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Welcome to Chatham-Kent

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent, a community of approximately 110,000 people, covering 2,494 square kilometres (1,715 square miles) is located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario .

Nestled between the moderating influences of
Lake Erie to the south, Lake Huron to the north and Lake St. Clair to the west, Chatham-Kent enjoys a temperate climate year round.

Chatham-Kent is bisected by Highway 401, the main transportation corridor from
Windsor to Montreal . There are 950,000 Canadians living within a one-hour drive of Chatham-Kent. An impressive 60% of United States ’ residents live within a six-hour drive of Chatham-Kent.

Chatham-Kent’s proximity to the
United States (there are three major border crossings within a one hour drive) makes it an ideal choice for automotive manufacturers and other industries engaging in “just-in-time” delivery. Meritor Suspension Systems Co., International Truck and Engine Corporation Canada , Siemens VDO Automotive, and Arvin Meritor all call Chatham-Kent home.

As a result of the combination of the moderate climate and rich soil, Chatham-Kent is located in the richest agricultural area in
Canada . Large agricultural industries like Pioneer Hi-Bred, Thompsons Limited and Commercial Alcohols have found Chatham-Kent the natural location for their operations.

Residents of Chatham-Kent enjoy the small town feeling that encompasses the twenty-three communities that make up the municipality while benefiting from the efficiencies of a regional municipal government. The Corporation of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent was established on
January 1, 1998 and has led the Province of Ontario in municipal amalgamations.

Chatham-Kent offers quality educational facilities, healthcare facilities and services, a large number of recreational facilities and programs, affordable housing, low tax rates and all the amenities of a large city.

A comprehensive Newcomer Package can be downloaded on the right.
This package contains a number of helpful resources that may assist you and your family in settling into Chatham-Kent,

If you would like to obtain a “Welcome to Chatham-Kent” package, or would like any other specific information on the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, please contact Chatham-Kent Economic Development Services at 519-351-7700 or by email to ckeds@chatham-kent.ca.

Posting created by: Economic Development group.
Last updated: Saturday, May 02, 2009
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