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Maple Ridge is boldly positioned for success.
Maple Ridge, at the heart of British Columbia’s Lower Mainland, is boldly moving to build a city where businesses can thrive and people can live, work, invest and play in their own backyard and beyond. The home of the qicəy (Katzie) and qʼʷa:n̓ƛʼən (Kwantlen) First Nations since Time Immemorial, Maple Ridge is celebrating its 150th anniversary this September.
From the soaring alpine heights of Golden Ears to the waters of the majestic Fraser River, Maple Ridge is brimming with spectacular scenery and renowned parks throughout the territory. And it’s not just the locals who get to experience the beauty; hundreds of movies and TV shows like Virgin River, Tracker, Reacher, Goosebumps and more have called ‘Action!’ in Maple Ridge.
Home to more than 100,000 residents (projected to grow to 150,000 within the next 20 years), and with more than 11 million people living less than a day’s drive away, Maple Ridge is a prime location for businesses looking to serve an affluent, mobile and globally connected population.
Businesses in Maple Ridge have access to two international airports (YVR, YXX), a full-service regional airport (YPK), one of North America’s closest ports to Asia (Port of Vancouver), two intermodal rail terminals and four border crossings into the United States, all less than one hour away. Goods loaded in Maple Ridge can be on their way around the world quicker than ever before.
For these reasons and more, E-One Moli Energy, makers of Molicel brand high-performance rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, has chosen Maple Ridge as the home of its new North American manufacturing and R&D facility. This $1.05 billion investment speaks to the company’s belief in Maple Ridge and the City’s efforts to grow the advanced manufacturing and portable energy sectors.
Make Maple Ridge your investment destination of choice. We can show you how. Contact us today at invest@mapleridge.ca or 604.467.7320.
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