Investment Attraction Program

The City of North Bay's prime location is one factor in the significant growth of local business and industry. North Bay has evolved from transportation crossroads to an international centre for manufacturing. Telecommunications infrastructure links north, south, west, and east directions on the fibre-optic Information Superhighway. Information-based business are discovering that the community's economic perks, technological capabilities and natural amenities make for a productive and rewarding work environment.

A vibrant city of 54,000 people and growing, North Bay is strategically located just a three and a half hour drive from major centres like Toronto and Ottawa, and only one hour from Sudbury.

At the heart of North Bay is its quality of life. Business leaders in sectors ranging from mining to electronics have praised North Bay for not only being an outstanding place to live, but for providing a superior economic environment for companies to grow and prosper.

Business resources rival those of many larger cities, and include national accounting, legal, financial, freight-forwarding and realty firms, major investment houses, and federal and provincial government agencies which create a total business service environment capable of meeting the requirements of growth-oriented companies.

The close proximity of the business community to the residential areas of the City means that there is more time for people to enjoy life and leisure in equal measure. Many business executives are easily able to live in their dream lakeside homes, and commute to work in less than 10 minutes.

Our team of experts in our Economic Development Department is ready to showcase North Bay, its many amenities and demonstrate the advantages your business can expect from expansion or relocation here.

North Bay is committed to your business and dedicated to your success. Let us show you what we can do.