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Contact Langley City and ask about our Sector Pro les. 604.514.2815 CITY.LANGLEY.BC.CA • CENTRAL LOCATION in Lower Mainland • STRONG GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT • BEST PLACE TO WORK: - Ranked #5 of the Best Cities for Work in BC (BC Business, 2017) - One of the highest ratios of jobs to popula- tion among Metro Vancouver municipalities. • TRADE POTENTIAL: $3.84 billion in trade area • GROWING POPULATION: - 275,000 people in trade area - 16.6% averaged 5-year area growth - projected to double by 2026 • AFFORDABLE HOUSING • LOW LEASE RATES: $8 – $35 sq ft • LOW TAXES: one of the lowest commercial to residential mill rates (2016 NAIOP) • FAST APPROVAL TIMES: one of the best in the region (2016 NAIOP) • EXCEPTIONALLY SUPPORTIVE Business Community and Local Government STRATEGIC ADVANTAGES "Langley City is a great strategic location and a great place to do business. The City processed and approved our Development Permit Application in 13 days! That has to be a record!" CHRISTIAN CHIA, PRESIDENT/CEO OPENROAD AUTO GROUP LTD "If I had to describe Langley City in two words, its 'future proofi ng.' They build for tomorrow, not just for today." BOB RENNIE RENNIE MARKETING SYSTEMS "Downtown Langley is a great place to run a specialty confectionary store. With lots of people walking in this compact community, more than 200 people can visit our store in one day — and much, much more during the numerous events like the renowned Good-Times Cruise-In car show. People will come from all over to enjoy our fresh fudge, ice cream, soda pop, and specialty imported candies of countless flavours. Now with gluten-free and sugar- free treats, Sticky's in Downtown Langley offers affordable treats that simply are not available in a typical food store." Sherri Martin, Owner STICKY'S CANDY stickyscandylangley.ca The City of Langley is the place to be... for Savoury Treats S E C T O R P R O F I L E : S P E C I A L T Y F O O D & B E V E R A G E The City of Langley is the place to be for savoury treats. T R E N D S Higher quality gourmet foods, bakery, dairy, and confectionary items are a growing trend in Metro Vancouver and the City of Langley. This affluent population seeks premium food products and greater selection than can be found in a typical supermarket. People want superior quality and are willing to pay more and travel further to obtain it. There is also a growing trend to shift away from mass produced goods with additives, and instead develop niche food markets, where customers can savour higher quality, reconnect with their community and support the regional economy. O P P O RT U N I T I E S The City of Langley is already capitalizing on this growing trend, with several new destination specialty food stores that attract customers from all over BC's Lower Mainland. With lower overhead costs, an affluent trade area population, and a superb quality of life, the City of Langley makes an ideal location to open any specialty food or beverage establishment. In particular, Downtown Langley, with its pedestrian-friendly appeal and supportive business network, provides an ideal location where niche businesses can prosper. "We love Downtown Langley. It has a great pedestrian-friendly atmosphere and a very supportive business community. We've enjoyed 35% growth since moving here. We've won multiple awards, like "Vancouver's Favorite Cupcake." And we have garnered the attention of some very high profile Metro Vancouver customers and international entertainers. From servicing weddings and business events to hosting evening entertainment or high tea in our café, Frosting Cupcakery is part of what makes the City of Langley the place to be." Craig & Melanie McDougall, Owner FROSTING CUPCAKERY & BAKESHOP frostingcupcakery.com The City of Langley is the place to be... for Savoury Treats S E C T O R P R O F I L E : S P E C I A L T Y F O O D & B E V E R A G E The City of Langley is the place to be for savoury treats. The City of Langley is the place to be for savoury treats. premium food products and greater selection than can be found in a typical supermarket. There is also a growing trend to shift away from mass produced goods with additives, and There is also a growing trend to shift away from mass produced goods with additives, and instead develop niche food markets, where customers can savour higher quality, reconnect instead develop niche food markets, where customers can savour higher quality, reconnect with their community and support the regional economy. O P P O RT U N I T I E S The City of Langley is already capitalizing on this growing trend, with several new destination specialty food stores that attract customers from all over BC's Lower Mainland. destination specialty food stores that attract customers from all over BC's Lower Mainland. With lower overhead costs, an affluent trade area population, and a superb quality of life, the City of Langley makes an ideal location to open any specialty food or beverage establishment. In particular, Downtown Langley, with its pedestrian-friendly appeal and supportive business network, provides an "We love Downtown Langley. It has a great pedestrian-friendly atmosphere and a very supportive business community. We've enjoyed 35% growth since moving here. We've won multiple awards, like "Vancouver's Favorite Cupcake." And we have garnered the attention of some very high profile Metro Vancouver customers and international entertainers. From servicing weddings and business events to hosting evening entertainment or high tea in our café, Frosting Cupcakery is part of what makes the City of Langley Craig & Melanie McDougall, Owner FROSTING CUPCAKERY & BAKESHOP frostingcupcakery.com "We chose Downtown Langley for its central location and tremendous growth potential. We were attracted to the significant improvements being made ... on the rejuvenation of the downtown core. "A huge bonus to this location is the amazing marketing support and events that the Downtown Langley Business Association (DLBA) and City provides to attract consumers to the area. We really lucked out picking this community." Glenn Pineau ALL OF OILS allofoils.com The City of Langley is the place to be... for Specialty Retail S E C T O R P R O F I L E : S P E C I A L T Y R E T A I L Centrally located in BC's Lower Mainland, the City of Langley is a hub of retail activity. With 4.5 million square feet of commercial floor space concentrated in 10 square kilometres, the City of Langley has become one of Metro Vancouver's Regional City Centres. A mecca for big box plazas and expansive shopping malls with plenty of free parking, combined with the relaxed pedestrian-friendly downtown core, the City of Langley is a regional retail destination. O P P O RT U N I T I E S With a growing affluent market, the City of Langley remains a hot destination for retailers. With traffic counts in excess of 55,000 vehicles per day and a potential trading market of $3.84 billion, the City's busy commercial corridor continues to prosper. As urban design trends lean towards creating more authentic retail, social, and livable "Urban Magnets," the City is focusing on enhancing the relaxed, pedestrian-friendly atmosphere of Downtown Langley. An award-winning Downtown Master Plan, combined with the marketing support of the Downtown Langley Business Association, is attracting a number of new destination retailers and property developments. Specific opportunities exist in high fashion, housewares, foodies, outdoor recreation, as well as entertainment and other specialty retail that complements the destination ambience of the downtown core. "We've been operating in Downtown Langley for 10 years, growing by almost 900%! We chose Downtown Langley over other neighbouring communities because we really liked the relaxed atmosphere of the pedestrian-friendly one-way strip. It is truly a lovely experience to stroll among the diverse independent stores and find products you would not find any where else. Combined with affordable rents, marketing support, and a friendly local business community, Downtown Langley is a great place to run a business." Carrie Thachuk, Owner THE PASSIONATE HOME thepassionatehome.com Ranked One of the Top Best Cities for Work in BC, Langley City offers a growing population, a strong trade market and some of the lowest housing and leasing costs in Metro Vancouver. Discover why Langley City is the place to be. "Langley City is a great strategic location and a great place to do Discover why Langley City is the place to be. Discover why Langley City is the place to be. AWARD WINNING SUCCESS • 2015 Green Champion Award, Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) • 2015 UBCM Open for Business Award: BC Small Business • 2015 FCM Sustainable Communities Award • 2014 UBCM Open for Business Award • 2014 BCEDA Community Award: Brownfield Redevelopment Strategy • 2013 CUI Brownie Award: Brownfield Redevelopment Strategy • 2013 UBCM Open for Business Award • 2013 NAIOP Municipal Excellence Award • 2010 PIBC Award of Excellence: Downtown Master Plan • 2009 BCEDA Award: Downtown Master Plan INDUSTRY: 2,200 JOBS 2.6 MILLION SQUARE FEET CASCADES CASINO RESORT & COAST HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTRE: 550 JOBS KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY: 300 JOBS (LANGLEY) THE COLLECTION: CANADA'S FIRST LUXURY AUTOMALL 1.4 JOBS PER PERSON (JOB RATIO TO LABOUR FORCE)

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