Economic Development
Smart & Sustainable City
As “One of the World’s Top Seven Intelligent Communities” (ICF), Fredericton is home to over 70% of the province's knowledge industry, over 60 R&D organizations, and Canada's largest per capita engineering cluster. Fredericton is Canada's 1st free, wireless city with Fred-eZone. With the 4th highest university-educated population in Canada, Fredericton has a skilled, young workforce to meet your needs! Fredericton is also earning international attention for its sustainability initiatives geared towards reducing the City’s ecological footprint.
Cost Competitive
Fredericton is one of the most cost competitive places to do business on the eastern seaboard (2010 KPMG Competitive Alternatives study)! With one business for every 14 people, the City has a vibrant entrepreneurial community, in diverse industries from technologies to light manufacturing, aerospace & defence, and retail. With our strategic location and world-class infrastructure, the global marketplace is at your fingertips! Fredericton -- the competitive edge you need to ensure business success!
Balanced Lifestyle
There is more to Fredericton than just good business sense, you can enjoy a balanced lifestyle with abundant recreational and cultural amenities, short commutes and affordable, safe living. You can see why the City was named four years running as “One of Canada's Best Places to Live" (Moneysense) and the 2009 Cultural Capital of Canada (Government of Canada).
Take a digital tour and read the Community Profile to learn more about our cost competitive business environment, world-class reputation as a smart, sustainable city, and balanced lifestyle!
"Come for a visit, stay for a lifetime", Mayor Woodside
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Green Matters
Fredericton is heading towards cleaner GREENER future. We've set our sights on being the first city in....
