Top 10 Reasons Your Office Space Should Be In Oakville
Whether you’re an investor looking to purchase an office building or a business looking to lease office space, here are 10 great reasons why you want your office space in Oakville, Ontario.
#1: Location, Location, Location
Oakville is very literally in the centre of it all, located directly in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Canada’s most populous metropolitan area. If you need to visit Toronto, the fourth largest city in North America, all it takes is a quick ½ hour drive! Anywhere else in the GTA - Burlington, Richmond Hill, Mississauga - is close by and easily accessible.
#2: Business Friendly
Tenants in Oakville enjoy some of the most competitive rates in Canada. For owners and investors, tax rates are some of the most favourable in the GTA.
#3: Access to the Best Workforce
Whether you’re an established concern or a new start-up, you need the best people to help your business succeed. Office space in Oakville puts your business in the centre of a 3.5 million + labour force, many of which are specialized professionals with the skills and knowledge to grow your business. Oakville alone enjoys a populous that is 80% post-secondary educated amongst 25 to 65-year-olds.
#4: Global Reach
Not only is office space in Oakville convenient for business within the GTA, but also the world at large. In Oakville, you’re within a day’s drive of some of the biggest commerce hubs in the U.S. including New York, Chicago, Boston, and Washington DC.
Need to go a little further? No problem, Pearson International Airport is but a 25-minute drive and offers access to destinations around the globe.
#5: You’ll Love It Here
One of the best reasons to locate your office space in Oakville is that you will just love it here. It’s one of the safest communities in Canada and offers excellent schools, community facilities, and health services. There’s plenty of beautiful, natural scenery including waterfront parks, walking trails, and bike paths.
Don’t take out word for it - MoneySense Magazine named Oakville one of the top destinations in Canada to live, raise a family, and retire.
#6: You’re Connected
Whether you’re driving or travelling by public transit, office space in Oakville gets you where you need to be. Within an hour of the U.S. border, 30 minutes from Union Station (and downtown Toronto), and with access to highways 403, 407, and QEW, Oakville is the ideal location for businesses on the move.
#7: We’ve Got Your Future Covered
For businesses experiencing growth, there’s no better place than Oakville. Our current business park facilities have plenty of space, but we’ve also got the land resources to continue to build, expand, and invest in our business community.
#8: Educational Powerhouse
Whether you’re sourcing top talent or scoping out schools for your own children, Oakville’s within arm’s reach of some of Canada’s top educational centres. We claim host to Sheridan College, a world-class animation and design school, and are within an hour’s drive of 17 of Canada’s top universities and colleges. You’ll also find Oakville home to some of the best private schools Canada has to offer.
#9: Cold Hard Cash
Office space in Oakville gives you access to some of Canada’s best programs for supporting your business including local energy efficiency and environmental programs, selected exemptions on development charges, government funding programs and loans, and very favourable tax incentives.
#10: We’re Growing
Many of Canada’s top industry leaders have already made Oakville home including Ford Canada, PwC and Siemens. Many businesses from key sectors have located their head offices in Oakville including life sciences, professional and financial services, digital media, ICT and film, and advanced manufacturing.
Are You Ready to Move Your Office Space to Oakville?
MCRE has been finding tenants the ideal office space in Oakville for over 10 years. We know the community, the buildings, and the landlords—we’ll find you the right space at the right price!
Location matters. Contact us today to set your business up for success and discover how office space in Oakville can give you the edge you need!