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Mission
Whether you are starting a new business, relocating, or considering an expansion, Red Deer County’s Economic Development team can play a role in nurturing the process. Red Deer County aims to support businesses at every stage of development.
Helpful Resources
- Approval of Use Application (PDF)
- Business License Application (PDF)
- Contact the Economic Development Department, we look forward to helping your business.
Business Development Tool
Use Red Deer County’s Business Development Tool to find local information to help your business make smarter, faster, better decisions. The online tool shows available locations, local industry trends, demographic information, and valuable business links all in a one stop shop environment.
Federal & Provincial Incentives
| Program | Description |
|---|---|
| Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Credit | Deductible Research and Development expenditures and tax credit applicable towards income tax |
| Alberta Economic Development Funding and Grants | Tax credits, grants and other program grants |
| Alberta Innovates- Mirco-Voucher Program | Provides funding for high potential, high growth, technology or knowledge-based Alberta small and medium sized enterprises |
| Alberta Innovates Voucher | Grants to support business and technology development |
| Aboriginal Business and Entrepreneurship Development | The program provides Indigenous businesses with access to non-repayable contributions for supporting eligible business proposals and leveraging additional funds |
| Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit | A non-refundable tax credit equal to 10% of the eligible salaries and wages payable to eligible apprentices |
| Adam Chowaniec Fund for Global Entrepreneurship | Funds awarded to build up the export and international capability of entrepreneurs |
| Canada Small Business Financing Program | Finance for purchasing of equipment, business vehicles, renovations, and commercial property |
| Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP) | Provides " Seed Funds" for projects with high potential for commercialization between Canada and partner counties |
| CanExport Program | Funding and support to expand global opportunities |
| Canada-Alberta Jobs Grant (CAJG) | Training program where an employer applies on behalf of their employee for eligible training costs |
| Engage Grants | Universities or colleges collaborating with an industrial partner for a short-term Research and Development project to address the company’s need |
| Export Readiness Micro-Voucher Program | Helps businesses with international plans and export opportunities |
| Going Global Innovation | To support innovators who aim to commercialize technology by pursuing collaborative international research and development opportunities |
| Mitacs Elevate | For-profit corporations receiving no more that 50% of revenues from government sources or not-for-profit corporations. Projects must demonstrate economic or productivity direction |
| Product Demonstration Program (PDP) | Provides funding to high growth, technology and knowledge based small and medium business |
| Small Business Deduction | Provides corporations with the ability to a small business dedcution |
Business Services & Resources
Business ventures in Red Deer County are supported by a number of local, regional, provincial, and federal resources.
| Organization | Services Provided |
Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) | Provides loans to farmers, agri-businesses and other small businesses. |
Red Deer and District Chamber of Commerce | Promotes, represents and enhances the interests of Red Deer County’s and area business community. |
| Alberta Agriculture & Forestry 403.310.3276 | Services for businesses in the primary production and value-added areas of agriculture including feasibility studies, market analysis and financial analysis. |
| Canadian Agricultural Partnership | The Canadian Agricultural Partnership is a five-year, $3 billion federal-provincial-territorial investment in the agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products. |
| Compiles the Alberta economy’s most important indicators for businesses in one place. Get a quick snapshot of our current economic state or explore each indicator in more detail. | |
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs | Provides unique programs and services to women at all stages of business through advising, financing, mentoring, and skills and network development. |
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) | Financing, capital and consulting services to help create and grow small and medium-size enterprises. |
Futurpreneur | Non-profit organization that provides financing, mentoring and support tools to aspiring business owners aged 18-39. |
Community Futures Central Alberta | Business counselling and training. |
The Business Link | Non-profit organization that helps Alberta entrepreneurs start their own businesses. |
Funding opportunities for Technology Futures, Energy & Environment Solutions, Health Solutions, & Bio Solutions | |
Go Productivity | Advisory and training services to improve productivity, internal capacity and streamline process. |
| Leads the government’s economic development efforts, supports businesses and investors and provides a single-door access to information. | |
Export Development Canada | Provides exporters with trade financing, export credit insurance and bonding services, as well as foreign market expertise. |
Central Alberta Access Prosperity | Attracting international businesses to invest in the Central Alberta region; supporting businesses in Central Alberta to become export ready; facilitating business-to-business matches for international investment, development, or expansion. |
| Red Deer Construction Association 403.346.4846 info@rdca.ca | The Red Deer Construction Association (RDCA) is a non-profit trade association that is the collective voice for the commercial and industrial construction industry serving Central Alberta. The RDCA proudly serves over 300 members across various trade and associate companies. |