Industrial Development

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Exciting Opportunities in Key Industries

Our diversified economy, strong economic drivers, and cost-competitive environment create exciting opportunities to locate, expand and innovate in Edmonton across many industries.

Agribusiness

Edmonton’s advantage in agribusiness is linked to established research institutions, knowledge-based technology and agencies vital to enhancing crop inputs, food processing, manufacturing, bioresource technology and biosystem management.

Clean Technology

Edmonton is positioned to be a global leader in improving energy production, alternative energy sources and sustainable waste management practices.

Environmental Engineering Services

Edmonton has a global reputation for excellence in waste management, water and wastewater, and land remediation technologies.

Industrial Hemp

Hemp is harvested in Alberta as a source of fibre that provides a variety of commercial and industrial products, including - textiles, clothing, paper, bioplastics, insulation, biofuel and animal feed.

Life Sciences

Life sciences is a major growth sector in Edmonton’s thriving economy. Edmonton’s Health City strategy is creating a robust ecosystem to accelerate health technology, innovation and research commercialization.

Metal Fabrication and Machinery

Edmonton is ideally situated and exceptionally well prepared to handle the growing demand anticipated for its metal fabrication and manufacturing sector.

Petrochemical Processing

Our location near the world's 3rd largest proven oil reserves, Alberta's vast natural gas deposits, and our exceptional connections to markets connect you to local resources and customers worldwide.

Transportation and Logistics

Edmonton is a transportation and logistics hub and is well positioned to move goods into Western Canada and export products to North American and Asian markets.

Business Retention and Expansion Services

Dedicated Support Team

We have a dedicated industrial support team that will work with you to seize opportunities and address challenges. We engage with you and learn about your industrial business to help identify what will help you succeed.

Addressing Issues

We will work to address any potential issues you may experience related to infrastructure, public safety, transportation, workforce, and regulatory concerns. We then facilitate engagement with other areas of the City to best manage the resolution of issues for successful outcomes.

Expanding Your Business

If you are looking to expand your business, grow your network, or would like assistance with City of Edmonton procedures or processes, contact us today, and we would be more than happy to book a visit to get to know your business.

For More Information

Kent McMullin

Economic Investment and Development
Regional and Economic Development
9th Floor, Edmonton Tower
10111-104 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB T5J 0J4

Toll-free in North America: 1-844-679-2922

Title	Senior Business Strategist
Telephone	780-442-7150
Email	kent.mcmullin@edmonton.ca