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The southern most city in Canada and one of the most populated is Windsor. Located in the province of Ontario the area is one of the larger and most recognized cities in the nation, with a long history and extended population. The estimated population of the city of Windsor is 216,473 in the core, and an estimated population of 323,342 in the greater metropolitan area. The area was primarily settled by Native American people, but was later turned into French colony, around 1749 as a major hub for agriculture. It is noted that the city is the longest settlement in the nation of Canada to the west of Montreal and was originally named “Petite Cote” (Little Coast). The area has a deep French heritage that remains to this day, with many street names, locations and areas named in French. The language spoken is predominantly French, but English abounds as well. We also service Montreal, Toronto, Quebec, and Vancouver.

Windsor Economy:

The economic picture of Windsor is based on several large scale industries. Some of the bigger industries in the area include, education, tourism, government services, manufacturing, and service. There is a great deal of diversified job option for those looking for employment of all types in the greater area. Recently, the city has gained a great influx of high technology companies, creating an even more diverse business district than that of several decades past. Some of the larger companies with offices in the area include, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, International Joint Commission, Caesars Windsor, and many others. The city has an unemployment rate of around 8.7% and has been higher in the past. It has recently dropped slightly, with economists remaining optimistic about the economic future of the community at large.

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The area has received a great deal of construction and real estate development for commercial purposes, but not necessarily inland. The improved transportation infrastructure has been focused on the water fronts and near the areas of east and west. Even though there is a great deal of developments to explore in the downtown areas, a good portion of the city's finances have gone into improvements in transportation, rail and more. The area boasts a great number of office space rentals, commercial real estate, retail spaces, and warehouses for those looking to start or continue to grow a business. The office vacancy rate of Windsor has been hovering around 8.5% and has been climbing in recent months. A survey of available spaces yielded results comparable to larger cities, with prices starting at around $1 – $3 a square foot for 1,000 square feet of space and more. Smaller options abound as well starting at around $500 a month. There are plenty of areas to explore in the greater Windsor area to help entrepreneurs of all types.

The climate of Windsor is on par with the rest of the province of Ontario. The climate does receive some harsh weather in the winter months, and it is relatively cold. It can get below freezing on many consecutive days. The annual snowfall is roughly 50 inches. The summers get very hot and humid at times with temperatures averaging in triple digits at the peak. The area does receive a good amount of extreme weather at times, with tornadoes and storms hitting the area.