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Start a Business

Parkland County strives to make starting a business as seamless as possible. It is important to know that the process of getting started varies significantly depending on the type of business in question. For instance, those starting a home-based business will undergo a much different course of action than those purchasing land and/or constructing a facility.

We recommend that anyone interested in starting a business in Parkland County contact our Tom Koep, Manger, Economic Development and Tourism, at 780-968-8406 or by email at tkoep@parklandcounty.com.

The following is a list of some of the services available for business clients:·

  • Assist in presenting a business case for locating in Parkland County
    • Joint presentations to clients
    • Market research data for business plans, including:
      • Demographics and statistics
      • Market area maps
      • Market area studies
      • GIS mapping services
    • Provide linkage to development and building permit process
      • Identify issues, needs, and initiate provision of background information
      • Arrange joint meetings with County representatives and business client
      • Meet with County representatives on client’s behalf
    • Marketing materials on Parkland County
    • Provide business consultation on starting a business in Parkland County
      • Developing a business plan including financial and legal resource links
      • Lease space inventory and available land in Parkland County
      • Arrange referrals to other business resources
      • The Business Link Business Service Centre
      • Chamber of Commerce
      • Economic development support agencies – Federal and Provincial
      • Research Councils
      • University Business Development