- White Horse Rider - Local artist and entrepreneur finds healing through crafting, gifting and storytelling.
- Journey To Health - Local health and wellness entrepreneur celebrates over 31 years in business.
- The Best Hour - Local entrepreneur opens downtown CrossFit gym.
- Year-round Market - Dealership turned market promotes local vendors and artists.
- Diversity in Super Steel - Multi-generational family business celebrates nearly 5-year milestone.
- Golf Technology Expansion - Local golf course builds new facility on driving range to accommodate year round fun.
- Community Appreciation - Local businessman excited for new developments and opportunities in the downtown core.
- Reduce with Roots - Local entrepreneurs open Medicine Hat’s first refillery service.
- Growing and Expanding - Local preschool celebrates five years in business and expands to larger facility.
- Southlands Commons Breaks Ground - 10-year vacant lot breaks ground for new commercial development.
- Salvadoran Cuisine - Downtown Medicine Hat welcomes authentic Salvadoran cuisine
- Beautiful, Busy Bistro - Chef brings Italian and French-style cuisine to downtown Medicine Hat
- 2021 Shop YXH Winter Campaign Collaboration - Continuing to showcase local businesses in the YXH region
- All Night Shopping - Annual downtown event invites the community to experience locally owned businesses
- Perfect Place to Putt - Three local businessmen open indoor golf and entertainment centre in downtown Medicine Hat
- Up and Away - Building permits recover to pre-pandemic levels
- Commercial Growth - Mid-West Design & Construction celebrate 41 years in business in Medicine Hat
- Diversity and Employment - Local company holds webinars that speak about the importance of diversity in the workplace
- Software for Small Business - Local software developer company launches new service for small and mid-sized businesses
- Taking a New Direction - Ice cream business expands and purchases a city-favoured food truck
- Begin Anew - Arcade Plaza invites locally owned businesses to discover the opportunities downtown
- New and Improved - Ethiopian Café finds bigger location to accommodate guests
- Three Become One - Medicine Hat’s newest fleet-based business opens in Industrial area
- Home Sweet Home - Local realtor finds success in home-selling two years into the industry
- A Walk to Remember - 12-year downtown event continues to gain momentum
- All Around the World, To Here - Chef chooses Medicine Hat to open his restaurant business
- Awarded for Building Economic Strength - Invest Medicine Hat and the City of Medicine Hat win provincial award
- New Home for Tulips - Garage-based floral business moves to storefront in downtown Medicine Hat
- Incentive for Long-term Investment - Downtown public eatery renovates building with 2021 development incentive program
- New Lease On Life - A recent move to Medicine Hat brings business opportunity for this couple
- Local Distillery Doubles - Locally owned distillery expands to second location on Trans-Canada Highway
- Ready To Expand - Medicine Hat-based digital asset mining corporation continues to evolve
- Fueling The Future - Invest Medicine Hat announces Canada’s second Task Force to Advance Hydrogen Economy in Southeast Alberta
- The View Finder - Badlands View, Medicine Hat’s fit new build, is officially open for business
- Creative Reconstruction - Local business owner’s part of North Railway business revival
- Ready for Take Off - Medicine Hat-based QinetiQ Target Systems is preparing to hire for 19 new positions
- New Downtown Patio Experience - Downtown core sees new patio developments throughout the area
- Spin Studio Success - Local business owner introduces first beat-based spin studio in the downtown core
- Endless Entertainment - 12,000 sq. ft downtown space offers a variety of indoor activities
- High Demand Housing - Our affordable city continues to grow near the end of a pandemic
- Strong Community, Strong Business - Niche business continues to serve quality oils and balsamic
- Filling The Gap - Downtown welcomes new hardware store to Waterfront District
- Pop-up Garden - Downtown Medicine Hat welcomes Avara Garden Centre
- Wash Your Car with Smart Technology - Medicine Hat welcomes Mint Smartwash to the community
- Alleyway Artisan Village - Downtown Medicine Hat welcomes its first artisan village
- Safety First - Local entrepreneur invents product to minimize ear pain while wearing a mask
- Alberta's Newest Film Friendly Location - Crowsnest Films shoot three commercials for connectFirst Credit Union
- Play Ball - Athletic Baseball Park to receive $3M in upgrades thanks to the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) and the Alberta Government
- Ice Cream For A Cause - Handcrafted ice cream producer donates proceeds to summer camps for kids
- Ready To Grow - Local business finds niche in custom Charcuterie boards for at-home dining experiences
- Making The Move - Local real estate agency looks to attract remote workers to Medicine Hat
- The Sky Is The Limit - Defdrones using drone and thermal technology to support major industry
- Fitness For All - F45 adapts their fees and services to meet the needs of the community
- Border Patrol To Barista - The Gaslight Plaza welcomes The Copper Leaf Cafe downtown Medicine Hat
- Dill-icious and Dairy Free - Medicine Hat couple creates community buzz with vegan dill dip
- Fresh Start - Downtown Medicine Hat welcomes Country Crumbs Cafe and Bakery
- Riverfront Living - NewRock Development announces plans for ‘The Alto’ high-rise
- Creative To the Core - Downtown Medicine Hat welcomes Avance Creative
- What's Up Downtown - Downtown Medicine Hat saw a number of businesses open amid the pandemic
- Digitizing The Community - Partnering to support local businesses unlock the prosperity of the internet
- Lakeside Living - Medicine Hat welcomes Coulee Ridge home construction
- Forward Thinking - Invest Medicine Hat introduces land incentives to spark home construction
- Restoring Heirloom Furniture - Sewline Upholstery celebrates their 20th anniversary in business.
- One-of-a-kind Pottery - The Clay Trade takes the leap online.
- Hand Crafted Chocolate - Annegret’s brings the taste of European chocolate to Canada’s sunniest city.
- Design Forward Furniture - Local wood maker branches out on his own and creates design-conscious furniture for customers in Southeast Alberta and beyond.
- Miller Time - Medicine Hat was once a major milling centre for Western Canada. Could it be again?
- Beefing Up Operations - Medicine Hat Meat Traders plans to triple size of facility.
- Outstanding In The Field - Medicine Hat College welcomes a new program for sustainable agriculture.
- Growing Like a Mushroom - Downtown Medicine Hat welcomes The Kommon.
- Botanicals Take Root - Home-based business opens downtown Medicine Hat.
- Redcliff Bakery Expands Downtown - Redcliff Bakery opens second location downtown Medicine Hat.
- Welcome to your New Backyard - Downtown Medicine Hat welcomes its first outdoor patio and pub situated in between two heritage buildings.
- Business is Sweet for Local Baker - Local entrepreneur and baker, completing renovation in her garage for her business.
- Tech Innovation Emerging Amidst Challenging Times - Local entrepreneur set to launch mobile app with the help from ‘Skip the Dishes’ co-founder.
- Big Business with Big Heart - Auto-Star Compusystems celebrates 38 years in business in Medicine Hat.
- Canadian Home Builders Association - The Medicine Hat Chapter of the Canadian Home Builders Association exists to advocate for local builders and increase cohesion and collaboration among local builders.
- Economic Growth Potential - Local business owner sees notable economic growth and potential in Medicine Hat.
- A Whole New World For Hospitality - Medicine Hat Accommodation Association adapting to new COVID norms.
- When It Comes To Helping, Our Region Has No Borders - Local companies reach out and band together to help neighbouring communities with key donations.
- Next Generation Economic Development - The evolution of Economic Development has occurred in relation to who has held the responsibility for its practice and as well for the approaches that have been used in its application.
- Kicking the Learning Curve to the Curb - Local kickboxer pivoting online to keep the business alive through COVID.
- A Business Love Offensive - Local bakery pulling out all the stops to remain open and profitable during COVID.
- There's Something About Downtown - Local bike shop, Gravity Sports, renovates exterior downtown building with incentive program.
- What Does It Really Take To Create Economic Growth - Economies are complex and the responsibility for economic growth is often placed on governments – but the truth is there are many who impact whether an economy will grow.
- From Thailand To Medicine Hat - The Thai Orchid Room celebrates over 20 years in Southern Alberta.
- Surgical Service At Home - Medicine Hat welcomes a new dental surgical centre.
- Taking Action For Business - The goal is to ensure Southeast Alberta is providing a competitive business environment where new and existing businesses have the support they need to succeed and grow.
- Creating An Ideal Economic Environment - What does it take to create the ideal business environment? While a magic potion for perfection has yet to be invented, there are key ideas and strategies you can put in place to start cultivating a thriving business and investor attractive environment.
- Rosey Start-Up - Local entrepreneur, Beth Lewis finds passion in handcrafting Western accessories and clothing.
- Building In - Delanie Hanna drove past the little brown house on Ross Street a few times. She was looking for a creative project and knew the property had potential.
- Farm To Flask - Medicine Hat welcomes its first craft distillery.
- The Search For A City - With their heart set on establishing a chiropractic practice in a small Alberta city, Justin and Milessa Gauthier set out on an epic road trip, visiting locations across southern Alberta. In the end, Medicine Hat’s friendly folks, good vibes and small-town charm won them over.
- Getting Creative - A new, collaborative workspace for Medicine Hat’s creative professionals.
- Latin Infusion - Downtown welcomes Izote Latin Cocina, Medicine Hat’s first, Salvadoran restaurant.
- Legal Eagles - Stringam LLP cut the ribbon on their new law office on May 23, 2019.
- Sunny Start - Physiotherapy graduates are building healthcare careers in Canada’s sunniest city.
- Home of the Caesar - Caesar Sundays on sunny patios sparked a new business for Katie and Shaun Bassett.
- Green Thumb - Big Marble Farms will add 10 acres of vegetable greenhouse and a six-megawatt (MW) co-generation power plant to their Medicine Hat greenhouse and packhouse operations.
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533 First Street SE
Medicine Hat, Alberta
T1A 0A9
403-977-0146
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533 First Street SE
Medicine Hat, Alberta
T1A 0A9
Contact Us
Email: opportunity@medicinehat.ca
Phone: 403-977-0146