Strathcona County is supportive of the local business community. With so many activities, organizations, programs, applications and technologies available to assist businesses, knowledgable local experts can help guide you. Contact information found at the bottom of this page.

Below are just a few current initiatives.

Business retention and expansion survey

Strathcona County, in partnership with Deloitte Canada, conducted a business survey to identify the needs and challenges faced by our local businesses. This survey aims to gather valuable information that will help shape future initiatives and support programs for you, our business community.

From June 10 to July 18, Deloitte Canada actively reached out to businesses via phone and email. The input is invaluable—participating in this survey ensures that your voice is heard and your specific needs are met.

Survey results are currently being assessed and will shared at a later date here.

Past survey

In 2021, Strathcona County and MDB Insight conducted phone surveys and interviews with over 400 local businesses.

Review the 2021 survey results

As a result of the phone surveys, interested businesses were contacted by an economic development officer for follow up. Economic Development and Tourism’s core services is to assist them in expanding into new markets, new buildings or new product offerings; and to create connections and build relationships. Other businesses may require supports due to plans for downsizing, relocating, selling or closing. Through these interviews Economic Development and Tourism were able to not only assist individual businesses, but also to customize programming to fill any current service gaps. 

Connecting your business with industry

Each year, businesses in the region were invited to attend the Supply Chain Forum - an event connecting attendees with many of the region’s major industrial companies. This event provided opportunities for contractors, tradespeople, food service, hoteliers, and other small and medium businesses to connect and engage with the industry community. It is a great way for them to learn about upcoming jobs and bidding opportunities with companies like yours.

This event is a regional partnership initiative between Strathcona County, Sturgeon County, and City of Fort Saskatchewan.

Top reasons to attend:

1. Find out about upcoming major industrial projects.
2. Expand your customer base and connect with companies in the region.
3. Learn how to get on local industrial company vendor lists.

Attendees spoke directly with representatives from companies including Dow, Keyera, ME Global, Pembina, Shell, Sherritt, Wolf Midstream and more.

Watch for another forum in 2025. Details to appear on this page.