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SPECIAL ADVERTISING FEATURE
TOWN OF WHITECOURT
WHITECOURT — FORWARD THINKING, FUTURE READY!
New business development, regional partnerships and diversified opportunities continue to grow with strong support from Whitecourt
As the largest urban centre between Edmonton and Grande Prairie, Whitecourt is well-positioned within northern Alberta
to capitalize on short and long term opportunities, and serve a unique business and industrial sector. The proximity to
the energy sector and key transportation infrastructure provides critical access to key markets that make Whitecourt a preferred location for sustained development and continued success.
Whitecourt’s average age is 35 years, and has a skilled workforce with a population of approximately 10,000 and a primary trading area of 50,000. Residents of Whitecourt enjoy a high quality of
life with access to excellent healthcare facilities, modern recreational facilities, community transit services, various cultural opportunities and numerous educational and training options.
Whitecourt is committed to supporting local industry and business through expanding opportunities for succession
and investment. Whitecourt has seen an increase in local development resulting
in a steady growth rate of new residents, families and professionals which has positively impacted the local economy. While the forestry and oil and gas sectors are the cornerstone of the local economy, Whitecourt values the opportunities the renewable energy sector and tourism offers and has seen new development, investment and growth in these sectors. Whitecourt
is focused on retaining existing business and capitalizing on new investment that will continue to develop the community’s opportunity to attract new residents, businesses and industry.
“I can pick up the phone anytime and chat. I feel a genuine spirit of cooperation.”
– ARTHUR, NORTHERN DEVELOPMENTS
With project-ready land, available infrastructure, low tax and utility costs, and direct transportation links, Whitecourt offers a solid foundation and a sustainable future for business and industry to succeed.
For more information, contact:
Rhonda Woods
Economic Development Officer ecdev@whitecourt.ca 780-778-2273 | Whitecourt.ca
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