Strathcona County
Find Additional Resources
Using this site is a great start, but your journey should not end here. There’s a lot of other resources that can help your business start, grow and prosper and we encourage you to draw on their expertise. Provided below are the details of some of these organizations, including us!
Strathcona County Economic Development and Tourism
Strathcona County Economic Development and Tourism provides free confidential assistance to all businesses – with a cross-functional team dedicated to supporting effective development of its industrial sector. Learn more
Sherwood Park and District Chamber of Commerce
Promotes, represents and enhances the interests of the Strathcona County business community. Learn more
BDC
Financing, capital and consulting services to help create and grow small and medium-size enterprises. Learn more
Business Benefits Finder
Find the right programs and services, whether you’re starting out or scaling up. Learn more
Alberta’s Industrial Heartland
Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association (AIHA) is guided by a non-profit association of municipalities dedicated to sustainable eco-industrial development. AIHA assists industry in providing regional information and works closely with Strathcona Economic Development to help corporations establish a presence in Strathcona County. Learn more
Community Futures, Elk Island Region
For over 30 years, Community Futures has been helping people turn business ideas into reality in rural Alberta. They have small business specialists to connect you with the skills, financing and resources you need to succeed. Learn more
Northeast Capital Industrial Association
Northeast Capital Industrial Association (NCIA) is an industry association that promotes sustainable industrial growth and high quality of life in the Alberta Industrial Heartland region. Through the cooperation of industrial members, NCIA provides industry’s position on key challenges facing Albertans today, and seeks to ensure that the community understands and welcomes the benefits and contributions provided by industry located in the region to community members. Learn more
Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC)
Providing loans to farmers, agri-businesses and other small businesses. Learn more
Jobs, Economy, and Innovation
Providing leadership on the government’s economic development efforts and a single-door access to information and support for businesses and investors. Learn more
Business Link
Business Link provides customized business advice and support for entrepreneurs navigating building, running and growing their own businesses. They provide one-on-one support and guidance, market research, access to experts, training, networking opportunities, and specialized support for Indigenous and immigrant entrepreneurs. Business Link strives to provide support services that will drive the growth of great Alberta Businesses. Learn more
Canada Business Network
Government services for Canadian businesses, providing resources and information to help Canadians get their business going and growing. Learn more
Connectica
Connectica is a free service that helps users connect with Alberta's ever-expanding research and innovation network. It is the perfect place to find programs, services, facilities or events. Learn more
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Useful information from the CRA for small businesses and self-employed individuals. Learn more
Strathcona County Planning and Development Services
Require a permit, need zone plans and policies, or have a special project or initiative? Learn more
Alberta Innovates
Alberta Innovates is the province’s largest research and innovation agency. Learn more
Edmonton Global
Strathcona County is a proud partner with Edmonton Global - collaborating locally to compete globally. Learn more