We want your business to succeed in Airdrie and are here to help.
Business development
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.
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.
Business financing and professional services
Airdrie is serviced by a number of local institutions and firms to assist businesses.
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.
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.
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 works to showcase Airdrie and Airdrie businesses.
Local business promotion
Business directory: This directory of licensed Airdrie-based businesses is a great way to promote your business or find suppliers.
Business profiles: We regularly profile unique businesses, business milestones and business growth/investment in our newsletter, online and in airdrielife magazine. to share your business news.
Local media outlets
Airdrie's local media outlets are a key way to reach your local customers.