Learn more about economic development in Medicine Hat and our region. Several local and regional economic development agencies provide a variety of services to our community.

Economic Development Alliance of Southeast Alberta

The Economic Development Alliance of Southeast Alberta (EDA) exists to promote investment into the region and to work with the businesses of Southeast Alberta to expand and access new markets.

Our members include the City of Medicine Hat, the Town of Redcliff, Cypress County, the County of Forty Mile, the Town of Bow Island, the Medicine Hat and District Chamber of Commerce,  Medicine Hat College,  Palliser Health Region, and the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede. We hope you will take the time to explore our website and find out how you can improve your business by tapping into what we offer in Southeast Alberta.

Palliser Economic Partnership

The City of Medicine Hat belongs to the Palliser Economic Partnership (PEP) to build the economic development readiness of our community. The Palliser Economic Partnership is a regional alliance of 16 communities, rural municipalities and Special Areas committed to improving and expanding economic development in Southeast Alberta. Established in 2000, and incorporated in 2001, the Partnership is a not-for-profit company working in partnership with Alberta Economic Development, Alberta Municipal Affairs and Entre-Corp Business Development Centre.

Entre-Corp

Entre-Corp Business Development Centre Ltd is a Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC) committed to providing advanced programs and resources to the communities of southeastern Alberta. The City of Medicine Hat provides support to this organization and, in turn, it provides support to our community. Find out more about how this organization can help you as an individual, and an entrepreneur!

Medicine Hat Chamber of Commerce

The Medicine Hat and District Chamber of Commerce is the fourth largest Chamber in Alberta and is committed to serving its members and the community of Medicine Hat. The vision of this organization is to have a "healthy and diverse community sustaining a quality of life for all". The City of Medicine Hat believes in the Chamber and the achievements it makes for our community. Learn more about their endeavors and achievements … you’ll love what the Chamber can do for you!

Medicine Hat Real Estate Board

The Medicine Hat Real Estate Board serves the 161 local REALTORS® in nine offices, who provide real estate brokerage services to buyers and sellers of all types of property; residential, commercial, industrial and farm/ranch. As members of the Alberta Real Estate and Canadian Real Estate Associations, we subscribe to a high standard of professional service and a strict code of ethics.