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.

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

Parkland County focused on investing in region

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.

“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.

“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.

“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

“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

Parkland County focused on investing in region

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.

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“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.

“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.

“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

“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