Calgary’s opportunity-makers helping serve you, the community.
It’s our business to know what makes Calgary tick, to share that story loud and proud, and to connect you with resources about our great city. We are a wealth of information. So, whether you’re considering Calgary as a business opportunity, looking to expand and grow, searching for the latest research, and everything in between — we’ve got you covered.
Discover just some of the ways we help below.
Calgary is the best place in Canada to invest
Investment Potential
As one of North America’s most livable cities with a diverse economy and top talent, Calgary is where innovators can turn bright ideas into billion-dollar businesses.
Calgary is an opportunity-rich city
Our interactive investment map highlights the foreign direct investment (FDI) that has taken place in the Calgary area over the past 6 years.
Talent
Looking to connect with Calgary talent? Whether you’re looking to hire local talent or talent from around the globe, our Investor Experience team can help.
Career Fairs
Join us at career fairs to connect with talent locally, nationally and internationally. Showcase open job opportunities and promote your organization with post-secondaries, talent growth agencies and international immigration organizations to help attract top talent.
Community Connections
Connect to resources, professional services organizations and programs through Team Calgary partners, and participate in hackathons and other community-led talent events to advance your recruitment efforts.
Resources
Calgary’s tech and innovation ecosystem is rapidly growing and hiring, leverage out network to find jobs across several industries. And get access to a fast-track process for international hires with the Global Talent Stream.
Real Estate
Room to grow. Whether you are just starting out or expanding, Calgary is the right place for you to watch your business grow with confidence.
Site Selection
- Industrial, Commercial and Office Site selection in the Greater Calgary Region
- Triage site consultant RFP's
- Introductions to brokers and industry referrals
- Permit assistance including liaison with the City of Calgary Planning and Permits Development Department
- Calgary real estate data and insights (Commercial, Office and Industrial)
Abundant Industrial Opportunities
Calgary’s location as Canada’s busiest inland transportation and logistics hub translates into an abundance of suitable industrial property with easy access to rail, air and the Canamex and TransCanada highway corridors. Calgary’s location, within one day’s reach of over 40 million customers, means that you can quickly and affordably reach a growing market in Canada, the US and beyond. Industrial land in Calgary takes a measured approach, where new phases of quality serviced land is always under development. We’ve worked hard to create a collaborative setting where new and expanding businesses work closely with us to streamline the development process and make it easy to do business here.
City of Calgary - Industrial Land Sales
City of Calgary - Land Use Bylaw
City of Calgary - Development and Building Approvals (Permits)
Office Spaces
Our downtown is Calgary’s heart, just steps away from the buzz of Stephen’s Avenue, the East Village, 17th Avenue and poised for over $2 billion worth of public and private reinvestment. In the next five years, it will be one of the world’s most dynamic and exciting areas for business and life. Access to free light rail transit in the core and outstanding technological infrastructure mean that you’re always connected.
City of Calgary - Downtown Redevelopment Strategy
City of Calgary - Business & Licensing
City of Calgary - Development and Building Approvals (Permits)
Incentive Wayfinding
Navigating Opportunities
- Overview of relevant incentives / government grants
- Introduction to funding organizations
Trade
It's time to go global. Calgary Economic Development is here to support your company in its global expansion.
Trade Accelerator Program
The Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) is your ticket to taking your business to the next level.
This innovative four-session program accelerates your strategic planning and prepares you for international expansion. TAP gives you the tools, connections, and knowledge needed to enter new markets, with a team that understands your challenges and supports you every step of the way.
Best of all, it’s complimentary for Alberta businesses!
Government of Alberta Trade Missions
By participating in a trade mission, you will expand your network and gain a better understanding of the business culture, economy and support services available in your target market.
See trade missions from our partners, the Government of Alberta and the Trade Commissioner Service.
Community integration
An integral piece of our city’s economic strategy, Uplook: An Action Plan for Our Economy, connects our community to the vibrant and transformative stories that make Calgary the place for the worlds brightest minds. See how we connect our community.
Uplook: An Action Plan for Our Economy
The ambitious vision for Uplook: An Action Plan for Our Economy, is to create Calgary as the place where bright minds and big ideas come together with an unmatched spirit to help solve global challenges.
Learn more about Calgary's strategy
Team Calgary
Team Calgary is a corporate partnership program that engages Calgary's visionary thought leaders to help influence Calgary's economic growth. The program encompasses the team approach to economic development for our community as we showcase Calgary as a great place to do business and make a life. Partners help set the economic agenda for the city and gain added benefit through Calgary Economic Development’s marketing efforts for their organization.
Learn moreLife in Calgary
Calgary is ranked among the best cities to live in the world and in North America. A city with diverse communities and endless opportunities, Calgary is a city that may surprise you.
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