Community Snapshot

Despite its small size, Summerside is a community with big ambition. Our economy is comprised of over 600 companies in a wide range of manufacturing, business services, transportation, retail, trade, education and human service sectors. Diversity means stability, and small size implies agility. Over 75 per cent of our enterprises have between 1 and 10 employees, while the balance of the employment base is comprised of large corporate and public institutions.

The City to Watch

Summerside is quickly becoming recognized by potential investors, site selectors and business leaders as "the city to watch" for growth. From developing one of the lowest cost operating environments in Canada to investment in state-of-the-art technology and facilities, Summerside continues to surprise and meet the needs of those businesses that already call it home.

Business and community leaders have formed dynamic networks committed to growth and development. These groups have championed investment in the community and have worked to re-brand Summerside, acting as its most powerful ambassadors. The business landscape is characterized by entrepreneurial thinking and embraces technology and innovation in a way that rivals any major urban centre. Most importantly, the leaders of Summerside have a vision for the city that has brought it to the point it is today and will act as the compass going forward.

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