Business development
Strathcona County fosters a supportive environment for entrepreneurs. Below are some of the advantages of starting, locating or expanding your business here.
Industry
- Home to Canada's largest petrochemical processing area with over 15 world-class facilities
- Founding member of Alberta's Industrial Heartland
- 7,490+ hectares of industrial land
- More industrial development
Business
- Home to over 11,000 businesses (over 3,500 with employees) and the proactive Sherwood Park and District Chamber of Commerce
- Strong growth in the manufacturing, construction, professional and scientific / technical sector sectors
- Over 3 million square feet of retail, office and commercial space
- Designation of the Beaver Hills Moraine as a UNESCO Biosphere, improves and diversifies local tourism opportunities
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Connections
- Less than 30 minutes from the Edmonton International Airport and less than 20 minutes from downtown Edmonton
- Serviced by Trans-Canada Yellowhead Highway (Highway 16) and Anthony Henday Drive (Highway 216), Highways 14, 21 and 16. Secondary highway access: Highways 630, 824, 829 and 830
- Extensive public transit (commuter, local, mobility bus)
- Rail service by both CN and CP Rail
Workforce
- 94% of residents with a diploma, certificate or degree
- Over 15,800 local highly-skilled graduates available
Market
- Regional market of over 1.4 million consumers
- $5.6 billion household spending power
- 6 per cent population growth over the past five years
Tax savings
- No business tax
- No business registration fees
- The province of Alberta has one of the most competitive tax systems in North America