Paid Advertisements
 

  

COUNTY OF GRANDE PRAIRIE - OPEN FOR BUSINESS

Located in Northwestern Alberta, the County of Grande Prairie and surrounding region provides a diverse trading market serving over 250,000 people within a 200 km radius. Well known for its productive agricultural areas and agri-food products and services, the County’s economy has grown to include thriving oil and gas, forestry, manufacturing, construction and tourism industries.

The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 and surrounding region offers unprecedented economic growth, business opportunity and quality of life. The influx of large and small business entrepreneurs has set the stage for enormous economic potential in the industrial, manufacturing, service and retail business industries.
 

The County of Grande Prairie, located 460 km (268 miles) northwest of Edmonton, is 5,570
square kilometers in size. With approximately 2.8 people per square kilometer it offers
uncrowded, unspoiled scenery, and unlimited potential for industrial, commercial and residential development.

County of Grande Prairie Population – 17,430 in 2005 (based on 2.75% growth rate increase projection from Statistics Canada 2001 Census)

City of Grande Prairie Population – 43,651 in 2005 (based on 4.17% growth rate increase projection from 2003 Municipal Census) 

Market Area Population – 250,000 within a 200 km radius (about a 2 hour drive) 
 

  

We recognize the importance of good investment decisions being made on the basis of sound information. With that in mind this package is designed to provide you with an introduction and a better understanding of the County of Grande Prairie and surrounding region. We want you to make the right investment choice. Thank you for your interest in our region; we know that you will enjoy discovering all that it has to offer. This package should assist you when considering the benefits of locating your business in the County of Grande Prairie No. 1. 
 


Home | About Us | Join Now | News and Events | Directory | Business Resources and Info | Community and Visitor Info
Copyright 2006.  Created and maintained by WSI.