Key Sectors

Pitt Meadows' diverse economy offers unlimited business opportunities in traditional and emerging sectors. Regionally, Pitt Meadows' potential market area includes the GVRD (estimated population 2,255,880 million in 2005) as well as the Fraser Valley Regional District (estimated population 264,370) - now that's an opportunity to get excited about! Read more [PDF, 4.9MB]

Agriculture

Agriculture has been the main economic driver for decades. Along with a well-planned and compact urban highland, the community offers some of the richest agricultural land in Canada, generating significant value from dairy production, cranberries, blueberries, nursery stock, greenhouse crops and recent ventures into agri-tourism. Pitt Meadows ranks sixth among BC's municipalities in terms of agricultural production value. Within the GVRD, Pitt Meadows is the fourth largest agricultural producer. Read more [PDF, 4.2MB].

Transportation/Aviation

By air, rail, road and river, Pitt Meadows offers every major mode of transportation to ship goods quickly and efficiently to market. From the rapidly-expanding Pitt Meadows Airport to CPR's Vancouver Intermodal Facility, new bridge and highway projects and plans for a future port, business in Pitt Meadows makes sense for companies that rely on quick and convenient access to market. Read more [PDF, 4.8MB].

Tourism

Situated amongst magnificent mountains, pastoral meadows, beautiful forests, connecting rivers and North America's largest tidal lake, it's no wonder Pitt Meadows draws thousands of visitors each year. The city currently offers a wide variety of attractions, facilities and services as well as an array of accommodation and dining options while presenting vast opportunity for continued growth in this sector, especially as we ramp-up to the 2010 Olympics. Read more [PDF, 5.2MB].

Commercial/Retail

Pitt Meadows is becoming the North Fraser's go-to shopping area. The City offers a stable and optimistic business climate and is attracting regional and national companies representing a wide variety of industries. Current retail and commercial developments include: Meadowtown Centre, Lougheed Highway Business Park, Pitt Meadows Business Park and the North Lougheed Business Park. Depending on the nature of your business, we can help you select the best location. Read more [PDF, 4.6MB].

Equally important to Pitt Meadows' healthy economy, the following secondary sectors present significant opportunities.

Home-based Businesses: Many types of businesses can be operated from your home. There are currently over 100 home-based businesses operating in Pitt Meadows with this number expecting to double every two to three years. This indicates that a strong entrepreneurial philosophy is emerging in many residents. The City of Pitt Meadows continues to refine home-based business regulations in order to stimulate further business development at the small and micro levels.

Education: School District 42 (serving the community of Pitt Meadows and the neighboring community of Maple Ridge) is one of the fastest growing learning communities in BC, serving slightly over 15,000 students. The District meets the diverse needs of the students by offering a variety of programs as well as partnerships with accredited colleges and universities. As baby-boomers move towards retirement a significant shortage will occur in the workplace. The need for specialized training centres and post-secondary institutions is ever-present.

General Industry: Pitt Meadows offers your business unrivalled opportunities, skilled people, choice of several locations and the support you need to make the most of them. The City is committed to a healthy balance of residential, commercial and light industrial development that provides a mix of local employment opportunities and a wide range of amenities and services. Whether your business is in the idea phase, start-up or you are already established we encourage you to contact us with your ideas and questions.

To discuss what the City of Pitt Meadows can offer your business or to discuss what your business can offer the City of Pitt Meadows, please contact us today.

2009 Business Licence by type:

Abbattoir	2	Filming/Movie Making	23
Aircraft	14	Golf Course	4
Automobile including service stations	22	Driving Range	1
Banks	6	Home Occupants	78
Beauty	24	Insurance Agent	7
Bed & Breakfast	3	Manufacturing	6
Boat Marina	1	Neighbourhood Public Houses	2
Cabaret	1	Professional Practitioner	53
Caterer/Concession	1	Rental Units	10
Child Care	19	Restaurants	26
Consulting/Technical Services	43	Retail and/or Wholesale Merchant	108
Contractor-General	40	Service Trade	52
Contractor-Sub	218	Theatre	1
		Businesses not Enumerated	54

N.B. Not all businesses reflect a permanent business presence in Pitt Meadows.
Some businesses are non-resident licence holders operating on a temporary basis.

For further details on any of the information provided here, please refer to the complete Community Profile [PDF, 2968 KB] or contact us today.

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