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SPECIAL ADVERTISING FEATURE
CAMROSE COUNTY
CAMROSE REGION INDUSTRIAL PARKS WITH EXCELLENT TRANSPORTATION NETWORKS
Railway Junction Industrial Park:
• Varioussitesavailable, including larger parcels
• Flexibleservicingoptions
• Water,gas,power
• Twodevelopmentareaswith the potential for a dedicated rail spur
Ervick Industrial Park:
• 325developableacres
• Flexibleparcelsizes,3phase power, natural gas, and regional water
Legacy Junction Industrial Park:
• Existingdevelopedlotsand 100 ac of developable land
Millang Industrial Park:
• 75developableacres
• Flexibleparcelsizes,3phase power, and natural gas
CAMROSE REGION
Growing a strong, diversified economy
The Camrose Region, only 30 minutes from Edmonton, is a rare Alberta region not reliant
on oil and gas. Its diverse economy, focused on agriculture, provides economic stability and a high quality of life. With 18 communities, the City of Camrose is a central hub in the region for services, shopping, and healthcare, and ranks among the most livable in Alberta.
Boasting 30,000 residents and ongoing growth, the region's affordability, cultural vibrancy, recreational opportunities, and low crime rates attract new residents annually. A key advantage is its daily CP and CN railway service, forming one of Alberta's rare railway junctions.
The region's agriculture sector is thriving,
with 15% employment growth in the last five years. Camrose County stands out with 8.5 agriculture workers for every one working in the sector in Alberta. Other key employers include manufacturing, construction, transportation,
retail, and healthcare. The region also has a highly educated workforce, thanks to a higher proportion of individuals with high school, college, or apprenticeship diplomas compared with the province. The University of Alberta Augustana Campus in Camrose significantly contributes to workforce skill development.
VALUE-ADD AGRICULTURE OPPORTUNITIES IN REGION
Camrose County excels with 623,000 acres of productive agricultural land, outperforming other rural areas. It grows a variety of crops like wheat, canola, barley, pulses, alfalfa, oats, and more. It's
a top 10 county for dry field peas
in Alberta, and it's a major hub for cattle production. This prime location enhances investments in value- added agriculture.
Investment Opportunities:
• Conventional processing
• Plant-based protein processing
• Grain handling and bulk storage pulses
• Support services — fertilizers, other inputs, and technical services
• Ag machinery and equipment
MANUFACTURING OPPORTUNITIES IN REGION
The region hosts a range of manufacturing operations, notably featuring significant pipe and storage equipment fabricators.
Investment Opportunities:
• Metal and wood products
• Plastics and rubber
• Chemical products and fertilizers
• Cement products
• Ag implements & processing components
• Related support services (logistics, storage, transportation)
• UAV/drones
COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITIES IN REGION
As the second-largest employment sector, it involves 14% of the regional workforce and includes 13% of enterprises with staff. Existing operations in the area create a ready market for goods and services like gas, food, and retail.
Investment Opportunities:
• Gas, convenience
• Food and beverage
• Micro-brewery — distillery with retail/food outlets
• Tire, oil change, carwash, mechanic, detailing
• Implement and equipment retailers
For more information, contact:
City of Camrose 780-678-3025 econdev@camrose.ca Camrose.ca
Camrose County 780-678-3070 ecdev@county.camrose.ab.ca county.camrose.ab.ca
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