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Ah, Summerside. The name says it all – youthful, vibrant…bustling with vitality. A small city with big opportunities, Summerside stands on its history as a commercial port and reaches towards its future as a hub of technological innovation.

Summerside is well-connected to major economic centers.

Currently a community of 16,000 residents, Summerside is poised for expansion. It serves an extended area of over 45,000 year

round and its location on the eastern seaboard provides easy access to huge Canadian and American markets.

Not inclined to rest on previous successes, the city’s leaders are actively looking to expand in the areas of knowledge-based industries including: Aerospace, Information Technology, Food Processing and Manufacturing. Collaborative partnerships are continually, actively sought as city visionaries lean towards innovative practices when planning Summerside’s economic development. Recognizing the potential for growth in this area, the provincial government also offers excellent incentive plans to assist businesses who desire to be a part of this great opportunity.

Positioning itself to receive an influx in commercial growth and activity, Summerside has created the infrastructure necessary to accommodate this increase. There are plenty of homes, support businesses and training facilities. Its already diverse economy has resulted in long-term stability and a proven track record.

Several key features make Summerside an ideal situation for both new and expanding businesses: great location, low real estate costs and well-trained labour force are only a few.

Having always had a strong manufacturing base, Summerside is well-connected to a substantial business market via its deep water port, international airport and easy road transportation across the Confederation Bridge.

A quick look into real estate costs will show that prices in Summerside, for home and business alike, are well below that of any other Canadian city comparable in size and features.

Agencies and government offices offer assistance with job searches, career training and the establishment of small businesses. All levels of education are located here. Employers are often delighted to find that the workforce, in general, is so well trained and dedicated, that the turn over rate of employees is extremely low.

In boardrooms across the country, businesses that are planning to launch knowledge-based sectors or to grow their innovative technologies find that securing space in The Holman Centre is a financially viable option, perfectly situated in the vibrant, youthful community of Summerside, Prince Edward Island.