--- title: Welcome to Invest Chester description: doing business investing in the municipality of chester economic development key sectors --- [![Chester_Logo_CMYK_Vert_Colour (1)_reduced](https://www.investchester.ca/hubfs/Chester_Logo_CMYK_Vert_Colour%20(1)_reduced.jpg "Chester_Logo_CMYK_Vert_Colour (1)_reduced")](https://investchester-9402362.hs-sites.com/home?hsLang=en-ca) # The Best of Nova Scotia in One Place [![play-icon](https://www.investchester.ca/hubfs/play-icon.png) ](https://www.investchester.ca/hubfs/Municipality%20of%20Chester%20Sound.mp4.mp4?hsLang=en-ca) ###### A PLACE TO THRIVE ### Our Key Sectors ![arts_culture](https://www.investchester.ca/hubfs/arts_culture.png) ##### Arts, Culture + Recreation ![business_services](https://www.investchester.ca/hubfs/business_services.png) ##### Business Services ![construction](https://www.investchester.ca/hubfs/construction.png) ##### Construction ![value_add_manufacturing](https://www.investchester.ca/hubfs/value_add_manufacturing.png) ##### Industrial Development ![green_industry](https://www.investchester.ca/hubfs/green_industry.png) ##### Green Industry ![industrial_development](https://www.investchester.ca/hubfs/industrial_development.png) ##### Niche Manufacturing / Value Added ## Why Invest in the Municipality of Chester? No . 1 #### Quality of Life The Municipality of Chester welcomes new residents to its diverse community, where they’ll find an enviable lifestyle with a long list of advantages. No . 2 #### Strategic Location With Atlantic Canada's economic hub only 60km away, The Municipality of Chester is an ideal location to easily connect with customers and suppliers. No . 3 #### Access to Talent Businesses in the Municipality can leverage The City of Halifax’s workforce of 460,000 strong all within a 40 minutes drive. No . 4 #### Highly Skilled Workers 60% of the local labour force hold an apprenticeship or post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree. No . 5 #### Research and Innovation There's a reason Nova Scotia is considered the education destination of Canada. Harness the power of Canada’s University Capital with 10 universities, 14 community college campuses and 35,000 students. No . 6 #### Cost of Doing Business The Municipality of Chester is an incredibly cost-competitive place to own and operate a business. ###### meet the south shore ### Beautiful, Strategic Location ![Map of Chester Municipality in Nova Scotia](https://www.investchester.ca/hubfs/chester-close.png) ![Map of Chester Municipality in North America](https://www.investchester.ca/hubfs/chester-far.png) [ ABout The Municipality of Chester ](https://www.investchester.ca/about?hsLang=en-ca) ###### SURROUNDED BY SKILLS ### World Class Talent ## 40 ## 35 ## 6 ## 3 #### 40-minute drive from Canada’s University Capital with 35,000 students, 6 universities and 3 community college campuses. The Municipality of Chester is home to approximately 10,700 people. Due to our proximity to Halifax, our commercial sector has the added value of being able to draw from their workforce of 460,000 strong. Over 40% of residents commute outside of the Municipality, with approximately 30% of those working in Halifax. [ Resources for Business ](https://www.investchester.ca/business-resources?hsLang=en-ca) #### We're Invested Our focus is making this a great place. From beautification projects to grants and scholarships, The Municipality of Chester is committed to investing time and resources to help better the economic and social well-being of the more than two dozen communities who call it home. [Learn More](https://investchester-9402362.hs-sites.com/about?hsLang=en-ca#invested-in-the-community) #### Strength of Local Government Striking the optimal balance. The Municipality of Chester's government is business friendly, fiscally responsible and focused on maintaining the right mix of services, taxes and regulation. We engage in innovative initiatives and are accountable to the people we serve each and every day. [Learn More](https://investchester-9402362.hs-sites.com/about?hsLang=en-ca#strength-in-local-government) ###### The numbers don’t lie ### Chester Cost Advantages ![cost-icon-1](https://www.investchester.ca/hubfs/cost-icon-1.png) ##### Chester Municipality Residents who spend 30% or more of their income on shelter costs: ### 20% Average Home Cost: ### $440,000 Average Salary: ### $62,000 ![cost-icon-2](https://www.investchester.ca/hubfs/cost-icon-2.png) ##### Barrie, Ontario Residents who spend 30% or more of their income on shelter costs: ### 27% Average Home Cost: ### $675,000 Average Salary: ### $65,000 ![cost-icon-3](https://www.investchester.ca/hubfs/cost-icon-3.png) ##### Burnaby, BC Residents who spend 30% or more of their income on shelter costs: ### 28% Average Home Cost: ### $1,050,000 Average Salary: ### $73,000 EYE CANDY ### Perfect Slice of Nova Scotia ** [![municipality-of-chester-camping](https://www.investchester.ca/hubfs/municipality-of-chester-camping.jpg) ](https://www.instagram.com/chestermunicipality/) [** ](https://www.instagram.com/chestermunicipality/) [![municipality-of-chester-cycling](https://www.investchester.ca/hubfs/municipality-of-chester-cycling.jpg) ](https://www.instagram.com/chestermunicipality/) [** ](https://www.instagram.com/chestermunicipality/) [![Two people sitting on a red bench outside the chester playhouse in the early evening.](https://www.investchester.ca/hubfs/010-3-11773_tif.jpg) ](https://www.instagram.com/chestermunicipality/) [** ](https://www.instagram.com/chestermunicipality/) [![image shows two chairs at the end of a dock overlooking a lake surrounded by trees with a blue sky](https://www.investchester.ca/hubfs/010-3-11580_jpeg.jpg) ](https://www.instagram.com/p/COoQulDngGJ/) [** ](https://www.instagram.com/p/COoQulDngGJ/) [![Photo shows a boat gliding along the water in front of the oak island resort on a sunny day](https://www.investchester.ca/hubfs/010-3-11782_tif.jpg) ](https://www.instagram.com/chestermunicipality/) [** ](https://www.instagram.com/chestermunicipality/) [![five adirondack chairs overlooking trees and the community of New Ross from Ruby's Trail.](https://www.investchester.ca/hubfs/IMG_0515.jpg) ](https://www.instagram.com/p/CPBkVHfnLcN/) [** ](https://www.instagram.com/p/CPBkVHfnLcN/) #### Contact Brian Webb to learn more about why Chester might be the right fit for you. ##### Brian Webb Senior Economic Development Officer [SCHEDULE A CALL](mailto:ecodev@chester.ca) ![Chester_Logo_Vert_Colour_Reversed-1](https://www.investchester.ca/hubfs/Chester_Logo_Vert_Colour_Reversed-1.png "Chester_Logo_Vert_Colour_Reversed-1") #### Contact Us Municipality of Chester PO Box 369 151 King Street, Chester Nova Scotia, B0J 1J0 Telephone: [902-275-3554 ](tel:902-275-3554) [ ecodev@chester.ca](mailto:ecodev@chester.ca) - [**](https://www.instagram.com/chestermunicipality/) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/chestermunicipality) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/1399430/admin/) - [**](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_uKlob3qOA6eD62x1kK5Kw) #### Quick Links #### Newsletter Stay up to date with the latest News and Chester events.