Strathmore's Economic Development team works on programs, policies, and activities that seek to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for the community. This team is responsible for things like business retention and expansion, talent and investment attraction, government and association partnerships, and tourism.
Why Strathmore?
Strathmore is a beautiful community located 25 traffic-free minutes from east Calgary in a thriving trade zone that encompasses businesses from all around southern Alberta. With an estimated trade market of over 40,000 people and Calgary so close, we provide a valuable link to a larger market. At the same time, we retain the small-town lifestyle which employees are looking for.
Here you can find some additional statistical information on Strathmore, compiled by the Province of Alberta, via the "Alberta Regional Dashboard."
Location |
Strathmore is located on the #1 TransCanada Highway – a major highway in Alberta. It is 35 minutes to Downtown Calgary – a neighbour to 102 head offices, Western Canada’s distribution hub and international airport connections to 100 destinations. Strathmore is in the fastest growing region in Canada. |
Market Access |
Our central location and market access provides Strathmore businesses with access to a large local trade area, regional market of almost 1. 5 million people
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Talented Workforce |
With a population of almost 15,000 people, and a consistent increase of 1.69% from 2019 to 2020, our diverse and talented workforce supports the growth and expansion Strathmore’s business base. |
Affordability |
Businesses in Strathmore benefit from no provincial sales tax, no capital or payroll taxes and no machinery and equipment taxes.
Strathmore is an affordable community in the Calgary Region, in terms of lease rates, operating costs and price per acre.
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Services |
Strathmore District Health Services
Water and Wastewater
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Recreation |
Parks and Pathways
Kinsmen park
Recreation Facilities
Learn more about recreation facilities here. |
Education |
Strathmore is fortunate to have five Elementary Schools to choose from, Public and Catholic. We also have one K-9 school, a junior high and Catholic or Public High Schools to chose from.
For post secondary offers, Strathmore is near enough to Calgary to take advantage of the post secondary institutions there. Additionally Bow Valley College has a branch locally here in Strathmore. |
Networking |
Get to know your local partners and learn how they can help your business grow!
Other Business Networks
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In Strathmore, we’re dedicated to creating an environment where businesses flourish without the unnecessary obstacles. Strathmore’s Economic Development Team is your gateway to a business friendly community where we prioritize your success by rolling out the red carpet, not
the red tape. Here's a few of the things you can find our team working on:
- Business support – start up, expansion, succession
- Promoting Strathmore
- Investment attraction
- Entrepreneurial and business training and workshops
- Networking and connecting
- Research and information services
- Tourism development
- Implement Strathmore’s economic development strategies
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