News Releases
Recent News Releases
Airdrie Businesses Showcased in Videos
January 9, 2012
Airdrie Economic Development launched a new video series showcasing successful Airdrie businesses today. The videos were part of the prize package for the Winning Edge Award winner. More.
Recognized Economist to Speak in Airdrie
November 4, 2011
On Tuesday, November 29, 2011, the City of Airdrie’s Economic Development team welcomes Mr. Todd Hirsch, Senior Economist, ATB Financial to Airdrie. More.
2011 Winners of Airdrie'e Premier Business Awards Announced
October 25, 2011
The 2011 Winning Edge Awards Banquet recognized the best of Airdrie business on Friday night at Woodside Golf Course. More.
Small Business is a Big Deal in Airdrie
September 28, 2011
Small businesses are said to be the engine of the Canadian ecnomy and it's no different in Airdrie. More.
2011 Winning Edge Award Finalists and Business Leader Award Recipient Announced
September 23, 2011
Who has the winning edge? The Airdrie Business Resource Partnership is pleased to announce the winner of the Airdrie Business Leader Award and finalists in the Winning Edge Awards. More.
Airdrie Residential & Non-residential taxes remain low
August 15, 2011
Airdrie's single family property taxes are the 5th lowest when compared to other Alberta municipalities. More.
2011 Winning Edge Awards
August 3, 2011
Have you had a great experience at one of our local businesses? Do you know of a business that goes above and beyond? Does your business go above and beyond? Then take a few minutes to nominate them for a Winning Edge, Eco Edge or Family Friendly Business Award. More.
2011 Official Census Results - 43,155 people call Airdrie home
July 19, 2011
The City of Airdrie’s population is 43,155 - an increase of 3,333 people over last year’s count of 39,822. The official 2011 census results indicate 8.37 per cent growth, almost double the 2010 growth rate of 4.54 per cent. More.
Airdrie Icons featured in Travel Alberta Campaign
June 14, 2011
Airdrie’s own Korean totem poles are featured on the cover of the Alberta Community Icons Passport. Standing in Nose Creek Park, the six handcrafted Totem Poles were donated to the City of Airdrie by Gwacheon, Korea. More.
2011 Business Satisfaction Survey: Businesses Say Airdrie is a Good Place to Do Business
April 18, 2011
Airdrie businesses rated the city as a good place to do business and gave the highest rankings to the community?s quality of life in the City of Airdrie?s first-ever Business Satisfaction Survey.
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Residential and Commercial Growth Strong in 2010
March 1, 2011
The City of Airdrie saw $258 million in construction value in 2010, up from $201 million in 2009, and continues to be a leader in Alberta for new home starts.
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City of Airdrie Introduces Business Satisfaction Survey
February 4, 2011
The City of Airdrie will conduct its first business satisfaction survey this month. The survey will collect benchmark information on a number of topics related to the economy, business operating environment, and City of Airdrie business-related services.
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2010 Winners of Airdrie's Premier Business Awards revealed
October 25, 2010
The 2010 Winning Edge Awards Banquet recognized the best of Airdrie business on Friday night at Woodside Golf Course. More.
Winning Edge Finalists and Airdrie Business Leader Recipient Announced
September 23, 2010
Who has the winning edge? The Airdrie Business Resource Partnership is pleased to announce the winner of the Airdrie Business Leader Award and finalists in the Winning Edge Awards. More.
New Winning Edge Award to Recognize Airdrie Business Leader
August 9, 2010
Nominations are now open for Airdrie's annual Winning Edge Awards and this year's program includes a prestigious new award. More.
AirdrieNOW! Big Winner at International Awards
October 7, 2009
Airdrie’s mark on the world just grew a little larger. The City’s Economic Development department walked away with two prized marketing awards during the Annual International Economic Development Council’s (IEDC) Excellence in Economic Development Awards. More
Making our Business Community Stronger
August 5, 2009
Airdrie Economic Development is spearheading a Business Visitation Program (BVP) in conjunction with our new Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) strategy. The primary goal of our visitation program is to identify and implement practices to better serve the Airdrie business community. More
Mayor Bruce Featured on AirdrieNow TV!
June 23, 2009
It was lights, camera and action during the annual Airdrie Chamber of Commerce State of the City Luncheon with Mayor Linda Bruce. The event featured a wealth of information for Airdrie’s entrepreneurial business community and, for the first time ever, the State of the City is available online thanks to AirdrieNow TV! More
Airdrie Recognized as 10 Top Business Community
June 1, 2009
Airdrie is one of Alberta’s best communities for business. A runner-up to this year’s top community, Alberta’s International Region, Airdrie was recognized by Alberta Venture magazine in their annual ‘Top 10 Communities To Do Business’ feature in their June issue. More
From Council Chambers to Classroom
May 28, 2009
School was in for members of the local business community and an elected official during the Business Investment and Attraction (BIA) course at City Hall. More
Biz-Pal Usage Takes-off in Airdrie
April 27, 2009
BizPal has taken Airdrie by storm. The City ranks in the top dozen municipalities in Canada for visits using the online licensing and permit resource according to the latest Industry Canada statistics. More
Residents rank Airdrie with high scores
March 16, 2009
Residents gave Airdrie a high-ranking 97 percent rating for quality of life in the annual Citizen Satisfaction Survey, the highest score in a group of seven comparable municipalities. More
Business Attraction Marketing Campaign Launched
February 17, 2009
Airdrie Economic Development has launched a new marketing campaign to attract new business and investment to the city. The three-year campaign is part of the department's overall economic development strategy and is the direct result of a Business and Investment Attraction Marketing Strategy completed in 2008. More
2008 Construction Growth Strong in Airdrie
January 9, 2009
The City of Airdrie saw $184 million in construction value in 2008, once again recording strong growth in commercial and industrial sectors, and remained steady in residential housing. More
Airdrie beats out bigger communities for lowest taxes for residents and businesses
December 15, 2008
Airdrie home and business owners are reaping the benefits of location. Alberta Municipal Affairs released the latest Financial Indicator Report showing Airdrie has the lowest average net municipal property taxes per capita of the five communities in their group – 25% percent lower than average and 42% percent below the group maximum. More
BizPaL launched in Airdrie: New online service helps Airdrie businesses
October 24, 2008
Starting and running a business in Airdrie just became easier with the launch of BizPaL, a convenient one-stop online service with permit and licence information saving time spent on paperwork and helping entrepreneurs start up faster. More
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