Have you ever thought about starting a business? Why not do it in Dieppe? You may be asking yourself...why Dieppe? Here are eight reasons to set up your business here.

1. Low-cost of living
   Dieppe offers a fairly high standard of living because of the relatively low cost of land and the second-lowest property tax rate in New Brunswick. This gives residents more discretionary income that can be spent and reinvested in the region. In addition, the average income in Dieppe is $65,158, which is higher than the provincial average of $52,553—a sign of the region’s thriving economy.
   
   
2. Exponential population growthHere’s an interesting fact: From 2001 to 2016, the City of Dieppe’s population increased by 70%! With such rapid population growth, Dieppe is always looking to attract new residents. The market is also favourable for the construction of new residential infrastructures for new citizens.
   
   
3. Highway accessThe Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 2) is right nearby, facilitating any trade outside the region. Access to this highway is essential to Dieppe’s strategic positioning, and makes doing business with the rest of the Maritimes easy and efficient. There are also several major transportation companies in Dieppe, including Midland, UPS, FedEx, and many more.
   
   
4. Proximity to Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International AirportIn the same vein, the Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport is right outside the city, a major asset for many companies in the region. In 2016, 25,021 tonnes of air cargo were transported, a figure that keeps increasing year after year!
   
   
5. Bilingual workforceCould your company benefit from bilingual employees? Look no further! According to Statistics Canada’s 2016 Census, more than 74% of Dieppe’s population is bilingual. In fact, Opportunities New Brunswick (ONB) attracts major projects by promoting our warm, bilingual population as a major competitive advantage.
   
   
6. A green cityThe City of Dieppe tries to stay a step ahead of other communities by being avant-gardist with respect to environmental issues. In 2016, the City planted more than 680 trees and small trees across the city, making it more attractive and environmentally friendly. In addition, initiatives for water management, renewable energy and air quality have been implemented. These initiatives led to the installation of three smart charging stations to charge electric vehicles!
   
   
7. Parks, green space, and 55 kilometres of bicycle pathsDieppe’s green spaces make it unique. Even in the middle of the city, there are trees and green spaces, such as Place 1604 right next to City Hall. There are also 55 kilometres of bicycle paths, which encourage residents to stay active.
   
   
8. Dynamic business environmentNetworking opportunities plentiful in Dieppe and the Greater Moncton Area, allowing you to more easily integrate into the community and create strategic partnerships. The Expansion Dieppe Banquet, INNOVATIUM and events organized by the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton and the Conseil économique du Nouveau-Brunswick (CÉNB) are just some of the most popular examples.
   
   

“La Place” is an exciting new venue for entrepreneurs, offering co-working and professional meeting space right in the heart of the city.

From both an economic and entrepreneurial standpoint, Dieppe is the perfect place to do business. Our team can, among other things, help you create the partnerships you need to successfully develop your company. We look forward to seeing you in Dieppe, where business is booming!