About Us
Medicine Hat Economic Development connects entrepreneurs and investors with local opportunities by helping bridge the gap between government and business.
What We Do
Looking to start a new business or expand an existing one? Medicine Hat Economic Development helps connect ideas with actions, individuals with communities, and innovations with opportunities.
Whether you're an established business, aspiring entrepreneur, or an experienced investor seeking new opportunities, we'll introduce you to the people, resources, and connections you need to succeed. From business development, support, and intelligence to planning services and procurement, we'll be there to offer guidance and support every step of the way. Our team of business development experts will work together with you to develop a customized approach perfectly suited to your unique situation and needs.
Reach out and request a meeting with our business development gurus today.
Business Intelligence
Better data leads to better decisions. Work with us to understand the economic landscape, labour force, and key industries to help you make strategic growth decisions.
Financial Assistance
Funding options can be challenging to find. Work with us to access grants and incentives specific to your business and industry.
Business Support
We help entrepreneurs, businesses, and investors navigate the local business environment with personalized guidance and access to the right resources, people, and information.
Our Approach
Medicine Hat Economic Development takes a holistic approach, focusing on four pillars of economic development: workforce development (including rural renewal), business development, investment attraction, and investment growth and readiness.
Pillar 1:
Workforce Development
Attracting and retaining skilled labour is a key element of a strong economic development strategy.
Pillar 2:
Business Development
Supporting our local businesses is a vital component for fostering economic growth and creating job opportunities.
Pillar 3:
Investment Attraction
Investment attraction is one of four foundational pillars for creating a strong economic development strategy.
Pillar 4:
Investment Growth and Readiness
The fourth pillar of a strong economic development strategy is 'Investment Growth and Readiness', key factors that must be considered when creating a strong foundation for sustained investment.
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Address
533 First Street SE
Medicine Hat, Alberta
T1A 0A9
Contact Us
Email: opportunity@medicinehat.ca
Phone: 403-977-0146
The City of Medicine Hat acknowledges that we live and work on treaty territory. The City pays respect to all Indigenous Peoples and honours their past, present and future. We recognize and respect their cultural heritages and relationships to the land. Medicine Hat is situated on Treaty 7 and neighbour to Treaty 4 territory, traditional lands of the Siksika (Blackfoot), Kainai (Blood), Piikani (Peigan), Stoney Nakoda, and Tsuut’ina (Sarcee) as well as the Cree, Sioux, and the Saulteaux bands of the Ojibwa peoples, and homelands of the Métis Nation District 2 Battle River Territory. Learn more.