COMMUNITY PROFILE - Marathon Ontario

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LABOUR PROFILEYou need well trained labour to establish oroperate a successful business. And Marathonhas just that. The majority of Marathon’s workforceis well trained and highly skilled.Labour ForceIndicators Total Male FemaleParticipation rate 73.8 78.2 69.1Employment rate 69.1 73.3 64.6Unemployment rate 6.4 6.2 6.016%9%20%2%14%24%15%OtherBusiness servicesHealth &educationFinance &real estateWholesale &retail tradeManufacturing &constructionAgriculture & otherresource-basedSource: Statistics CanadaINCOME CHARACTERISTICSIn Marathon average household and familyincomes are higher than provincial averages, andextremely competitive. Take into account theincidence of low income, and Marathon is anexcellent place to ‘live, work and play’.FAMILY AND HOUSEHOLD INCOMEAverage Household Income $65,067Median Household Income $82,991Average Family Income $69,056Median Family Income $72,565Incidence of Low Income 9.1%Income Levels Total Male FemaleUnder $1,000 95 40 55$1,000 – 2,999 205 90 110$3,000 – 4,999 155 45 110$5,000 – 6,999 160 60 100$7,000 – 9,999 170 60 110$10,000 – 11,999 175 55 120$12,000 – 14,999 125 40 85$15,000 – 19,999 160 45 115$20,000 – 24,999 115 25 95$25,000 – 29,999 145 70 70$30,000 – 34,999 130 40 90$35,000 – 39,999 180 95 80$40,000 – 44,999 150 100 50$45,000 – 49,999 145 85 60$50,000 – 59,999 235 200 30$60,000 and over 705 685 20Average Income (full time, full year) $56,419 $64,582 $37,574Source: Statistics CanadaTOWN OF MARATHON - COMMUNITY PROFILE 7
TAX BASEThe majority of operating finances collected by the Town of Marathon are dependent upon theannual taxes levied on its property owners. These funds are applied towards the administration ofall municipal departments for the provision of many essential services: police and fire protection,road maintenance, sewage and drainage, parks and recreation, economic development and tourism.2008 TAX RATES Municipal Education TotalTax Class Tax Rate Tax Rate Tax RateCommercial Taxable 0.03558542 0.02063712 0.05622254Commercial Tenant Taxable 0.03558542 0.02063712 0.05622254Commercial Taxable: Vacant Unit/Excess Land 0.02490979 0.014444598 0.03935577Commercial Taxable: Vacant Land 0.03083405 0.001788165 0.04871570Industrial Taxable 0.06405375 0.02032768 0.08438143Industrial Taxable: Vacant Land 0.04163494 0.01321299 0.05484793Large Industrial Taxable 0.06405375 0.02032768 0.08438143Large Industrial Vacant Land 0.04163494 0.01321299 0.05484793Shopping Center Taxable 0.03558542 0.02063712 0.05622254For more detailed tax information, contact the Town of Marathon’s Economic Development Officeat (807) 229-1340 Extension 2228.REAL ESTATEThere are a variety of available options for acompany or business looking to establishoperations in Marathon. Available locationsrange in size, zoning, and features. Lease ratesand sale prices are very attractive andcompetitive. A full listing of available industrial,commercial, and office space is readilyavailable by contacting the Town of MarathonEconomic Development Office.EXISTING SPACECurrently, there are a number of commercialspaces available in Marathon. The size and typeof these commercial spaces vary, withproperties ranging from those 1,000 square feetin size, to those in excess of 8,000 square feet.Some of these spaces offer, high traffic, highprofile locations in indoor and strip malls, whileothers offer locations on Highway commercialzones, or modern industrial park space.Whatever your location preference may be, theTown of Marathon Economic DevelopmentOffice is more than willing to organize aconfidential tour of available land and spaces.OPERATING COSTSIndustrial and commercial lease rates inMarathon are extremely competitive. Thesecompetitive rates make Marathon a low-costcentre to do business.OPTION TO BUILDIf building a new facility is what you’re lookingfor, Marathon has locations to suit yourindustrial or commercial needs.8 www.marathon.ca
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Page 3 and 4: COMMUNITY VISION STATEMENT AND MISS
Page 5 and 6: WHY MARATHON?The opportunities.Mara
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