General News

March 21, 2016

Burlington Economic Development Corporation Launches BurlingtonSites, An Innovative Tool For New And Expanding Businesses

Burlington Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) is pleased to announce the launch of BurlingtonSites, a dynamic tool that provides access to critical business intelligence in just one click.

Today, over 97% of initial site selection screening is done online, and with BurlingtonSites, decision makers can now access the information they need to make smart investment decisions quickly and easily. Equipped with state-of-the-art site selection mapping capabilities that uses GIS and Google Maps technology, users can view available properties, along with size, use, cost and development incentives. Additionally, corresponding demographic reports such as labour force, education levels, consumer spending, and age can be created alongside industry maps showing distribution and concentrations throughout Burlington areas.

“It is important that we provide a complete picture of the great opportunity that Burlington provides,” said Frank McKeown, Executive Director with BEDC. “With BurlingtonSites, we are able to integrate pertinent data together, resulting in the delivery of a professional package to prospective customers. BurlingtonSites allows us to view opportunities and data with the same lens that sophisticated companies and developers use.”

BurlingtonSites is an ideal tool for real estate professionals, developers, and business owners who need to find Burlington properties that match their unique criteria, while also providing a snapshot of the economic and demographic landscape surrounding them.

Mark Steffler, Manager of Investment Attraction and Growth with BEDC explains that, “BurlingtonSites will allow us to continue to offer world-class customer service here in Burlington. This industry-leading tool creates a user-defined experience that is available 24/7 and offers comprehensive business intelligence. We are excited to complement our hands-on approach to site selection support with this innovative new online tool.”

BurlingtonSites is available directly on BEDC’s website at investburlington.ca/burlington-sites. For more information, send us an inquiry at investburlington.ca/locate or give us a call at (905) 332-9415 ext. 7265.