Invest in Alberta SouthWest
Alberta SouthWest is a great place to invest. We merge our traditional strength in agriculture, healthcare, and tourism with value added opportunities in agri-food processing, renewable energy, innovative manufacturing, and technical services. Together they ensure stability and growth. Our location offers strategic connectivity to global markets, a skilled workforce, and proximity to excellent educational institutions.
Keep reading and discover why you should invest in Alberta SouthWest.
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Key Industries: Renewable Energy
Alberta SouthWest has emerged as a pivotal hub for alternative energy, particularly in wind and solar power. With its expansive landscapes and favorable climate, this region boasts green energy projects that are transforming the energy landscape.
Large-scale wind farms and solar installations tap into the region's abundant sunshine — around 2,400 hours of sunshine per year the highest in Canada! — and powerful winds to reduce our carbon footprint while creating jobs and powering our communities. Southern Alberta is at the forefront of a profitable, renewable energy revolution, leading the way towards a greener, more sustainable future.
Key Industries: Agriculture
With vast fertile lands and a rich agricultural heritage, the region thrives in livestock and crop production. This established sector boasts some of the largest and oldest ranches in the country.
Alberta Southwest's agricultural industry not only contributes to the local economy but also supplies the nation and beyond with high-quality food products. Industry leaders — Cargill Foods, JBS Food Canada, Saputo, Agropur and Parmalat, Sunrise Poultry — all call the region home. Again, strong transportation corridors ensure our high quality products are connected to large markets in all directions.
Key Industries: Tourism
Simply put, Southern Alberta is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. With established World Heritage Sites, National Parks, ski hills, golf courses, museums and more draw in crowds from Canada and beyond.
Tourism businesses and support businesses are well-positioned to take advantage of an international tourism boom. Discover for yourself Waterton Lakes National Park, Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, and year-round outdoor mountain adventures like fishing, hiking, whitewater rafting and skiing.
Key Industries: Manufacturing
As any real estate agent will tell you, it’s all about location. Alberta SouthWest is strategically connected to major urban centres and international markets via airports, rail, and major highways.
Alberta SouthWest is just a 2.5-hour drive from Calgary International Airport and its access to 51 international and 37 domestic destinations. An hour away, Lethbridge Airport offers daily flights. Positioned on the Canadian Pacific Railway mainline, business growth is hitched to modern freight facilities in Lethbridge and Kipp. Highway 2, the CANAMEX Corridor, connects Mexico, Canada, and the USA. The major border crossing at Coutts and Sweetgrass, Montana are 24-hour operations offering services like Nexus lanes, rail, highway and more.
Our Projects
Energizing Agricultural Transformation (EAT)
Supporting existing agri-business while exploring new innovative agricultural trends and trade opportunities.
Southern Alberta Investment & Trade Initiative (SAITI)
Promoting Southern Alberta's unique benefits into a competitive advantage through a regional partnership.
Southern Alberta Alternative Energy Partnership (SAAEP)
Nurturing and facilitating our region's growth as an alternative energy provider
