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Why Grande Prairie?
Often noted for the oil and gas activity here, the region is home to a wide range of industries, including agriculture, forestry, retail and manufacturing.
Our business-savvy community has been recognized by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business as the Most Entrepreneurial Community in Canada for three consecutive years.
The Grande Prairie Business Advantage:
- No provincial sales tax and low cost tax regime
- Rich natural resources, including natural gas, natural gas liquids, oil, oil sands, lumber and agricultural land
- Presence of major corporations such as EnCana, Husky and Canadian Natural Resources
- Grande Prairie’s status as a regional service centre for a market of over 250,000
- A diverse economic portfolio with many pillars supporting fast growth
- Young population, growing at more than 4% annually
- Affluent families; household discretionary income nearly double the national average