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10 Great Reasons to do Business in Manitoba

Manitoba workers possess high levels of education, training and skills, and are respected by employers for their enthusiasm, creativity and loyalty.
Manitoba’s strategic location at the centre of Canada makes it a key part of the Mid-Continent Trade Corridor connecting manufacturers to a central North American market of 100 million people.
Manitoba’s Central Time Zone is a major advantage for service-sector businesses.
A recent KPMG study concluded that Manitoba has some of the lowest overall business costs in the North American Midwest. Office space and industrial land are inexpensive and readily available; electricity and long distance rates are among the lowest in Canada; labour rates are competitive, and average employer premiums for workers compensation are the lowest in Canada.
Manitoba’s physical infrastructure of roads, railways and airports permits finished goods to be shipped quickly and cost-effectively to any destination in the world.
The state-of-the-art telecommunications infrastructure in Manitoba provides ready access to the Internet in virtually all areas of the province, and is a particularly important advantage for technology-based businesses.
The affordable cost of living, excellent recreational and cultural amenities, and very attractive quality of life in Manitoba make it easy for companies to attract and keep good employees.
The presence of outstanding post-secondary educational institutions in Manitoba ensures that companies have ready access to a supply of highly-qualified younger workers. Manitoba’s universities and colleges also offer valuable resources for employee training and research and development projects.
The “business friendly” attitude at all levels of government has removed many of the barriers to effective business. Public sector officials are willing to work together with business leaders in a spirit of cooperation that’s intended to help private sector companies get things done.
The entrepreneurial “can-do” attitude that is a central part of Manitoba’s business culture provides a tremendous stimulus for innovative and creative business solutions.

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