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.

Category: Regional

“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.

“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

“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

“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.

“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