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TOWN OF STRATHMORE
STRATHMORE HAS EVERYTHING.
supplies irrigation water to almost 100,000 acres of farmland, to build
a new shared headquarters. It’s a prime example of Strathmore’s strong collaborative spirit.
FOCUS ON SUCCESS AND INNOVATION
Local businesses are expanding their reach. Origin Malting drew on five generations of farming expertise when they launched their malting plant in 2016. As pioneers of soil conservation and traceability, they brought a focus on sustainability to their operations. Producing the finest malt for craft brewers has brought customers from across North America. An unexpected start-up has its origins in a local
farm as well. G&S Airport Conveyor, which builds and maintains baggage conveyor systems for airports around the world, started out of a garage
on an area farm. Since moving into Strathmore, the company has grown and invested in newer, more advanced technology. Owner Jim Goertz appreciates how business-friendly Strathmore is. He also likes the inviting small-town feel, something that makes it easy to attract and retain employees. It’s a desirable place to work and to live in. “We have great people that work hard here. Some of the finest people you’ll ever meet ... they work right here. We’re much like a family I guess.” Strathmore is well positioned to keep the momentum going.
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Beauty... and a thriving community
Keeping a low-profile can be difficult, especially when you’re experiencing record growth. While other municipalities that neighbour Calgary strive to be everything
to everyone, drive a few extra kilometres further and you’ll find a town happy to talk about the things they don’t have. Strathmore is a community with nothing... no traffic, no congestion, no red tape; and yet, it
has everything.
Investments in agri-business, manufacturing
and renewable energy are setting records for the largest volume of capital investment in Strathmore’s history. It’s a town focused on the future and growth that welcomes a variety of startups, but has retained its roots while reimagining what it means to live in a
rural community.
MORE BUSINESSES ARE DISCOVERING WHAT STRATHMORE OFFERS
That is just one reason why Phyto Organix selected Strathmore for its new, state-of-the- art, net-zero emission plant protein processing facility. The $225 million investment is estimated to generate over $120 million of annual GDP and employ 80 Albertans. “We have been very impressed with the energy, enthusiasm, and results-based outcomes by the team at the Town of Strathmore,” said Chris Theal, President & CEO, Phyto Organix Foods Inc., adding “The leadership and engagement by the Mayor and CAO have been
critical to navigating important economic and sustainability business terms, as
well as helping us secure land for our processing facility. The administrative team is committed to timely turnarounds and insightful, business-sense outcomes on key items associated with rezoning, land use, and development and building permit application processes.”
GAME-CHANGING BUSINESS DEALS
The town has a long tradition for being innovative and solution focused. Its Marigold Library System, established in 1981, was a game-changer. The not-for- profit municipal collaboration provides state-of-the-art library services, now serving over 300,000 people across
44 municipalities. It joined forces with Western Irrigation District (WID), which
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