Success Happens Here.

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2 For more than 40 years, the Kanata area has provided me with access to the best combination of high-tech talent, government support, and client opportunities. The result is that many successful technology companies have been built in the area, and many of the largest ICT companies in the world have located here. The local technology sector continues to grow, and the innovative products designed, built and marketed from Kanata compete successfully on an international level. This is my kind of town! - Sir Terence Matthews 00 COMPANIES 21,000 JOBS TECHN OFTWARE DIGITAL MEDIA SECURITY 00 COMPANIES 21,000 JOBS TECHN OFTWARE DEFENSE RETAIL PROFE ECURITY 21,000 JOBS TECHNOLOG IFE SCIENCE WIRELESS TELECOM 1 Kanata North

3 Kanata North is a vital centre built for success. It is a place made for fostering the innovations of tomorrow, today. With a dense concentration of over 500 companies within a few square kilometers, Kanata North is an epicentre with over 21,000 jobs and leading-edge technology companies that not only compete on the world stage, but also set the expectation. Companies located in Kanata North maximize value on fixed costs by leveraging a highly skilled workforce with the expertise and leadership needed in today s high tech marketplace. From startups to Fortune 500 companies, as well as retail and professional service firms, Kanata North is home to progressive organizations that are pushing the envelope for new products and services, making possible today what was only imagined yesterday. With proven expertise and prowess in several sectors, including life sciences, wireless and telecom, software and digital media, security and defense, and clean technologies. Kanata North is, quite simply, where success happens. OLOGY LIFE SCIENCE WIRELESS DEFENSE RETAIL SUCCESS HAPP OLOGY LIFE SCIENCE TELECOM SSIONAL SERVICE DIGITAL MEDIA Y SUCCESS HAPPENS HERE. TECHNO SOFTWARE DIGITAL MEDIA SECURIT 2

4 LIFE SCIENCES Kanata North s life sciences sector is making integral contributions to our nation s innovation economy and healthcare fabric through world-class research, development and product manufacturing. Our strong community of life science companies embraces and leverages the area s technology infrastructure, and continually modernizes and challenges the status quo. The result? An ecosystem of both established and emerging companies that are changing the face of healthcare, and are proud to call Kanata North home. WIRELESS & TELECOM Kanata North has long attracted superlative innovators in the wireless and telecom sector, from startups looking to make their mark on the world stage, to international giants. Several multinational companies also call Kanata North home, including Alcatel-Lucent, Ciena, Cisco, Ericsson, and Huawei. With local expertise in hardware, software, semiconductor and optics, Kanata North has rightfully earned a global reputation as a technology hotbed, and is often referred to as Silicon Valley North. 43 Kanata North

5 SOFTWARE & DIGITAL MEDIA Foresight and innovation connect in Kanata North s software and digital media sector. Experts in these fields come together continually to revolutionize and create world-leading products through raw talent, vision and exceptional software expertise. Whether the newest video game app produced in Kanata North is the number one download globally on itunes, or the most lucrative and advanced incubator and accelerator in North America for enterprise software companies opens its doors, we lead the charge and redefine expectations. SECURITY & DEFENSE Kanata North s security and defence sector continues to make a global impact, advancing technologies and knowhow to keep national and international communities safe. Locally-based organizations offer a variety of security and defence-related services, including military combat simulation, explosives detection and integrated protection support. The sector is supported by Kanata North s vast human resources talent and deeply rooted technological proficiency. Kanata North is home to many notable companies such as Lockheed-Martin, March Networks and Entrust. Success Happens Here. 54

6 CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES The need for clean technologies grows daily, and Kanata North has proven to be up for the challenge. Our clean technology companies have the expertise to move products into domestic and international marketplaces, and work collaboratively with key industry partners, including researchers and the federal government. The sector is rich in variety and includes the following services: Renewable energy generation, energy infrastructure and energy efficiency Water treatment, waste diversion, conversion and management Remediation and resource efficiency PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Kanata North is proud to support a variety of esteemed professionals who offer the business community the backing they need to stay ahead. From legal firms who provide pro-bono consultations with promising startups, to accountants that can manage multi-billion dollar mergers, our professional services sector is driven by leaders committed to making Kanata North the best place to live and do business. We are also home to leading IP management organizations that help the area s many businesses realize and harness the value of their IP assets. In a community driven by technology, such expertise is imperative to continued global growth and success. 65 Kanata North BIA

7 OTHER SERVICES & BUSINESSES Kanata North completes its service offerings with leading entertainment, dining, hospitality and retail experiences. We are proud to be the home of the renowned Brookstreet Hotel, a fourdiamond hotel, conference, golf, spa and dining destination. The stunning hotel regularly hosts international conferences, prominent speakers from the business community, and a variety of social and fundraising events. Our restaurant scene is also sure to appease any foodie, regardless of their tastes. Our restaurants offer cuisine from all over the world, including Thai, Indian, Italian and American. With an abundance of trails, and lush greenery, it is no surprise our community is extremely active. We have over a dozen fitness facilities, some within the walls of leading companies offering their employees integrated recreation options, in addition to independent facilities. Our community is known for its familyfriendly environment, and we are home to several childcare facilities committed to enriching and challenging young minds. Success Happens Here. 76

8 LIFESTYLE & RECREATION True success is achieved when you can establish a healthy balance between work and leisure. Kanata North is a community where commute times are short and the countryside, green space and every recreational activity imaginable are located only minutes away. Kanata offers its residents a rich blend of cultural and recreational activities to satisfy a variety of tastes. Kanata has a vibrant arts community with a number of incredible resources, including the Kanata Civic Art Gallery. We also have several parklands and trails to the delight of walkers, hikers, runners, bikers and nature enthusiasts. The Beaver Pond, South March Highlands and Monk Woods are all local and tourist favourites. Kanata North is also home to the brand new Richcraft Recreation Complex on Innovation Drive. The complex boasts swimming pools, gym facilities, a soccer field, outdoor basketball courts and other amenities. The Kanata North area also has excellent golf courses, including the renowned links-style 27-hole course at The Marshes as well as Kanata Lakes, Loch March and others. 7 Kanata North

9 COMMUNITY HUB The Kanata North BIA officially opened the Kanata North Community Hub in 2014, an outdoor gathering space for residents and workers in the heart of the community. The Community Hub is often a bustle with outdoor events in the summer, from gourmet food truck lunches to noon-hour exercise classes. Success Happens Here. 8

10 As one of Canada s most vibrant technology hubs, Kanata North has long been recognized as a hotbed of technology innovation. The birthplace of game-changing companies such as Mitel, and Newbridge Networks, the area continues to support hundreds of creative technology companies within a specially-designed business park area that can support companies ranging in size from 2 to 5,000 employees. As a result of this focus, Kanata North boasts a high percentage of young, highly-educated people who choose to take advantage of the many career-growth options presented in Kanata North. The only question left is Why aren t you here? 10 9 Kanata North BIA

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