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2008-09-16

LEDC ranks in the Top Ten Canadian Economic Development organizations

London ON - (September 16, 2008) Today, Site Selection magazine announces the London Economic Development Corporation ranks in the Top Ten Canadian Economic Development organizations and London ranks 8th as a Top Canadian Metro. Site Selection magazine is a leading US-based source for expansion planning information for executives across North America.

The decision criteria were based on the following elements:

- Number of new facilities & expansions
- Projects per capita
- Project capital investment per capita
- Project job creation per capita
- 100+ job projects per capita
- Effectiveness of Web Resources

According to Adam Bruns, Managing Editor of Site Selection Magazine, "Consistency in corporate project attraction, job creation, regional partnership, proactive programming and quality data resources distinguished Site Selection's Top Economic Development Groups of 2008."

"This is significant recognition for London and the entire LEDC team by an organization held in high regard by the North American site selector community," said Peter White, London Economic Development Corporation's President and CEO. "This independent assessment of London's economic growth, measured by job creation, new investments, infrastructure and online resources is another tool for LEDC to raise London's profile internationally."

Site Selection magazine is a top US Magazine that delivers expansion planning information to 44,000 executives of fast-growing firms. It is published by Conway Data Inc., which is an international publishing and association management company headquartered in Atlanta.

"As Londoners, we believe our city is a great place to live and work, and ideal for investing in new enterprise," says Mayor Anne Marie DeCicco-Best. "Now, thanks to the ongoing efforts of LEDC, we are garnering national attention through objective Site Selection rankings, proving our economic strategy is indeed working to ensure our city's future prosperity."

The London Economic Development Corporation celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, influencing the growth of London's economy through the attraction of new investment, and supporting the growth and development of existing businesses.

For more information, please contact:
Peter White
President and CEO
London Economic Development Corporation
519-661-5314

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