Organizations and resources for businesses

We want your business to succeed in Airdrie and are here to help.

Business development through the Airdrie Economic Development team

Airdrie Economic Development works with the Airdrie business community to generate projects, activities and resources that will build the local economy. This includes working one-on-one with new and expanding businesses.

Business training: Airdrie is home to an array of business learning opportunities including entrepreneurial training programs, workshops and continuing education. Learn more about the business training programs offered through the City or view local organizations that can help with training.
One-on-one support: Meetings with prospective, new and expanding businesses to provide general city information and outline permit and licence requirements.
Referrals: Have a business-related question or concern? Email us and we'll help answer the question or refer you to an appropriate resource. for more information on one-on-one support or referrals.

Meet our Economic Development specialists

Airdrie business associations

Join an Airdrie Business Association to stay up-to-date on local happenings in Airdrie.

Local business associations

Airdrie Chamber of Commerce: is a dynamic, professional organization that provides value to its members by being a strong and enthusiastic advocate for local business. Through collaboration with government and community organizations, the Chamber focuses on creating worthwhile connections between its members, members to new clients, and members to government. The Chamber works together with its members to improve the economic, civic, and cultural wellbeing of the area.
Business Club of Airdrie: is a group of trusted local professionals committed to promoting the growth of businesses and entrepreneurs through weekly meetings.
Business Growth Hub: is a community of local business owners who meet weekly to study different topics on how to grow your people and leadership skills while making professional connections in Airdrie. New members are welcome.
Polka Dot Powerhouse: is a support team who brings energy through relationships. The group welcomes individuals that bring their expertise to the table for each member to learn and grow both professionally & personally.
Probus Airdrie: provides regular gatherings for retired or semi-retired business or professional people who in retirement appreciate and value opportunities to meet others in similar circumstances and levels of interest. New members always welcome.
Rotary Club of Airdrie: is committed to the support of worthwhile projects and causes for the citizens of Airdrie and surrounding area. Working with other Rotarians, they are also involved in international projects.
SO Airdrie: is a women's group devoted to developing a collaborative business community of like-minded individuals who wish to support each other's businesses. Members of this group value education, goal setting, and feedback in order to advance both personal and professional growth. Membership: one member per industry category. Membership intakes twice per year.

Business financing and professional services

Airdrie is serviced by a number of local institutions and firms to assist businesses.

Airdrie financial institutions

Alternative financing programs

Several not-for-profit organizations provide financing programs for businesses.

Funding resources

Entrepreneurs can access a number of resources to identify available funding.

Alberta small business resources: The Government of Alberta maintains a listing of options for accessing grants and other types of capital.
Federal resources: The Government of Canada provides an overview of grants, loans and public and private sector financing.

Professional business services

A number of key business services are available in Airdrie including accounting, law, business advisory and real estate firms. You can find them in the Business Directory.

Securing investment

Alberta Enterprise Corporation: Helps attract venture capital funds to Alberta.
Venture Capital Association of Alberta: Maintains a listing of key Alberta organizations that provide access to capital or advice.

Business planning and advising

Whether you are looking for advice on your business plan or want help with your business and growth challenges, Airdrie has the support services businesses need to succeed.

Local resources

Airdrie Public Library: Business resources including books, reference and research material, and databases. Computers for public use and photocopying.
Career Leap employment services: Provides supports to individuals who are having difficulty entering the workforce and matches employers with skilled workers.
Community Futures Centre West: Provides financing, training, and advisory services for small businesses in rural Alberta.
Prospect Human Services: Provides employment services to job seekers and to employers providing job posting, annual career fairs, hiring events and Employer Training Workshops at no cost.

Additional resources

Business planning

A number of business planning tools and templates can be found online, including from the Business Link.

Business Link and Community Futures Centre West both offer business plan reviews and one-on-one advising to get the advice you need to make your business dreams a reality.

Marketing

Airdrie Economic Development regularly profiles unique businesses, milestones and growth/investment in our newsletter, online and in airdrielife magazine. to share your business news.

Local business promotion and media outlets

Business directory: This directory of licensed Airdrie-based businesses is a great way to promote your business or find suppliers.

Local media outlets

Airdrie's local media outlets are a key way to reach your local customers.

Research and information

Airdrie Economic Development compiles and/or undertakes research to support investment attraction, business development and economic development.

Research for businesses

BizPal: The simplest way to learn what federal, provincial and municipal permits and licences your business needs to operate in Airdrie.
Business Link market research services: Offers services and expertise in secondary market research.
Local market research: Need a statistic or information about Airdrie? Check our Stats & Facts.
Market research tool: Access local information to help your business make smarter, faster, better decisions.