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Keep up to date with the latest news and notifications that concern economic & business development in Spruce Grove & Region.

Available Tri Us Event Sponsorship Spruce Grove Offers!

Monday, August 19, 2019

Every year there is a Tri Us Event Sponsorship Spruce Grove offers to local non-profit groups and organizations who are hosting events. These events are often regional, provincial, national, or international. To be eligible for this sponsorship program the events must provably benefit the community. Each group can apply to the program for two events maximum each year. There are three levels of funding available: National, Provincial, and Regional. The National level provides assistance for up to $750 and must represent more than one province. The Provincial level provides assistance for up to $500 and must represent one or mor...

Learn More About the Tri Us Sponsorship Spruce Grove!

Monday, August 05, 2019

Non-profit organizations can benefit from the Tri Us Sponsorship Spruce Grove! Non-profit organizations often host regional, provincial, national, and international events. To support these organizations the Economic & Business Development Department created the Tri Us Event Sponsorship program to provide financial assistance for these organizations to help ensure their events are a success. In order to be eligible for this funding assistance these groups must prove their events will benefit the community in some way. Each organization can apply for assistance from the program for two events per year. There are three levels of funding that non-profit organizations can receiv...

Helping SMEs start up, scale up, access new markets

Friday, August 02, 2019

GOVERNMENT OF CANADA The Government of Canada has made available $450 million through the Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative to help Canadian small and medium-sized businesses start up, scale up and access new markets.

Need help exporting?

Friday, August 02, 2019

EXPORT DEVELOPMENT CANADA Need help exporting? Export Development Canada (EDC) committed $250 million over three years to provide financing and insurance solutions for women-owned and women-led businesses that are exporting or looking to begin exporting. To complement this commitment, EDC has announced a $50 million Women in Trade Investments Program to offer equity capital specifically designed to help Canadian women entrepreneurs.

Learn about some of Spruce Grove's amazing businesses!

Thursday, August 01, 2019

On the Business Stories page of our website you can learn more about businesses who are finding success in Spruce Grove. Download our Here We Grow Profile series including the newest version of Finding Success in Spruce Grove.

Women Entrepreneur Strategy

Thursday, August 01, 2019

GOVERNMENT OF CANADA The Government of Canada is advancing women's economic empowerment with the first ever Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES), a $2-billion investment that seeks to double the number of women-owned businesses by 2025

Alberta Missions to Greater China

Friday, July 26, 2019

ALBERTA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TRADE & TOURISM has release a series of upcoming Alberta Missions to Greater China.

Businesses Recognized as Community Spirit Spruce Grove Winners

Monday, July 22, 2019

Every year one local business is awarded the Community Spirit Spruce Grove award. Local businesses are nominated by non-profit groups, community groups, and local residents. Each local business nominated for this award has helped community financially, through leadership, or volunteerism in support of events and programs that help the community. The chosen winner is presented the award at the Spruce Grove Chamber Gala, which is a yearly event. Last year, in 2018, the business awarded the Community Spirit Spruce Grove award was Save-On Foods. In 2017, the McLeod Home Building Centre won. Other past winners of this award for communit...

Spruce Grove Economic Development Strategy & Action Plan 2017-2022

Monday, July 08, 2019

The Spruce Grove Economic Development Strategy & Action Plan 2017-2022, which is overseen by the Spruce Grove Economic Development Advisory Committee, was developed to provide the city with a strategic action plan for the city’s economic and business development efforts. The goal of this action plan is to help Spruce Grove become a more sustainable and economic strong community, through economic development efforts. The committee does this by analyzing both the general population and employment growth as well as the business and industry sector’s performance. The advisory committee is also looking at targeted investment attraction, looking for investors to hel...

Spruce Grove Economic Development Advisory Committee: Helping Economic Development!

Monday, July 01, 2019

What does the Spruce Grove Economic Development Advisory Committee (SGEDAC) do? This committee’s main goal it to act as an advisory council to City Council regarding strategic planning of economic development projects and implementation of these projects. There are currently eight members of the committee. Three members are from the Council, two members are representatives of Spruce Grove and District Chamber of Commerce, two members represent local business, and two members represent the general public’s interests. The committee not only helps City Council with recommendations and advice on economic development in the area, they also promote and encourage local businesses regardin...

Business Development Spruce Grove Offers!

Thursday, June 20, 2019

Business development Spruce Grove is offering businesses who are looking for a place to locate information on why Spruce Grove could be the right place for your business! The website offers businesses information on the community by providing an in-depth community profile on the area, including demographics, economic data, data maps, and community comparison information. The city’s website provides listing for sites currently up for sale or lease, with detailed information on every site listed. Information on Spruce Grove’s business climate, including workforce and key industry data are also provided. Lastly, Invest in Spruce Grove’s website provides business with severa...

Find Spruce Grove Business Information

Thursday, June 20, 2019

Businesses are moving into the Spruce Grove area! Spruce Grove businesses have several advantages available to them such as a convenient location, strong workforce and available property. For businesses, developers, and site selectors who are looking to locate in a robust area - this is a great for. Whether one is looking for a small office building or a larger industrial site, Spruce Grove has desirable locations available for any sized business and property. Located next to major highways, an airport, railways, it is appealing for any business that transports products. The retail industry is thriving in the city, accounting fo...

Population Spruce Grove: Community Profile

Thursday, June 20, 2019

The population Spruce Grove has within its community makes Spruce Grove a sought after place to locate, both for businesses and residents alike. The local community is causing quite a stir in the business sector and has been expanding. There is a total population of 37,654 people and 14,307 total households located in Spruce Grove. The majority of residents located in this city make $100,000 or over for household income, one reason why the area has such a strong retail sector. Manufacturing, healthcare and social services, and retail trade are the top three industries in terms of employment, with severa...

Resources for Economic Development in Spruce Grove

Thursday, June 20, 2019

Economic development in Spruce Grove is important for growing the city’s businesses. Our website has a wealth of tools, resources, and information on the area, specifically designed to help business owners learn more about the area and why locating a business here could be beneficial. We offer a wealth of information on the community and business sector, including in-depth demographics, a community profile, data maps, a community comparison profile and more! We also provide information on the business climate of the area, such as information on the workforce, key industries, and incentives for businesses who locate there. We offer severa...

Spruce Grove Business News!

Thursday, June 20, 2019

Spruce Grove business news has been flowing in and there is much to be excited about! Located just a few miles west from the major city of Edmonton, this thriving economic community has become a home to hundreds of businesses in several different industries. Among the exciting news coming from Spruce Grove are the listings of several current tax credits, grants and other funding programs carved out to help businesses within the region. Spruce Grove also provides businesses and potential businesses with planning tools such as permits and license information, development and land use plans, strategies, reports, and action plans...

Spruce Grove News: What is Happening in Spruce Grove?

Thursday, June 20, 2019

: Visit our website for Spruce Grove news. Our town is home to over 35,000 people. There is a lot going on with events and exciting things happening within the community. In the business sector, Spruce Grove has continued to grow. The city is renovating and building sites for sale or lease for entrepreneurs and businesses looking to locate in a robust, growing locale. Visit our website for more Spruce Grove news! There you will find a wealth of information on the demographics and an in-depth community profile, news on the business climate as well as business resources, city services information...

Spruce Grove: The Best Place to do Business!

Thursday, June 20, 2019

Looking for the best place to do business? Check out Spruce Grove! The city is home to hundreds of businesses in a multitude of industries. These industries include Agriculture, Utility Services, Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesales, Retail, Transportation and Warehousing, Banking, Real Estate, Technical Service, Education, and Healthcare Services and more! So, what makes Spruce Grove a good fit for your business? Aside from being home to a wide array of industries, it is also home to a workforce of highly trained and skilled workers, has a close connection to major highways, railways, and airports, and gives a significantly lower non-residential tax rat...

Starting a Business in Spruce Grove!

Thursday, June 20, 2019

Are you looking for a robust, expanding area to locate your new business? Starting a business in Spruce Grove could be ideal for you! Spruce Grove offers several incentives for businesses who are looking for a new location. This region has a highly skilled local workforce and close connections to major highways, railways, airports, and public transit. There are buildings and properties available for businesses to buy or lease on the market right now! Our website has an online database of available properties that users can search through when looking for a building to buy or lease. In addition, Spruce Grov...

The Spruce Grove Economy is Strong!

Thursday, June 20, 2019

The Spruce Grove economy is strong and expanding! New businesses are moving into Spruce Grove and taking advantage of their wide variety of available property options! Every new business that is choosing to relocate into this ideal community is in return increasing the workforce and employment rates. These new businesses are helping Spruce Grove to further grow the local economy. Current businesses succeeding and thriving in the community are helping sustain and increase the economy as well! With many new redevelopment projects as well as the construction of new buildings for new businesses, the city’s growth is on full display. Th...

Time to Invest in Spruce Grove!

Thursday, June 20, 2019

If you are looking to invest in a stable and growing area for your business then it’s time to invest in Spruce Grove! Spruce Grove has plenty of opportunities for any business to expand and grow! Whether you are looking for a small office building or a larger building or warehouse, they have plenty of options to choose from. The city also has several land sites that businesses and developers can build on available for purchase. Whether you are choosing to buy or lease, Spruce Grove has many property options available. Visit our website to look at these site selections...

Export with Ease - TAP Program

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

EDMONTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The World Trade Centre in partnership with Edmonton Economic Development Corp. and the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce presents TAP - Canada's Trade Accelerator Program. TAP is a dynamic, hands-on six-week workshop for small to medium-sized enterprises, providing essential knowledge, resources and coaching to scale up, develop and execute an export plan. TAP - Edmonton will provide the essential insights, resources, and training to help ambitious companies develop and deliver a plan to export.

FREE business help for entrepreneurs at the Business Link

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

THE BUSINESS LINK Looking for opportunities to learn and connect with other entrepreneurs? Check out the Business Link website for upcoming events and webinars to learn from local experts, hear from Alberta’s small business owners and find out how the small business community can support you in your journey

Tech West Canada - Trade Mission

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

TECH WEST CANADA provides practical support to Western Canadian technology companies looking to grow their business by participating in international events. Learn more and register for these events at Techwestcanada.ca. To ensure you don't miss out on future opportunities sign up for the Tech West newsletter.

Edmonton's Push to Become a 'Health City'

Monday, May 13, 2019

ALBERTA VENTURE From winning prestigious mentorship programs to working with city-run synergy efforts, Edmonton healthcare businesses are making strides, but more work needs to be done in terms of growing IP at home and engaging Alberta's notoriously risk-averse investors. Edmonton was perhaps over-represented in this year's Canada Chicago Mentorship Program (C2MP), a prestigious piece of teamwork between the country and its neighbour to the south. Last February, 20 Canadian med-tech businesses applied for the program's five spots. Read full story.

Spruce Grove, Parkland County reach annexation agreement

Monday, April 29, 2019

SPRUCE GROVE EXAMINER Spruce Grove, Parkland County reach annexation agreement. The City and Parkland County both voted to approve a memorandum of agreement at their respective council meetings on Tuesday for the annexation of land. The City and Parkland County both voted to approve a memorandum of agreement at their respective council meetings on Tuesday for the annexation of land. In all, the city will grow by 458 hectares with future lands identified for potential growth beyond the current 30-year plan. Read full story here.

New affordable housing for people 55+ announced for Stony Plain

Monday, April 22, 2019

Sixty-three one-and-two bedroom units will be built to support low-income residents. New affordable housing is coming to Stony Plain for people 55 and over. The collaboration between the Alberta government and the Meridian Housing Foundation was announced. It will bring 63 one-and-two bedroom units to the community to better support people on low-income. Meridian Housing Foundation currently houses over 250 seniors in Parkland County and will manage the new four-storey complex. Read full article.

Cannabis producer set for operation in Parkland County

Friday, April 19, 2019

In fact, some of the biggest supporters of the company have been those in other ag sectors to the point they have invested. The next chapter of agriculture is being written with cannabis in Parkland County. In the run-up to the plant and its related products’ nearly century-long prohibition coming to a complete end in 2018, Troy Dezwart and co-founders Gianfranco and Julie Girard Potestio formed Freedom Cannabis. They took possession of their Acheson warehouse, office and manufacturing space in February 2017. Construction of part one finished in December 2018 and more has to be done before they can begin their goal o...

Parkland County focused on investing in region

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Front and centre for Parkland County is the changing economic climate brought on by the phase out of coal energy, which directly affects their assessable tax revenue, and a dwindling pot of revenue from the provincial and federal governments. Parkland County mayor Rod Shaigec is well practiced on his message of perseverance and positive outlook in challenging times. Such was his mantra during the State of the Region Address at the Heritage Pavilion as all three local municipal mayors talked about the past year and their forecasts for the future. Read full article.

Spotlight on the Future of Work

Monday, April 15, 2019

Preparing our Workforce and our Youth In the age of AI, automation and tech disruption across every sector of our present and future economies, the future of work is a crucial consideration for governments, employers, employees, students and our youth alike – it impacts us all. This Spotlight explores the factors that are combining to drastically change how employers select and train their employees, how students and the workforce must embrace lifelong learning, how our educational institutions must approach work-integrated learning, and what roles our governments must play to direct our collective approach to the future of employing, employment and employability. Rea...

LEARN MORE ABOUT SIX FUNDED HEALTH PROJECTS

Friday, April 12, 2019

Alberta Innovates and Alberta Health Services are proud to showcase the six projects funded through the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Health System program: Enhancing Care in the Community funding opportunity. Read full article.

MUNICIPALITIES ARE SIGNING ON TO WASTEWATER TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPING IN ALBERTA

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

A new wastewater filtration technology, invented and commercialized by Edmonton-based Swirltex, is gaining significant traction with Alberta municipalities. The town of Thorsby is an early adopter of the innovative system, which will be used in the town’s wastewater lagoon for the first time this summer. Read full article.

SHEInnovates Alberta chapter

Monday, April 08, 2019

Dawn de Lima, Chair of SHEInnovates, joins Global News Morning Calgary to talk about SHEInnovates, a group formed to support women-led innovation and entrepreneurship in their communities. Watch here.

Alberta invests in innovation to fuel the future

Friday, April 05, 2019

A historic investment in high-tech industries will create thousands of jobs, attract millions in new investment and help diversify Alberta’s economy. The Alberta government is investing $100 million to attract more artificial intelligence-based high-tech companies to invest in Alberta. Coupled with last year’s investment of $50 million to create 3,000 new high-tech training seats at post-secondary institutions across the province, this represents a significant diversification initiative. The province’s investment in technology will build the industry and business capacity needed to help talented Albertans find jobs here at home. This investment in both Alberta Innovates and the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) wil...

Expanding technology relationship with Mexico

Wednesday, April 03, 2019

Alberta tech companies will gain new international partners and access to more markets thanks to a new agreement with the Mexican state of Nuevo Leon. As part of Premier Rachel Notley’s focus on jobs and economic diversification, the Alberta government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Nuevo Leon to explore opportunities that promote innovation. The agreement is focused on the areas of information and communication technologies, life sciences, environmental technologies and clean energy. Alberta is the first Canadian province with this type of MOU with the Mexican state. Read full article.

Spotlight on Indigenous Economic Development

Friday, March 22, 2019

Growing a $100 Billion Aboriginal Economy The Indigenous economy in Canada was estimated at $32 billion in 2016 – and its growth has been outpacing that of the national economy since then. With the Aboriginal youth population set to grow at 4 times the national average in the coming years, the Indigenous economy represents large untapped potential for the growth of Canada’s future economy. But persistent challenges remain: lack of access to capital, limited ownership positions in major projects on Aboriginal territories, a skills gap for Aboriginal entrepreneurs and workforce, and others. But the potential and collective will to grow th...

Alberta announces $100M, 5-year investment in artificial intelligence

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

The Alberta government plans to spend $100 million over five years to attract investment from artificial intelligence-focused tech companies. The money will go to Alberta Innovates, the province’s research development agency, and the non-profit Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute. Some of the initial funds will go toward helping Edmonton-based Amii expand into a new office in Calgary. Read full article.

Made-in-Alberta plan moves $2-billion investment forward

Monday, March 18, 2019

Premier Rachel Notley’s Made-in-Alberta energy strategy is taking a major step forward in diversifying the economy, creating new jobs and adding more value to our resources. Calgary-based Value Creation Inc. (VCI) and its wholly owned subsidiary Value Chain Solutions Inc. are on track to invest $2 billion in an upgrading facility in the Alberta Industrial Heartland, just east of Edmonton, which will create more than 2,000 construction jobs and another 200 full-time positions once the facility is up and running. This is just the first of several new projects made possible through the Made-in-Alberta strategy to do more upgrading and refining o...

Alberta-based solar power on the rise

Friday, March 15, 2019

The Government of Alberta has awarded a historic 20-year contract to supply government properties with solar power from three facilities located between Medicine Hat and Calgary. This solar electricity contract will be the most cost-effective government procurement of solar power in Canadian history. At an average price of 4.8 cents per kilowatt hour (kW-h), Alberta’s proven approach to attracting new investment in renewable energy is once again setting national records, repeating the success of the Renewable Electricity Program. The new contract will supply approximately 55 per cent of the government’s annual electricity needs, saving $3.9 million per year compared to the expirin...

Alberta invests in innovation to fuel the future

Thursday, March 07, 2019

GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA The Alberta government is investing $100 million to attract more artificial intelligence-based high-tech companies to invest in Alberta. Coupled with last year’s investment of $50 million to create 3,000 new high-tech training seats at post-secondary institutions across the province, this represents a significant diversification initiative. The overall investment is estimated to result in: more than 6,000 trained, skilled Albertans the creation of over 140 new companies over 30 new multi-national offices, labs in Alberta over $207 million in leveraged investments by industry increased competitiveness and productivity of at least 150 Alberta businesses through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) Read full story here.

Spruce Grove to choose site for new Transit Station

Thursday, March 07, 2019

SPRUCE GROVE EXAMINER Residents will soon know the exact location of the City’s new Transit Station. Council passed first reading of the proposed amendment to the Pioneer Lands Area Structure Plan bylaw. The proposed amendment aims to adjust the ASP’S development concept by relocating an area of medium, to high density residential and to better identify the intended location of the Transit Station included in the plan. Read full story here.

Event Support Spruce Grove Can Offer Your Non-Profit Organization!

Monday, August 12, 2019

The Tri Us Event Sponsorship program offers event support Spruce Grove non-profit organizations can potentially be eligible for. This sponsorship provides funding support for events that support the local community. The Economic & Business Development Department created this sponsorship program to assist local non-profit groups fund regional, provincial, national, and international events. Each group can apply for funding assistance for a maximum of two events per year. There are three levels of funding groups can apply for, National which offers up to $750 in assistance, Provincial which offers up to $500 in assistance, and Regional which offers up to $25...

Nominate a Business in Spruce Grove for Community Spirit Award

Monday, July 29, 2019

Nominate a Business in Spruce Grove for the Community Spirit Award! Every year Spruce Grove nominates local businesses for the Community Spirit award. Non-profits, community groups, and local residents can all nominate any local business they think she be awarded this sought after award. Any business that has participated in helping the local business community using financial means, leadership, or volunteer support for events and programs within the community are eligible. Those who wish to nominate a business in Spruce Grove can fill out an online form or they can mail their nominations in. Visit our website to nominate ...

What is the Community Spirit Award Spruce Grove?

Monday, July 15, 2019

The Community Spirit Award Spruce Grove is a way to award businesses and to thank those who demonstrate outstanding community spirit. Every year a local business is chosen for the award after a nomination process. Non-profits, community groups, and residents of Spruce Grove submit nominations for the business they believe should win the award. When submitting a nomination these groups look at businesses who promotion financial, leadership, or volunteer support for community events and programs. People can send in nominations through an online form on the Spruce Grove website, submit through email, or by mailing in nominations to the addres...

SGEDAC: Spruce Grove’s Economic Development Advisory Committee

Monday, June 24, 2019

SGEDAC, Spruce Grove’s Economic Development Advisory Committee, was created to act as a council that provides an advisory role for the implementation of economic development strategy and planning in the community. They do this by making recommendations and providing advice to City Council regarding economic development planning and implementation in Spruce Grove. The committee meets at City Hall every six weeks or when prompted to meet by the Chair. There are a total of eight members on the SGEDAC committee. To learn more about this committee and how it helps economic development in the area please visit Spruce Grove’s Economi...

Industrial real estate booming on city's edges

Thursday, April 18, 2019

Global wood pellet markets increasing

Tuesday, January 08, 2019

CANADIAN BIOMASS Global wood pellet markets have increased significantly. For the last several years, the industrial wood pellet sector was as large as the heating pellet sector, and is expected to become significantly larger over the next decade.

Alerts

Keep up to date with the latest news and notifications that concern economic & business development in Spruce Grove & Region.

“The City has the space we need—store frontage with lots of traffic and warehouse space.”

Rik Kaminsky, Co-Owner and CEO, Solaré Canada Inc.

“In Spruce Grove we have everything in the way of retail businesses, excellent schools and first-class sport facilities all right here.”

Braven Blackwell, President, Seljax

“Retaining long-term employees is key. It’s difficult to do, but we’ve done it in Spruce Grove.”

Jack Seguin, Owner, Alberta Precast Products

“Locating in Spruce Grove is prime for us. We need to be centrally located in the province to reach our customers and move our products.”

Anthony Worbeck, Sales Director, ACKT Industries

“The feeling of home and family orientated culture has allowed us to retain our most valuable asset, our people.”

Neil Matheson, CFO, Thompson Construction Group

“We chose Spruce Grove because it had the best real estate prices in the area compared to other industrial parks.”

Tim Martin, General Manager, Cross Country Infrastructure Services Canada Inc.