www.region.waterloo.on.ca	Regional Municipality of Waterloo Waterloo Region is a vital, prosperous area, located in Southern Ontario in the centre of the triangle formed by three Great Lakes: Ontario, Erie and Huron. Three urban municipalities – Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo , and four rural townships – North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich – make up Waterloo Region. With a combined population of over 450,000, Waterloo Region is one of the fastest growing areas in Ontario. The unique balance of the urban and rural, proximity to major North American markets and transportation networks, diverse ethnic makeup, and excellent education, health, cultural and recreational facilities contribute to the allure this area has for families and businesses. [LEARN MORE]
www.cambridge.ca	City of Cambridge Cambridge is one of the fastest growing and strongest economic areas in Canada. Its economic base is diversified with strengths in manufacturing, automotive, textiles, plastics, agrifood and the technology sectors. The City of Cambridge is actively involved in promoting industrial growth through the development of industrial subdivisions and the sale of land. [LEARN MORE]
www.kitchener.ca	City of Kitchener Kitchener, a vibrant, confident and cosmopolitan community is located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario. Its economy continues to outperform the rest of the country, with leading indicators consistently placing Kitchener at the top of census metropolitan areas. Downtown Kitchener is the regional centre for commerce and banking, has a thriving arts, culture and entertainment sector, and is becoming home to more businesses and residents. It recently received the prestigious Canadian Urban Institute Award for City Livability. [LEARN MORE]
www.waterloo.ca	City of Waterloo The City of Waterloo is known as a leader in local government and has been recognized by its peers for innovative and creative methods. It is the only local government in Canada to have won the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators Award for Program Innovation and Excellence four times. It was recently named the World's Top Intelligent Community. [LEARN MORE]
www.wilmot.ca	Township of Wilmot Rounding off Waterloo Region’s western border, industrious Wilmot shows no sign of slowing down. All of Wilmot is wired with fiber optics ensuring the proper communication infrastructure is present in all locations. Known for its transportation networks, the Township continues to offer a number of sites with railway access. While the area's agricultural tradition still plays a role in the Township, the emergence of a number of local businesses and the arrival of foreign-owned firms has propelled the manufacturing sector to the number one spot in Wilmot's economy. [LEARN MORE]
www.woolwich.ca	Township of Woolwich The Township of Woolwich is the economic cornerstone of Northern Waterloo Region, providing everything from fiber optics to farm fresh delicacies. The fusion of Mennonite work ethic with the entrepreneurial spirit Waterloo Region is known for, has allowed this township to achieve success in investment attraction. With over 15 major companies headquartered in the township, and many more locating branch operations in the area, Woolwich is poised to meet the requirements of any investor. [LEARN MORE]
www.township. northdumfries.on.ca	Township of North Dumfries The Township of North Dumfries is a hotbed of economic activity and provides an impressive array of exciting opportunities. Since its humble beginnings, this rural community has been recognized for its strategic location in the heartland of Southern Ontario housing highways 8, 24 and 97 in addition to the 401. It is known for its concentration of transport and logistics firms and is home to over 22 such companies. Globally recognized manufacturers such as Bend-All Automotive and Schneider Foods are also located in North Dumfries. [LEARN MORE]
www.township. wellesley.on.ca	Township of Wellesley With some of the best farmland in the country, agriculture has been, and remains, the driving force in Wellesley's economy. The focus of the industry in Wellesley is on small, independent operations that demonstrate skillful craftsmanship. The suppor for entrepreneurs makes it an attractive alternative to the already developed cities in the region. [LEARN MORE]

Other Community Partners

	Cambridge Chamber of Commerce www.cambridgechamber.com
	Communitech Technology Association www.communitech.ca
	Greater Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber of Commerce www.greaterkwchamber.com