Western Canada’s Best Communities for Business

June 1st, 2010

Nominations Are Now Open!

Click the link below to be taken to an online submission form and submit your community today!

http://albertaventure.com/alberta-ventures-best-communities-for-business-2011/

A community, by any definition, is a gathering place for like-minded individuals who form an extended family of interests. There are a variety of factors that play a big role in what makes a community a good place to live, work and play. There is growing recognition that social factors, such as proximity to post-secondary institutions, recreational opportunities and lifestyle amenities are important too. The promise of a good job, lower taxes and a business-friendly municipality needs to strike a balance with where people want to invest their lives and families. Businesses need assurance that a community provides a stable climate for their investments. In light of the New West Partnership Trade Agreement, our fourth annual Best Communities for Business feature is now expanded to include B.C. and Saskatchewan. Advertisement To apply for consideration for the Top 25 Communities for Business in Western Canada 2011, click here or call 780-990-0839 ext. 228. Last Year’s Top 10 List. In 2010, we expanded the criteria to examine what makes an individual community head-and-shoulders above its neighbours, in terms of both hard and soft costs. Below, we link to our 10 Best. We also link to Alberta’s top five communities for growth, affordability, lifestyle and communities to watch, as well as our Best Communities Online Map.

#1 Overall for 2010
10 Best Communities	5 Most Affordable Communities for Business
All Communities	5 Growth Communities
Best Communities Online Map	5 Communities to Watch
2009 Best Communities	5 Great Lifestyle Communities

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I was kind of surprised that Okotoks was not on the top ten towns list for business this year. They have been on the list in past years and I really do not know why they did not make the list this year but hope they restructure their policies and light a fire under their business efforts to get on the list again next year. I think it is very beneficial to be on investment lists as this assures taxes stay down and jobs are produced in the area. Okotoks is very focused on sustainability and to have local jobs means they can hold that mindset as people do not have to drive out of town for work. But I also think sustainability is a hard line as I am sure many businesses would rather move to areas with less stringent rules and lower taxes. I see that High River made the list and they are just down the road a little from Okotoks. I believe that this is happening because of incentives to encourage businesses to settle in the town.