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Location, Location, Location
Red Deer County is located along one of the busiest corridors in Canada, at the crossroads of major air, rail, and ground transportation. The region has the transportation infrastructure required to move products, employees, and machinery to and from major production sites in the country.
Red Deer County has amazing natural features, such as lakes, rivers, trails, and parks, which make it a wonderful place for indoor and outdoor recreation. Being conveniently located halfway between Calgary and Edmonton also provides for a plethora of opportunities and amenities.
- Easy access to Highway 2, (connects Alberta to the rest of Canada and the United States)
- Rail transport is provided by Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific (CP)
- Edmonton International Airport is located 120 kilometers (75 miles) to the north
- Calgary International Airport is 140 kilometers (87 miles) to the south
- Red Deer Regional Airport is 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) southwest of the City of Red Deer.
Helping You Succeed
Raising Central Alberta's profile as a great place to do business, Red Deer County's Economic Development Department is a one-stop shop to potential supply chains, partnership, and market expansion opportunities. Stop in to discuss labour, warehousing and distribution, or to learn more about the County's top industries including manufacturing, agriculture, and transportation. Contact the Economic Development Department, we look forward to helping your business.
Committed to Regional Cooperation
Red Deer County is involved in several major partnerships focused on economic development. We regularly partner with the City of Red Deer, Red Deer College, and the Red Deer Chamber of Commerce to promote the Red Deer region and ensure local business stays strong.
Discover More
- Central Alberta Access Prosperity: Your one-stop networking and information resource about business in Central Alberta.
- Central Alberta Economic Partnership: Recognized as both an innovative way to facilitate rural economic development and serves as a vital partner in the continued diversification of Central Alberta’s economy. Featuring strategies that build on the region’s existing efforts and successes, and provides a solid direction for future growth on the global market.
One of the Best Tax Environments in North America
The tax rate in Red Deer County is one of the most favourable in Canada. This means:
- No provincial capital taxes or sales tax
- No business taxes in the Red Deer region
- County property taxes are school, municipal taxes and specific service requisitions
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Sandra Badry
Economic Development OfficerPhone: 403-357-2395
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Tara March
Business Development OfficerPhone: 403-357-2398
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Economic Development
Physical Address
38106 Range Road 275
Red Deer County, AB T4S 2L9
Fax: 403-346-9840
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.