Planting Seeds
The growing realization that solar and wind energy are emerging industries in Alberta led to a collaboration between these partners to explore the potential employment-related impacts of these industries in Southeast Alberta.
Our Partners
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The Ministry of Labour provides support to meet the needs of both employees and employers. Their work focuses on building a skilled workforce for the jobs of today as well as tomorrow, maintaining safe, fair and healthy Alberta workplaces. For more information, visit www.work.alberta.ca.
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APEX Southeast Alberta Regional Innovation Network equips entrepreneurs with the coaching, community, capital and creative learning spaces needed to build a successful business in SE Alberta. They partner with Alberta Innovates to be a catalyst for innovation, helping entrepreneurs access technical expertise, the opportunity to establish new partnerships, and secure funding. For more information, visit www.apexalberta.ca.
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The City of Brooks is one of the fastest growing communities in Alberta with a multi-cultural flavor unique to other municipalities in Alberta boasting a population of 14, 185. Brooks is steadily growing with residential and commercial development and we're proud to announce the completion of our new Brooks Regional Ball Park, a wide range of restaurants, grocery and retail outlets plus educational facilities including the Medicine Hat College, 2 high schools, 3 junior high schools, 4 elementary schools and a Francophone school. For more information, visit www.brooks.ca.
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The Community Futures Entre-Corp office is a community driven, non-profit organization that provides a wide range of small business services and business management tools for people wanting to start, expand, franchise or sell a business. They run specialized programs, organize business events and actively work with the community and business leaders to foster rural economic growth. For more information, visit www.entre-corp.albertacf.com.
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The City of Medicine Hat is a thriving city of approximately 63,018 (2015 Municipal Census) residents. Located in the beautiful South Saskatchewan River Valley, residents enjoy the beauty and peace of the coulees and rolling prairie which boasts many species of wildlife. The City has much to offer residents, visitors, and businesses alike. They boast an excellent climate, a safe and healthy community, vibrant arts and entertainment, ample recreation and leisure opportunities. For more information, visit www.medicinehat.ca.
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Medicine Hat College (MHC) annually provides education that prepares over 8,000 learners for further studies, careers, and life. For over 50 years MHC has been committed to the communities of Southeast Alberta with a main campus in Medicine Hat and an additional campus in Brooks. MHC is a proud member of Campus Alberta and welcomes partnerships to benefit students and communities. For more information, visit www.mhc.ab.ca.
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The County of Newell, surrounding the City of Brooks, is home to over 7,000 people who reside on farms and within the several towns, villages and hamlets scattered throughout the area. Each community has its own heritage and history waiting to be explored. The history ranges from the time of the dinosaurs at Dinosaur Provincial Park, to the coming of the pioneers and railroad construction, to the progressive advancements today in irrigation agriculture and the oil and gas industry. For more information, visit www.countyofnewell.ab.ca.
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Formerly known as the EDA, Verge Economic Development is the resource for economic development information and opportunities in the southeast corner of Alberta, including the Town of Redcliff, Cypress County, Town of Bow Island and County of Forty Mile. For more information, visit www.edalliance.ca.
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