From industrial start-ups and expansion to home-based businesses, Parkland County offers some of the best economic development opportunities and industry supports in the Edmonton region. Over 3,000 businesses have made their home base in Parkland County.
Parkland County prides itself on providing residents with a great balance between lifestyle and work. A strong commercial/industrial sector allows employment opportunities, lower residential taxes, better amenities and opportunities for starting and growing your own businesses.
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Spruce Grove, Alberta, is a vibrant, dynamic city located approximately 11 kilometres west of the provincial capital. It boasts a mix of industry, commerce and community that make Spruce Grove a great place to live, work and raise a family.
Spruce Grove offers an ideal mix of city conveniences, including shops and restaurants, side-by-side with plenty of recreation and leisure options, including more than 40 kilometres of all-weather trails and connects many of the city’s neighbourhoods, playgrounds and parks.
With a range of housing options, excellent schools, plenty of sports and culture opportunities, medical facilities, and a diverse business community, Spruce Grove is truly the community of choice.
The Town of Stony Plain is a lively and dynamic community located just 17 kilometres from Alberta’s capital city of Edmonton on the traditional Indigenous lands of Treaty 6 peoples. With direct access to both Highway 16A and Highway 16, Stony Plain is a western gateway to the Edmonton Metropolitan Region and is a key area of growth in the Capital Region. The community is home to a population of 17,993 people, a figure that has more than doubled over the last 25 years. Despite its steadfast growth, Stony Plain proudly prioritizes and maintains its strong cultural heritage while offering city-sized amenities and a progressive business environment. The community provides an array of housing and transportation options, an excellent school district, a robust arts and cultural scene paired with annual community events, and a mix of both locally and nationally owned retail shops, restaurants, and professional services.