Waterloo Region Success Stories

Waterloo Region can be seen as a study in contrasts; we offer big-city amenities in a comfortable setting, on a livable scale. Hard-working Mennonites helped shape our history, and their horse and buggy pace is still part of the landscape. Meanwhile, just down the road, a 3-D virtual environment facility encourages cutting-edge engineering design. On the same block, Google developers brush shoulders with pharmacy interns researching tomorrow’s cures. Lively downtown cores offer cafés, galleries and a symphony, orchestra while the Grand River threads it way past golf courses and even a local ski hill. For over 20 years, Waterloo Region has been known as “Canada’s Technology Triangle” – signifying the innovative mindset that our companies in every sector bring to the marketplace. These are some of our stories.

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"The Waterloo Region gives you an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology for global markets - and still enjoy a 10 minute commute to the office. Its an unbeatable combination that has contributed to our decision to keep RIMs global operations here."

Jim Balsillie, Chairman & Co-CEO
Research In Motion

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Waterloo Region Success Stories

Advanced Manufacturing

Applied Health Informatics

Construction/Engineering

Energy and Environment

Information Communication Technology

Knowledge Creation

Non-Profit Organizations

Retail Business