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Good move, London

London is surrounded by a diverse, highly skilled and educated workforce and is the Regional Centre for southwestern Ontario. Surrounded by the Great Lakes, London's strategic location between the eastern and midwestern urban regions of Canada and United States (with over 150 million people within a one day's drive) is recognized as an excellent location for business and industry.

The London community benefits from comprehensive low cost health care, a competitive tax structure and a positive attitude by local government towards business. The strength of London's Medical and Research sectors is a significant factor in the City's ability to adapt to a changing global economy. With 7 hospitals in the area, the City's medical, clinical trials, and research/development facilities are among the finest in Canada. The Globe and Mail, Canada's national newspaper, called London "Canada's Centre for Biotechnology". London's Biotechnology Commercialization Centre comes on line in 2002, funded by a $10 million commitment from the City of London and the Province of Ontario.

London is one of the leading educational centres in the country. The University of Western Ontario, with 30,000 students, attracts scholars and professional people from around the world. Their schools of Business, Medicine, Dentistry, Law and Engineering continue to lead the nation in achievement.

You can get pretty much everywhere in London in under 20 minutes and have something to enjoy when you arrive. A standard two-storey home costs $148,000 (CDN). An executive two-story costs about $188,000 (CDN). Combine this with safe schools, theatre, a full slate of sports and recreational activities, first class dining, a city wide biking/hiking trail, and year round calendar of festivals and events, and you'll realize London really is a Good Move.

For more information on London, visit www.city.london.on.ca.