Economic Development

1flagstaffregion copy 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:

1. Business Retention and Expansion
2. Attraction and Retention of Citizens
3. New Business Start-ups
4. New Business Investment
5. 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

The Business Seminar Series

The Business Seminar Series is a set of in-person workshops conducted by quality facilitators on a complete range of topics that will help strengthen our Region’s businesses. They are offered on a regular basis (usually monthly) at the Battle River Innovation Centre. We will be publishing our list of topics soon.

If you are interested in the program, please contact Shaina George – Economic Development Coordinator at 780-384-4151 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to start the in-take process.

Business Support Program (BSP)

The Business Support Program (BSP) is a tailored support program that provides businesses with access to professional supports and funding. It is a three-phase program consisting of 1) Needs Assessment, 2) Professional Support to create a Development Plan, and 3) Funding to Implement the Development Plan. Through this program, BREOC is seeking to support the business environment in its contribution to successful economic transition.

Concierge of Programming

The private sector development support network within Canada is vast and sophisticated. While BREOC offers many programs, it may not offer the correct service or solution for all business owners. Therefore, the Concierge of Programming service provides a 1-on-1 support and referral service based on your needs with the goal of finding the most appropriate business supports. The BRIC’s staff are here to serve all clients who need help with employment, starting a business, and/or operating their business.

Thought Exchange Program

The Thought Exchange is a small business problem-solving initiative dedicated to bringing small business owners together to act as one another’s unofficial ‘Board of Advisors’, with the goal of supporting each other in solving each other’s business problems. It consists of monthly meetings that seek to help small businesses solve their problems, and another set of monthly meetings to conduct a community demonstration program that is driven by the region’s business owners. It is driven and supported by membership fees and corporate sponsorships.

Available Programs

For more programs, click below to register on Eventbrite.

Publications

Business and Investment Assistant

The Business and Investment Assistant helps you navigate your way through useful business and investment information.

Contact Information

Jenalee Waring

Economic Development Officer

(780) 384-4152 (direct line) (780) 384-3635 (fax) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Shaina George

Economic Development Coordinator

(780) 384-4151 (direct line) (780) 384-3635 (fax) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Kerri Lefsrud

Administrative Assistant

(780) 384-4150 (direct line) (780) 384-3635 (fax) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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