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Originally Posted by lilwayne
Winnipeg is preparing itself for a major boom
Centerport Canada is in discussion with several major companies in non disclosure agreements, these deals aren't finalized and depend on few conditions before they can be fully secured. But if all goes well and these negotiations go through than this will be a major boost in private sector jobs in the city. Also with several companies continuing to grow and expand in the city there should be tons of jobs in Winnipeg in the next 5 years. Centerport Canada expects once the water treatment plant is completed.. and their new rail park has been developed to add at least 71 new companies in their industrial park. They also say at least 3 or 4 of these are major corporations in the usa and abroad. To prepare itself for this major growth theres a great need for new people and skilled workers.. new trades and technology building is being built at red river college campus. True north is also close to announcing new businesses that are going to anchor their office buildings downtown.. which will be private corporations. New shopping center on kenaston should also add 1000 plus jobs. Winnipeg will see unprecedented boom in the next 5 years. The government isn't willing to say anything yet and is really attempting to work hard to revitalize downtown and the infrastructure within the city to accommodate the growth. The biggest obstacle has been changing the perception of downtown and west end so allot of money and effort is going into changing downtown and the west end as much as possible so these companies feel more comfortable in investing in the city and especially in the core.. Winnipeg will be unrecognizable in 5 years.. the announcement are coming soon.. Winnipeg will be the Chicago of the north soon... center port Canada Is unique inland port because it is close to the city, yet out side of the city limits and connected directly with the airport, Which is different from most other major cities in north America.. Winnipeg is also the only city in north America that is connected to 3 major rail ways. so having the 24/7 airport, perimeter high way, and 3 major railways in the same area, along with many major trucking and air cargo companies in the same industrial area is huge advantage to any whare housing or manufacturing companies. canadas low dollars, Winnipegs low hydro and business taxes and central location are also a major strengths that are helping ot attract all these major companies.. Winnipeg will be bigger than Calgary and Edmonton in 10 years.. and suburbs outside of Winnipeg will continue to grow with the demand for hotels going up 10 fold in the next few years.. With the city attracting many more visitors in the future.
Enjoy the ride folks this huge rush to make changes and invest in infrastructure is no fluke this a big plan... and the city and government are preparing the city for its future which is looking very bright.
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I agree that things are looking very good for Winnipeg right now. Our industry structure is such that the low Canadian dollar is very helpful. Consumer demand is also supported by strong demographic trends, in particular improved net interprovincial migration which should start registering this year.
Having said all that, we certainly have some challenges. Our food bank usage is the highest in Canada relatively speaking. Strong protracted growth would be great. As for comparisons to other cities...who cares?
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