Parkland County:
The Best Place for your Business to Call Home.
Unbeatable access to meet global supply chain demands.
AN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. MAIN RAIL LINE & ACCESS. A NETWORK OF MAJOR HIGHWAY CORRIDORS.
What more could you ask for? Parkland County’s ideal location connects you to your customers and the rest of the world. Situated on the western edge of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, Parkland County offers big city access for a fraction of the cost.
Development advantages
COST COMPETITIVENESS WITHOUT SACRIFICING PROXIMITY TO A MAJOR CITY.
There are many advantages to locating your business in Parkland County. With one of the lowest non-residential tax rates in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, it just makes financial sense.
- No provincial sales, payroll, or capital tax
- 12% provincial tax rate
- No business tax
COMPREHENSIVE REPORTS AND STUDIES TO MAKE SURE YOU THE INFORMATION YOU NEED.
We know Parkland County well. We’ve spent the time to studying it and developing plans for our success. From our Municipal Development Plan to Acheson’s Area Structure and Master Plans, our reports and key guiding documents are a step above the rest.
Talent & Labour Market
Having the right talent in place is key to your business’s success. Parkland County’s labour force is pulled from the surrounding population of 1.2 million. From engineers to tradespeople, our region has top talent to help your business thrive.
- Young & Highly Educated/Trained Workforce
- Acheson is within a 5-minute drive to Edmonton.
- Unmatched Affordability
- Immediate access to Edmonton’s west neighbourhoods and the City of Spruce Grove.
- Incredible Quality of Life
- Arts, culture, amenities and plenty of rural recreation and trails.
- Within a 30-minute drive
- Acheson is within 30 minutes to over 750,000 people and 250,000 households.
Thriving industries
- Transportation Distribution & Logistics
- Manufacturing
- Value-added Agriculture
- Energy & Energy Services
- Leading industrial parks
- Tourism
Acheson Industrial Area
Located just a few kilometres west of Edmonton, access to major transportation routes, the Edmonton Metropolitan Region’s labour pool and your customers, are just a few reasons why Acheson should be your top choice.
Entwistle Industrial Area
Home to approximately 400 residents, the Hamlet of Entwistle provides the western segment of Parkland County’s population with service, employment and recreational opportunities.
Meridian Business Park
With direct access to Highway 16, Meridian Business Park is well positioned for future highway commercial and light industrial development.
Business-forward programs
Major Business Attraction Program
Explore how our award-winning attraction program is fueling our economy and bringing big businesses like Amazon to our area.
Business Visitation Program
Learning how we can better serve our business community is a top priority! Our visitation program connects us and provides us valuable feedback.
Business Recognition Program
When our business community thrives, we thrive! We want to celebrate your successes and milestones through our recognition program.
Your future neighbours
These are just a few of the many top businesses that have found a home in Parkland County.
How can we help?
We pride ourselves on our concierge approach to serving our business community. Look through our business supports and reach out if you need further details. We’d love to chat!