connectivity and access to major routes offer a strategic base from which to serve customers throughout the region, while investing in an owned asset supports the company’s long-term operational plans. “Hamilton emerged as a natural choice because of its strong transportation connectivity, strategic location within the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, and long-term growth potential,” Daab explains. The City of Hamilton’s collaborative approach was another important consideration. IKEA worked closely with municipal partners throughout the planning process, with both parties sharing a commitment to sustainable economic development. The collaboration also included transportation planning, such as a proposed left-turn lane improvement, to proactively address future traffic 31 OCT 2026 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA
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