Economic Development Partners
The Chamber Leduc & Wetaskiwin Regions
The Chamber Leduc & Wetaskiwin Regions offers a strong network of over 250 businesses locally, and 24,000 businesses province-wide. We believe a thriving business community is better for everyone, and strive to provide unparalleled advocacy, networking, promotion and marketing opportunities. Whether you are looking to grow your business, build connections, or save on programs such as employee health and dental benefits, the Chamber can help.
Central Alberta Economic Partnership
Central Alberta Economic Partnership (CAEP) is a Regional Economic Development Alliance.
Founded in 1998, CAEP is a model for collaborative community economic development. More than this, they demonstrate the advantages of engaging diverse communities and bringing together people with diverse interests to support one another for the greater benefit of the region and province.
They stimulate economic growth through strategic regional partnerships by connecting members to tools, resources, training and people. Representing over 45 municipalities and organizations, CAEP is a collaborative approach to accelerate a sustainable and innovative economy in Central Alberta.
Edmonton International Airport
Edmonton International Airport (EIA) is Canada’s fifth-busiest airport by passenger traffic and the largest major Canadian airport by land area (7,000 acres). EIA provides non-stop flights to 60 destinations across Canada, the US, Mexico, the Caribbean and Europe.
With a multi-modal cargo hub on-site, EIA is able to ship goods via truck between any location in Western Canada and the airport within 24 hours, greatly expediting the supply chain process with international air cargo destinations.
Currently, EIA is one of two Canadian airports that have been recognized as an emerging “Aerotropolis.” Pursuant to the airport’s mandate of driving economic prosperity for the region, EIA attracts development to its property that will create jobs, have an outward-radiating economic impact and promote the Greater Edmonton Region as an international destination.
Central Alberta Access Prosperity
Central Alberta Access Prosperity is an economic development organization focused on promoting economic growth in the central Alberta region. Access Prosperity is a comprehensive network and information resource. We work with industry leaders, business experts and government bodies to facilitate the growth, expansion and diversification of our region. We are your link to investment opportunities, key contacts and regional information. We will help you learn about the area, meet the right people and make important business decisions.
NAIOP, Commercial Real Estate Development Association (NAIOP EDMONTON)
NAIOP Edmonton is the definitive voice of commercial development in Alberta’s Capital Region. We connect our members so that they develop new business relationships; we offer educational opportunities and a program of events that ensures our industry is on the cutting edge; and we influence the course of our business with positive interactions with various levels of government and the community.
Invest Alberta Corporation
Invest Alberta Corporation is Alberta’s first ever Crown Corporation dedicated to investment attraction, with a mandate to engage the world and provide high end tailored support to investors and major new investment projects.
Alberta is the most attractive and welcoming investment destination in North America. Invest Alberta Corporation works closely with the Government of Alberta, and it’s partners across the province, to help investors to capitalize on Alberta investment opportunities.