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Grande Prairie remains one of the top places to build a business, find employment and integrate into a growing community. Diverse economic drivers and an entrepreneurial business culture continue to offer opportunities in a variety of industries.
residential and agricultural developments. Close proximity to amenities such as restaurants, shopping, medical clinics and professional services result in higher employee job satisfaction and less time away from work for appointments. The optimized industrial locations allow your employees to
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has
maintain a high quality of life with commutes of less than 15
consistently recognized Grande Prairie as one of the most
minutes to anywhere within the city, offering employees more
entrepreneurial cities in Canada. Boasting the most small busi-
time at home with family and less time spent on the highway.
nesses per capita in Canada, Grande Prairie’s entrepreneurs are
Similarly, nearby hotels, conference facilities and airport ensure
a vital component to maintaining the strong, vibrant business
that travelling consultants and executives are able to maximize
environment that has a proven ability to withstand even the
their time with your business.
toughest economic climates. The city’s strategic location in the heart of the prolific Montney formation provides a logistical advantage over northern rural industrial parks with reduced cycle times of more than 30 minutes, resulting in reduced equipment costs and variable operating expenditures. The city’s industrial areas are conveniently located along arterial roads with fully signalized intersections. Properly zoned and developed industrial parks avoid conflicts and reduce negative interactions with the public, normally associated with industrial uses adjacent to
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