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

The Largest Businesses in Spruce Grove Are Big News!

Monday, December 02, 2019

The largest businesses in Spruce Grove are big news! Spruce Grove is an ever-expanding community with over 35,000. The larger businesses in this area are helping to employ local residents and commuters in large numbers! This creates and helps to sustain the local economy. The largest employer right now is Sun Country Holdings Ltd, which employs over 600 employees as of 2018. Potential employers and business owners looking to relocate their business are encouraged to look into the area and our pro-business climate. The many businesses locating here are a testament to how supportive the environment is. To learn mor...

Edmonton ranked best work city for youth in Canada

Wednesday, November 27, 2019

THE STAR A new ranking has placed Edmonton as the No. 1 city in Canada for youth to work in, beating out Vancouver and Toronto, the country’s busiest hubs, as well as Calgary. The Urban Work Index, put together by RBC Future Launch and YouthfulCities, an initiative that aims to spark a conversation about the welfare of youth in the country, surveyed 21 cities in Canada on metrics such as education, employment opportunities, entrepreneurship and affordability. The results placed Edmonton as the best work city for youth aged 15 to 29, with Montreal slightly behind in second place, and Ottawa in third. Rea...

Spruce Grove Site Locator: Find a Property that Fits Your Business’s Needs!

Monday, November 25, 2019

Spruce Grove site locator is an in-depth, easy to use tool that site selectors and business owners can use to search through available properties in the area. Users can use this highly interactive database to search by user-defined criteria. This includes searching by category: buildings, site, businesses, and communities. This database allows users to narrow the search further by distinguishing whether they would like to view available properties that or for sale or for lease only. Users can also search by square footage of buildings and sites. Other search defining criteria includes filtering the search by lease rate range an...

Commercial Building Lease Rates in Spruce Grove

Monday, November 18, 2019

Commercial building lease rates in Spruce Grove can be found on our economic development website. Here business owners will find an in-depth database of all the available properties in Spruce Grove. The user can define search criteria to only show them properties available for lease. They can even enter a range in which they are looking to lease a property! This effective search engine will help narrow the search down to only properties that fit the owner’s budget and business needs. To find our more about available commercial building lease rates in Spruce Grove and to view commercial buildings o...

Land for Sale: Spruce Grove Businesses are Expanding!

Monday, November 11, 2019

Land for sale: Spruce Grove businesses are expanding! Spruce Grove prides itself of helping businesses grow and expand within the area. We provide a wealth of information and resources on the area and its business climate for potential investors, stakeholders, and businesses looking to relocate. One of these resources is our in-depth database of available properties and sites within Spruce Grove. Businesses looking for land to buy should check out this database and see if Spruce Grove has a site that fits their needs. Users can also search for a site by square footage, which helps narrow down the searc...

Corporate group comes out on top at last Spruce Grove chamber awards

Friday, November 08, 2019

Cargill Value Added Meats walked away with the top honour in the community during the Oct. 19 show. The Spruce Grove and District Chamber of Commerce’s latest gala went big with its Business of the Year. Cargill Value Added Meats walked away with the top honour in the community during the Oct. 19 show. They were up against Hyperspace Comics and Mainstreet Law LLP and did not expect they would win when all was said and done during the final gala for the foreseeable future at Zender Ford in the city. Read full article.

Innovation Accelerator Program

Friday, November 08, 2019

MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY Mount Royal University will be hosting its Innovation Accelerator program in Edmonton in winter 2020. The Innovation Accelerator is a four-module innovation program held over a 20-week period, involving face-to-face workshops, innovation team coaching and webinar-based milestone reviews.

Trade Missions, Shows & Expos

Friday, November 08, 2019

Learn more about opportunities for businesses to participate in global trade missions, tradeshows, and conferences, in all sectors. Why participate? Get introduced to the right people and connect with potential business partners and clients. Benefit from unparalleled exposure to doing business abroad by joining an upcoming trade mission or by participating in a trades event in Canada or abroad. Behind the Scenes - the business of Canadian Trade Missions

Government resources tailored to your business needs

Thursday, November 07, 2019

GOVERNMENT OF CANADA The Innovation Canada digital platform is the place to go to get a tailored list of everything that government can do for your business.

Congratulations Wilhauk Beef Jerky!

Wednesday, November 06, 2019

SPRUCE GROVE ECONOMIC & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Congratulations to Amanda & Trevor owners of Wilhauk Beef Jerky - winners of Spruce Grove's 2019 Community Spirit Award! Presented at the annual Spruce Grove Chamber Gala, the Community Spirit Award recogizes local businesses who go above and beyond to give back to the communities they serve. From helping the homeless and delivering 12 days of Christmas Cheer to supporting our many not-for-profit groups, we thank you Wilhauk for your generosity and giving spirit. We are honoured to have you here in Spruce Grove! Learn how you can nominate a business for the Community Spirit Award.

Alberta researchers investigate lignin as feedstock for biofuel

Tuesday, November 05, 2019

The University of Alberta has developed an exciting new technology supported by Alberta Innovates which is able to convert oils and fats, commonly known as lipids, into green fuels such as renewable diesel and bio jet fuel. The feedstock used in the lipid-to-hydrocarbon (LTH) technology developed at the U of A is typically plant oil from crops including non-food-grade canola or animal fats. Now, researchers are being asked to consider byproducts from the forest industry, such as lignin, as a potential feedstock. Read full article.

Available Property for Lease in Spruce Grove

Monday, November 04, 2019

There is available property for lease in Spruce Grove! Whether you are looking for a small office building or a larger industrial site for your business Spruce Grove has available properties to fit your needs! Spruce Grove’s Economic Development website has a real-time GIS database where you can search through the current available properties for lease in this area. Site selectors, investors, and business owners looking for a prime industrial location for their business will find that Spruce Grove has available sites and buildings that could fit their needs! Many properties available also have access to major transportation routes, suc...

Is carbon fibre Alberta’s next profit gusher?

Monday, November 04, 2019

As the oil sands become a harder sell, bitumen may find profitable future in carbon-fibre-framed EVs The Prius Prime is Toyota’s first plug-in electric hybrid car for the mass market in the United States and a flag-bearer for the company’s future. In June, the Japanese automaker announced plans to have all-electric versions of every vehicle in its lineup and draw half of its sales from a mix of electrified vehicles by 2025. Building all those EVs introduces new design challenges for automakers. The batteries are by far the most expensive parts in an EV, so this places a premium on reducin...

Spotlight on Cannabis and the Bioeconomy

Friday, November 01, 2019

By legalizing cannabis for both medical and recreational use before all other advanced economies, Canada created an early-mover advantage for itself. We’ve opened up opportunities for innovative research and product development, and the creation of strong Canadian cannabis companies that could become world leaders. But how must our governments, the private sector, our researchers and other key stakeholders align themselves on this mission? What opportunities lie at the intersection of Canada’s growing cannabis industry and the bioeconomy? This Spotlight answers these questions and more. Read full article.

Trade Mission to Asia

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Alberta Economic Development, Trade and Tourism’s (EDTT) Asia Pacific branch is considering a mission to the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) Asia 2020 (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, March 24-27, 2020) in collaboration with the Global Affairs Canada (GAC). The main objective of the mission is to connect Alberta companies with potential customers, distributors, and partners in the Southeast Asia region. Participating Alberta companies will have the opportunity to obtain market intelligence from regional experts, participate in targeted B2B matchmaking session & networking functions to meet key buyers in onshore & offshore oil and gas equipment/services sector. (EDTT will try to arrange a group procuremen...

Property for Sale in Spruce Grove!

Monday, October 28, 2019

There is property for sale in Spruce Grove that investors, business owners and site selectors should know about! If you are looking for commercial property in the area, visit Spruce Grove’s website and take advantage of the database of available properties for sale or lease! Spruce Grove’s GIS database is easy to use and will help you search through the online database of available properties. With this accessible tool business owners and site selectors can search the database based on specific user-define criteria to find the best site location for your business! The database can also create a quality repor...

Here We Grow Industrial Brochure Spruce Grove Available Now!

Monday, October 21, 2019

The Here We Grow Industrial Brochure: Spruce Grove is available now for industrial investors, support developers, and business owners looking to locate in a growing and expanding region! Spruce Grove’s award winning series, the Here We Grow brochures, are aimed at informing potential investors and businesses looking to relocate in the area. The Industrial Brochure: Spruce Grove provides an in-depth look at the development and success occurring in the industrial sector of Spruce Grove. This brochure explains the reasons why Spruce Grove is the right place for industrial based businesses to be located. This brochure informs investors of businesses tha...

Community Here We Grow Spruce Grove Profiles: Learn About the Community

Monday, October 14, 2019

The Community Here We Grow Spruce Grove Profiles are designed to inform and educate potential businesses that are looking to locate or relocate their businesses to a prime location. The profile brochures offer a wealth of information on the community itself as well, giving potential businesses a detailed view of the community and testimonials by those who have relocated on what it is like to live in Spruce Grove. Spruce Grove’s award winning Here We Grow profile series are easy-to-read, informative, brochures aimed at educating potential new investors, support developers, realtors, and other stakeholders on why Spruce Grove could b...

Impacted by the coal shutdown?

Friday, October 11, 2019

CFCR Community Futures Capital Region recognizes the impact of the coal shut-down on Parkland County, Leduc County, and Brazeau County. We can help if you or your family has been affected and you now want to explore the idea of starting your own business. We can also provide support to existing businesses within our region who, in the light of the changes, are seeking to reassess their finances, customer base, product or service offerings. Visit Time for a Change Small Business Program.

Finding Success Brochure: Spruce Grove!

Monday, October 07, 2019

Now available is a Finding Success Brochure: Spruce Grove which can be utilized by businesses looking for a prime location to locate or relocate! This brochure is a part of the Here We Grow profile brochures that Spruce Grove offers business as informational packets on the community and why this region is a great location for businesses to be located. In this brochure you will find reasons to choose Spruce Grove as a location for your business. You will also find testimonials provided by businesses who have found success in Spruce Grove. These testimonials provide information about what it i...

Business Start Up Tips

Tuesday, October 01, 2019

ALBERTA VENTURE Making the decision to start your own business can be a difficult one. After all, while startups may be fulfilling, they're also risky. So what does it take to succeed? Show me the tips!

Polykar to build $20M facility in Edmonton

Tuesday, October 01, 2019

EDMONTON GLOBAL Polykar, a Montreal-based manufacturer of flexible packaging, is planning to build a $20 million manufacturing facility in the Discovery Business Park . The facility will create 40 jobs.

Spruce Grove Here We Grow Profiles

Monday, September 30, 2019

Spruce Grove Here We Grow Profiles are brochures on informative topics for potential investors, business owners, and residents in the area. These award-winning profiles aim to inform people and business investors on a variety of different attributes of the Spruce Grove business community and local culture. The goal of these brochures is to inform businesses about the successful business community in Spruce Grove. These profiles can also be utilized to inform developers, realtors, and other stakeholders looking to invest in a community that fits their needs. The Here We Grow Profile brochures focus on success in the industrial industry, the commercia...

A Community Profile: Spruce Grove

Monday, September 23, 2019

There is a detailed community profile Spruce Grove offers businesses and potential residents on our website, granting them access to a detailed data centre of information on the area. This is meant to provide up-to-date and accurate data for potential business owners to look at and make an informed decision on whether Spruce Grove is a good fit to locate your business. The detailed profile you will find on our website provides data on things such as the people and population, age distribution, and educational attainment of local residents. It also provides valuable data and statistics on the labour forc...

Spruce Grove Demographics: Get the Data You are Looking For!

Monday, September 16, 2019

Looking for Spruce Grove Demographics? Thinking about moving to the area or locating your business here? Spruce Grove’s informative website has all the demographic information you need to make an informed decision on whether Spruce Grove is the right place for you and your business! Here you will find detailed data and up to date information on Spruce Grove’s population, age distribution, household income data, size of household data, educational attainment information on local residents, and more! Spruce Grove’s informative website strives to give businesses looking for an ideal location the best and most up to date demographics in a...

Focus on the benefits of becoming a corporate sponsor

Monday, September 09, 2019

There are corporate sponsorship opportunities in Spruce Grove! There are several reasons why becoming a corporate sponsor can help corporation’s and build their brand. Corporate sponsorship promotes a company’s brand and promotes a positive view of the company for sponsoring events that help the local community. Sponsorship also increases brand awareness of corporate sponsors. Sponsors can reach a wider demographic and potential customer base when they are sponsoring events in the region as well. Spruce Grove is a growing and sponsors play a role in helping the expanding community thrive and succeed. Corporate sponsorship opportunities offer corporations a chance to invest i...

Information on Sponsorship Tri Region: Spruce Grove!

Monday, September 02, 2019

Spruce Grove has Sponsorship Tri Region information. Corporations looking to find ways to expand their brand visibility and invest in the local community have the opportunity to apply for a corporate sponsorship. Spruce Grove has plenty of public facilities with a variety of naming options available for corporate sponsorship. Current corporate sponsors have contributed and helped provide sports, recreation, and arts & cultural events throughout their sponsorship. Spruce Grove is entertaining Universities and businesses who are looking to become a corporate sponsor as well. Spruce Grove is committed to education within the community and would like to see more educationall...

Naming Rights Spruce Grove: Corporate Sponsorships

Monday, August 26, 2019

Corporate Sponsors who are looking for Naming rights in Spruce Grove have plenty to choose from! Spruce Grove has several public facilities to offer. Spruce Grove also offers a variety of options to promote businesses that can help create and increase brand visibility for your business. With plenty of local public facilities to choose from, corporations big and small can select the best fit. Current sponsors in Spring Grove have greatly contributed to providing sports, recreation, arts & culture events to local residents. They have in turn helped increase their own brand awareness and have had the ability to hel...

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

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.

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

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 help for entrepreneurs

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

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...

News

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

“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

“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

“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.

“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

“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