSAND
vacant land planned for sq ft commercial centre developing high-end business parks near rapid transit station
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE MANUFACTURING
WATERLOO BOASTS A MULTI-FACETED WORKFORCE WITH ITrsquoS MANUFACTURING INNOVATION NETWORK WATERLOO IS WELL KNOWN FOR ITS STRONG MANUFACTURING BASE DATING BACK TO THE EARLY 1800rsquoS FOOD PRODUCTION WAS A MAINSTAY OF THE MENNONITE PIONEERS THAT PAVED THE WAY FOR LOCAL FIRMS SUCH AS PILLERrsquoS MARTINrsquoS FAMILY FRUIT FARM AND MANY OTHERS
The University of Waterloo has also played an important role in the local manufacturing sector including the Waterloo Centre for Automotive Research as one of Canadarsquos premier automotive research centres linked to the broader regional and global economy
There are also many technology firms linked to the manufacturing sector including BlackBerry - prototype manufacturing facilities are located in Waterloo Other technology related manufacturing companies include Raytheon Canada Ltd Teledyne DALSA and Virtek Vision International Inc
The City of Waterloo and its businesses are also associated with the Waterloo Region Manufacturing Innovation Network This is an online resource that helps businesses self-promote and connect with other local suppliers and employees Manufacturing is alive and well in our city and we will continue to support this industry to remain competitive locally nationally and internationally
Waterloo North Business Park Viessmann Building
bull THE NORTHLAND BUSINESS PARK HAS OVER 35 MILLION SF OF INDUSTRIAL SPACE
bull DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS THERE HAS BEEN ABOUT $500 MILLION IN INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION VALUE BUILT ACROSS THE CITY
bull WATERLOO REGION IS CANADArsquoS SECOND MOST MANUFACTURING INTENSIVE ECONOMY WITH 20 BUSINESSES IN MANUFACTURING
50 PLACES
Waterloo ranks in the Top 50 Places to live in Canada
18 PERCENT
of our workforce in 2011was in manufacturing
produced by Waterloo company CAMERAS
sq ft of production space in Waterloo belongs to Fischer Canada a world leading producer of
superior quality stainless steel tubing
265 THOUSAND
Teledyne DALSA equip NASArsquos Curiosity Rover
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing nowledge amp education
rewaterlooca wea_k
WE ARE KNOWLEDGE amp EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO QUANTUM-NANO CENTRE (QNC) WE ARE VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE SIGNIFICANT AWARD WINNING INSTITUTIONS LOCATED IN OUR CITY INCLUDING THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY AND CONESTOGA COLLEGE AND OVER 150 RESEARCH INSTITUTES
Of note the University of Waterloo is consistently ranked as Canadarsquos most innovative university and has the first and largest co-op education program in the world
Wilfrid Laurier a leading Canadian university with offices in Chongqing PRC has a particular expertise in business an important tradition in our community Laurier will soon open its new Global Innovation Exchange to meet the growing local and global demand for business and math leadership Conestoga College is recognized as a top college in the province (accredited poly-technical university) and has a campus in Waterloo Almost half of the regional population has participated in training and education activities at Conestoga
All three institutions have a significant impact on the local provincial and national economy and are at the forefront in the creation of new industries including Quantum computing ndash perhaps one of the most significant breakthroughs of our time In 2013 BlackBerry co-founders Mike Lazaridis and Doug Fregin launched the ldquoQuantum Valley Fundrdquo a $100 million private fund to advance the development of breakthroughs in quantum information science
Waterloo has many research institutions that have a significant local national and international impact For example the Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics was founded in 1999 and over a short time has doubled in size with the Stephen Hawking Centre to become the worldrsquos largest institute of theoretical physics There are many other research institutes including the Centre for International Governance Innovation Campus with the Balsillie School of International Affairs and the Academic Council of the United Nations the Waterloo Institute for Nano Technology and many more In fact with the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics the Stephen Hawking Centre the Institute for Quantum Computing and the Lazaridis Quantum Nano Centre we are achieving a new 21st century reputation as ldquoQuantum Valleyrdquo
There is tremendous potential and opportunity in the City of Waterloo
bull UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO HAS A UNIQUE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY POLICY THAT ALLOWS THE ORIGINATOR OR SPONSOR TO OWN THE RESEARCH ndash NOT THE INSTITUTION
bull 22 OF ALL UNIVERSITY SPIN-OFF COMPANIES IN CANADA LAUNCHED FROM RESEARCH INITIATED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
bull CANADA RANKED FIRST IN CITATION IMPACT IN PHYSICS AMONG G8 COUNTRIES IN 2010 WITHOUT PERIMETER INSTITUTE IT WOULD HAVE RANKED FOURTH
2007 WINNER
Most Intelligent Community in the World
1999 PERIMETER INSTITUTE
of Theoretical Physics was founded it has doubled in size with the Stephen Hawking Centre as the worldrsquos largest institute of
theoretical physics
12 QUBIT
quantum computer the largest in the world is located at the University of Waterloo Mike and
Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum Nano Centre
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
bull OVER 30000 PEOPLE WORK IN THE TECHNOLOGY SECTOR (WATERLOO REGION)
bull ABOUT 7500 PEOPLE WORK IN THE LOCAL INSURANCE INDUSTRY
bull DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS THERE HAS BEEN OVER 1500 HOUSING UNITS APPROVED AND BUILT IN THE UPTOWN CORE WITH MORE ON THE WAYhellip
bull WITH THE LARGEST CONCENTRATION OF OFFICE SPACE (53M SF) AND A VACANCY RATE OF 27 WATERLOO IS IN HIGH DEMAND
400 BUSINESSES In the core area
600
In construction in academic buildings
375MILLION
15 MILLION
square feet of office space built
345 MILLION
In construction in the uptown core
MILLION In construction in student housing w
weare
_finance_technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
earewaterlooca
WE ARE TECHNOLOGY
OUR GROWING TECH COMMUNITY AND THE BIRTH OF THE ldquoSMARTPHONErdquomdashTHE BLACKBERRY THE CITY OF WATERLOO IS WIDELY RECOGNIZED FOR ITS TECHNOLOGY SECTOR WHICH INCLUDES A BROAD RANGE OF COMPANIES AND STARTUPS THAT ARE REDEFINING OUR ECONOMY ON A LOCAL PROVINCIAL NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SCALE
Without question the technology sector is the fastest growing sector in our community
Today there are over 30000 technology professionals working in Waterloo Region with over 50 per cent of the technology firms located in our city
The technology sector is anchored by strong companies such as BlackBerry OpenText Descartes Sybase McAfee Inc Cisco and many new companies emerging from the Accelerator Centre and startup investment funds
Of note the City of Waterloo was named the worldrsquos most intelligent community in 2007 and was recently ranked one of the top 20 startup ecosystems in the world
The City of Waterloo works closely with many organizations including Canadarsquos Technology Triangle the Accelerator Centre the University of Waterloo Waterloo Region Small Business Centre the Greater KW Chamber of Commerce and many local businesses
Mike Lazaridis Chris Shaw and Doug Fregin (L-R) circa 1984 ldquoBudgierdquo Project Team (would later develop into ldquoBlackBerryrdquo)
University of Waterloo student in Waterloo Public Square using BlackBerry smartphone 2011
bull MAGNET FORENSICS HAVE OVER 1000 CUSTOMERS INCLUDING THE OPP AND SCOTLAND YARD
bull STARTED IN 2009 OVER 40 MILLION PEOPLE USE KIK INTERACTIVE MESSAGING SERVICE
bull OVER 80 OF ACCELERATOR CENTRE GRADUATES REMAIN IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND 100 REMAIN IN ONTARIO
70 PERCENT
of the worldrsquos GDP runs on Waterloo
software 30
THOUSAND Technology professionals
in Waterloo region
LARGEST IN CANADA
50 PERCENT
of tech business in region located
in Waterloo
Enterprise content management software company is OpenText _knowl
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing edge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE COMMUNITY
WATERLOO IS COMMUNITY PARKS LIFESTYLE EVENTS CULTURE AND THE ARTS WATERLOO IS A DYNAMIC LEADING-EDGE COMMUNITY FOSTERING INNOVATION AND PRESERVING HERITAGE IN WATERLOO YOUrsquoLL FIND THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS ndash SMALL TOWN HOSPITALITY AND BIG CITY SOPHISTICATION
Today the City of Waterloo is a diverse community that has been defined by its industrial heritage its strong manufacturing base its prominent insurance industry its award winning academic institutions expanding tech sector and urbanizing neighbourhoods
By 2031 our population is planned to reach over 150000 people a 15 per cent increase in population growth Much of this new growth will be accommodated in several planned neighbourhoods and over time more urban living accommodations ranging in scale from executive townhomes to urban towers
We value culture and we are home to world class cultural facilities such as the Clay and Glass art gallery In 2009 we opened the Waterloo Public Square in the uptown which hosts many cultural events including the Sun Life Financial Waterloo Buskers Carnival Winterloo and many other festivals In 2013 city council approved plans to enhance Waterloo Park our largest and oldest park space Residents and visitors enjoy many restaurants shops and services particularly in the uptown at Conestoga Mall and in the evolving Boardwalk centre
For the recreation and leisure enthusiast Waterloo offers plenty You can enjoy over 1700 acres of parkland and over 150 kilometres of trails throughout the city or experience Waterloorsquos many recreational facilities including RIM Park Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex Waterloo Park or Bechtel Park premier sports fields Olympic-size ice pads swimming facilities golf courses and an urban zoo - the possibilities are endless
The City of Waterloo is a strong educated and accepting community that is well positioned to attract retain and expand talent in our community
Sun Life Financial UpTown Waterloo Jazz Festival
bull TODAY 130000 POPULATION WITH 45000 STUDENTS
bull 15 POPULATION GROWTH OVER LAST 10 YEARS
bull 15 POPULATION GROWTH TO 2031
bull OVER 400 BUSINESSES IN THE UPTOWN CORE
4022 PERCENT PERCENT of adult population have
Diverse population a University degree One of born outside of Canada the highest in Canada
1700 ACRES
of park land in Waterloo
15030 KILOMETERS MINUTES of public trails in from Waterloo Waterloo area
International Airport
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE OPPORTUNITIES
HOME TO GLOBAL THINK-TANKS START-UP INCUBATORS AND ldquoQUANTUM VALLEYrdquo THE QUANTUM-NANO CENTRE REPRESENTS A $160-MILLION INVESTMENT IN THE CUTTING EDGE OF QUANTUM COMPUTING AND NANOTECHNOLOGY LOCATED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO THE QNC BOLSTERS THE UNIVERSITYrsquoS LONG TRADITION OF INNOVATION
The City of Waterloo presents many investment There are many opportunities in Waterloo ndash we opportunities ndash opportunities to invest in local startup encourage you to contact us so we can work together companies opportunities to invest in the real estate and housing market to purchase or build new businesses in business parks or in university research parks and to work with others particularly in the area of research and quantum physics ndash a significant growth industry that will change the world
Over the next several years there will be new investment opportunities for land development along the planned rapid transit route opening in 2017 and in new business park lands owned by the city and other private land holdings City council recently approved a new brownfield policy including a tax increment grant program that will encourage the redevelopment and intensification of underutilized lands and buildings around Waterloo
There are several economic clusters in the city that are being driven by emerging employment centres and local startup companies such as DOTZ engaged the Waterloo Corporate Campus (former NCR Lands) a state-of-the-art medical facility located in the Boardwalk centre and a long-term care and research facility at the Schlegel Learning Research Innovation Centre being developed on the University of Waterloorsquos north campus Two students at the Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics
Steven Hawking wing
bull IN 2013 MIKE LAZARIDIS AND DOUG FREGIN ANNOUNCED A $100 MILLION QUANTUM VALLEY INVESTMENT FUND
bull THE CITY OF WATERLOO HAS 150 ACRES OF VACANT LANDS THAT ARE BEING PLANNED FOR HIGH END BUSINESS PARK USERS
bull THE BOARDWALK IS A MASTER PLANNED AREA FOR OVER 200000 SQUARE FEET OF QUALITY OFFICE SPACE WITH THE FIRST 80000 SF MEDICAL BUILDING TO OPEN IN 2013
sq ft of office space constructed in 5 years
15 MILLION
2013 OPENING
200000 sqft of office space first 80000 sqft medical
building at ldquoThe Boardwalkrdquo (a commercial development)
150 800 ACRES THOUSAND
vacant land planned for sq ft commercial centre developing high-end business parks near rapid transit station
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE MANUFACTURING
WATERLOO BOASTS A MULTI-FACETED WORKFORCE WITH ITrsquoS MANUFACTURING INNOVATION NETWORK WATERLOO IS WELL KNOWN FOR ITS STRONG MANUFACTURING BASE DATING BACK TO THE EARLY 1800rsquoS FOOD PRODUCTION WAS A MAINSTAY OF THE MENNONITE PIONEERS THAT PAVED THE WAY FOR LOCAL FIRMS SUCH AS PILLERrsquoS MARTINrsquoS FAMILY FRUIT FARM AND MANY OTHERS
The University of Waterloo has also played an important role in the local manufacturing sector including the Waterloo Centre for Automotive Research as one of Canadarsquos premier automotive research centres linked to the broader regional and global economy
There are also many technology firms linked to the manufacturing sector including BlackBerry - prototype manufacturing facilities are located in Waterloo Other technology related manufacturing companies include Raytheon Canada Ltd Teledyne DALSA and Virtek Vision International Inc
The City of Waterloo and its businesses are also associated with the Waterloo Region Manufacturing Innovation Network This is an online resource that helps businesses self-promote and connect with other local suppliers and employees Manufacturing is alive and well in our city and we will continue to support this industry to remain competitive locally nationally and internationally
Waterloo North Business Park Viessmann Building
bull THE NORTHLAND BUSINESS PARK HAS OVER 35 MILLION SF OF INDUSTRIAL SPACE
bull DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS THERE HAS BEEN ABOUT $500 MILLION IN INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION VALUE BUILT ACROSS THE CITY
bull WATERLOO REGION IS CANADArsquoS SECOND MOST MANUFACTURING INTENSIVE ECONOMY WITH 20 BUSINESSES IN MANUFACTURING
50 PLACES
Waterloo ranks in the Top 50 Places to live in Canada
18 PERCENT
of our workforce in 2011was in manufacturing
produced by Waterloo company CAMERAS
sq ft of production space in Waterloo belongs to Fischer Canada a world leading producer of
superior quality stainless steel tubing
265 THOUSAND
Teledyne DALSA equip NASArsquos Curiosity Rover
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing nowledge amp education
rewaterlooca wea_k
WE ARE KNOWLEDGE amp EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO QUANTUM-NANO CENTRE (QNC) WE ARE VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE SIGNIFICANT AWARD WINNING INSTITUTIONS LOCATED IN OUR CITY INCLUDING THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY AND CONESTOGA COLLEGE AND OVER 150 RESEARCH INSTITUTES
Of note the University of Waterloo is consistently ranked as Canadarsquos most innovative university and has the first and largest co-op education program in the world
Wilfrid Laurier a leading Canadian university with offices in Chongqing PRC has a particular expertise in business an important tradition in our community Laurier will soon open its new Global Innovation Exchange to meet the growing local and global demand for business and math leadership Conestoga College is recognized as a top college in the province (accredited poly-technical university) and has a campus in Waterloo Almost half of the regional population has participated in training and education activities at Conestoga
All three institutions have a significant impact on the local provincial and national economy and are at the forefront in the creation of new industries including Quantum computing ndash perhaps one of the most significant breakthroughs of our time In 2013 BlackBerry co-founders Mike Lazaridis and Doug Fregin launched the ldquoQuantum Valley Fundrdquo a $100 million private fund to advance the development of breakthroughs in quantum information science
Waterloo has many research institutions that have a significant local national and international impact For example the Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics was founded in 1999 and over a short time has doubled in size with the Stephen Hawking Centre to become the worldrsquos largest institute of theoretical physics There are many other research institutes including the Centre for International Governance Innovation Campus with the Balsillie School of International Affairs and the Academic Council of the United Nations the Waterloo Institute for Nano Technology and many more In fact with the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics the Stephen Hawking Centre the Institute for Quantum Computing and the Lazaridis Quantum Nano Centre we are achieving a new 21st century reputation as ldquoQuantum Valleyrdquo
There is tremendous potential and opportunity in the City of Waterloo
bull UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO HAS A UNIQUE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY POLICY THAT ALLOWS THE ORIGINATOR OR SPONSOR TO OWN THE RESEARCH ndash NOT THE INSTITUTION
bull 22 OF ALL UNIVERSITY SPIN-OFF COMPANIES IN CANADA LAUNCHED FROM RESEARCH INITIATED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
bull CANADA RANKED FIRST IN CITATION IMPACT IN PHYSICS AMONG G8 COUNTRIES IN 2010 WITHOUT PERIMETER INSTITUTE IT WOULD HAVE RANKED FOURTH
2007 WINNER
Most Intelligent Community in the World
1999 PERIMETER INSTITUTE
of Theoretical Physics was founded it has doubled in size with the Stephen Hawking Centre as the worldrsquos largest institute of
theoretical physics
12 QUBIT
quantum computer the largest in the world is located at the University of Waterloo Mike and
Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum Nano Centre
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE TECHNOLOGY
OUR GROWING TECH COMMUNITY AND THE BIRTH OF THE ldquoSMARTPHONErdquomdashTHE BLACKBERRY THE CITY OF WATERLOO IS WIDELY RECOGNIZED FOR ITS TECHNOLOGY SECTOR WHICH INCLUDES A BROAD RANGE OF COMPANIES AND STARTUPS THAT ARE REDEFINING OUR ECONOMY ON A LOCAL PROVINCIAL NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SCALE
Without question the technology sector is the fastest growing sector in our community
Today there are over 30000 technology professionals working in Waterloo Region with over 50 per cent of the technology firms located in our city
The technology sector is anchored by strong companies such as BlackBerry OpenText Descartes Sybase McAfee Inc Cisco and many new companies emerging from the Accelerator Centre and startup investment funds
Of note the City of Waterloo was named the worldrsquos most intelligent community in 2007 and was recently ranked one of the top 20 startup ecosystems in the world
The City of Waterloo works closely with many organizations including Canadarsquos Technology Triangle the Accelerator Centre the University of Waterloo Waterloo Region Small Business Centre the Greater KW Chamber of Commerce and many local businesses
Mike Lazaridis Chris Shaw and Doug Fregin (L-R) circa 1984 ldquoBudgierdquo Project Team (would later develop into ldquoBlackBerryrdquo)
University of Waterloo student in Waterloo Public Square using BlackBerry smartphone 2011
bull MAGNET FORENSICS HAVE OVER 1000 CUSTOMERS INCLUDING THE OPP AND SCOTLAND YARD
bull STARTED IN 2009 OVER 40 MILLION PEOPLE USE KIK INTERACTIVE MESSAGING SERVICE
bull OVER 80 OF ACCELERATOR CENTRE GRADUATES REMAIN IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND 100 REMAIN IN ONTARIO
70 PERCENT
of the worldrsquos GDP runs on Waterloo
software 30
THOUSAND Technology professionals
in Waterloo region
LARGEST IN CANADA
50 PERCENT
of tech business in region located
in Waterloo
Enterprise content management software company is OpenText _knowl
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing edge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE COMMUNITY
WATERLOO IS COMMUNITY PARKS LIFESTYLE EVENTS CULTURE AND THE ARTS WATERLOO IS A DYNAMIC LEADING-EDGE COMMUNITY FOSTERING INNOVATION AND PRESERVING HERITAGE IN WATERLOO YOUrsquoLL FIND THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS ndash SMALL TOWN HOSPITALITY AND BIG CITY SOPHISTICATION
Today the City of Waterloo is a diverse community that has been defined by its industrial heritage its strong manufacturing base its prominent insurance industry its award winning academic institutions expanding tech sector and urbanizing neighbourhoods
By 2031 our population is planned to reach over 150000 people a 15 per cent increase in population growth Much of this new growth will be accommodated in several planned neighbourhoods and over time more urban living accommodations ranging in scale from executive townhomes to urban towers
We value culture and we are home to world class cultural facilities such as the Clay and Glass art gallery In 2009 we opened the Waterloo Public Square in the uptown which hosts many cultural events including the Sun Life Financial Waterloo Buskers Carnival Winterloo and many other festivals In 2013 city council approved plans to enhance Waterloo Park our largest and oldest park space Residents and visitors enjoy many restaurants shops and services particularly in the uptown at Conestoga Mall and in the evolving Boardwalk centre
For the recreation and leisure enthusiast Waterloo offers plenty You can enjoy over 1700 acres of parkland and over 150 kilometres of trails throughout the city or experience Waterloorsquos many recreational facilities including RIM Park Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex Waterloo Park or Bechtel Park premier sports fields Olympic-size ice pads swimming facilities golf courses and an urban zoo - the possibilities are endless
The City of Waterloo is a strong educated and accepting community that is well positioned to attract retain and expand talent in our community
Sun Life Financial UpTown Waterloo Jazz Festival
bull TODAY 130000 POPULATION WITH 45000 STUDENTS
bull 15 POPULATION GROWTH OVER LAST 10 YEARS
bull 15 POPULATION GROWTH TO 2031
bull OVER 400 BUSINESSES IN THE UPTOWN CORE
4022 PERCENT PERCENT of adult population have
Diverse population a University degree One of born outside of Canada the highest in Canada
1700 ACRES
of park land in Waterloo
15030 KILOMETERS MINUTES of public trails in from Waterloo Waterloo area
International Airport
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE OPPORTUNITIES
HOME TO GLOBAL THINK-TANKS START-UP INCUBATORS AND ldquoQUANTUM VALLEYrdquo THE QUANTUM-NANO CENTRE REPRESENTS A $160-MILLION INVESTMENT IN THE CUTTING EDGE OF QUANTUM COMPUTING AND NANOTECHNOLOGY LOCATED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO THE QNC BOLSTERS THE UNIVERSITYrsquoS LONG TRADITION OF INNOVATION
The City of Waterloo presents many investment There are many opportunities in Waterloo ndash we opportunities ndash opportunities to invest in local startup encourage you to contact us so we can work together companies opportunities to invest in the real estate and housing market to purchase or build new businesses in business parks or in university research parks and to work with others particularly in the area of research and quantum physics ndash a significant growth industry that will change the world
Over the next several years there will be new investment opportunities for land development along the planned rapid transit route opening in 2017 and in new business park lands owned by the city and other private land holdings City council recently approved a new brownfield policy including a tax increment grant program that will encourage the redevelopment and intensification of underutilized lands and buildings around Waterloo
There are several economic clusters in the city that are being driven by emerging employment centres and local startup companies such as DOTZ engaged the Waterloo Corporate Campus (former NCR Lands) a state-of-the-art medical facility located in the Boardwalk centre and a long-term care and research facility at the Schlegel Learning Research Innovation Centre being developed on the University of Waterloorsquos north campus Two students at the Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics
Steven Hawking wing
bull IN 2013 MIKE LAZARIDIS AND DOUG FREGIN ANNOUNCED A $100 MILLION QUANTUM VALLEY INVESTMENT FUND
bull THE CITY OF WATERLOO HAS 150 ACRES OF VACANT LANDS THAT ARE BEING PLANNED FOR HIGH END BUSINESS PARK USERS
bull THE BOARDWALK IS A MASTER PLANNED AREA FOR OVER 200000 SQUARE FEET OF QUALITY OFFICE SPACE WITH THE FIRST 80000 SF MEDICAL BUILDING TO OPEN IN 2013
sq ft of office space constructed in 5 years
15 MILLION
2013 OPENING
200000 sqft of office space first 80000 sqft medical
building at ldquoThe Boardwalkrdquo (a commercial development)
150 800 ACRES THOUSAND
vacant land planned for sq ft commercial centre developing high-end business parks near rapid transit station
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE MANUFACTURING
WATERLOO BOASTS A MULTI-FACETED WORKFORCE WITH ITrsquoS MANUFACTURING INNOVATION NETWORK WATERLOO IS WELL KNOWN FOR ITS STRONG MANUFACTURING BASE DATING BACK TO THE EARLY 1800rsquoS FOOD PRODUCTION WAS A MAINSTAY OF THE MENNONITE PIONEERS THAT PAVED THE WAY FOR LOCAL FIRMS SUCH AS PILLERrsquoS MARTINrsquoS FAMILY FRUIT FARM AND MANY OTHERS
The University of Waterloo has also played an important role in the local manufacturing sector including the Waterloo Centre for Automotive Research as one of Canadarsquos premier automotive research centres linked to the broader regional and global economy
There are also many technology firms linked to the manufacturing sector including BlackBerry - prototype manufacturing facilities are located in Waterloo Other technology related manufacturing companies include Raytheon Canada Ltd Teledyne DALSA and Virtek Vision International Inc
The City of Waterloo and its businesses are also associated with the Waterloo Region Manufacturing Innovation Network This is an online resource that helps businesses self-promote and connect with other local suppliers and employees Manufacturing is alive and well in our city and we will continue to support this industry to remain competitive locally nationally and internationally
Waterloo North Business Park Viessmann Building
bull THE NORTHLAND BUSINESS PARK HAS OVER 35 MILLION SF OF INDUSTRIAL SPACE
bull DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS THERE HAS BEEN ABOUT $500 MILLION IN INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION VALUE BUILT ACROSS THE CITY
bull WATERLOO REGION IS CANADArsquoS SECOND MOST MANUFACTURING INTENSIVE ECONOMY WITH 20 BUSINESSES IN MANUFACTURING
50 PLACES
Waterloo ranks in the Top 50 Places to live in Canada
18 PERCENT
of our workforce in 2011was in manufacturing
produced by Waterloo company CAMERAS
sq ft of production space in Waterloo belongs to Fischer Canada a world leading producer of
superior quality stainless steel tubing
265 THOUSAND
Teledyne DALSA equip NASArsquos Curiosity Rover
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing nowledge amp education
rewaterlooca wea_k
WE ARE KNOWLEDGE amp EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO QUANTUM-NANO CENTRE (QNC) WE ARE VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE SIGNIFICANT AWARD WINNING INSTITUTIONS LOCATED IN OUR CITY INCLUDING THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY AND CONESTOGA COLLEGE AND OVER 150 RESEARCH INSTITUTES
Of note the University of Waterloo is consistently ranked as Canadarsquos most innovative university and has the first and largest co-op education program in the world
Wilfrid Laurier a leading Canadian university with offices in Chongqing PRC has a particular expertise in business an important tradition in our community Laurier will soon open its new Global Innovation Exchange to meet the growing local and global demand for business and math leadership Conestoga College is recognized as a top college in the province (accredited poly-technical university) and has a campus in Waterloo Almost half of the regional population has participated in training and education activities at Conestoga
All three institutions have a significant impact on the local provincial and national economy and are at the forefront in the creation of new industries including Quantum computing ndash perhaps one of the most significant breakthroughs of our time In 2013 BlackBerry co-founders Mike Lazaridis and Doug Fregin launched the ldquoQuantum Valley Fundrdquo a $100 million private fund to advance the development of breakthroughs in quantum information science
Waterloo has many research institutions that have a significant local national and international impact For example the Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics was founded in 1999 and over a short time has doubled in size with the Stephen Hawking Centre to become the worldrsquos largest institute of theoretical physics There are many other research institutes including the Centre for International Governance Innovation Campus with the Balsillie School of International Affairs and the Academic Council of the United Nations the Waterloo Institute for Nano Technology and many more In fact with the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics the Stephen Hawking Centre the Institute for Quantum Computing and the Lazaridis Quantum Nano Centre we are achieving a new 21st century reputation as ldquoQuantum Valleyrdquo
There is tremendous potential and opportunity in the City of Waterloo
bull UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO HAS A UNIQUE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY POLICY THAT ALLOWS THE ORIGINATOR OR SPONSOR TO OWN THE RESEARCH ndash NOT THE INSTITUTION
bull 22 OF ALL UNIVERSITY SPIN-OFF COMPANIES IN CANADA LAUNCHED FROM RESEARCH INITIATED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
bull CANADA RANKED FIRST IN CITATION IMPACT IN PHYSICS AMONG G8 COUNTRIES IN 2010 WITHOUT PERIMETER INSTITUTE IT WOULD HAVE RANKED FOURTH
2007 WINNER
Most Intelligent Community in the World
1999 PERIMETER INSTITUTE
of Theoretical Physics was founded it has doubled in size with the Stephen Hawking Centre as the worldrsquos largest institute of
theoretical physics
12 QUBIT
quantum computer the largest in the world is located at the University of Waterloo Mike and
Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum Nano Centre
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
bull MAGNET FORENSICS HAVE OVER 1000 CUSTOMERS INCLUDING THE OPP AND SCOTLAND YARD
bull STARTED IN 2009 OVER 40 MILLION PEOPLE USE KIK INTERACTIVE MESSAGING SERVICE
bull OVER 80 OF ACCELERATOR CENTRE GRADUATES REMAIN IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND 100 REMAIN IN ONTARIO
70 PERCENT
of the worldrsquos GDP runs on Waterloo
software 30
THOUSAND Technology professionals
in Waterloo region
LARGEST IN CANADA
50 PERCENT
of tech business in region located
in Waterloo
Enterprise content management software company is OpenText _knowl
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing edge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE COMMUNITY
WATERLOO IS COMMUNITY PARKS LIFESTYLE EVENTS CULTURE AND THE ARTS WATERLOO IS A DYNAMIC LEADING-EDGE COMMUNITY FOSTERING INNOVATION AND PRESERVING HERITAGE IN WATERLOO YOUrsquoLL FIND THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS ndash SMALL TOWN HOSPITALITY AND BIG CITY SOPHISTICATION
Today the City of Waterloo is a diverse community that has been defined by its industrial heritage its strong manufacturing base its prominent insurance industry its award winning academic institutions expanding tech sector and urbanizing neighbourhoods
By 2031 our population is planned to reach over 150000 people a 15 per cent increase in population growth Much of this new growth will be accommodated in several planned neighbourhoods and over time more urban living accommodations ranging in scale from executive townhomes to urban towers
We value culture and we are home to world class cultural facilities such as the Clay and Glass art gallery In 2009 we opened the Waterloo Public Square in the uptown which hosts many cultural events including the Sun Life Financial Waterloo Buskers Carnival Winterloo and many other festivals In 2013 city council approved plans to enhance Waterloo Park our largest and oldest park space Residents and visitors enjoy many restaurants shops and services particularly in the uptown at Conestoga Mall and in the evolving Boardwalk centre
For the recreation and leisure enthusiast Waterloo offers plenty You can enjoy over 1700 acres of parkland and over 150 kilometres of trails throughout the city or experience Waterloorsquos many recreational facilities including RIM Park Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex Waterloo Park or Bechtel Park premier sports fields Olympic-size ice pads swimming facilities golf courses and an urban zoo - the possibilities are endless
The City of Waterloo is a strong educated and accepting community that is well positioned to attract retain and expand talent in our community
Sun Life Financial UpTown Waterloo Jazz Festival
bull TODAY 130000 POPULATION WITH 45000 STUDENTS
bull 15 POPULATION GROWTH OVER LAST 10 YEARS
bull 15 POPULATION GROWTH TO 2031
bull OVER 400 BUSINESSES IN THE UPTOWN CORE
4022 PERCENT PERCENT of adult population have
Diverse population a University degree One of born outside of Canada the highest in Canada
1700 ACRES
of park land in Waterloo
15030 KILOMETERS MINUTES of public trails in from Waterloo Waterloo area
International Airport
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE OPPORTUNITIES
HOME TO GLOBAL THINK-TANKS START-UP INCUBATORS AND ldquoQUANTUM VALLEYrdquo THE QUANTUM-NANO CENTRE REPRESENTS A $160-MILLION INVESTMENT IN THE CUTTING EDGE OF QUANTUM COMPUTING AND NANOTECHNOLOGY LOCATED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO THE QNC BOLSTERS THE UNIVERSITYrsquoS LONG TRADITION OF INNOVATION
The City of Waterloo presents many investment There are many opportunities in Waterloo ndash we opportunities ndash opportunities to invest in local startup encourage you to contact us so we can work together companies opportunities to invest in the real estate and housing market to purchase or build new businesses in business parks or in university research parks and to work with others particularly in the area of research and quantum physics ndash a significant growth industry that will change the world
Over the next several years there will be new investment opportunities for land development along the planned rapid transit route opening in 2017 and in new business park lands owned by the city and other private land holdings City council recently approved a new brownfield policy including a tax increment grant program that will encourage the redevelopment and intensification of underutilized lands and buildings around Waterloo
There are several economic clusters in the city that are being driven by emerging employment centres and local startup companies such as DOTZ engaged the Waterloo Corporate Campus (former NCR Lands) a state-of-the-art medical facility located in the Boardwalk centre and a long-term care and research facility at the Schlegel Learning Research Innovation Centre being developed on the University of Waterloorsquos north campus Two students at the Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics
Steven Hawking wing
bull IN 2013 MIKE LAZARIDIS AND DOUG FREGIN ANNOUNCED A $100 MILLION QUANTUM VALLEY INVESTMENT FUND
bull THE CITY OF WATERLOO HAS 150 ACRES OF VACANT LANDS THAT ARE BEING PLANNED FOR HIGH END BUSINESS PARK USERS
bull THE BOARDWALK IS A MASTER PLANNED AREA FOR OVER 200000 SQUARE FEET OF QUALITY OFFICE SPACE WITH THE FIRST 80000 SF MEDICAL BUILDING TO OPEN IN 2013
sq ft of office space constructed in 5 years
15 MILLION
2013 OPENING
200000 sqft of office space first 80000 sqft medical
building at ldquoThe Boardwalkrdquo (a commercial development)
150 800 ACRES THOUSAND
vacant land planned for sq ft commercial centre developing high-end business parks near rapid transit station
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE MANUFACTURING
WATERLOO BOASTS A MULTI-FACETED WORKFORCE WITH ITrsquoS MANUFACTURING INNOVATION NETWORK WATERLOO IS WELL KNOWN FOR ITS STRONG MANUFACTURING BASE DATING BACK TO THE EARLY 1800rsquoS FOOD PRODUCTION WAS A MAINSTAY OF THE MENNONITE PIONEERS THAT PAVED THE WAY FOR LOCAL FIRMS SUCH AS PILLERrsquoS MARTINrsquoS FAMILY FRUIT FARM AND MANY OTHERS
The University of Waterloo has also played an important role in the local manufacturing sector including the Waterloo Centre for Automotive Research as one of Canadarsquos premier automotive research centres linked to the broader regional and global economy
There are also many technology firms linked to the manufacturing sector including BlackBerry - prototype manufacturing facilities are located in Waterloo Other technology related manufacturing companies include Raytheon Canada Ltd Teledyne DALSA and Virtek Vision International Inc
The City of Waterloo and its businesses are also associated with the Waterloo Region Manufacturing Innovation Network This is an online resource that helps businesses self-promote and connect with other local suppliers and employees Manufacturing is alive and well in our city and we will continue to support this industry to remain competitive locally nationally and internationally
Waterloo North Business Park Viessmann Building
bull THE NORTHLAND BUSINESS PARK HAS OVER 35 MILLION SF OF INDUSTRIAL SPACE
bull DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS THERE HAS BEEN ABOUT $500 MILLION IN INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION VALUE BUILT ACROSS THE CITY
bull WATERLOO REGION IS CANADArsquoS SECOND MOST MANUFACTURING INTENSIVE ECONOMY WITH 20 BUSINESSES IN MANUFACTURING
50 PLACES
Waterloo ranks in the Top 50 Places to live in Canada
18 PERCENT
of our workforce in 2011was in manufacturing
produced by Waterloo company CAMERAS
sq ft of production space in Waterloo belongs to Fischer Canada a world leading producer of
superior quality stainless steel tubing
265 THOUSAND
Teledyne DALSA equip NASArsquos Curiosity Rover
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing nowledge amp education
rewaterlooca wea_k
WE ARE KNOWLEDGE amp EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO QUANTUM-NANO CENTRE (QNC) WE ARE VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE SIGNIFICANT AWARD WINNING INSTITUTIONS LOCATED IN OUR CITY INCLUDING THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY AND CONESTOGA COLLEGE AND OVER 150 RESEARCH INSTITUTES
Of note the University of Waterloo is consistently ranked as Canadarsquos most innovative university and has the first and largest co-op education program in the world
Wilfrid Laurier a leading Canadian university with offices in Chongqing PRC has a particular expertise in business an important tradition in our community Laurier will soon open its new Global Innovation Exchange to meet the growing local and global demand for business and math leadership Conestoga College is recognized as a top college in the province (accredited poly-technical university) and has a campus in Waterloo Almost half of the regional population has participated in training and education activities at Conestoga
All three institutions have a significant impact on the local provincial and national economy and are at the forefront in the creation of new industries including Quantum computing ndash perhaps one of the most significant breakthroughs of our time In 2013 BlackBerry co-founders Mike Lazaridis and Doug Fregin launched the ldquoQuantum Valley Fundrdquo a $100 million private fund to advance the development of breakthroughs in quantum information science
Waterloo has many research institutions that have a significant local national and international impact For example the Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics was founded in 1999 and over a short time has doubled in size with the Stephen Hawking Centre to become the worldrsquos largest institute of theoretical physics There are many other research institutes including the Centre for International Governance Innovation Campus with the Balsillie School of International Affairs and the Academic Council of the United Nations the Waterloo Institute for Nano Technology and many more In fact with the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics the Stephen Hawking Centre the Institute for Quantum Computing and the Lazaridis Quantum Nano Centre we are achieving a new 21st century reputation as ldquoQuantum Valleyrdquo
There is tremendous potential and opportunity in the City of Waterloo
bull UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO HAS A UNIQUE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY POLICY THAT ALLOWS THE ORIGINATOR OR SPONSOR TO OWN THE RESEARCH ndash NOT THE INSTITUTION
bull 22 OF ALL UNIVERSITY SPIN-OFF COMPANIES IN CANADA LAUNCHED FROM RESEARCH INITIATED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
bull CANADA RANKED FIRST IN CITATION IMPACT IN PHYSICS AMONG G8 COUNTRIES IN 2010 WITHOUT PERIMETER INSTITUTE IT WOULD HAVE RANKED FOURTH
2007 WINNER
Most Intelligent Community in the World
1999 PERIMETER INSTITUTE
of Theoretical Physics was founded it has doubled in size with the Stephen Hawking Centre as the worldrsquos largest institute of
theoretical physics
12 QUBIT
quantum computer the largest in the world is located at the University of Waterloo Mike and
Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum Nano Centre
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE COMMUNITY
WATERLOO IS COMMUNITY PARKS LIFESTYLE EVENTS CULTURE AND THE ARTS WATERLOO IS A DYNAMIC LEADING-EDGE COMMUNITY FOSTERING INNOVATION AND PRESERVING HERITAGE IN WATERLOO YOUrsquoLL FIND THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS ndash SMALL TOWN HOSPITALITY AND BIG CITY SOPHISTICATION
Today the City of Waterloo is a diverse community that has been defined by its industrial heritage its strong manufacturing base its prominent insurance industry its award winning academic institutions expanding tech sector and urbanizing neighbourhoods
By 2031 our population is planned to reach over 150000 people a 15 per cent increase in population growth Much of this new growth will be accommodated in several planned neighbourhoods and over time more urban living accommodations ranging in scale from executive townhomes to urban towers
We value culture and we are home to world class cultural facilities such as the Clay and Glass art gallery In 2009 we opened the Waterloo Public Square in the uptown which hosts many cultural events including the Sun Life Financial Waterloo Buskers Carnival Winterloo and many other festivals In 2013 city council approved plans to enhance Waterloo Park our largest and oldest park space Residents and visitors enjoy many restaurants shops and services particularly in the uptown at Conestoga Mall and in the evolving Boardwalk centre
For the recreation and leisure enthusiast Waterloo offers plenty You can enjoy over 1700 acres of parkland and over 150 kilometres of trails throughout the city or experience Waterloorsquos many recreational facilities including RIM Park Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex Waterloo Park or Bechtel Park premier sports fields Olympic-size ice pads swimming facilities golf courses and an urban zoo - the possibilities are endless
The City of Waterloo is a strong educated and accepting community that is well positioned to attract retain and expand talent in our community
Sun Life Financial UpTown Waterloo Jazz Festival
bull TODAY 130000 POPULATION WITH 45000 STUDENTS
bull 15 POPULATION GROWTH OVER LAST 10 YEARS
bull 15 POPULATION GROWTH TO 2031
bull OVER 400 BUSINESSES IN THE UPTOWN CORE
4022 PERCENT PERCENT of adult population have
Diverse population a University degree One of born outside of Canada the highest in Canada
1700 ACRES
of park land in Waterloo
15030 KILOMETERS MINUTES of public trails in from Waterloo Waterloo area
International Airport
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE OPPORTUNITIES
HOME TO GLOBAL THINK-TANKS START-UP INCUBATORS AND ldquoQUANTUM VALLEYrdquo THE QUANTUM-NANO CENTRE REPRESENTS A $160-MILLION INVESTMENT IN THE CUTTING EDGE OF QUANTUM COMPUTING AND NANOTECHNOLOGY LOCATED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO THE QNC BOLSTERS THE UNIVERSITYrsquoS LONG TRADITION OF INNOVATION
The City of Waterloo presents many investment There are many opportunities in Waterloo ndash we opportunities ndash opportunities to invest in local startup encourage you to contact us so we can work together companies opportunities to invest in the real estate and housing market to purchase or build new businesses in business parks or in university research parks and to work with others particularly in the area of research and quantum physics ndash a significant growth industry that will change the world
Over the next several years there will be new investment opportunities for land development along the planned rapid transit route opening in 2017 and in new business park lands owned by the city and other private land holdings City council recently approved a new brownfield policy including a tax increment grant program that will encourage the redevelopment and intensification of underutilized lands and buildings around Waterloo
There are several economic clusters in the city that are being driven by emerging employment centres and local startup companies such as DOTZ engaged the Waterloo Corporate Campus (former NCR Lands) a state-of-the-art medical facility located in the Boardwalk centre and a long-term care and research facility at the Schlegel Learning Research Innovation Centre being developed on the University of Waterloorsquos north campus Two students at the Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics
Steven Hawking wing
bull IN 2013 MIKE LAZARIDIS AND DOUG FREGIN ANNOUNCED A $100 MILLION QUANTUM VALLEY INVESTMENT FUND
bull THE CITY OF WATERLOO HAS 150 ACRES OF VACANT LANDS THAT ARE BEING PLANNED FOR HIGH END BUSINESS PARK USERS
bull THE BOARDWALK IS A MASTER PLANNED AREA FOR OVER 200000 SQUARE FEET OF QUALITY OFFICE SPACE WITH THE FIRST 80000 SF MEDICAL BUILDING TO OPEN IN 2013
sq ft of office space constructed in 5 years
15 MILLION
2013 OPENING
200000 sqft of office space first 80000 sqft medical
building at ldquoThe Boardwalkrdquo (a commercial development)
150 800 ACRES THOUSAND
vacant land planned for sq ft commercial centre developing high-end business parks near rapid transit station
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE MANUFACTURING
WATERLOO BOASTS A MULTI-FACETED WORKFORCE WITH ITrsquoS MANUFACTURING INNOVATION NETWORK WATERLOO IS WELL KNOWN FOR ITS STRONG MANUFACTURING BASE DATING BACK TO THE EARLY 1800rsquoS FOOD PRODUCTION WAS A MAINSTAY OF THE MENNONITE PIONEERS THAT PAVED THE WAY FOR LOCAL FIRMS SUCH AS PILLERrsquoS MARTINrsquoS FAMILY FRUIT FARM AND MANY OTHERS
The University of Waterloo has also played an important role in the local manufacturing sector including the Waterloo Centre for Automotive Research as one of Canadarsquos premier automotive research centres linked to the broader regional and global economy
There are also many technology firms linked to the manufacturing sector including BlackBerry - prototype manufacturing facilities are located in Waterloo Other technology related manufacturing companies include Raytheon Canada Ltd Teledyne DALSA and Virtek Vision International Inc
The City of Waterloo and its businesses are also associated with the Waterloo Region Manufacturing Innovation Network This is an online resource that helps businesses self-promote and connect with other local suppliers and employees Manufacturing is alive and well in our city and we will continue to support this industry to remain competitive locally nationally and internationally
Waterloo North Business Park Viessmann Building
bull THE NORTHLAND BUSINESS PARK HAS OVER 35 MILLION SF OF INDUSTRIAL SPACE
bull DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS THERE HAS BEEN ABOUT $500 MILLION IN INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION VALUE BUILT ACROSS THE CITY
bull WATERLOO REGION IS CANADArsquoS SECOND MOST MANUFACTURING INTENSIVE ECONOMY WITH 20 BUSINESSES IN MANUFACTURING
50 PLACES
Waterloo ranks in the Top 50 Places to live in Canada
18 PERCENT
of our workforce in 2011was in manufacturing
produced by Waterloo company CAMERAS
sq ft of production space in Waterloo belongs to Fischer Canada a world leading producer of
superior quality stainless steel tubing
265 THOUSAND
Teledyne DALSA equip NASArsquos Curiosity Rover
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing nowledge amp education
rewaterlooca wea_k
WE ARE KNOWLEDGE amp EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO QUANTUM-NANO CENTRE (QNC) WE ARE VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE SIGNIFICANT AWARD WINNING INSTITUTIONS LOCATED IN OUR CITY INCLUDING THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY AND CONESTOGA COLLEGE AND OVER 150 RESEARCH INSTITUTES
Of note the University of Waterloo is consistently ranked as Canadarsquos most innovative university and has the first and largest co-op education program in the world
Wilfrid Laurier a leading Canadian university with offices in Chongqing PRC has a particular expertise in business an important tradition in our community Laurier will soon open its new Global Innovation Exchange to meet the growing local and global demand for business and math leadership Conestoga College is recognized as a top college in the province (accredited poly-technical university) and has a campus in Waterloo Almost half of the regional population has participated in training and education activities at Conestoga
All three institutions have a significant impact on the local provincial and national economy and are at the forefront in the creation of new industries including Quantum computing ndash perhaps one of the most significant breakthroughs of our time In 2013 BlackBerry co-founders Mike Lazaridis and Doug Fregin launched the ldquoQuantum Valley Fundrdquo a $100 million private fund to advance the development of breakthroughs in quantum information science
Waterloo has many research institutions that have a significant local national and international impact For example the Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics was founded in 1999 and over a short time has doubled in size with the Stephen Hawking Centre to become the worldrsquos largest institute of theoretical physics There are many other research institutes including the Centre for International Governance Innovation Campus with the Balsillie School of International Affairs and the Academic Council of the United Nations the Waterloo Institute for Nano Technology and many more In fact with the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics the Stephen Hawking Centre the Institute for Quantum Computing and the Lazaridis Quantum Nano Centre we are achieving a new 21st century reputation as ldquoQuantum Valleyrdquo
There is tremendous potential and opportunity in the City of Waterloo
bull UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO HAS A UNIQUE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY POLICY THAT ALLOWS THE ORIGINATOR OR SPONSOR TO OWN THE RESEARCH ndash NOT THE INSTITUTION
bull 22 OF ALL UNIVERSITY SPIN-OFF COMPANIES IN CANADA LAUNCHED FROM RESEARCH INITIATED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
bull CANADA RANKED FIRST IN CITATION IMPACT IN PHYSICS AMONG G8 COUNTRIES IN 2010 WITHOUT PERIMETER INSTITUTE IT WOULD HAVE RANKED FOURTH
2007 WINNER
Most Intelligent Community in the World
1999 PERIMETER INSTITUTE
of Theoretical Physics was founded it has doubled in size with the Stephen Hawking Centre as the worldrsquos largest institute of
theoretical physics
12 QUBIT
quantum computer the largest in the world is located at the University of Waterloo Mike and
Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum Nano Centre
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
bull TODAY 130000 POPULATION WITH 45000 STUDENTS
bull 15 POPULATION GROWTH OVER LAST 10 YEARS
bull 15 POPULATION GROWTH TO 2031
bull OVER 400 BUSINESSES IN THE UPTOWN CORE
4022 PERCENT PERCENT of adult population have
Diverse population a University degree One of born outside of Canada the highest in Canada
1700 ACRES
of park land in Waterloo
15030 KILOMETERS MINUTES of public trails in from Waterloo Waterloo area
International Airport
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE OPPORTUNITIES
HOME TO GLOBAL THINK-TANKS START-UP INCUBATORS AND ldquoQUANTUM VALLEYrdquo THE QUANTUM-NANO CENTRE REPRESENTS A $160-MILLION INVESTMENT IN THE CUTTING EDGE OF QUANTUM COMPUTING AND NANOTECHNOLOGY LOCATED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO THE QNC BOLSTERS THE UNIVERSITYrsquoS LONG TRADITION OF INNOVATION
The City of Waterloo presents many investment There are many opportunities in Waterloo ndash we opportunities ndash opportunities to invest in local startup encourage you to contact us so we can work together companies opportunities to invest in the real estate and housing market to purchase or build new businesses in business parks or in university research parks and to work with others particularly in the area of research and quantum physics ndash a significant growth industry that will change the world
Over the next several years there will be new investment opportunities for land development along the planned rapid transit route opening in 2017 and in new business park lands owned by the city and other private land holdings City council recently approved a new brownfield policy including a tax increment grant program that will encourage the redevelopment and intensification of underutilized lands and buildings around Waterloo
There are several economic clusters in the city that are being driven by emerging employment centres and local startup companies such as DOTZ engaged the Waterloo Corporate Campus (former NCR Lands) a state-of-the-art medical facility located in the Boardwalk centre and a long-term care and research facility at the Schlegel Learning Research Innovation Centre being developed on the University of Waterloorsquos north campus Two students at the Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics
Steven Hawking wing
bull IN 2013 MIKE LAZARIDIS AND DOUG FREGIN ANNOUNCED A $100 MILLION QUANTUM VALLEY INVESTMENT FUND
bull THE CITY OF WATERLOO HAS 150 ACRES OF VACANT LANDS THAT ARE BEING PLANNED FOR HIGH END BUSINESS PARK USERS
bull THE BOARDWALK IS A MASTER PLANNED AREA FOR OVER 200000 SQUARE FEET OF QUALITY OFFICE SPACE WITH THE FIRST 80000 SF MEDICAL BUILDING TO OPEN IN 2013
sq ft of office space constructed in 5 years
15 MILLION
2013 OPENING
200000 sqft of office space first 80000 sqft medical
building at ldquoThe Boardwalkrdquo (a commercial development)
150 800 ACRES THOUSAND
vacant land planned for sq ft commercial centre developing high-end business parks near rapid transit station
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE MANUFACTURING
WATERLOO BOASTS A MULTI-FACETED WORKFORCE WITH ITrsquoS MANUFACTURING INNOVATION NETWORK WATERLOO IS WELL KNOWN FOR ITS STRONG MANUFACTURING BASE DATING BACK TO THE EARLY 1800rsquoS FOOD PRODUCTION WAS A MAINSTAY OF THE MENNONITE PIONEERS THAT PAVED THE WAY FOR LOCAL FIRMS SUCH AS PILLERrsquoS MARTINrsquoS FAMILY FRUIT FARM AND MANY OTHERS
The University of Waterloo has also played an important role in the local manufacturing sector including the Waterloo Centre for Automotive Research as one of Canadarsquos premier automotive research centres linked to the broader regional and global economy
There are also many technology firms linked to the manufacturing sector including BlackBerry - prototype manufacturing facilities are located in Waterloo Other technology related manufacturing companies include Raytheon Canada Ltd Teledyne DALSA and Virtek Vision International Inc
The City of Waterloo and its businesses are also associated with the Waterloo Region Manufacturing Innovation Network This is an online resource that helps businesses self-promote and connect with other local suppliers and employees Manufacturing is alive and well in our city and we will continue to support this industry to remain competitive locally nationally and internationally
Waterloo North Business Park Viessmann Building
bull THE NORTHLAND BUSINESS PARK HAS OVER 35 MILLION SF OF INDUSTRIAL SPACE
bull DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS THERE HAS BEEN ABOUT $500 MILLION IN INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION VALUE BUILT ACROSS THE CITY
bull WATERLOO REGION IS CANADArsquoS SECOND MOST MANUFACTURING INTENSIVE ECONOMY WITH 20 BUSINESSES IN MANUFACTURING
50 PLACES
Waterloo ranks in the Top 50 Places to live in Canada
18 PERCENT
of our workforce in 2011was in manufacturing
produced by Waterloo company CAMERAS
sq ft of production space in Waterloo belongs to Fischer Canada a world leading producer of
superior quality stainless steel tubing
265 THOUSAND
Teledyne DALSA equip NASArsquos Curiosity Rover
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing nowledge amp education
rewaterlooca wea_k
WE ARE KNOWLEDGE amp EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO QUANTUM-NANO CENTRE (QNC) WE ARE VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE SIGNIFICANT AWARD WINNING INSTITUTIONS LOCATED IN OUR CITY INCLUDING THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY AND CONESTOGA COLLEGE AND OVER 150 RESEARCH INSTITUTES
Of note the University of Waterloo is consistently ranked as Canadarsquos most innovative university and has the first and largest co-op education program in the world
Wilfrid Laurier a leading Canadian university with offices in Chongqing PRC has a particular expertise in business an important tradition in our community Laurier will soon open its new Global Innovation Exchange to meet the growing local and global demand for business and math leadership Conestoga College is recognized as a top college in the province (accredited poly-technical university) and has a campus in Waterloo Almost half of the regional population has participated in training and education activities at Conestoga
All three institutions have a significant impact on the local provincial and national economy and are at the forefront in the creation of new industries including Quantum computing ndash perhaps one of the most significant breakthroughs of our time In 2013 BlackBerry co-founders Mike Lazaridis and Doug Fregin launched the ldquoQuantum Valley Fundrdquo a $100 million private fund to advance the development of breakthroughs in quantum information science
Waterloo has many research institutions that have a significant local national and international impact For example the Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics was founded in 1999 and over a short time has doubled in size with the Stephen Hawking Centre to become the worldrsquos largest institute of theoretical physics There are many other research institutes including the Centre for International Governance Innovation Campus with the Balsillie School of International Affairs and the Academic Council of the United Nations the Waterloo Institute for Nano Technology and many more In fact with the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics the Stephen Hawking Centre the Institute for Quantum Computing and the Lazaridis Quantum Nano Centre we are achieving a new 21st century reputation as ldquoQuantum Valleyrdquo
There is tremendous potential and opportunity in the City of Waterloo
bull UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO HAS A UNIQUE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY POLICY THAT ALLOWS THE ORIGINATOR OR SPONSOR TO OWN THE RESEARCH ndash NOT THE INSTITUTION
bull 22 OF ALL UNIVERSITY SPIN-OFF COMPANIES IN CANADA LAUNCHED FROM RESEARCH INITIATED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
bull CANADA RANKED FIRST IN CITATION IMPACT IN PHYSICS AMONG G8 COUNTRIES IN 2010 WITHOUT PERIMETER INSTITUTE IT WOULD HAVE RANKED FOURTH
2007 WINNER
Most Intelligent Community in the World
1999 PERIMETER INSTITUTE
of Theoretical Physics was founded it has doubled in size with the Stephen Hawking Centre as the worldrsquos largest institute of
theoretical physics
12 QUBIT
quantum computer the largest in the world is located at the University of Waterloo Mike and
Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum Nano Centre
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE OPPORTUNITIES
HOME TO GLOBAL THINK-TANKS START-UP INCUBATORS AND ldquoQUANTUM VALLEYrdquo THE QUANTUM-NANO CENTRE REPRESENTS A $160-MILLION INVESTMENT IN THE CUTTING EDGE OF QUANTUM COMPUTING AND NANOTECHNOLOGY LOCATED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO THE QNC BOLSTERS THE UNIVERSITYrsquoS LONG TRADITION OF INNOVATION
The City of Waterloo presents many investment There are many opportunities in Waterloo ndash we opportunities ndash opportunities to invest in local startup encourage you to contact us so we can work together companies opportunities to invest in the real estate and housing market to purchase or build new businesses in business parks or in university research parks and to work with others particularly in the area of research and quantum physics ndash a significant growth industry that will change the world
Over the next several years there will be new investment opportunities for land development along the planned rapid transit route opening in 2017 and in new business park lands owned by the city and other private land holdings City council recently approved a new brownfield policy including a tax increment grant program that will encourage the redevelopment and intensification of underutilized lands and buildings around Waterloo
There are several economic clusters in the city that are being driven by emerging employment centres and local startup companies such as DOTZ engaged the Waterloo Corporate Campus (former NCR Lands) a state-of-the-art medical facility located in the Boardwalk centre and a long-term care and research facility at the Schlegel Learning Research Innovation Centre being developed on the University of Waterloorsquos north campus Two students at the Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics
Steven Hawking wing
bull IN 2013 MIKE LAZARIDIS AND DOUG FREGIN ANNOUNCED A $100 MILLION QUANTUM VALLEY INVESTMENT FUND
bull THE CITY OF WATERLOO HAS 150 ACRES OF VACANT LANDS THAT ARE BEING PLANNED FOR HIGH END BUSINESS PARK USERS
bull THE BOARDWALK IS A MASTER PLANNED AREA FOR OVER 200000 SQUARE FEET OF QUALITY OFFICE SPACE WITH THE FIRST 80000 SF MEDICAL BUILDING TO OPEN IN 2013
sq ft of office space constructed in 5 years
15 MILLION
2013 OPENING
200000 sqft of office space first 80000 sqft medical
building at ldquoThe Boardwalkrdquo (a commercial development)
150 800 ACRES THOUSAND
vacant land planned for sq ft commercial centre developing high-end business parks near rapid transit station
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE MANUFACTURING
WATERLOO BOASTS A MULTI-FACETED WORKFORCE WITH ITrsquoS MANUFACTURING INNOVATION NETWORK WATERLOO IS WELL KNOWN FOR ITS STRONG MANUFACTURING BASE DATING BACK TO THE EARLY 1800rsquoS FOOD PRODUCTION WAS A MAINSTAY OF THE MENNONITE PIONEERS THAT PAVED THE WAY FOR LOCAL FIRMS SUCH AS PILLERrsquoS MARTINrsquoS FAMILY FRUIT FARM AND MANY OTHERS
The University of Waterloo has also played an important role in the local manufacturing sector including the Waterloo Centre for Automotive Research as one of Canadarsquos premier automotive research centres linked to the broader regional and global economy
There are also many technology firms linked to the manufacturing sector including BlackBerry - prototype manufacturing facilities are located in Waterloo Other technology related manufacturing companies include Raytheon Canada Ltd Teledyne DALSA and Virtek Vision International Inc
The City of Waterloo and its businesses are also associated with the Waterloo Region Manufacturing Innovation Network This is an online resource that helps businesses self-promote and connect with other local suppliers and employees Manufacturing is alive and well in our city and we will continue to support this industry to remain competitive locally nationally and internationally
Waterloo North Business Park Viessmann Building
bull THE NORTHLAND BUSINESS PARK HAS OVER 35 MILLION SF OF INDUSTRIAL SPACE
bull DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS THERE HAS BEEN ABOUT $500 MILLION IN INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION VALUE BUILT ACROSS THE CITY
bull WATERLOO REGION IS CANADArsquoS SECOND MOST MANUFACTURING INTENSIVE ECONOMY WITH 20 BUSINESSES IN MANUFACTURING
50 PLACES
Waterloo ranks in the Top 50 Places to live in Canada
18 PERCENT
of our workforce in 2011was in manufacturing
produced by Waterloo company CAMERAS
sq ft of production space in Waterloo belongs to Fischer Canada a world leading producer of
superior quality stainless steel tubing
265 THOUSAND
Teledyne DALSA equip NASArsquos Curiosity Rover
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing nowledge amp education
rewaterlooca wea_k
WE ARE KNOWLEDGE amp EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO QUANTUM-NANO CENTRE (QNC) WE ARE VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE SIGNIFICANT AWARD WINNING INSTITUTIONS LOCATED IN OUR CITY INCLUDING THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY AND CONESTOGA COLLEGE AND OVER 150 RESEARCH INSTITUTES
Of note the University of Waterloo is consistently ranked as Canadarsquos most innovative university and has the first and largest co-op education program in the world
Wilfrid Laurier a leading Canadian university with offices in Chongqing PRC has a particular expertise in business an important tradition in our community Laurier will soon open its new Global Innovation Exchange to meet the growing local and global demand for business and math leadership Conestoga College is recognized as a top college in the province (accredited poly-technical university) and has a campus in Waterloo Almost half of the regional population has participated in training and education activities at Conestoga
All three institutions have a significant impact on the local provincial and national economy and are at the forefront in the creation of new industries including Quantum computing ndash perhaps one of the most significant breakthroughs of our time In 2013 BlackBerry co-founders Mike Lazaridis and Doug Fregin launched the ldquoQuantum Valley Fundrdquo a $100 million private fund to advance the development of breakthroughs in quantum information science
Waterloo has many research institutions that have a significant local national and international impact For example the Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics was founded in 1999 and over a short time has doubled in size with the Stephen Hawking Centre to become the worldrsquos largest institute of theoretical physics There are many other research institutes including the Centre for International Governance Innovation Campus with the Balsillie School of International Affairs and the Academic Council of the United Nations the Waterloo Institute for Nano Technology and many more In fact with the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics the Stephen Hawking Centre the Institute for Quantum Computing and the Lazaridis Quantum Nano Centre we are achieving a new 21st century reputation as ldquoQuantum Valleyrdquo
There is tremendous potential and opportunity in the City of Waterloo
bull UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO HAS A UNIQUE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY POLICY THAT ALLOWS THE ORIGINATOR OR SPONSOR TO OWN THE RESEARCH ndash NOT THE INSTITUTION
bull 22 OF ALL UNIVERSITY SPIN-OFF COMPANIES IN CANADA LAUNCHED FROM RESEARCH INITIATED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
bull CANADA RANKED FIRST IN CITATION IMPACT IN PHYSICS AMONG G8 COUNTRIES IN 2010 WITHOUT PERIMETER INSTITUTE IT WOULD HAVE RANKED FOURTH
2007 WINNER
Most Intelligent Community in the World
1999 PERIMETER INSTITUTE
of Theoretical Physics was founded it has doubled in size with the Stephen Hawking Centre as the worldrsquos largest institute of
theoretical physics
12 QUBIT
quantum computer the largest in the world is located at the University of Waterloo Mike and
Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum Nano Centre
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
bull IN 2013 MIKE LAZARIDIS AND DOUG FREGIN ANNOUNCED A $100 MILLION QUANTUM VALLEY INVESTMENT FUND
bull THE CITY OF WATERLOO HAS 150 ACRES OF VACANT LANDS THAT ARE BEING PLANNED FOR HIGH END BUSINESS PARK USERS
bull THE BOARDWALK IS A MASTER PLANNED AREA FOR OVER 200000 SQUARE FEET OF QUALITY OFFICE SPACE WITH THE FIRST 80000 SF MEDICAL BUILDING TO OPEN IN 2013
sq ft of office space constructed in 5 years
15 MILLION
2013 OPENING
200000 sqft of office space first 80000 sqft medical
building at ldquoThe Boardwalkrdquo (a commercial development)
150 800 ACRES THOUSAND
vacant land planned for sq ft commercial centre developing high-end business parks near rapid transit station
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE MANUFACTURING
WATERLOO BOASTS A MULTI-FACETED WORKFORCE WITH ITrsquoS MANUFACTURING INNOVATION NETWORK WATERLOO IS WELL KNOWN FOR ITS STRONG MANUFACTURING BASE DATING BACK TO THE EARLY 1800rsquoS FOOD PRODUCTION WAS A MAINSTAY OF THE MENNONITE PIONEERS THAT PAVED THE WAY FOR LOCAL FIRMS SUCH AS PILLERrsquoS MARTINrsquoS FAMILY FRUIT FARM AND MANY OTHERS
The University of Waterloo has also played an important role in the local manufacturing sector including the Waterloo Centre for Automotive Research as one of Canadarsquos premier automotive research centres linked to the broader regional and global economy
There are also many technology firms linked to the manufacturing sector including BlackBerry - prototype manufacturing facilities are located in Waterloo Other technology related manufacturing companies include Raytheon Canada Ltd Teledyne DALSA and Virtek Vision International Inc
The City of Waterloo and its businesses are also associated with the Waterloo Region Manufacturing Innovation Network This is an online resource that helps businesses self-promote and connect with other local suppliers and employees Manufacturing is alive and well in our city and we will continue to support this industry to remain competitive locally nationally and internationally
Waterloo North Business Park Viessmann Building
bull THE NORTHLAND BUSINESS PARK HAS OVER 35 MILLION SF OF INDUSTRIAL SPACE
bull DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS THERE HAS BEEN ABOUT $500 MILLION IN INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION VALUE BUILT ACROSS THE CITY
bull WATERLOO REGION IS CANADArsquoS SECOND MOST MANUFACTURING INTENSIVE ECONOMY WITH 20 BUSINESSES IN MANUFACTURING
50 PLACES
Waterloo ranks in the Top 50 Places to live in Canada
18 PERCENT
of our workforce in 2011was in manufacturing
produced by Waterloo company CAMERAS
sq ft of production space in Waterloo belongs to Fischer Canada a world leading producer of
superior quality stainless steel tubing
265 THOUSAND
Teledyne DALSA equip NASArsquos Curiosity Rover
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing nowledge amp education
rewaterlooca wea_k
WE ARE KNOWLEDGE amp EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO QUANTUM-NANO CENTRE (QNC) WE ARE VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE SIGNIFICANT AWARD WINNING INSTITUTIONS LOCATED IN OUR CITY INCLUDING THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY AND CONESTOGA COLLEGE AND OVER 150 RESEARCH INSTITUTES
Of note the University of Waterloo is consistently ranked as Canadarsquos most innovative university and has the first and largest co-op education program in the world
Wilfrid Laurier a leading Canadian university with offices in Chongqing PRC has a particular expertise in business an important tradition in our community Laurier will soon open its new Global Innovation Exchange to meet the growing local and global demand for business and math leadership Conestoga College is recognized as a top college in the province (accredited poly-technical university) and has a campus in Waterloo Almost half of the regional population has participated in training and education activities at Conestoga
All three institutions have a significant impact on the local provincial and national economy and are at the forefront in the creation of new industries including Quantum computing ndash perhaps one of the most significant breakthroughs of our time In 2013 BlackBerry co-founders Mike Lazaridis and Doug Fregin launched the ldquoQuantum Valley Fundrdquo a $100 million private fund to advance the development of breakthroughs in quantum information science
Waterloo has many research institutions that have a significant local national and international impact For example the Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics was founded in 1999 and over a short time has doubled in size with the Stephen Hawking Centre to become the worldrsquos largest institute of theoretical physics There are many other research institutes including the Centre for International Governance Innovation Campus with the Balsillie School of International Affairs and the Academic Council of the United Nations the Waterloo Institute for Nano Technology and many more In fact with the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics the Stephen Hawking Centre the Institute for Quantum Computing and the Lazaridis Quantum Nano Centre we are achieving a new 21st century reputation as ldquoQuantum Valleyrdquo
There is tremendous potential and opportunity in the City of Waterloo
bull UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO HAS A UNIQUE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY POLICY THAT ALLOWS THE ORIGINATOR OR SPONSOR TO OWN THE RESEARCH ndash NOT THE INSTITUTION
bull 22 OF ALL UNIVERSITY SPIN-OFF COMPANIES IN CANADA LAUNCHED FROM RESEARCH INITIATED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
bull CANADA RANKED FIRST IN CITATION IMPACT IN PHYSICS AMONG G8 COUNTRIES IN 2010 WITHOUT PERIMETER INSTITUTE IT WOULD HAVE RANKED FOURTH
2007 WINNER
Most Intelligent Community in the World
1999 PERIMETER INSTITUTE
of Theoretical Physics was founded it has doubled in size with the Stephen Hawking Centre as the worldrsquos largest institute of
theoretical physics
12 QUBIT
quantum computer the largest in the world is located at the University of Waterloo Mike and
Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum Nano Centre
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE MANUFACTURING
WATERLOO BOASTS A MULTI-FACETED WORKFORCE WITH ITrsquoS MANUFACTURING INNOVATION NETWORK WATERLOO IS WELL KNOWN FOR ITS STRONG MANUFACTURING BASE DATING BACK TO THE EARLY 1800rsquoS FOOD PRODUCTION WAS A MAINSTAY OF THE MENNONITE PIONEERS THAT PAVED THE WAY FOR LOCAL FIRMS SUCH AS PILLERrsquoS MARTINrsquoS FAMILY FRUIT FARM AND MANY OTHERS
The University of Waterloo has also played an important role in the local manufacturing sector including the Waterloo Centre for Automotive Research as one of Canadarsquos premier automotive research centres linked to the broader regional and global economy
There are also many technology firms linked to the manufacturing sector including BlackBerry - prototype manufacturing facilities are located in Waterloo Other technology related manufacturing companies include Raytheon Canada Ltd Teledyne DALSA and Virtek Vision International Inc
The City of Waterloo and its businesses are also associated with the Waterloo Region Manufacturing Innovation Network This is an online resource that helps businesses self-promote and connect with other local suppliers and employees Manufacturing is alive and well in our city and we will continue to support this industry to remain competitive locally nationally and internationally
Waterloo North Business Park Viessmann Building
bull THE NORTHLAND BUSINESS PARK HAS OVER 35 MILLION SF OF INDUSTRIAL SPACE
bull DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS THERE HAS BEEN ABOUT $500 MILLION IN INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION VALUE BUILT ACROSS THE CITY
bull WATERLOO REGION IS CANADArsquoS SECOND MOST MANUFACTURING INTENSIVE ECONOMY WITH 20 BUSINESSES IN MANUFACTURING
50 PLACES
Waterloo ranks in the Top 50 Places to live in Canada
18 PERCENT
of our workforce in 2011was in manufacturing
produced by Waterloo company CAMERAS
sq ft of production space in Waterloo belongs to Fischer Canada a world leading producer of
superior quality stainless steel tubing
265 THOUSAND
Teledyne DALSA equip NASArsquos Curiosity Rover
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing nowledge amp education
rewaterlooca wea_k
WE ARE KNOWLEDGE amp EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO QUANTUM-NANO CENTRE (QNC) WE ARE VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE SIGNIFICANT AWARD WINNING INSTITUTIONS LOCATED IN OUR CITY INCLUDING THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY AND CONESTOGA COLLEGE AND OVER 150 RESEARCH INSTITUTES
Of note the University of Waterloo is consistently ranked as Canadarsquos most innovative university and has the first and largest co-op education program in the world
Wilfrid Laurier a leading Canadian university with offices in Chongqing PRC has a particular expertise in business an important tradition in our community Laurier will soon open its new Global Innovation Exchange to meet the growing local and global demand for business and math leadership Conestoga College is recognized as a top college in the province (accredited poly-technical university) and has a campus in Waterloo Almost half of the regional population has participated in training and education activities at Conestoga
All three institutions have a significant impact on the local provincial and national economy and are at the forefront in the creation of new industries including Quantum computing ndash perhaps one of the most significant breakthroughs of our time In 2013 BlackBerry co-founders Mike Lazaridis and Doug Fregin launched the ldquoQuantum Valley Fundrdquo a $100 million private fund to advance the development of breakthroughs in quantum information science
Waterloo has many research institutions that have a significant local national and international impact For example the Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics was founded in 1999 and over a short time has doubled in size with the Stephen Hawking Centre to become the worldrsquos largest institute of theoretical physics There are many other research institutes including the Centre for International Governance Innovation Campus with the Balsillie School of International Affairs and the Academic Council of the United Nations the Waterloo Institute for Nano Technology and many more In fact with the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics the Stephen Hawking Centre the Institute for Quantum Computing and the Lazaridis Quantum Nano Centre we are achieving a new 21st century reputation as ldquoQuantum Valleyrdquo
There is tremendous potential and opportunity in the City of Waterloo
bull UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO HAS A UNIQUE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY POLICY THAT ALLOWS THE ORIGINATOR OR SPONSOR TO OWN THE RESEARCH ndash NOT THE INSTITUTION
bull 22 OF ALL UNIVERSITY SPIN-OFF COMPANIES IN CANADA LAUNCHED FROM RESEARCH INITIATED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
bull CANADA RANKED FIRST IN CITATION IMPACT IN PHYSICS AMONG G8 COUNTRIES IN 2010 WITHOUT PERIMETER INSTITUTE IT WOULD HAVE RANKED FOURTH
2007 WINNER
Most Intelligent Community in the World
1999 PERIMETER INSTITUTE
of Theoretical Physics was founded it has doubled in size with the Stephen Hawking Centre as the worldrsquos largest institute of
theoretical physics
12 QUBIT
quantum computer the largest in the world is located at the University of Waterloo Mike and
Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum Nano Centre
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
bull THE NORTHLAND BUSINESS PARK HAS OVER 35 MILLION SF OF INDUSTRIAL SPACE
bull DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS THERE HAS BEEN ABOUT $500 MILLION IN INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION VALUE BUILT ACROSS THE CITY
bull WATERLOO REGION IS CANADArsquoS SECOND MOST MANUFACTURING INTENSIVE ECONOMY WITH 20 BUSINESSES IN MANUFACTURING
50 PLACES
Waterloo ranks in the Top 50 Places to live in Canada
18 PERCENT
of our workforce in 2011was in manufacturing
produced by Waterloo company CAMERAS
sq ft of production space in Waterloo belongs to Fischer Canada a world leading producer of
superior quality stainless steel tubing
265 THOUSAND
Teledyne DALSA equip NASArsquos Curiosity Rover
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing nowledge amp education
rewaterlooca wea_k
WE ARE KNOWLEDGE amp EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO QUANTUM-NANO CENTRE (QNC) WE ARE VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE SIGNIFICANT AWARD WINNING INSTITUTIONS LOCATED IN OUR CITY INCLUDING THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY AND CONESTOGA COLLEGE AND OVER 150 RESEARCH INSTITUTES
Of note the University of Waterloo is consistently ranked as Canadarsquos most innovative university and has the first and largest co-op education program in the world
Wilfrid Laurier a leading Canadian university with offices in Chongqing PRC has a particular expertise in business an important tradition in our community Laurier will soon open its new Global Innovation Exchange to meet the growing local and global demand for business and math leadership Conestoga College is recognized as a top college in the province (accredited poly-technical university) and has a campus in Waterloo Almost half of the regional population has participated in training and education activities at Conestoga
All three institutions have a significant impact on the local provincial and national economy and are at the forefront in the creation of new industries including Quantum computing ndash perhaps one of the most significant breakthroughs of our time In 2013 BlackBerry co-founders Mike Lazaridis and Doug Fregin launched the ldquoQuantum Valley Fundrdquo a $100 million private fund to advance the development of breakthroughs in quantum information science
Waterloo has many research institutions that have a significant local national and international impact For example the Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics was founded in 1999 and over a short time has doubled in size with the Stephen Hawking Centre to become the worldrsquos largest institute of theoretical physics There are many other research institutes including the Centre for International Governance Innovation Campus with the Balsillie School of International Affairs and the Academic Council of the United Nations the Waterloo Institute for Nano Technology and many more In fact with the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics the Stephen Hawking Centre the Institute for Quantum Computing and the Lazaridis Quantum Nano Centre we are achieving a new 21st century reputation as ldquoQuantum Valleyrdquo
There is tremendous potential and opportunity in the City of Waterloo
bull UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO HAS A UNIQUE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY POLICY THAT ALLOWS THE ORIGINATOR OR SPONSOR TO OWN THE RESEARCH ndash NOT THE INSTITUTION
bull 22 OF ALL UNIVERSITY SPIN-OFF COMPANIES IN CANADA LAUNCHED FROM RESEARCH INITIATED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
bull CANADA RANKED FIRST IN CITATION IMPACT IN PHYSICS AMONG G8 COUNTRIES IN 2010 WITHOUT PERIMETER INSTITUTE IT WOULD HAVE RANKED FOURTH
2007 WINNER
Most Intelligent Community in the World
1999 PERIMETER INSTITUTE
of Theoretical Physics was founded it has doubled in size with the Stephen Hawking Centre as the worldrsquos largest institute of
theoretical physics
12 QUBIT
quantum computer the largest in the world is located at the University of Waterloo Mike and
Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum Nano Centre
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
WE ARE KNOWLEDGE amp EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO QUANTUM-NANO CENTRE (QNC) WE ARE VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE SIGNIFICANT AWARD WINNING INSTITUTIONS LOCATED IN OUR CITY INCLUDING THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY AND CONESTOGA COLLEGE AND OVER 150 RESEARCH INSTITUTES
Of note the University of Waterloo is consistently ranked as Canadarsquos most innovative university and has the first and largest co-op education program in the world
Wilfrid Laurier a leading Canadian university with offices in Chongqing PRC has a particular expertise in business an important tradition in our community Laurier will soon open its new Global Innovation Exchange to meet the growing local and global demand for business and math leadership Conestoga College is recognized as a top college in the province (accredited poly-technical university) and has a campus in Waterloo Almost half of the regional population has participated in training and education activities at Conestoga
All three institutions have a significant impact on the local provincial and national economy and are at the forefront in the creation of new industries including Quantum computing ndash perhaps one of the most significant breakthroughs of our time In 2013 BlackBerry co-founders Mike Lazaridis and Doug Fregin launched the ldquoQuantum Valley Fundrdquo a $100 million private fund to advance the development of breakthroughs in quantum information science
Waterloo has many research institutions that have a significant local national and international impact For example the Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics was founded in 1999 and over a short time has doubled in size with the Stephen Hawking Centre to become the worldrsquos largest institute of theoretical physics There are many other research institutes including the Centre for International Governance Innovation Campus with the Balsillie School of International Affairs and the Academic Council of the United Nations the Waterloo Institute for Nano Technology and many more In fact with the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics the Stephen Hawking Centre the Institute for Quantum Computing and the Lazaridis Quantum Nano Centre we are achieving a new 21st century reputation as ldquoQuantum Valleyrdquo
There is tremendous potential and opportunity in the City of Waterloo
bull UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO HAS A UNIQUE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY POLICY THAT ALLOWS THE ORIGINATOR OR SPONSOR TO OWN THE RESEARCH ndash NOT THE INSTITUTION
bull 22 OF ALL UNIVERSITY SPIN-OFF COMPANIES IN CANADA LAUNCHED FROM RESEARCH INITIATED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
bull CANADA RANKED FIRST IN CITATION IMPACT IN PHYSICS AMONG G8 COUNTRIES IN 2010 WITHOUT PERIMETER INSTITUTE IT WOULD HAVE RANKED FOURTH
2007 WINNER
Most Intelligent Community in the World
1999 PERIMETER INSTITUTE
of Theoretical Physics was founded it has doubled in size with the Stephen Hawking Centre as the worldrsquos largest institute of
theoretical physics
12 QUBIT
quantum computer the largest in the world is located at the University of Waterloo Mike and
Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum Nano Centre
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca
bull UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO HAS A UNIQUE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY POLICY THAT ALLOWS THE ORIGINATOR OR SPONSOR TO OWN THE RESEARCH ndash NOT THE INSTITUTION
bull 22 OF ALL UNIVERSITY SPIN-OFF COMPANIES IN CANADA LAUNCHED FROM RESEARCH INITIATED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
bull CANADA RANKED FIRST IN CITATION IMPACT IN PHYSICS AMONG G8 COUNTRIES IN 2010 WITHOUT PERIMETER INSTITUTE IT WOULD HAVE RANKED FOURTH
2007 WINNER
Most Intelligent Community in the World
1999 PERIMETER INSTITUTE
of Theoretical Physics was founded it has doubled in size with the Stephen Hawking Centre as the worldrsquos largest institute of
theoretical physics
12 QUBIT
quantum computer the largest in the world is located at the University of Waterloo Mike and
Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum Nano Centre
we are
_finance _technology
_community _opportunities
_manufacturing _knowledge amp education
wearewaterlooca