Opportunities for business abound south of Winnipeg’s perimeter. Whether you’re an established company or getting ready to venture out, it’s worth considering what the southeast has to offer. One thing you can rest assured on: your startup and ongoing operational costs are almost certain to be less than in the city.
Property values are typically lower in rural communities, which correlates with reduced lease rates and occupancy costs. Some communities, like Niverville, have rolled out tax incentives for new businesses, providing a further cut to already competitive property tax rates. It’s also worth noting that business taxes and growth fees aren’t standard practice outside the city limits.
Rural communities in the southeast are growing, and growing communities also means growing demands for local amenities. The more commercial and retail services a community offers, the less likely people are to travel to make their purchases. Setting up shop here usually also means less direct competition for businesses, allowing them to build a healthy and loyal clientele.
A number of business parks are primed and ready to help you find the commercial property that’s right for you. The Niverville Business Park currently has 180 acres of industrial real estate ready for development. Lots are available in half-acre to four-acre parcels, depending on a company’s requirements. Highway commercial lots will soon be available on the east end of town along a busy commuter route.
Riel Industrial Park in Ste. Agathe benefits from its strategic location on the main north-south transportation corridor between the U.S. and Canada, with both highway and rail line access. Businesses will have access to essential services at industrial capacity, including quality water sufficient for commercial enterprises.
Grande Pointe Industrial Acres is located just a few minutes south of Winnipeg on Highway 59 and offers two- and three-acre commercial lots at reasonable costs and low property tax rates. Its proximity to Winnipeg provides added appeal and design guidelines to ensure that an aesthetically pleasing and modern look will prevail throughout.
Both Niverville and Île-des-Chênes offer numerous opportunities for leased property. Niverville is currently developing a strip mall which will extend from the busy new Shell station and Tim Horton’s. This property fronts the Old Drover’s Run golf course on Highway 311, a busy commuter route. Île-des-Chênes’ strip mall is located just off Highway 59 near the Shadow Ridge condos and hosts a broad range of retail stores and services. It, too, offers quick access to daily commuters.
