Economic Development focuses on regional priorities and tactics to stabilize the population with investment attraction, business retention, entrepreneurship, and signature tourism development. Strategic priorities identified in the five-year economic and community development strategic plan are:
- Business Retention and Expansion
- Attraction and Retention of Citizens
- New Business Start-ups
- New Business Investment
- Economic Development as a Supportive Team Member
Click for a full copy of the Five-year Economic and Community Development Strategic Plan.
The Economic Development department offers numerous programs and services to the citizens and businesses of the Region focusing on economic sustainability and community development.
Business Supports
Available Programs
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Podcast
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Business and Investment Assistant
The Business and Investment Assistant helps you navigate your way through useful business and investment information.
Contacts
Jenalee Waring
Economic Development Officer
(780) 384-4152 (direct line)
(780) 384-3635 (fax)
Shaina George
Economic Development Coordinator
(780) 384-4151 (direct line)
(780) 384-3635 (fax)