REASONS TO INVEST

Skilled Labour Force

Our trade area boasts a workforce of over 20,000 individuals many of whom are well versed in sector specific skill sets within agriculture, energy, and more.

Business Friendly

The many support organizations in the region seek to provide our businesses with the supports necessary to succeed and thrive.

Business Friendly

The many support organizations in the region seek to provide our businesses with the supports necessary to succeed and thrive.

Diverse Sectors

Within our key sectors of agriculture, healthcare, energy, and consumer services, we have a diverse and innovative offering of services and products.

Strategic Location

With vital transportation routes and infrastructure, the Battle River region has easy access to Central Alberta, Saskatchewan, and the United States, offering a strategic location for the transportation of goods for our industries.

Strategic Location

With vital transportation routes and infrastructure, the Battle River region has easy access to Central Alberta, Saskatchewan, and the United States, offering a strategic location for the transportation of goods for our industries.

Regional Investment Initiatives

We believe in ourselves. We invest in ourselves. Contact us today and ask what we are excited about in our region.

Rural Lifestyle

If you are looking to get away from the hectic city life, but don’t want to sacrifice economic opportunity, we are the perfect destination. Come and experience the space, the sky, and the pace that the rural lifestyle has to offer.

Rural Lifestyle

If you are looking to get away from the hectic city life, but don’t want to sacrifice economic opportunity, we are the perfect destination. Come and experience the space, the sky, and the pace that the rural lifestyle has to offer.

Affordable

Compared nationally and provincially, the Battle River region has great opportunities for more affordable real estate ownership in communities with fantastic amenities and breathtaking views.

Strong Business Climate

The Battle River Region is home to over 700 businesses, a number that grows every year.

Strong Business Climate

The Battle River Region is home to over 700 businesses, a number that grows every year.

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“I have been overwhelmed with the support and resources that are available and provided to my business each year. The initiatives created through the BREOCopportunities and others are unparalleled by any other area. These resources provide local business owners not only the security and support to continue to grow, but also the confidence to tell others to start and build a business in our region.”

- Lisa Layden, Owner Benchmark Hearing Centre

“Being an owner and operator of a gym is amazing! But, like any entrepreneur there arealways challenges and opportunities. Thankfully, BREOC has programming and a teamin place to assist me with making sure Iam successful. BREOC’s programming andsupport have allowed me to elevate my business and adapt my model through theseunique circumstances. I believe any entrepreneur would be happy to have the levelservices and support that BREOC provides to their local business community!”

- Leanne Lougheed, Owner Quality Fitness Studio

“BREOC has been extremely supportive of my new business, Zorbsmore. As the soledistributor in Western Canada for all Zorbsmore products, BREOC’s programs andhands-on experts supported me in developing new strategies to assist me in identifyingnew customers and extending my products reach. BREOC truly is invested in thegrowth and success of the regions businesses!”

- Sven Bernard, Owner ZorbsMore Canada

“Our business could not havebeen so successful without all the help we have receivedthrough BRIC, Castor.We have hired a full-time staff member to help with our growth.We are now discussing how we can grow even more, adding new towns to our deliveryoptions as well as seeing our options for growing more volume of vegetables on the farm.”

- Kirsty Frayn, Co-Owner Pasture Perfect Far

“My many thanks and gratitude go out to the hard work of the County Council, theirstaff, and BREOC in supporting our community businesses and citizens. Thanks to youall, I have been the beneficiary of a tremendous amount of assistance, which hasallowed me to move forward in expanding my business and opening up a new storefront location. I grew up locally and have lived in larger urban centres, but the level ofservice cannot compare to the professional programs, resources, and assistance that Ihave encountered here!”

- ShirleyDamberger, Owner/Operator–HOM Wellness