Business Resource Guide
Whether you already own a business in the City of Grande Prairie or are considering starting one, this comprehensive guide is your go-to resource. It introduces you to the city's thriving business environment, available support programs, and key contacts to help you succeed.
Covering a wide range of topics, the guide walks you through essential steps for business registration, licensing, and permits. It also provides a directory of valuable business services, associations, and other relevant resources. Designed to support both new and established businesses, this guide ensures you have the information you need to navigate and thrive in Grande Prairie’s dynamic economy.
2025 Commercial Opportunities Booklet
Nestled in a strategic location, Grande Prairie offers a thriving market for development and leasing. Our city boasts a dynamic and diverse economy, supported by a young and accessible workforce, and a community spirit that's as vibrant as it is welcoming. Discover development and leasing opportunities in our Commercial Opportunities booklet. Check out the 2025 Commercial Opportunities Guide.
2024-2026 Action Plan | Health Care Attraction & Retention Strategy
This action plan details Grande Prairie's comprehensive approach to attracting and retaining health care professionals from 2024 to 2026. By focusing on increasing awareness, offering targeted incentives, and enhancing infrastructure, the plan aims to build a robust health care workforce that meets the growing needs of the community. The plan also outlines the provision of unique incentives for new health professionals and investments in infrastructure projects to support a thriving health care sector.
Health Care Attraction & Retention Strategy
This strategy aims to bolster Grande Prairie's health care workforce through a multifaceted approach focusing on information, incentives, and infrastructure. It highlights how Grande Prairie is fostering change and promoting workforce development by raising awareness of local opportunities, providing attractive incentives, and investing in critical infrastructure. With a vision to enhance the quality of life for residents and support regional growth, the strategy outlines specific actions to attract and retain health care professionals, ultimately ensuring a robust and sustainable health care system for the community.
2024 Investor Guide
The Grande Prairie Investor Guide offers business owners and entrepreneurs valuable insights, tailored resources, and strategic guidance crafted to empower investors seeking to thrive in Grande Prairie's vibrant business landscape. From industry profiles and investment opportunities to incentive programs, this guide equips you to make informed decisions and capitalize on the city's potential.
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Grande Prairie Guide
Thinking about moving, or are a new resident to Grande Prairie and wondering what we're all about? The 2025 Grande Prairie Guide is a great place to learn more about the community.
This magazine also has invaluable information for businesses - you'll quickly see why this is an excellent place to live, work, play and do business.
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2023 Economic Profile
Within the Economic Profile, you will find information on Location and Distance to Markets, Demographics, Labour, Force and Housing, Education, Innovation & Opportunity, Business Costs, Taxation and Incentives, Development, Transportation, Utilities, Information on Shopping, Parks, Culture and Health Care, Sector profiles on Agriculture, Forestry, Oil & Gas, Retail and Tourism.
Contact the Economic Development department to request hard copies.
Richmond Industrial Strategy
In partnership with local stakeholders, the City of Grande Prairie has developed a Revitalization Strategy for the Richmond Industrial Area (RIA). The strategy identifies key issues, opportunities, and potential steps to revitalize this important industrial area in the city’s west side. The following summarizes the strategic actions, timelines and funding suggested to achieve property and business owners’ vision for the Richmond Industrial Area.
2023 Retail Market Analysis
Conducted to get a better understanding of the current opportunities available to Grande Prairie business owners and investors, the 2023 Retail Market Analysis provides valuable information on Retail Trade Area Demographics & Income, Retail Inventory Supply & Performance, Retail Outflow vs. Inflow, Consumer Survey Results, Consumer Survey Cross-Tabulations – Residence, Age & Income. View the full report.
Hotel & Event Facilities Guide
Grande Prairie is a community of choice to host a wide variety of proceedings from conferences, trade-shows and meetings to high-caliber sport and recreation events.
From the boardroom to 115,000 square feet of event space, you’ll find the perfect place to host your next meeting or event in this guide. Take a peek at what Grande Prairie has to offer in the Hotel & Event Facilities Guide.